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The Government of Liberia has condemned opposition figures celebrating the suspension of US immigration visas, describing the action as hate, not politics. ‎Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah told journalists at a news conference on Thursday, January 15, 2025, that the pause only applies to visas that lead to permanent residence (green card) in the United States, including…

The Arms Commission of Liberia has issued a stern warning to individuals in possession of illegal firearms. Speaking at an Information Ministry briefing in Monrovia on Thursday, January 15, 2025, the Vice Chairman of the Arms Commission, Vahpannah B.K. Wymor, urged former government officials and those holding unregistered or expired firearm licenses to come forth…

The Political Leader of the Liberia National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence Moniba, is criticizing the Government of Liberia under the stewardship of the Unity Party for failing to make significant improvements in the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. Speaking on the Punch FM Breakfast Show on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Moniba stated that despite repeated promises…

The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged and forwarded to Court Mulbah K. Morlu, Chairman of Solidarity Trust for New Day (STAND), and Rev. Festus R. B. Logan, Deputy Chairman, following the conclusion of investigations into violent incidents arising from the December 17, 2025 protest in Monrovia. The defendants face multiple charges, including Criminal Solicitation,…

Ahead of President Boakai’s State of the Nation address, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released the President Meter Report 2025, suggesting low progress in projects meant for development purposes.  ‎Speaking in Monrovia on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, the Executive Director of Naymote, Eddie Jarwolo, said the report tracks 378 interventions across 52 core programs…

The Executive Director of the National Identification Registry (NIR), Andrew Peters, has launched a bold Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030) aimed at ensuring that every Liberian and legal resident is recognized through a secure, trusted and inclusive national identification system. This, he said, marks a critical step toward building a digitally enabled and accountable state. Speaking…

President Joseph N. Boakai submitted the third Mineral Development Agreement of ArcelorMittal Holding Limited and the Government of Liberia to the Legislature on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, for review and subsequent ratification If endorsed, the agreement will extend the company’s operations to 2050, introduce a multi-user rail regime guaranteeing non-discriminatory access to the Yekepa–Buchanan railway,…

In a blunt challenge to Liberia’s political class and consumers alike, a long-time advocate of ‘Liberianization,’ Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe has purchased locally produced rice from Liberian farmers, urging Liberians to stop “acting foreign” if they are serious about building the nation. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Monrovia, after buying five bags…

The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has expressed dismay over a Christmas and New Year gift card sent by the Modern Development and Management Corporation (MDMC), a company currently indicted for alleged acts of corruption. ‎According to a recent release issued in Monrovia, since its establishment nearly two years ago, AREPT has never…