May 22, 2025
Liberia: The Role of a Leader in Overcoming Adversity - A Study On the Power of the People
Leadership is challenging, especially when a leader emerges amid rival factions, historical animosities, and the weight of expectations. Read more »
Liberia: Labor Permits Scandal: a National Betrayal Under Minister Kruah's Watch
In a nation struggling to curb soaring unemployment and reintegrate thousands of trained young Liberians into the workforce, revelations that Labor Minister Cooper Kruah has issued… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Push to Claim Lonestar Cell MTN Share Following Shareholder's Death Sparks Controversy
President Joseph Boakai's renewed efforts to reclaim a 20 percent share in Lonestar Cell MTN's mobile money service--reportedly following the death of one of the shareholders--has… Read more »
Liberia: Youth-Led Rice Harvest Marks Agricultural Breakthrough in Maryland County
The Maryland Youth Association (MYA) has successfully harvested more than 18 bags of 25kg rice from its lowland farm in Pleebo, a milestone being hailed as a major breakthrough for… Read more »
Liberia: SEBA Eyes Lona 'Big Eight' Playoffs After Extending Unbeaten Streak
Senior Brothers Association (SEBA), a rising force in the Liberia Oldtimers National Association (LONA) league, has extended its impressive unbeaten streak to eight games, securing… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's National Team Left Idle As Government Delays Decision On New Head Coach
Liberia's senior national football team remains without a head coach as the Liberia Football Association (LFA) awaits a formal decision from the government nearly two months after… Read more »
Liberia: CSCWG Blasts Satcom for Continued Illegal Broadcasts
The Civil Society Council Working Group (CSCWG), a grassroots advocacy network, is urging the Liberian government to take immediate action against SATCOM Liberia for allegedly… Read more »
May 21, 2025
Liberia: 'Marginalized' Lawmakers Refuse Post-Meeting Unity Photo With President Boakai, Say Concerns Remain Unaddressed
What was anticipated to be a moment of unity and institutional reconciliation between President Joseph Boakai and members of the House of Representatives instead ended with a quiet… Read more »
Liberia: Ambassador Yorlay Reaffirms Liberia's Commitment to Global Peace, Democracy, and Sustainable Development At 34th North-South Centre Meeting
Liberia's Ambassador to France, Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., has delivered a compelling statement on behalf of Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the… Read more »
Liberia: Duala Marketers Raise Concerns Over Declining Sales Amid Economic Challenges
Marketers in the bustling commercial district of Duala, Montserrado County, are raising concerns over declining sales, citing economic hardships that have significantly reduced… Read more »
Liberia: Senators Accuse Government of Misusing Road Funds, Demand Reform and Transparency
Members of the Liberian Senate have raised alarms over the alleged mismanagement and diversion of the National Road Fund (NRF), originally designed to support road and bridge… Read more »
Liberia: EJS Center Introduces Fourth Cohort of Amujae Leaders - Liberia's Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Among Illustrious African Women Selected
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development has welcomed 13 outstanding women from across Africa into the fourth cohort of its flagship Amujae… Read more »
Liberia: Government Must Demonstrate Urgency in Combatting Rising Mpox Threat
The Re-EMERGENCE of Mpox in Liberia - with four new confirmed cases reported in Montserrado, Margibi, and Sinoe Counties -- should be met not with bureaucratic complacency but with… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Musician Jzyno Visits Quarantined Comedian Battling Monkeypox
Liberian Afrobeats artist Jonathan Lee, popularly known as JZyNo, Tuesday paid a visit to fellow entertainer and comedian Jabateh Thekruman, who is currently quarantined as he… Read more »
Liberia: Former EPA Boss Justifies Weah Administration's Decision to Abandon Audit Campaign
The former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Professor Wilson Tarpeh, has defended the George Weah administration's decision to drop its initial plan to… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Probe Into Lonestar MTN Mobile Money Over Liberia's Purported Share Sparks Concern
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to investigate and assume control of a purported 20% stake in… Read more »
Liberia: Africa CDC and Unitaid Sign MOU to Boost Regional Health Product Manufacturing
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Unitaid have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the production of essential health… Read more »
Liberia: National Housing Authority Leads UNDP On Urban Upgrading Mission
The National Housing Authority (NHA) on May 8, 2025, led a joint mission with UNDP Liberia's Resident Representative Aliou Dia and his team to slum Communities in West Point,… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Launches Crackdown On Illegal Construction in Johnsonville and Jacob Town
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has launched a major enforcement operation to address illegal construction in the Johnsonville and Jacob Town communities. Read more »
Liberia: Moye and Howard-Taylor's Feud Overshadows Kpelleh Unity Drive
When Senator Prince Moye and former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor appeared together at the launch of the National Kpelleh Speaking Tribe initiative last Saturday, it was a… Read more »
Liberia: Kutoa Afrika Foundation Completes Second Cohort of Tuition-Free Computer Training Program for Girls
The Kutoa Afrika Foundation, a non-profit organization, over the weekend concluded the second cycle of its tuition-free, three-month computer training program exclusively for girls… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Local Dishes Take Center Stage At China's International Cultural Festival
Liberia's rich culinary and cultural heritage--highlighted by traditional dishes such as palm butter and toboggie--captivated audiences over the weekend at the 21st International… Read more »
Liberia: Jebor Nets First Goal for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in 4-0 Victory Over Duhok SC
Liberian international striker William Jebor scored his first goal for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in a commanding 4-0 victory over Duhok SC on Monday, May 19, 2025. Read more »
May 20, 2025
Sierra Leone: Liberia Expresses Concerns Over Surge of Mpox Cases in Neighboring Sierra Leone
Liberia's Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute have expressed concern over a rapid increase in mpox cases in neighboring Sierra Leone. The country has… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Convenes Cabinet Meeting to Address Declining Aid and Boost Domestic Revenue
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday convened a high-level cabinet meeting aimed at developing strategies to increase domestic resource mobilization amid significant cuts in… Read more »
