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…
Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing agriculture as a cornerstone of the national ARREST Development Agenda. The Vice President made the statement during a visit to his farm located near Ganta, Nimba County, where he toured sections of the expansive farmland with a variety…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, MAY 27, 2025, received a formal communication from Senator J. Alex Tyler, Senator of Bomi County and Chairman of the Western Region Legislative Caucus, raising serious concerns about the operations of Western Cluster Liberia Limited (WCL). Western Cluster Liberia Limited (WCL) is an iron Ore Mining Company…
President Joseph N. Boakai has departed Liberia to attend the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), scheduled to take place on May 28, 2025, in Lagos, the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The ceremony, hosted by the Government of Nigeria, will convene Heads of State and Government, regional leaders,…
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) Board of Directors, top and senior management team members, donor partners, and government sectoral agencies are currently validating the Corporation’s 5-year working tool, known as its strategic plan. The exercise began on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the form of a workshop held at a local hotel in…
