January 15
West Africa: Liberia Opens Doors to Global Mining, Renewable Energy Investment
The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, is participating in the 2026 Future Minerals Forum (FMF), currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is… Read more »
Liberia: Beyond Equal Pay - - Part 1 - You Can't Share the Burden From the Bottom Up
There is an old saying many Liberians know well: "If the load is heavy, everybody must help carry it." You cannot ask the smallest person in the line to carry the heaviest end… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Urges Diaspora to Drive Liberia's Economy Through Investment
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has called on Liberians living abroad to move beyond remittances and charitable contributions and take a more decisive role in owning and driving… Read more »
January 14
Liberia: More Than Half of Arrest Agenda Programs Inactive
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has raised serious concerns over the slow pace of Liberia's national development agenda, revealing that more than half of the… Read more »
Liberia: Sierra Leoneans Caught With Illegal Substances in Cape Mount
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Cape Mount County Detachment has arrested two Sierra Leonean nationals in possession of a large quantity of illicit drugs worth… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Says Agoa Expiry Is a Major Threat to African Exports
The World Bank has cautioned that the expiration of the United States' African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in late 2025 poses a serious threat to African exports, warning… Read more »
Liberia: December 17 Protest Leaders Appear in Court
The leaders of the controversial December 17 protest under the banner "LEAD OR LEAVE! (Enough is Enough)" have made their first formal appearance before the Monrovia City Court,… Read more »
Liberia: Gongloe Presses LNP for Transparency
A renewed debate over transparency, due process, and public confidence in the justice system has emerged following a formal request by human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye… Read more »
Liberia: Enraged Lawmaker Lashes House Leadership Over 'Unscrupulous' Voting Pattern
Bong County District #6 Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah has launched a scathing attack on the leadership of the House of Representatives to reject continued use of "yea and nay"… Read more »
Liberia: LCAA Unveils 20-Yr Master Plan to Rebuild Trust, Reposition Sector
In a bold effort to restore global confidence and transform Liberia's aviation landscape, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has launched the Liberia Civil Aviation Master… Read more »
Ghana: CBL Approves Ghana's First Atlantic Bank to Operate Here
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has officially granted approval for First Atlantic Bank PLC (FAB), a leading Ghanaian financial institution, to operate in Liberia. The approval… Read more »
Liberia: Serious Crimes Must Be Investigated Seriously
Rape is not a small matter under Liberian law. It is one of the most serious crimes in our books. It is non-bailable. And when the alleged victim is a child, the stakes could not… Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Revisit Controversial Harmonization Policy
As the 55th National Legislature opened its third session this week, the Senate has signaled a renewed and consequential examination of one of the most divisive public-sector… Read more »
January 13
Liberia: IMF, Liberia Discuss $1.4 Billion Climate Financing Deal
Liberia has entered intensive negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over climate-linked financing estimated at $1.4 billion, as the Fund's Third Review Mission… Read more »
Liberia: LNP Clears Ex - Deputy Minister of Rape Allegation
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has officially cleared former Deputy Minister for Youth Development Bryan McGill of any wrongdoing following a thorough investigation into an… Read more »
Liberia: The Mud That Gives Women Money
It is a busy day for Marieh Wea and her son. Ignoring the scorching sun, they knead balls of white clay dug from a swamp in Caldwell and transported to their home in Topoe Village,… Read more »
Liberia: Jeety Rubber, SRC Donate L$300k to Margibi Sports Association
Jeety Rubber and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation, on Sunday, January 11, donated L$300,000 to the Margibi Sports Association in recognition of the county's qualification… Read more »
Liberia: Local Rice Farmer Pleads for Support
A local rice farmer, Galakpai Kollie of Zorzor District in Lofa County, is calling on government authorities, development partners, and consumers to increase support for local rice… Read more »
Liberia: Former Land Administrator Warns Against Mob Justice
A former Land Administrator, Anthony Cole, has strongly warned Liberians against mob justice and other illegal practices, stressing that adherence to the rule of law is essential… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Install Rice Processing Plant in Saclepea, Nimba County
The government through the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) over the weekend announced a plan to install a rice processing plant in Saclepea, Nimba County, a step towards boosting… Read more »
Liberia: LAA, NtTA Seal Transport Deal
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has taken a decisive step toward improving staff welfare and operational efficiency with the signing of a Transportation Contract Agreement with… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-NSA Officer Suspected of Rape Appears in Court
Peter Bon Jallah, the dismissed Special Assistant to the National Security Agency (NSA), Director, Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, who was arrested and facing rape charges made his… Read more »
Liberia: Rail Rules Back in Focus As Aml's Mda Reaches Legislature
The Third Amendment to ArcelorMittal Liberia's Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) is now before the 55th Legislature, reopening a debate that goes to the heart of who controls… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Warns of 'Unstable' Rainfall Patterns With Severe Threats
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an urgent briefing to the nation, warning that traditional weather patterns have officially fractured, leaving the country's… Read more »
Liberia: Up Govt At a Cross-Road As Lawmakers Return
As the Senate convened Monday, January 12, for the opening of the Third Regular Session of the 55th Legislature, the ceremony went beyond constitutional routine. It marked a… Read more »
