Pro-democracy group, Solidarity For A New Day (STAND) has vowed to lead a mass protest in Monrovia to speak against what it terms as ‘deepened oppression across the land.’ Recently, the group congratulated Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the U.S. Extension of Visa Validity for Liberian Travelers from 12 to 36 months. The group…
Maryland County District #2 Representative Anthony F. Williams was removed from a session on Thursday, October 30, 2025, following a heated exchange with House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah. Rep. Williams accused the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of allegedly protecting homosexuals within the Legislature. He stated that whenever homosexuality is…
The Government of Liberia has announced a new coastal resilience initiative, allocating US$10 million for the implementation of the Coastal Restoration Project in Greenville, the capital of Sinoe County. During a regular press briefing at the Ministry of Information on Thursday, October 20, 2025, Emmanuel King Urey, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency…
Deputy Finance Minister for Economic Management Dehpue Y. Zuo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining economic growth and ensuring that its benefits reach all Liberians. Speaking at the official launch of the “Liberia Economic Update,” the 6th Edition of the World Bank report on Liberia, Zuo praised the country’s recent economic growth and promised…
The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), has begun providing direct cash assistance to 1,820 families affected by the 2024 floods across Montserrado, Lofa, Bong, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. According to a release, the initiative, funded…
The ratification of a 25 year renewal of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) concession agreement is said to be facing serious setback as the document languishes with the Inter-Ministerial Concession Committee (IMCC) in the wake of some lawmakers insisting that the proposed amendment be revisited before the deal is renewed. This, the lawmakers believe would protect Liberia’s…
The Voinjama Public High School, one of the largest government-run schools in the city, is facing classroom shortage after a heavy storm damaged the auditorium, a space that once hosted several classrooms. The facility has been damaged since March this year. According to the Principal, Francis Kulee, the storm left portions of the building, especially…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has declared suspended Grand Bassa County Commander, Alfred Lackay, wanted for investigation. Lackay is wanted in connection with the alleged unlawful transfer of over US10, 000 from a suspected drug dealer’s phone According to a press release dated October 29, 2025, the LDEA is warning the public not to…
Early Wednesday, October 29, 2025, President Joseph N. Boakai departed Liberia for an official state visit to the French Republic at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of France. According to an Executive Mansion release, the President visit aims to enhance Liberia’s bilateral relations with France and promote cooperation in key areas including trade, investment,…
World Bank Representative in Liberia, Georgia Wallen says digital technologies are not just tools; they are enablers of better governance, private investment, and job creation. Speaking at the beginning of a three-day Digital Liberia Week at Monrovia City Hal on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Madam Wallen explained that every day, Liberia’s digital transformation is advancing…
