Liberia: Liberia to Host 32nd Regional Maritime University Board of Governors Meeting

Liberia, through the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), will host the 32nd Board of Governors (BoG) meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) from November 5 to 8, 2024, in… Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Vow to Resist Proposed 40 Percent Electricity Tariff Increase

Citizens across Monrovia and surrounding areas have vowed to ramp up resistance to power theft if the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) approves the Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai's PMCS Initiative - a Step Toward Accountability, but Let's Ensure It's Not Just for Show

At The Liberian Investigator, we commend President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for launching the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS), a landmark step towards creating a… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Clarifies Tenure Extension for Former Ibl CEO

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) clarifies that Henry F. Saamoi, CBL's Acting Executive Governor and former CEO of the International Bank Limited (IBLL), remained in his role… Read more »

Liberia: Govt, Int'l Community Recognize Speaker Koffa's Legitimacy Despite House Division

The Liberian government and the international community continue to uphold the legitimacy of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, despite a faction within the House of Representatives… Read more »

Liberia: Deputy Speaker Consult Lawyers As Bloc Pressures Him to Support Speaker's Removal

Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah has requested additional time to consult his legal team after receiving calls from the 'majority bloc' in the House of Representatives to participate… Read more »

Liberia: Public Works Minister Giddings Denies Spending $22 Million On Road Maintenance

The Minister of Public Works, Roland Lafayette Giddings, has strongly refuted allegations that his ministry expended US$22 million on road maintenance across Liberia. Read more »

Liberia: Education Minister Pledges Support for Teachers and Inclusive Learning At Mastercard Workshop

Education Minister Dr. Jarso Jallah has pledged unwavering support for teachers and inclusive education, underscoring the government's commitment to transforming Liberia's… Read more »

Liberia: LACC Summons Lawmakers Over Alleged Bribery in Speaker's Removal Effort

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) on Monday summoned Representatives Luther Collins of Gbarpolu County District #2 and James Kolleh of Bong County District #2 for… Read more »

Liberia: Justice and Transport Ministers Clash Over Liberia Traffic Management Concession Agreement

There was a showdown at the Senate on Monday as Justice Minister Cllr. Oswald Tweh and Transport Minister Sirleaf Tyler went head-to-head over a controversial Liberia Traffic… Read more »

Liberia: LRA Chief Dorbor Jallah - Public Attacks Taking Toll On My Mental Health

Liberia Revenue Authority Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah says recent public criticisms, which he described as a "barrage of attacks" and misinformation, have taken a toll on… Read more »

Liberia: Activist Calls Lawmakers 'Coup Plotters' in Bid to Remove House Speaker

The Executive Director of Campaigner for Change International, Mr. Vardadark Patricks, has branded the actions of 43 lawmakers seeking the ouster of House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati… Read more »

Liberia: 'Majority Bloc' Of Lawmakers to Defy Supreme Court's Stay Order

The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives is pushing forward with plans to convene on Tuesday, October 29, despite a Supreme Court stay order temporarily halting their… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Trains First Certified Road Safety Auditors to Curb Rising Traffic Fatalities

Liberia's National Road Fund (NRF), in partnership with the International Road Federation, has completed training the country's first certified road safety auditors, aiming to… Read more »

Liberia: The CDC Youth League Condemns Attempted Coup to Oust Speaker, Calls for Unity Among Party Lawmakers

The Revolutionary National Youth League of the CDC has strongly condemned the alleged attempt to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, accusing President Boakai and Vice President… Read more »

Liberia: Environmental Eyes Calls for Establishment of Environmental Court in Liberia

The Environmental Eyes and Consultancy Firm (EECAF) has issued a formal call for the establishment of a dedicated environmental court in Liberia. Following an extensive… Read more »

Liberia/Sierra Leone: Kojo Starts Interim Coaching Tenure With Win Over Sierra Leone

Thomas Kojo has secured his first victory as interim coach of Liberia's national team. Read more »

Liberia: Ministry of Information Undergoes Major Renovation to Restore Dilapidated Facilities

The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) has embarked on a major renovation of its building. The renovation, under the supervision of Jerelinmek Piah, aims… Read more »

Liberia: Ganta City Mayor Forges Partnership With Ivorian Counterparts

Ganta City Mayor Samuel Saye Hardt has concluded a two-day working visit to neighboring Côte d'Ivoire to build a strong partnership and strengthen international connections… Read more »

Liberia: Cental Expresses Disappointment Over Alleged Corruption in the House of Representatives

Amid accusations of bribery involving members of the House of Representatives, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has expressed strong… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Mediates Between Speaker Koffa and Aggrieved Representatives

In an effort to resolve the ongoing impasse within the House of Representatives, Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa has withdrawn his writ of prohibition filed with the Supreme Court… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Drops Six Places in Latest FIFA World Rankings

Liberia has fallen six places in the latest FIFA World Rankings for October, following back-to-back defeats in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Lone Star now sit at… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Women Call for Peace Amid Speaker Koffa Removal Controversy

The Women in Peace-Building Network of Liberia has called on the House of Representatives to prioritize peace and stability as political tensions rise over efforts to remove… Read more »

Liberia: Lofa County Government Schools Overcrowded, Teachers and Students Struggle

Several government high schools in Lofa County are grappling with severe overcrowding, leaving teachers and students struggling to cope with the challenging conditions. The… Read more »

Liberia: My Experience As a Journalist On the Trip to Pristina, Kosovo (October 1-5, 2024)

Having the opportunity to visit Kosovo was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for which I am eternally grateful to the European Union for selecting me. Read more »