Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has mounted a robust defense of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration amid criticism from the opposition bloc, insisting that the government remains firmly focused on delivering tangible economic and infrastructure gains. Speaking as a guest lecturer on the CLASS Reloaded show, Minister Ngafuan described President…
The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has ordered the closure of more than 30 shops and stores in Monrovia and nearby areas for engaging in ‘unjustified price increases’ on essential commodities. Making the disclosure Monday, February 2, 2026, when she spoke during the Monetary Policy Communiqué Meeting at the Central Bank…
Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has warned that the latest developments in Niger are a “rude awakening” for West Africa, underscoring the urgent need for collective regional action against rising insecurity, terrorism and transnational crime. Speaking on January 30, 2026, at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, President Boakai said…
Orange Liberia Digital Center (ODC) has issued a report of its 2025 achievements, marking significant progress in digital skills training and innovation across Liberia. Delivering the report on January 30, 2026, in Monrovia, Zaza Mulbah, Senior Manager at Orange Digital Center (ODC), said the entity’s commitment to social investment and its mission is unwavering in…
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has addressed an operational incident that occurred on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Roberts International Airport (RIA) involving Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 943. According to a released issued shortly after the incident, the aircraft landed safely on Runway 22 at approximately 17:27 PM. While turning to exit the runway onto…
A surplus of chiefs and mayors in southeastern counties is causing budget constraints for local government, according to Local Government Minister Francis Sakila Nyumalin. Appearing before the Plenary of the House of Representatives in the 6th sitting, the Minister acknowledged longstanding challenges faced by local officials, noting that some are not currently on the government…
Liberia is taking a major regulatory step toward expanding electricity access in rural communities after energy-sector stakeholders validated far-reaching reforms to the country’s mini-grid and micro-utility rules, a move expected to unlock new private investment and speed up project delivery. The reforms were endorsed at the end of a two-day validation workshop organized by the…
Lawyers representing defendants charged in connection with the June 27, 2024 incident at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) plantation in Weala, Margibi County have filed a motion before the First Judicial Circuit Criminal Court “A” in Monrovia seeking dismissal of the case. The motion cites violations of the defendants’ constitutional and statutory right to a…
Through a partnership with the Indian Government, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has benefited from an international training opportunity for 30 of its mining engineers and geologists. The beneficiaries took off on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and their studies will focus on areas of mine safety, occupational health and safety, among other important areas…
In a landmark step aimed at deepening unity, strengthening pastoral collaboration, and enhancing priestly formation, the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia have resolved to merge into a single regional episcopal body. According to a statement, the decision was reached during a three-day solidarity visit, and the Plenary Assembly held from…
