Liberia: Govt Warns 'Labour Clinic' to Stay Out of Labour Matters

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Labour, has issued a stern warning to a self-styled group operating under the name "Labour Clinic," ordering it to immediately… Read more »

Liberia: Lawmakers Move to Ratify Key Maritime Protocols

The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on and ratify a suite of critical maritime legal instruments aimed at aligning the country's shipping laws with evolving… Read more »

Liberia: In U.S.$6.2m Corruption Trial

The high-profile US$6.2 million corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four other ex-officials reached a tense new phase on Wednesday, as the… Read more »

Liberia: Afreximbank Delivers Strong Fy2025 Results

African Export-Import Bank ("Afreximbank" or the "Bank") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") has announced strong results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underscoring sustained… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai, Koung Commit to 'I Love Liberian Rice' Initiative

In a renewed push to confront the country's long-standing dependence on imported rice, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung have pledged support to a… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Justifies Govt Quest to Print New Banknotes

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has mounted a robust justification of its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes, arguing that the move is a technical necessity… Read more »

Liberia: Nasscorp Cites Funding Gap for Welfare Rollout

The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has acknowledged that it is still unable to roll out the long-promised welfare component of its mandate, citing a… Read more »

Liberia: NEC Unveils Digital Overhaul to Strengthen Elections

The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced plans to deepen the digitization of Liberia's electoral system, with Acting Chairperson Jonathan K. Weedor outlining a… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Upgrades Airport Safety Systems

The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has taken a significant step toward modernizing Liberia's aviation infrastructure with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art fire truck at the… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia's Tourism Industry Is Trying to Harvest Before Planting

The recent licensing fees announced by the Liberia Tourism Authority have sparked debate, and rightly so. According to an April 7, 2026, press release, musicians, actors, and… Read more »

Liberia: LPP Backs Weedor Nomination, Urges Electoral Reforms

The Liberian People's Party (LPP) has welcomed the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), expressing confidence in his ability… Read more »

Liberia: NEC's 'Digital' Promise Must Go Beyond the Familiar

There is something familiar about bold new promises in Monrovia. A fresh appointment is made, the spotlight turns hot, and suddenly, a sweeping reform agenda is unveiled--bright,… Read more »

Liberia: Rnb Foundation's Role Highlight Minister Kruah's Impactful Visit to River Gee

A significant moment of engagement between government and grassroots youth leadership unfolded in River Gee County as Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah… Read more »

Liberia: Jeety Rubber Procuresnew 62-Seater Bus for Employees

Workers of Jeety Rubber LLC are celebrating a significant improvement to their daily commute following the official handover of a brand-new 62-seater bus, donated by the company's… Read more »

Liberia: Ngafuan Urges Liberians to Focus On Development, Not Division

Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has urged Liberians to shift their attention away from political divisions and focus on national… Read more »

Liberia: LFA's Prez Raji Risks Jail Sentence

The Civil Law Court has handed down a ruling that could see Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapah Ishola Raji jailed for one month if the LFA fails to pay a US$300… Read more »

Liberia: Wataf Boosts Capacity of Tax Administrations With Tadat Training

The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), in collaboration with the TADAT Secretariat, has commenced a five-day regional training workshop on the Tax Administration… Read more »

Africa: Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead

Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Calls Legislature Back to Address Budget, Currency Crunch

President Joseph N. Boakai Sr. has officially recalled the 55th Legislature from recess, directing lawmakers to return to work from Thursday, April 9, to Thursday, April 23, 2023. Read more »

Liberia: Putu Is Not Just a Mine. It Is a Test.

The Government of Liberia's move to fast-track the Putu Iron Ore Project has been welcomed with optimism. A Liberian-led consortium has been selected. There is talk of local… Read more »

Liberia: 'No Echoes of War'

At a moment of heightened public anxiety over Liberia's border situation with Guinea, Kou Meapeh Gono, Superintendent of Nimba County and Chairperson of the Superintendent Council,… Read more »

Liberia: LNTA Tightens Grip On Tourism

The government, through the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), has officially launched a nationwide registration, inspection, classification, and star rating exercise… Read more »

Liberia: LBNM Engages Boakai On Strengthening Nursing, Midwifery Regulation

The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM), led by its Registrar, Mrs. Cecelia C. Kpangbala-Flomo, has held a high-level strategic meeting with His Excellency President… Read more »

Liberia: Nathan F. Reeves Charity Receives U.S.$7k Prize

The Nathan F. Reeves Charity Memorial High School campus in Paynesville was decorated in blue and white for a celebration Tuesday morning. It was a special occasion where NHSS… Read more »

Liberia: In Support of Jonathan K. Weedor's Nomination to the Helm of NEC

The ongoing protests regarding the nomination of Mr. Jonathan Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) represent a misunderstanding of both the… Read more »