June 03, 2025
Liberia: Liberia's Labor Ministry Launches Nationwide Audit of Foreign Work Permits
The Ministry of Labour has launched a nationwide audit of foreign work permits, targeting businesses and concession areas across Liberia. The audit begins Tuesday and is aimed at… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Ambassador Praises AFL Music Graduates As Model of Military Discipline and Artistry
Liberia's Ambassador to Ghana, Musu Yartu Ruhle, has praised the recent graduation of seven members of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) from a specialized music training program… Read more »
Liberia: Gborkorquellie Unveils Agenda At Bctc, Vows to Establish First Campus Clinic
Bong County Technical College's (BCTC) campus came alive Monday as hundreds of students flooded the grounds in support of the Student Progressive Congress (SPC), launching what… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Foreign Ministry to Host Public Watch Party for UN Security Council Vote
Liberia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host a public watch party for the live broadcast of the United Nations Security Council vote, as the country bids for a non-permanent… Read more »
June 02, 2025
West Africa: Bishop Quire Says U.S. Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Does Not Apply to West Africa United Methodist Church
The resident bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Quire Jr., has clarified that a recent U.S. church ruling on same-sex… Read more »
Liberia: The Shift in Liberian Political Consciousness - a Comparison of Past and Present
The evolution of political consciousness in Liberia marks a pivotal shift in governance and civic engagement. A deeper understanding of this transformation--rooted in… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Barry Dedicates District's Legislative Bridge Project in Louisiana Township
For the first time in its history, Montserrado County District #1 has a major infrastructure project delivered directly through legislative action -- a new concrete bridge linking… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government to Begin Regulating Rubber Prices Starting June 2025
The Liberian government has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to assume full regulatory control over national rubber pricing, a landmark decision aimed at protecting farmers and… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Chief Clerk of House of Representatives, Commicks Chea, Dies
Commicks Chea, deputy chief clerk of the House of Representatives, died early Sunday, days after collapsing during a plenary session at the Capitol Building. Read more »
Liberia: United Methodist Church Condemns Ganta Hospital Attack
The United Methodist Church in Liberia has denounced a violent attack on its Ganta Hospital while simultaneously mourning the loss of more than 30 members killed in a deadly… Read more »
Egypt/Liberia: Liberian Referee Hannah Moses Completes Elite Training Course in Egypt
badged Liberian assistant referee Hannah Moses was among a select group of officials who participated in the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Preparatory Course held in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Women Lecturers Launch Auwol to Promote Gender Equality in Academia
Aimed at narrowing the gender imbalance in Liberia's higher education sector, the Association of University Women Lecturers of Liberia (AUWOL-Liberia) has officially launched. Read more »
West Africa: Liberia, Ecowas Validate Human Security Report to Strengthen Regional Protection Framework
National and regional stakeholders on Friday validated a comprehensive assessment report aimed at reshaping Liberia's protection and human security framework--part of a broader… Read more »
Liberia: New KRU Town U-17 Wins LFA and Lonestar Cell MTN Momo Championship
New Kru Town Under-17 have been crowned champions of the second edition of the Lonestar Cell MTN MoMo Community U-17 League, following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bardnersville… Read more »
Liberia: LERC Launches Digital Licensing Platform to Regulate Electrical Work in Liberia
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission has launched a nationwide digital portal to certify and license electrical professionals and contractors, a move aimed at eliminating… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Council of Churches Slammed for Honoring 'Controversial' Speaker
The Liberia Council of Churches has shattered its credibility and forfeited its moral authority, critics say, after honoring House Speaker Richard Koon--one of the central figures… Read more »
Liberia: SKD Sports Complex Turns Into Car-Wash Spot Amid Flooding
Once Liberia's premier sports venue, the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex has taken an unexpected turn -- becoming a makeshift car-washing hub due to persistent flooding… Read more »
Liberia: Chief Justice Yuoh Urges Female Lawyers to Bridge Justice Gap for Women, Children in Liberia
Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh on Friday called on female legal professionals in Liberia to reignite their commitment to defending the rights of women and children--particularly… Read more »
June 01, 2025
Liberia: Mpox Cases Rise to 69 in Liberia
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has confirmed a spike in Mpox cases, with 69 active infections now recorded across the country and no deaths reported to… Read more »
Liberia: Family Buries Wrong Body After Funeral Home Blunder
A funeral turned chaotic Friday when family members at Solomon Tubee Funeral Home discovered that the body prepared for burial was not their loved one--but a complete stranger who… Read more »
May 30, 2025
Liberia: Roberts International Airport Restores Normal Operations After Aircraft Incident Involving President Boakai
Normal operations have resumed at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) following the runway incident involving a private aircraft that had on board His Excellency President… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Upholds Eviction of CDC From Party Headquarters
The Supreme Court of Liberia has reaffirmed its 2016 judgment ordering the removal of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from a disputed piece of land hosting its… Read more »
Liberia: Mpox Suspected At Kakata Central Prison, Health Officials Launch Investigation
Health authorities in Margibi County have launched an urgent investigation into a suspected outbreak of Mpox at the Kakata Central Prison, following reports that two inmates have… Read more »
May 29, 2025
Liberia: Several Flights Canceled After Scare Landing of President Boakai's Jet At RIA
Several airlines have canceled inbound flights to Liberia after a private jet carrying President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his entourage experienced a near-crash landing at the… Read more »
May 28, 2025
Liberia: Audit Uncovers Payroll Fraud and Budget Overruns At Liberia's Ministry of State
An audit report released by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered extensive payroll irregularities at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs (MOS), citing… Read more »
