Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Demands Retraction Over 'Misleading' Report On Environmental Study Dispute

ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has denounced as "grossly misleading and inaccurate" a recent report by the Daily Observer suggesting the steel giant is defying the Liberian government… Read more »

Liberia: Court Frees 19 After Years Without Trial

Nineteen inmates who spent years behind bars without trial walked free Wednesday after Criminal Court "A" ordered their release, slamming the government for failing to prosecute… Read more »

Liberia: NEC Kicks Off Two-Day Inter-Party Dialogue Ahead of April 22 Senatorial By-Election

The National Elections Commission (NEC) has begun a two-day Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) dialogue in Ganta, Nimba County, ahead of the April 22 senatorial by-election. Read more »

Liberia: Kwabo Leads Push for Compliance, Value in 2025 Public Sector Targets

The government of Liberia, through the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, has commenced a high-level engagement with heads of public institutions to strategically shape… Read more »

Liberia: EPA Leads Forceful Demolition of Illegal Structures in Boulevard Wetlands

Armed with heavy equipment and the full backing of presidential authority, the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia on Wednesday spearheaded a sweeping demolition campaign to… Read more »

Africa: IFFS Deepening Africa's Debt Crisis, Warns Afrodad

Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) are increasingly being recognised as a key driver of Africa's mounting debt crisis, with the continent losing an estimated US$80 to US$90 billion… Read more »

East Africa: Liberia's Ambassador to the United States Arrives With Renewed Diplomatic Mission

In a move poised to further strengthen the enduring ties between Liberia and the United States, Liberia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States, Dr.… Read more »

Liberia: Former Presidential Chief of Protocol Summoned in Assets Recovery Probe

The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force has summoned Nora Finda Bundoo, former chief of protocol at the Executive Mansion, as part of an ongoing investigation into… Read more »

Liberia: Glassco LACC Probe, but World Bank Procedures Suggest Tight Controls

Allegations of corruption may be swirling around the suspended Director-General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Madam Emma Metieh Glassco -- but… Read more »

Liberia: Glassco Fires Back - 'If Raji Wants Fire, We'll Give Him Fire'

The aftermath of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Congress on Saturday, April 12, 2025, saw a sharp response from Senior Female Professional President Emmett Stages Glassco… Read more »

Africa: PPCC Boss Blames IMF Loan Conditions for Economic Hardship in Africa

The head of Liberia's Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), Bodger Scott Johnson, says the imposition of harsh conditions by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)… Read more »

Liberia: Integrity or Double Standards? the Commissioner General's Questionable Internal Audit Arrangement

Over the years, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has long been regarded as a relatively well governed government institution, and the appointment of Dorbor Jallah, further… Read more »

Liberia: Physically Challenged Arthur Bondo Champions Budget Increase for Persons With Disabilities

Arthur Bondo, coordinator of the National Union Organization of the Disabled in Bong County, has made a heartfelt appeal to the national government to increase budgetary… Read more »

Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe - VP Koung, Others 'Ignorant of Nimba Traditional Politics'

Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe has criticized Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and other politicians for allegedly fueling tribal divisions in Nimba County to win votes. Read more »

East Africa: Liberia to Host First Development Partners Retreat to Boost National Plan Implementation

The government of Liberia will host its first-ever Development Partners Retreat (DPR) on Thursday, April 17, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. Read more »

Liberia: EPA Boss Leads Delegation to Landmark UN Ocean Treaty Talks

The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, is leading a five-member delegation to the first session of the United Nations… Read more »

Liberia: Harper City Corporation Announces Demolition of Makeshift Structures

In an effort to promote water sanitation and hygiene and improve the living conditions of residents, the Mayor of Harper City, Abraham B. Jackson, on Saturday, April 12, 2025,… Read more »

East Africa: Liberia Is Divided and Disjointed, Head of War Crimes Court Establishment Laments

The Executive Director of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (WECC-L), Cllr. Jallah Barbu, has described Liberia as a "divided and completely disjointed country,"… Read more »

Liberia: Fallen LNOC Secretary General Fred Prat Laid to Rest

The remains of Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) Secretary General Fred Prat were laid to rest over the weekend at the Barnersville Cemetery. Read more »

Liberia: Bong - Saybay Town Pleads for Safe Drinking Water After Six Decades Without Access

Residents of Saybay Town in Electoral District 2 are battling severe waterborne diseases due to the constant intake of contaminated water from nearby creeks and open wells. Read more »

Liberia: Joseph Gegeh Wins 2025 National Scrabble Championship

Joseph Gegeh has won the 2025 edition of the National Scrabble Association of Liberia (NASAL) annual championship, held over the weekend in Kakata, Margibi County. Read more »

Liberia: Former Presidential Aspirant Decries Women's Marginalization in Maryland County

Edward Appleton, a former presidential candidate in Liberia's 2023 general elections, has raised concerns about the ongoing marginalization of women in Maryland County, citing… Read more »

Liberia: LAA Boss Hails Turkish-Liberia Ria Deal As Aviation Boost for Liberia

The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has welcomed and expressed strong support for a partnership with the Turkish government aimed at modernizing and expanding the Roberts… Read more »

Liberia: Nimba Senatorial Candidates Sign Peace Pact Ahead of By-Election

With less than a week to go before the highly anticipated senatorial by-election in Nimba County, five of the seven candidates vying for the county's lone Senate seat have signed… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Warns Against Naming Presidential Projects in His Honor

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has strongly cautioned against naming presidential development projects after him, emphasizing that he seeks not recognition but meaningful impact in… Read more »