November 22, 2022
Liberia: Family of Government Critic Reports Death Threats
... "My life is not safe, and they are still threatening me because of my husband's stand against the government," Kpaka wrote in a statement to the police on November 10 seen by… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Liberia: 'National Elections Commission Compromised'
The Political Leader of the opposition Liberty Party (LP), Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, had said that the National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia is not independent and… Read more »
Liberia: President Weah Establishes National Railway Authority
... "Pursuant to the authority of the President under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia, I hereby direct that there shall be established a National Railway… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Liberia: Cummings Defends TRC Indictees?
The political leader of the Alternative National Congress, Alexander B. Cummings, has defended his decision to name Dr. Togar Gayewea McIntosh and three other individuals accused… Read more »
Liberia: Minister Samuel Tweah: What Wrong Has the Media Committed?
It is not a secret that the Liberian media is suffering from the lack of more quality journalism. But the root cause of this problem is the refusal of the Ministry of Finance under… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - "Nowhere Else to Go"
-- At-risk youth linger as Weah's drug rehab project stalls for funding Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Gives Liberia U.S.$106 Million
On the eve of the Annual Meetings taking place in Washington DC, the Government of Liberia has received another big push in development financing from the Bretton Woods… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Lawrence Meets U.S. Lawmakers
The Political Leader of the Liberty Party, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has concluded a visit to the United States of America to engage Liberians, US Congressional members and… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Liberia: Police in South Korea Charge Two Govt Employees for Rape
... The sexual interaction between Browne and Tarr, and the two Korean ladies on the night of September 22, is not in dispute. Both men have confirmed their interaction with… Read more »
Liberia: Mr. President, Wake Up!
.... It is time for President Weah to know that his administration, nearing its sixth year, has spent more than US$30 million in the last five years to subsidize rice imports… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Liberia: Perspectives On Post Conflict Judicial Transformation in Liberia - Increasing Access to Justice
Editor's note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely of the author and do not necessarily represent that of the Daily Observer newspaper. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Liberia: Toward the Full Potential of Liberia's Fisheries Sector
.... Emma Glassco on a mission to turn fisheries into Liberia's next economic powerhouse Read more »
September 16, 2022
Liberia: Brussels Airlines Reverses Cancellation of Flights to Liberia
Brussels Airlines has backtracked on its plan to cancel all flights coming to Liberia after being told by authorities of the Roberts Airport Authority that it has met the required… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: Africa Loses Up to 15 Percent of Its GDP to Climate Change
Africa has been losing from 5 to 15% of its GDP per capita growth because of climate change and its related impacts, but needs about $1.6 trillion between 2022 and 2030 to meet its… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Press Mourns Veteran Journalist, Philip Wesseh
The death is announced of Mr. Phillip N. Wesseh, Managing Editor of The Inquirer Newspaper and a long time reporter and editor of the Daily Observer newspaper. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - "U.S. Embassy Did Send a Diplomatic Note," But...
Since September 12, following news reports in the Daily Observer and other outlets that the Embassy of the United States of America near Monrovia allegedly sent the Ministry of… Read more »
Liberia: African Development Bank Issues Inaugural
... The green bond proceeds will contribute to building resilience against the negative effects of climate change, achieving sustainable infrastructures, developing ecosystems, and… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Liberia: Child Rape Case Sparks Protest in Gbarpolu
.... "Our children are unprotected and they can no longer walk free without someone pouncing on them. Something must be done to stop this," said the protesting women. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Liberia: Liberia to Host Forest, Climate Resilience Forum
The Liberian government is putting together a high-level international event with the help of the World Bank, the Norwegian government, and other partners to emphasize the value of… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Liberia: U.S. Concerned About NEC's Biometric VR System
The US government has sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting a specimen of the 2023 national voter registration (VR) card, which is expected to be… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Liberia: Senate Rejects Weah's Pick for Airport Authority
... Put in perspective, whoever takes the helm of the Liberia Airport Authority is responsible for not just RIA, but also James Spriggs Payne Airport and all other domestic… Read more »
Africa: 2022 Africa Climate Week - Experts Discuss Africa's Needs
.... Egyptian Foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, the designated president of COP27, said "African governments and all other African voices, be they civil society, youth, women's… Read more »
Liberia: Open Letter to Abe Darius Dillon, Senator of Montserrado County
Editor's note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely of the author and do not necessarily represent that of the Daily Observer newspaper. Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$8 Million Loss If Census Is Postponed
... Leaked letter from Census Steering Committee to President Weah suggests there is too much at stake to further postpone the national headcount. Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Must Think Beyond the Issue of Weah's Re-Election
Liberians Must Think Beyond the Issue of Weah's Re-election Read more »