The News Newspaper Liberia

Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has warned that the latest developments in Niger are a “rude awakening” for West Africa, underscoring the urgent need for collective regional action against rising insecurity, terrorism and transnational crime. Speaking on January 30, 2026, at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, President Boakai said…

The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has addressed an operational incident that occurred on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Roberts International Airport (RIA) involving Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 943. According to a released issued shortly after the incident, the aircraft landed safely on Runway 22 at approximately 17:27 PM. While turning to exit the runway onto…

A surplus of chiefs and mayors in southeastern counties is causing budget constraints for local government, according to Local Government Minister Francis Sakila Nyumalin.  Appearing before the Plenary of the House of Representatives in the 6th sitting, the Minister acknowledged longstanding challenges faced by local officials, noting that some are not currently on the government…

Liberia is taking a major regulatory step toward expanding electricity access in rural communities after energy-sector stakeholders validated far-reaching reforms to the country’s mini-grid and micro-utility rules, a move expected to unlock new private investment and speed up project delivery. The reforms were endorsed at the end of a two-day validation workshop organized by the…

Lawyers representing defendants charged in connection with the June 27, 2024 incident at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) plantation in Weala, Margibi County have filed a motion before the First Judicial Circuit Criminal Court “A” in Monrovia seeking dismissal of the case. The motion cites violations of the defendants’ constitutional and statutory right to a…

Through a partnership with the Indian Government, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has benefited from an international training opportunity for 30 of its mining engineers and geologists. The beneficiaries took off on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and their studies will focus on areas of mine safety, occupational health and safety, among other important areas…

In a landmark step aimed at deepening unity, strengthening pastoral collaboration, and enhancing priestly formation, the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia have resolved to merge into a single regional episcopal body. According to a statement, the decision was reached during a three-day solidarity visit, and the Plenary Assembly held from…

Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen has opposed the passage of the third Amendment of the ArcelorMittal Mineral Development Agreement (MDA), which the Senate passed in concurrence with the House of Representatives, stating that the deal will pave the way for long-term investment in the country’s mining sector. The Senate’s was based on a report…

The European Union has provided updates on the Liberia-EU Business Forum 2026, taking place in Brussels on 24 and 25 February. Speaking on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia, Her Excellency Nona Deprez, European Union Ambassador to Liberia, said the conference will be held under the theme “The ARTS in…