Liberia: LRA, Partners to Modernize Customs, Facilitate Free Movement of Goods

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has officially launched the System Interconnected Management of… Read more »

Liberia: Let's Give Thanks for What We Should

We live in interesting times. Developments on the domestic and global fronts have catapulted Liberia into the spotlight and presented us with challenges and opportunities… Read more »

Liberia: Ahmed M. Bility - a Dedicated Professional Shaping the Future of Insurance in Liberia

Author's note: I have known Mr. Bility since his early years. His late uncle, Sheikh Kafumba Konneh, would often send him to our office to deliver his weekly publication. It was… Read more »

Africa: Africarice Appoints New Country Representative

Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), a pan-African Center of Excellence for rice research, development and capacity building, has appointed Mr. Moustapha Gaye as new Country… Read more »

Western Sahara: Morocco Wins Big At UN

In what observers describe as a major diplomatic triumph for Morocco, the United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted Resolution 2697 (2025), reaffirming international… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia's Carbon Harvesting Dilemma - Balancing Promise and Peril

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Liberia: UMC Liberia Rebukes Lawmaker Over 'Misleading' Anti-Gay Remarks

The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) has sharply condemned recent statements made by Representative Anthony F. Williams of Maryland County… Read more »

Liberia: River Gee Residents Petition Govt to Open CBL Sub-Branch in Fish Town

Residents of River Gee County are appealing to the Liberian government and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) to officially open the newly constructed sub-branch of the Bank in Fish… Read more »

Liberia: Gonet Academy Offers Free Internet to Students

In a move hailed as both visionary and transformative, Gonet Academy has rolled out free internet service for its hundreds of students, a major step aimed at enhancing digital… Read more »

Liberia: MOCI Clarifies Reports On U.S.$429k MIP Rehabilitation

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has dismissed recent reports suggesting that Commerce Minister, Mathaline Dargoseh, is under scrutiny for allegedly awarding a… Read more »

Liberia: Senate 'Threatens' Liberia's Transitional Justice?

Liberia's fragile transitional justice process faces renewed uncertainty following moves by Senators Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence (Grand Bassa) and Joseph Jallah (Lofa), who have… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Visa Extension Could Spark Rush for Liberian Passports

Liberia's recent diplomatic breakthrough with the United States--resulting in the extension of visa validity for Liberian citizens from one to three years--has been hailed as a… Read more »

Liberia: Public Hearings On U.S.$365m Roads Deal Begins

The Liberian Senate on Monday, November 3, commenced public hearings into the proposed US$365 million road concession agreement between the Government of Liberia and PAVIPORT AL… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Boosts Trade Using Sigmat Between Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea & Liberia

Dr. Kalilou Sylla, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture is optimistically that the deployment of the automated regional transit solution - also referred to as… Read more »

Liberia: Libenergy Endeavors to Improve Electricity in Maryland, River Gee - Upgrades Infrastructure

Residents of Maryland and River Gee counties are set to benefit from improved electricity service as LIBENERGY undertakes a major rollout of new transmission poles and expands its… Read more »

Liberia: Digital Week Panelist Wants Fourth Social Security Scheme to Empower Farmers

Speaking at Liberia Digital Week, technology entrepreneur Caesar Morris highlighted the urgent challenges facing Liberian farmers and called for immediate government action to… Read more »

Liberia: Massive Land Grab Places G. Gedeh On a Time Bomb

A storm is gathering deep within the dense B'Hai forest of Grand Gedeh County -- one that has exposed the fragile balance between local governance, land ownership, and community… Read more »

Liberia: LRC Chair-Designate Commits to Transforming Legal System

The Chairman-designate of the Law Reform Commission (LRC), Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah has called for a review of the act that created the commission, to ensure they align with… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Regains UN Tourism Membership After 13 Years

After thirteen long years of absence, Liberia has officially reclaimed its seat at the global tourism table, regaining full membership in the United Nations World Tourism… Read more »

Liberia: Lawmakers Divided Over Boakai's Remark On Liberian Culture

A major political and cultural storm erupted on Capitol Hill over the weekend after several lawmakers sharply criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, for introducing a bill… Read more »

Liberia: CDC Battles Image Crisis in Bong

The Bong County leadership of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) is facing internal controversy. The new chairman has claimed that key party resources were allegedly taken or… Read more »

Liberia: S/C Reserves Judgment in Ex-Justice Minister's Arrest Challenge

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in a high-profile petition filed by former Justice Minister and Attorney General Cllr. Frank Musah Dean, who is challenging a ruling by… Read more »

Liberia: FDA U.S-Based Board Member Resigns

A member of the Forestry Development Authority's board of directors has resigned, following a DayLight investigation that established he received board-sitting fees through a proxy… Read more »

Liberia: Nimba's Yellow Machines in Ruins

Once a proud symbol of local empowerment and self-reliance, Nimba County's fleet of 22 yellow machines -- purchased over a decade ago to rehabilitate feeder roads -- now lies in… Read more »

Liberia: MPC Political Leader Blasts Mo Ali, Boakai Over Misuse of Funds

Simeon Freeman, Political Leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), has accused President Joseph Boakai and Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) Managing Director… Read more »