Liberia: World Bank Flags Inaccuracies in Nafaa's Report, Denies Approval of Fund Diversion

The World Bank has raised concerns regarding the recent Project Progress Report presented by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), led by Director General Emma… Read more »

Liberia: 'Bridge the Generational Gaps By Building Generational Wealth,' Dehpue Zuo Tells Nimba University Graduates

Graduates of Nimba University have been encouraged to bridge generational gaps by building generational wealth through education, skills, and talents for a new Liberia. Read more »

Liberia: Cental Trains Legislative Reporters On Anti-Corruption and Integrity to Boost Accountability At the Capitol

The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), with international support, has conducted a day-long anti-corruption and integrity-building training for 40… Read more »

Liberia: LIS Administers Placement Exams to Over 8,000 Applicants for Immigration Officer Roles

The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has commenced placement exams for over 8,000 Liberians aspiring to join the ranks of the nation's immigration officers. The exams, which began… Read more »

Liberia: Ldtp Participants in Grand Kru Boycott Training Over Lack of Digital Devices

The Liberia Digital Transformation Project (LDTP) training has come under criticism due to the lack of digital devices in some rural parts of the country, hampering participants'… Read more »

Liberia: Civil Servants Warned Against Unethical Behavior

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has issued a stern warning, threatening disciplinary actions against civil servants found guilty of dishonesty, unethical behavior, criminal… Read more »

Liberia: Is the Unity Party Carrying Out a Political Genocide in Its Government?

The recent dismissal of nine Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) employees, allegedly for posting anti-Unity Party content on Facebook, appears to be part of a calculated move by the… Read more »

Liberia: HPX's $5 Billion Liberty Corridor - a Creeping Flawed Vision in Guinea-Liberia Infrastructure Strategy

HPX and its subsidiary, Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG), have stated that they are focusing on advancing the Nimba iron ore project, which is… Read more »

Liberia: Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Condemns Removal of Queen Juli Endee As Culture Ambassador

Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has expressed deep concern over the recent dismissal of Queen Juli Endee from her position as Liberia's Culture Ambassador. The… Read more »

Liberia: Tightened Budget - Unity Party Shifts Focus to Debt and Security, Slashing Developmental Investments

Facing a tightening economic landscape, the Unity Party-led government has embarked on a reallocation strategy aimed at reconciling pressing national needs with increasingly… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Rebel General Threatens to Evict Rehabilitated Youths Over Family Abandonment

The former rebel commander, Col. Augustine Nagbe, notoriously known as "General Power," and now the Executive Director of the National Rehabilitation for Drugs and War Affected… Read more »

Liberia: Villagers Fear Reprisal From Chinese Company Over Pollution Allegations

Villagers who recently spoke to reporters about pollution in the Nyanvor River, their only source of water, allegedly caused by the Lee Group of Enterprises, have reported being… Read more »

Liberia: Church Aid Incorporated Marks 26th Anniversary With Free Healthcare Outreach

Church Aid Incorporated, in collaboration with its local partner OCM Health Team, celebrated its 26th anniversary over the weekend in the Township of Caldwell. The event gathered… Read more »

Liberia: Journalist James Papy Kwabo Wins Momo Heroes of Change 2024 Award

In an eventful ceremony held at the Ministerial Complex, James Papy Kwabo, a dedicated social entrepreneur and media professional, was officially crowned the winner of the MoMo… Read more »

Liberia: Judge Carey Frowns On Magistrates for Causing Prison Congestion

The resident judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, T. Ciapha Carey, has expressed discontent with Stipendiary and Associate Magistrates for reportedly contributing to… Read more »

Liberia: Mpox Cases Reported In Three Counties

The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has issued an alert regarding the spread of the Monkeypox virus (Mpox) in West and Central Africa, with five confirmed cases… Read more »

Liberia: The Hypocrisy and Danger in Josiah Joekai's Actions - a Threat to National Reconciliation and Democratic Tolerance

The recent decision by Mr. Josiah Joekai, Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), to terminate the employment of several Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) employees due… Read more »

Liberia: Judge Barkon Urges Bar Association to Challenge Boakai Administration Over Rule of Law Violations

During the opening of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa County on Monday, August 12, Resident Judge Joe Barkon urged members of the Liberia National Bar Association… Read more »

Liberia: Activist Blasts Government's Neglect of At-Risk Youths Amid Growing Drug Crisis

Civil rights activist and Executive Director of the New Life Recovery Center, Jefferson Knight, has criticized the Liberian government for allegedly pretending to help "at-risk… Read more »

Liberia: NIR Director Blames Low Registration On Government Agencies Issuing Unauthorized Identification Numbers

The Executive Director of the National Identification Registry (NIR), Andrew Peters, has revealed that only 723,000 of Liberia's 5.2 million people have been enrolled in the… Read more »

Liberia: Agriculture, Roads, and Tourism Are Key to National Investment, Says Acting Finance Minister

Liberia's Acting Finance and Development Planning Minister, Anthony G. Myers, has identified agriculture, roads, and tourism as crucial sectors for national investment across the… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai Commissions Office of Ombudsman, Signs Code of Conduct

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has commissioned the office of the Ombudsman and those he appointed to the office at the Executive Mansion, calling for adherence to governance… Read more »

Liberia: Joseph Fahnbulleh Advances to Men's 200m Finals At Paris 2024 Olympics

Liberia's Joseph Fahnbulleh has made a remarkable stride at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing his place in the Men's 200m finals. Fahnbulleh, who clinched the top spot in the… Read more »

Liberia: CSA Director Deflects Blame in House Salary Delays, Portrays Himself As Victim in Dispute

The Director of the Civil Service Agency, Mr. Josiah F. Joekai, is in a contentious dispute with the House of Representatives, adopting rather a notably condescending tone. He has… Read more »

Liberia: VP Koung Reaffirms Land Ownership Law Amidst Concerns of Burkinabe Influx

Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, on behalf of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, reaffirmed the government's stance on Liberia's land ownership laws amidst reports of illegal land… Read more »