Liberia: Koijee Accuses Stanton Witherspoon of Politicizing Charloe Musu Murder Case

Jefferson Tamba Koijee, Secretary General of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has accused Stanton Witherspoon, former Chief Executive Officer of the Spoon… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: NPHIL Director-General, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan Among African Public Health Scientists Meeting in Kinshasa

Liberia's Director-General of the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan, is in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo at an emergency… Read more »

Liberia: How Much Debt Did Weah Accumulate During His Tenure?

Deputy Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dephue Zuo, during a press briefing this week, claimed that the administration of former President George Weah accumulated USD… Read more »

Liberia: EPA Shuts Down China Union Over Multiple Environmental Violations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has ordered the closure of the China Union iron ore mine in Bong Mines due to multiple environmental violations. The… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Marvin Cole Slams Boakai Administration Over Market Demolitions and Budget Mismanagement

Bong County Electoral District #3 Representative J. Marvin Cole has sharply criticized the Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Jeremiah Kpan Koung government for displacing marketers at the… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Minister of Labor

The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, paid a courtesy visit to Labor Minister Cllr. Cooper Kruah on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Read more »

Liberia: Raji Says No Conflict of Interest in Awarding His Chauffeur U.S.$20,000 Contract

Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji says there is no conflict of interest in awarding a US$20,000 contract to his chauffeur, Anthony Flomo. Read more »

Liberia: Umovement Launches Civic Education Training for 270 Schools

UMOVEMENT is set to launch Civic Education Training for 270 public primary schools across six counties in preparation for the upcoming school year. This initiative is part of the… Read more »

Kenya: LRA Delegation Concludes Study Mission At Kenya Revenue Authority

A delegation from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has successfully concluded a three-day study mission to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The mission aimed to explore KRA's… Read more »

Liberia: Cllr. Scott Urges Liberian Lawyers to Stand Against Injustice Following Acquittal

Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott has called to Liberian lawyers and civil society organizations to take a stronger stand against the injustices prevalent in the country. Her… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Sets Sights On Rebranding At Expo 2025 in Japan

Liberia is gearing up to use Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, hoping to use the platform to rebrand its image on the global stage by showcasing its potential for trade and investment,… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Acquits Former Chief Justice and Three Family Members

The Supreme Court of Liberia has acquitted former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three members of her family, overturning the guilty verdict handed down by a lower court in… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Secures $209 Million IMF Extended Credit Facility in 40-Month Staff-Level Agreement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Liberia have reached a staff-level agreement to establish a new 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The agreement… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and Family Members On Wednesday

The Supreme Court of Liberia is set to make a critical ruling on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, concerning the fate of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Delegation Clarifies Purpose of Liberia Visit, Commends Boakai for Political Transition

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has clarified that the delegation's visit to Liberia was planned well in… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Strengthens International Ties and Leadership At Key Global Events

Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, has returned from a series of high-impact international conferences, summits, and conventions in the… Read more »

Liberia: National Legislature to Reconvene, Ratifying Recast Budget Key On Agenda

The 55th Legislature is set to reconvene on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a special three-week session, cutting short its planned recess. Read more »

Liberia: Ministry of Gender Trains 50 Officials to Boost Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality in Liberia

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has trained over fifty Directors, Coordinators, and Technical Staff of the Gender and Social Inclusion Unit (GSIU) from five… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Dismisses U.S.$10 Million Scam Allegation By Portuguese National, Cites Fraud Concerns

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has refuted claims made by a Portuguese national, Joao Miquel Amaro Correia, who alleges that the Bank failed to transfer US$10 million to him… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Vs. World Bank - Who's Telling the Truth On Debt Default and Fisheries Fund Mismanagement?

The Liberian government and the World Bank appear to be at odds after the Bank accused the country of defaulting on debt obligations and mismanaging funds tied to a key fisheries… Read more »

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Delivers On Digital Skills Training for 10,000 Youth Nationwide

Training 10,000 youth in digital skills may have seemed ambitious, but President Boakai's first State of the Union address earlier this year included this proclamation, and indeed,… Read more »

Liberia: Delegation From the US Arrives in Liberia to Expand Humanitarian Efforts

A nine-member delegation from the United States, representing the organizations Serve Africa and Go Serve Global, has arrived in Liberia to enhance humanitarian support for… Read more »

Liberia: Gender Ministry Kicks Off Women Empowerment and Gender Training for Implementing Ministries

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, under Component 4 of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) funded by the World Bank, is set to commence a two-day… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Criticizes CSA for Firing Opposition Supporters

Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has criticized the Civil Service Agency (CSA) for terminating government workers accused of "insulting leaders" on social media. Read more »

Liberia: Sen. Mcgill Faces Anti-Corruption Probe for Alleged Involvement in Payroll Paddling

Former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, now Senator Nathaniel McGill, once again faces accusations of corruption, reviving shadows that nearly ended his political… Read more »