Liberia’s President, Joseph N. Boakai, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) mission, stating that Liberia’s dedication will continue to reinforce regional partnerships. The President, along with other African leaders, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, participated in the 50th Anniversary of ECOWAS with a declaration of commitment to…
The Ministry of Health has officially discharged four Monkeypox patients following successful treatment and full recovery. According to a press release dated May 28, 2025, the patients completed all treatment and isolation protocols. The Ministry of Health commissioned facility-based case management for Mpox at the National Infectious Disease Center after urban areas in Montserrado saw…
The Beatrice Wleh Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to over sixty-five school-going children from ten institutions in West Point. The organization was officially launched on Saturday in West Point Township under the theme “Educating Girls through Unification,” aimed at removing educational barriers for children in the community. Cyrus Blay, the Foundation’s Country Director, stated that…
The Department of Gender and Social Inclusion, in collaboration with the Department of Health Services of the Ministry of National Defense, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene Day with students of Gray D. Allison High School. This year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed under the theme ”Together for a Period Friendly World”, provided…
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has proposed exploring the possibility of creating additional legislative seats dedicated to women, as part of ongoing efforts to advance Liberia’s goal of achieving 30 percent female representation in the National Legislature. During his remarks at the induction ceremony of the Women’s Legislative Caucus (WLC) on Tuesday, May 17, 2025,…
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has been elected Chair of Constituency 15 of the African Development Bank (AfDB), a regional group comprising Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan. The election took place during the 2025 Constituency Annual Meetings, held on the margins of the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings…
Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr., who represents Bomi County and serves as the head of Liberia’s delegation to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, has reported to the Liberian Senate that both he and his family members are facing threats to their lives due to a recent statement issued by the Government…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Public Works, has completed procurement processes for 285 pieces of heavy-duty earth-moving equipment, commonly referred to as “yellow machines.” These machines are expected to arrive in the country by the end of this year. During a regular press briefing at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, May…
Senator Momoh Cyrus of Lofa County and Chair on Defense, Security, and Intelligence at the Liberian Senate demands justice and immediate arrest of those connected to the suspicious death of a 19-year-old inmate, Yarkpawolo Moisema. Moisema died on January 6, 2025, while in Police custody at the Voinjama Police Depot in Voinjama City, Lofa County….
The Republic of Liberia proudly announces its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2026—2027. This bid reflects the country’s unwavering commitment to global peace and security, particularly across Africa, and its enduring belief in multilateral cooperation as the cornerstone of international relations. As a nation that…
