President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has told delegates at the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, Nigeria, that the region is experiencing complex challenges, but they are not insurmountable. President Boakai, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, delivered a compelling address at the inaugural Summit, reaffirming Liberia’s unwavering commitment to regional economic integration, sustainable development, and…
Days after the Justice in Chambers of the Supreme Court of Liberia mandated Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie of Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia to continue releasing inmates from the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach), 14 individuals were freed from detention. Judge Willie, who took nearly a week to finalize the…
Foreign students will be required to unlock their social media profiles to allow US diplomats to review their online activity before receiving educational and exchange visas, the state department has announced. Those who fail to do so will be suspected of hiding that activity from US officials. According to The Guardian, the new procedure, unveiled…
The Honorable House of Representatives has rescheduled its concession compliance public hearing with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) to July 1, 2025, and is requesting a detailed financial report covering the company’s last five years of operations in the country. In a letter addressed to Mr. Michiel Van Der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Liberia by…
A 30-year-old man, identified as Alex Melewon, is in police custody in Saclepea after being arrested for allegedly possessing $1,400 in counterfeit United States currency. The incident has sparked calls for vigilance among the public, particularly those involved in financial transactions. According to preliminary information released by the Saclepea Police Depot, Melewon had traveled from…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) was honoured to receive a delegation from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (U.S. DEA) at its headquarters in Fiamah, Sinkor, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The visiting delegation was led by Attaché Christiana A. Olagbiaye, accompanied by Donnie West, U.S. DEA Diversion Specialist, Divine Ahlivia, and UNODC Representative,…
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have committed to enhancing health capacity across West Africa. This commitment was announced at the conclusion of a three-day meeting held in Liberia, aimed at strengthening the region’s health security through improved Risk Communication and Community…
