War Crimes, Corruption Courts Becoming Reality …As Boakai Receives Draft Laws
Liberia took a major step toward justice and accountability on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially received draft laws for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court, signaling what many describe as a historic move to confront the country’s painful past and strengthen the…
Government Shifts From Dialogue To Enforcement …Gives 30-Day Ultimatum To Enforce ‘Liberianization’ Law
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung has disclosed that the Government of Liberia will rigorously enforce existing laws that reserve specific business sectors exclusively for Liberian citizens within 30 days. Vice President Koung, on May 6, 2026, held a meeting at his office on Capitol Hill, bringing together local manufacturers and distributors, including JRC Nelson…
Health Budget Raised To US$110M…As Finance Minister Pushes Stronger Financing
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced a major increase in government spending on health, revealing that the sector’s allocation has climbed to US$110 million in the 2026 national budget, a 21 percent increase aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access nationwide. Speaking at the Regional Launch of the…
Over 100 Girls Trained In AI, Cybersecurity…As LITSU Moves To Close Liberia’s ICT Gender Gap
More than 100 female high school students have been empowered with practical digital skills in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, and Web Development as the Liberia Information Technology Students Union (LITSU), alongside key partners, intensifies efforts to tackle gender disparities in Liberia’s ICT sector. The initiative, held in observance of the 2026 Girls…
Liberia, Chinese Firm Sign Landmark $3 Billion Investment Agreement
The National Investment Commission (NIC) of Liberia and the Beijing West Asia and North Africa Investment Co., Ltd. (BWANA) have signed a transformative Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to catalyze large-scale economic development in Liberia. Signed on May 5, 2026, the framework outlines a strategic partnership where BWANA intends to invest between $500 million and US$3…
Government Announces Interest-Free Loans…For Liberian Market Women
The Government of Liberia has announced a major economic relief plan for thousands of Liberian market women, proposing interest-free loans and the rehabilitation of major markets across the country in a move aimed at reducing financial hardship and improving trading conditions. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by Vice President Jeremiah Kpan…
Boakai, Weah Face-to-Face Meeting?…Sheik Kouyateh Proposes Personal Dialogue Between Two Leaders
With the wave of political tension between the governing Unity Party (UP) and the former ruling Congress or Democratic Change (CDC), many Liberians have expressed concerns over the claims and counter-claims between Liberian politicians and have voiced their frustration over the emerging crisis between former President George M. Weah and current President Joseph Nyuman Boakai….
Tension Rises In Economic Sabotage Case…As Former Acting Justice Minister Faces Tough Cross-Examination
Proceedings in the ongoing National Joint Security (NJS) funds trial intensified on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Criminal Court “C” as prosecutors and jurors subjected former Solicitor General and Acting Minister of Justice, Cllr. Nyanti Tuan, to rigorous questioning over procedures, authority, and alleged financial irregularities tied to more than L$1 billion and US$500,000 reportedly…
ArcelorMittal, Others Fined Over US$300K …For Serious Environmental Violations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed fines totaling over US$300,000 on several mining companies, including ArcelorMittal-Liberia, Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, China Union, and Nugget Era Mining Company, for serious environmental violations. Under the leadership of Executive Director Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, the EPA released a comprehensive 20-page investigative report detailing widespread and ongoing environmental…
Swedish Ambassador Brands Liberia ‘Global Role Model Of Peacebuilding’
Liberia has been described as a “global role model for peacebuilding and post-conflict transition” by the Chair of the Liberia Configuration of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), H.E. Ambassador Nicola Clase of Sweden, following the conclusion of her official visit to the country. The high-profile visit reaffirms strong international backing for Liberia’s peacebuilding priorities,…
