May 26, 2025
Liberia: Victims of Lurd Rebel General K1 Say They Are Living in Fear As His Sentence Is Delayed in Philadelphia Court
They were among 17 witnesses who overcame more than two decades of fear to travel to the United States city of Philadelphia in January to testify against Laye Sekou Camara, the… Read more »
Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government As 'False and Unfounded'
Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has condemned what he describes as "unfounded and malicious" accusations by the Government of Liberia, which he claims are intended to… Read more »
Liberia: LCC Refutes 'Defamatory' Claims, Reaffirms Confidence in Current Leadership
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has strongly rejected recent "false and defamatory" statements made by Bishop Torgbor E. Dixon of the Don Stewart Christ Pentecostal Church… Read more »
Liberia: Amb. Yorlay Begins Official Diplomatic Engagements in Portugal
Liberia's newly appointed Ambassador to Portugal, Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., has begun his diplomatic engagements in the Portuguese Republic with a series of high-level meetings… Read more »
Liberia: High-Level Indian Delegation to Visit Liberia
A high-powered, multiparty delegation from India, comprising current and former government officials, is expected to arrive in Liberia at the end of May. Read more »
May 23, 2025
Liberia: Civil Law Court Summons Speaker Koon Over U.S.$209,000 in Rental Proceeds
Just weeks after his election as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard N. Koon has been summoned by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, in Montserrado… Read more »
Liberia: Embattled Pleebo Superintendent Denies Controversial Remarks About Barrobo District
The embattled Statutory Superintendent of Pleebo, Hon. Aloysius Williams, has denied making controversial remarks that have sparked public outrage and heightened calls for his… Read more »
Liberia: Two Correction Officers Face Court Over Alleged Drug Smuggling At Monrovia Central Prison
Two correctional officers assigned at the Monrovia Central Prison have been formally charged and appeared before the Monrovia City Court on allegations of smuggling narcotics and… Read more »
Liberia: Calls Grow for LNTTA to Prioritize Youth Table Tennis Development
A leading Liberian table tennis enthusiast has urged the Liberia National Table Tennis Association (LNTTA) to urgently step up efforts in developing youth talent to secure the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia and the EU Strengthen Ties At 13th EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue
The 13th edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue was held in Monrovia on May 16, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Probe Uncovers EPA's Purchase of $78k and $46k Vehicles in Violation of GOL Guidelines
The Executive Protection Agency (EPA) has come under intense scrutiny following revelations that it breached the Government of Liberia's (GoL) procurement policy on vehicle… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Women Overcome Visa Delay to Win Wafu Cup Opener
Liberia's women's national football team, the Lone Star, opened their WAFU Zone A Women's Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Guinea Bissau on May 22, 2025, overcoming significant… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Michael Thomas Proposes Township Status for Soul Clinic Community
Montserrado County District #4 Representative Michael Thomas has submitted a bill seeking to grant township status to the Soul Clinic Community, one of Paynesville's largest and… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture - Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer
Liberia and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their cultural and creative partnership through a Joint Country Nominations Mixer hosted by the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film… Read more »
Liberia: The Educational and Cultural Disconnect in Liberia - Bridging the Gap Through Language
Although traditionally, this diverse tapestry of identities has historically been a strength, it has also resulted in considerable disunity and disconnect among its citizens. Read more »
May 22, 2025
Liberia: Health Authorities Request Additional Funding to Combat Mpox Outbreak
With four active Mpox cases currently confirmed in Liberia, health authorities have appealed to the House of Representatives for increased funding to effectively respond to the… Read more »
Liberia: ANC Suspends National Vice Chairman, Three Lawmakers Over Role in House Impasse
The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has suspended three members of the House of Representatives--Anthony Williams, Nathaniel Bahway, and Nyahn Flomo--alongside the party's… Read more »
Liberia: Civil Society Group Urges Rigorous Negotiations in Railway Access Discussions, Warns Against 'Praise Mindset'
A Liberian civil society organization, One Voice Liberia, has urged the government to proceed cautiously in ongoing railway access negotiations with concession companies,… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Dillon Accuses Labor Minister of Giving Liberian Jobs to Foreigners Amid Soaring Unemployment
The issue of unemployment in Liberia has long been a major source of concern, especially as the country faces increasing economic challenges. As the country grapples with high… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Eyes Digital Overhaul of Education System Following Global Conference in China
Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming its education system through technology following active participation in the 2025 World Digital Education Conference held in… Read more »
Liberia: Alcop Urges Immediate Release of Audit Report On Disaster Agency
The All Liberian Coalition Party (ALCOP), through its Concerned Partisans group, is calling on the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to release the audit report on the… Read more »
Liberia: Six Like Students Qualify to Represent Liberia At International Quizzing Tournament in the U.S.
The Liberia Institute for Knowledge and Excellence (LIKE) has announced that six of its students have qualified to represent Liberia at the 2025 edition of the International… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Needs Unity, Not Divisive Religious Holidays - Flomo Warns Lawmakers
Political analyst and Bong County native David Flomo, currently residing in the United States, has strongly advised Liberian lawmakers to shift their focus from legislating… Read more »
Liberia: Truth Buried, Pain Shared - What Jamesetta's Death Says About Liberia's Health System
Jamesetta Kugmen was only 28 when her life was cut short --another name added to the growing list of Liberians lost under questionable medical circumstances. But in her case, death… Read more »
Liberia: Massive Palm Oil Spill As Tanker Overturns On Harper-Pleebo Highway
More than 500,000 gallons of red palm oil were lost Tuesday morning when a tanker belonging to the Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) overturned along the Harper-Pleebo Highway. Read more »
