April 01
Liberia: Boakai Not Interested in Title, But the Work
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has said he did not come to the presidency for the colorful trappings, the prestige, or the mere title. He stressed that he is here with the… Read more »
Liberia: IJG Calls for Full Implementation of TRC Report
The International Justice Group (IJG) and partners are urging President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr to move forward with the full implementation of all The Recommendations of the TRC,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Boakai Issues Proclamation to Extend 55th Legislature's First Regular Session
President Joseph N. Boakai has issued his first Proclamation calling on the 55th Legislature to extend its 1st Regular Session. Read more »
Liberia: South Sudanese Women Urge Liberian Counterparts to Push for 35 Percent Quota
A group of women from the Republic of South Sudan has urged women's rights advocates to push for 35 percent female representation in political parties. Read more »
March 29
Liberia: Supreme Court Halts Boakai's Assets Recovery Task Force Operations
The Supreme Court has halted the operations of the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Team set up by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to recover and retrieve public resources and… Read more »
Liberia: Cental Wants FIA Boss Suspended
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to suspend Stanley Ford, Director General of the Financial Intelligence… Read more »
March 28
Liberia: Judge Dixon Accuses Boakai of Nepotism, Tribalism
-- Says the President is favoring his kinsmen over other Liberians; Claims that 14 Out of every 20 appointments the President makes come from his native Lofa County Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Prioritize Clean Energy
Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Charles Umehai, revealed that the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is fully dedicated to advancing Liberia's clean energy… Read more »
Liberia: MPC Political Leader Slams Boakai's Maiden Budget
Political leader of the opposition Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), businessman Simeon Freeman, has raised concerns about the proposed National Budget for 2024, accusing the… Read more »
Liberia: GAC to Audit All 103 Spending Entities
-- As CSA Slashes Consultancy Budget by $2 Million Read more »
March 26
Liberia: LRA Boss Bows to House's Pressure
-Apologizes for Misinterpreting the Law on Duty-free Privileges Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court to Hear EPA's Tenure Case Today
The Supreme Court is expected today, Tuesday, March 26, to begin proceedings into an appeal filed by former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Wilson… Read more »
Liberia: Tragic Motor Accident Leaves Four Dead in Maryland
-Victims are reportedly Tubman University students who were going to take exams Read more »
Liberia: Boakai, Koffa, Eulogize Fallen Nimba Lawmaker
President Joseph N. Boakai, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, and an array of officials from the Executive and Legislative branches of government on… Read more »
March 21
Liberia: Former President Weah Told to Hire Private Guards
The elite presidential protection unit, the Executive Protection Service (EPS), has told former President George Weah to hire private service if he feels insecure and wants… Read more »
Liberia: 2.5 Million Liberians Still Living Below Poverty Line
World Bank report indicates that lack of regularly collected survey data makes it hard to understand which poverty reduction policies are working and which policies need to be… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's 1st Draft Budget, a Strong Mix of Savings, Cuts and Growth
The draft national budget submitted by the Boakai administration to the Legislature just over a week ago is up for scrutiny and comes with a tone of frugality that could only be… Read more »
Liberia: Minister Paye Stresses Teamwork At Mme
Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot Paye has stressed the importance of teamwork within the Ministry. Speaking at an event to celebrate the first official day of work for his… Read more »
March 19
Liberia: Liberia - All Diplomatic, Official Passports Rendered Invalid
-- As fight against passport fraud begins Read more »
March 18
Liberia: Boakai Submits U.S.$690.2m Maiden Budget
President Joseph N. Boakai has presented his government's maiden national budget for the year 2024, amounting to US$690.2 million, for consideration by the House of… Read more »
Liberia: NPA's MD, Board Summoned Over Employees' Dismissal
The House of Representatives has summoned the Managing Director and Board Members of the National Port Authority (NPA) over the reported arbitrary dismissal of 10 employees of the… Read more »
Liberia: Why Last Week Internet Blackout Is a Suspicious Occurrence
There is every reason to be to be concerned about last week's internet outage, which mainly affected some of Africa's major trading blocs: Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Liberia,… Read more »
Liberia: MOA Rejuvenates University of Liberia Farm
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has rejuvenated the farm of the University of Liberia with the provision of two tractors, four power tillers, irrigation equipment and high… Read more »
Africa: 'Africa Needs Trade, Not Aid'
With a population of 1.2 billion people, the African continent should prioritize intra-trade and investments amongst its people and countries, Speaker of the House of… Read more »
March 12
Liberia: Coalition Group Rallies Support for WECC
The Coalition for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia, a civil society and justice working group, has called on the United States Ambassador for Global… Read more »