The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has released its audit report on Nimba County, covering July 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023. The report reveals that over US$12 million and L$55 million are either unaccounted for or linked to major financial irregularities. Some of the key findings show that over US$2.5 million and L$34.8 million were…
The Ministry of Justice has rejected allegations that Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Sr., interfered with or delayed justice in the Hans Armstrong mining equipment case In a release, the Ministry says claims that the Minister protected suspects or blocked indictments are false and unsupported. According to the Ministry, Mr. Hans Armstrong has already…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to dedicate Liberia’s first-ever utility-scale solar power plant in the coming days, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy sector. The project represents a major step toward diversifying Liberia’s electricity supply and reducing dependence on hydropower, especially during the dry season when water levels at the Mount Coffee…
The Political Leader and Standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has declared that his party will not be affected by the National Elections Commission’s regulations governing political parties. Speaking on the prospect of political alliances and opposition collaboration, Cummings emphasized that he remains open to working with other political actors…
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), in its capacity as Chairman of the National Agriculture Traceability Steering Committee, has announced the convening of a major national stakeholders’ session scheduled for Thursday, 4 June 2026, at a local hotel in Congo Town. The session will bring together senior representatives of the Government of Liberia, the…
The internal leadership battle tearing through the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) intensified on June 2, 2026, at the National Elections Commission (NEC) following cross-examination by both the complaint and defense team. Tamba Samukai, the leader of a rival faction seeking control of the party, while taking the witness stand, defended himself and other party executives’…
Liberia’s growing debate over family values, public health reforms, and social inclusion took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, after the Inter-Religious Council of Liberia (IRCL) publicly distanced itself from the planned “Strengthening Families” Conference while strongly backing the speedy passage of the Draft Public Health Bill. Rev. Dr. Christopher Wleh Toe, Secretary…
Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott has argued that the Constitution does not allow lawmakers to issue administrative instructions to an executive branch agency, contrary to claims by Senators Amara Konneh and Jonathan Sogbie. In a public statement, Cllr Scott said legislative authority does not extend to the daily operations of executive agencies. She argued…
The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander Cummings, has rejected claims of jury tampering in the Samuel D. Tweah Economic Sabotage case, calling on prosecutors to focus on evidence-based prosecution rather than interference after the jurors have been discharged. Speaking on Sky FM in Monrovia on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Mr. Cummings…
The Acting Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC), Mr. Jonathan Weedor, has welcomed a delegation from UN Women Liberia during a courtesy visit aimed at reaffirming the organization’s commitment to supporting the Commission through the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP). The delegation comprised Mr. Yemi Falayajo, Deputy Representative of UN Women Liberia,…
