Liberia’s development partnership with the World Bank Group remains strong, but urgent action is needed to tackle persistent project delays and accelerate national development, as the institution’s Executive Director for Liberia, Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, met with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and senior government officials in Monrovia on Tuesday, April 28, 2026….
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 163 launching the National Digitalization and Modernization Initiative (NDMI) and establishing the Office of Technology, Digitalization, and Innovation (OTDI) to modernize government services and position Liberia for a digital future. The Executive Order, signed on April 22, 2026, mandates a Whole-of-Government overhaul of public service delivery…
Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah visited the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters, currently under construction in Congo Town, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. During his inspection, the former Liberian leader expressed confidence to party supporters, assuring them of a victory in the 2029 elections. He also commended the dedication of the workers at…
State prosecutors in the ongoing Manslaughter proceedings against Liberian Economist Samuel P. Jackson have formally petitioned Criminal Court “A” to reconsider and rescind its earlier ruling granting the defense permission to conduct an independent autopsy on the late Toni Jackson, wife of the defendant. In their motion, prosecutors argued that the cause and manner of…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has officially handed over a newly refurbished maternity complex at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center in Monrovia, marking a major boost to Liberia’s campaign to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The project, implemented through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with support from the Government of…
Liberia has officially launched a revised Registered Midwifery Curriculum aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare, with authorities and international partners describing the initiative as a major step toward reducing the country’s high maternal and infant mortality rates. The launch, attended by government officials, development partners, health professionals, and members of the media, highlighted the…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has successfully concluded a series of public hearings on LIBENERGY’s application for the review of electricity tariffs within its operational areas in lower Nimba County and Southeastern Liberia. According to a release, the public hearing process commenced on April 21, 2026, and concluded on April 28, 2026, with a…
A major road construction project at the Chicken Soup Factory Community has commenced. The work is being done by Q Joe Construction Company following the Q24 Company fair. Major Clifford J Nyenpan informed journalists that the road work will take two years, extending from Chicken Soup Factory Junction to Johnsonville. This project is an important…
The National Association of Public Defenders of Liberia (NAPDOL) on Friday opened its 8th Annual Conference at the Temple of Justice, with development partners, justice actors, and legal professionals calling for deeper reforms to strengthen public defense and expand access to justice across the country. Delivering the keynote address, Aliou Mamadou Dia said public defenders…
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has informed the public, particularly all business owners, operators, and marketers across the country, that, effective May 1, 2026, all commercial activities and transactions must be conducted strictly within the stores and shops. According to a release, this directive forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to restore order…
