January 29
Liberia: Chambers Preaches Peace After Devastating Legislative Defeat
After the decisive defeat, Former Speaker of the National Legislature, Bhofal Chambers, has expressed his gratitude to his supporters and the people of Pleebo Sodoken district for… Read more »
Liberia: Kruah's Nomination Questions Boakai's Commitment to Fight Corruption
- Many wary of Justice Minister-designate's "Checkered Past" Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Newly Appointed Attorney General
.....President Boakia's Lead Prosecutor Read more »
West Africa: Junta-Controlled States Pull Out of Ecowas
Three of the four junta-controlled West African states, namely Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, have announced their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African… Read more »
Liberia: Firestone Liberia, Children's Surgery International Complete 87 Surgical Operations
-- At Firestone Medical Center in Duside, while renewing hopes and brightening the futures of Liberia's children Read more »
Liberia: 'Data Key to Fisheries Management'
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), Emma Metieh Glassco, has described the conduct of the ongoing fisheries stock assessment… Read more »
Liberia: House Votes to Turnover Weah's 2024 Budget to President Boakai for 'Fiscal Realignment'
On Thursday, the House of Representatives unanimously voted to return or turnover the 2024 National Draft Budget submitted by former President George M. Weah to newly inducted… Read more »
January 24
Liberia: Watchdog Urges Vibrant Economic Governance
-- Proposes new fiscal pathway for Boakai-Koung Gov't Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Assures Liberians of Inclusive, Transparent Govt
-- Says no more business as usual Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's First Five Appointments
The first five of President Joe Boakai's cabinet appointments have been named and, from the look of things, they are indicative of his priorities as they unfold. Of these first… Read more »
Liberia: Stakeholders Want Mcgill's Appointment Withdrawn
Write Senate Pro-Temp Lawrence; expressing fear that Senator McGill chairing such an important committee would risk Liberia losing support to transform the struggling sector. Read more »
Liberia: Lower House's Leadership Takes Shape
-- As independent lawmakers top statutory committees' leadership Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Boakai Takes Office as Heat Exhaustion Interupts Inaugural Address
Joseph Boakai, former Vice President and a veteran politician with 40 years of experience, has been sworn in as Liberia's new president after winning the election against outgoing… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Heat Exhaustion Disrupts Boakai's Inaugural Ceremony
-- Dignitaries leave venue as President is reportedly taken home for medical attention and rest Read more »
Liberia: Full Text - President Weah's Farewell Message
Full Text: President Weah's Farewell Message Read more »
January 19
Liberia: What Does President Weah's Concession Mean for Liberia's Democracy?
President George Weah's concession call to President-elect Joseph Boakai a few days shy of the official election announcement is worth celebrating. Here's why: Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Lower House Votes On Assets Declaration
-- Sets February 1 as deadline for members to declare Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Chamber of Mines Congratulates President-Elect Boakai On Historic Win
.... "As we look forward to the next six years, it is our fervent hope that you will be guided by history, uplifted by diversity, and inspired to lead the people of Liberia to a… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Speaker Koffa Appoints Up's Koon to Chair House's Inaugural Committee
Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has appointed the Acting Chairman of the Unity Party (UP) Caucus, Rep. Richard N. Koon, as Chairman of the House of Representatives Inauguration Committee. Read more »
January 09
Liberia: Ex-Chief Justice Musu-Scott Sentenced for Life
Criminal Court 'A has sentenced former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members to life in prison for the murder of Charloe Musu on February 22, 2023. The… Read more »
January 08
Liberia: Stakeholders Brainstorm On Post-Harvest Losses Strategy Development
Post-harvest losses still remain a critical challenge, affecting the productivity of many smallholder farmers in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Woman, 39, Accuses Bailiff of Torture, Assaults
-- Cries out for justice Read more »
Liberia: Local IT Company Launches Free Computer Literacy Program
231Data, an IT company based in Liberia, has introduced a month-long free digital transformation training program in Paynesville, Liberia. This initiative, supported by the Liberia… Read more »
January 04
Liberia: Liberia - Supreme Court Halts Associate Justice's Confirmation
The confirmation process for Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean's ascendency to the Supreme Court bench has been temporarily halted as the high court issued a stay order. The… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Visits Totota Tragedy Scene
-- Pledges L$10M, 200 bags of rice to hospitalized victims and bereaved families Read more »