NIR US$52M Biometric ID Concession jeopardizes Jobs, Data Revenue …Liberian Tech Firms Raise Concerns
Questions mount over data sovereignty, a proposed 65% revenue share for a foreign firm and opportunities for Liberian businesses as lawmakers scrutinize a decade-long agreement Liberia’s proposed US$52 million concession for a nationwide biometric identification and civil registration system faces mounting questions over national data security, public revenue, procurement transparency, and the future of Liberian…
Orange Liberia Makes History…As Industry Giant Officially Launches Liberia’s First-Ever 5G Network
Liberia has entered a new era of digital transformation as Orange Liberia officially launched its Fifth-Generation (5G) network, a historic move that puts Liberia on the global map of countries operating ultra-fast technology. The official launch marks a major milestone in Liberia’s telecommunications sector, transitioning the nation from 4G LTE to 10x faster internet speeds,…
‘Public Projects Belong To All Liberians’…Information Boss Asserts
Liberia’s Information Minister, Jerolinmek M. Piah, says government projects should be seen as achievements of the Liberian people, not as personal achievements of individual politicians or political administrations. Minister Piah said he is concerned that some people, including educated individuals, are supporting the idea of politicians taking personal credit for projects built with public money,…
Kowo can’t Lead CDC To Challenge For The Presidency …Wantoe Declares
As the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) prepares for its National Convention, a stalwart of the former ruling party Wanto Teah Wantoe has declared that the current chairman of the CDC, Janga Kowo cannot lead the party in its effort to challenge for the presidency in 2029. In a post on social media, Wanto noted…
Eight Arrested Over Illegal Mining
Liberia’s crackdown on illegal gold mining has intensified, with eight people arrested following a joint security operation targeting unauthorized mining activities allegedly linked to Ghanaian nationals and their Liberian collaborators in Gonelor, Grand Cape Mount County. The operation, involving the Liberia Immigration Service, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ministry of Mines and Energy, Liberia National Police,…
“Liberia Must Shape UN’s Future”…Boakai Vows Strong Leadership
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia must move beyond being a beneficiary of international peace efforts to become an influential voice in shaping the future of the United Nations, as the global body faces mounting pressure for relevance in an increasingly complex world. Addressing the commemoration of United Nations Day at the Ministry of Foreign…
‘Potential Danger In Delay Of War Crimes Court Bill’
The Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, has warned of potential danger to Liberia’s accountability process following reports that the National Legislature will not deliberate on the proposed War and Economic Crimes Court bill until January 2027. Dr….
Prosecution Based On Evidence, Rule OF Law…Justice Minister-Designate Commits to Impartial Justice
Justice Minister-Designate Cllr. Betty M. Lamin-Blamo told Senators on Capitol Hill on Monday, October 26, 2026, during her confirmation hearing, that the government will prosecute based on facts, the law, and the standard of proof, ruling out prosecution based on political affiliation or classicism. She emphasized that prosecutors’ decisions will be guided by evidence, the…
‘Freeze New Mining Deals’…CSO Consortium Demand; Says Liberia Risks Locking Itself In Long-Term Mining Deals
A coalition of civil society organizations has called on the administration of Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the Legislature to impose an immediate moratorium on new mineral development agreements, warning that Liberia risks locking itself into long-term mining deals that fail to protect the country’s economic, environmental and community interests. The CSO Consortium on Minerals, Mining,…
Normal Academic Activities Resume At MCSS Schools
Teachers of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) have officially called off their go-slow action and resumed classes following government commitments to address longstanding concerns over salary disparities, volunteer teachers’ inclusion on the government payroll, and outstanding salary arrears. Speaking Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, MCSS Superintendent Dr….
