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 »
Liberia: NEC to Use Biometric System for 2023 Voter Registration
.... "The advantages of biometric voter registration include prevention of multiple voter registrations, ensuring that there is the accuracy of the information collected and… Read more »
Liberia: How Logging Benefits Some Communities in Lofa
... Alpha pays the community regularly for logs it harvests compared to other companies. It shares harvesting data with locals for checks and balances, according to Zelemen, who is… Read more »
October 12, 2020
Liberia: Beyond Borders - Urgent Action Needed to Save Migratory Birds
Around the world, migratory birds provide immeasurable value to the environment. From pollination, to controlling pests, to food sources for other wildlife species, migratory birds… Read more »
August 29, 2006
Liberia: Bribery Allegations Cloud Budget Passage
An alleged bribery scandal, which could smear the National Legislature, may take a new turn as the Senate investigates allegations by Montserrado County Representative Ketehkumeh… Read more »