Day: August 17, 2026

Liberia faces a growing national-security threat from international drug trafficking, with opposition political leader and lawyer Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe warning that the country risks following the dangerous path of states where criminal networks eventually overpower state institutions. In a hard-hitting commentary titled “Liberia Must Not Become the Next Haiti-The Cocaine Crisis Is a National…

By: Victor D. Quitee MONROVIA, LIBERIA — August 17, 2026: Youth organizations and young people from across Liberia have expressed appreciation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and the Government of Liberia for conferring Liberia’s Distinction in the Order of the Star of Africa with the Grade of Commander on renowned cultural icon, educator, playwright…

After more than 35 years without a resident diplomatic mission in India, the Republic of Liberia has officially reopened its Embassy in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in Liberia–India relations and the restoration of Liberia’s diplomatic presence in one of its most important partners in Asia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mme. Sara…

President Joseph N. Boakai has commended members of his administration, security forces, development partners, and other stakeholders for their contributions to Liberia’s development, urging them to remain focused on teamwork, discipline, and national service. Speaking Thursday, August 13, 2026, during 23rd Cabinet meeting held at the Executive Mansion, President Boakai expressed appreciation for the sacrifices…

Liberia has secured 3,000 metric tons of rice from the Government of India and increased scholarships, alongside support for community projects aligned with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, following bilateral talks between Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, and His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar,…

The World Bank Country Office has donated 50 motorbikes to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) under its supported Health Security Program in Western and Central Africa (HSPWCA). The program was approved as a US$500 million regional IDA-financed multiphase operation involving Liberia, Cabo Verde, Guinea and ECOWAS in its first phase. Its overall…

Latest reports from Lofa County have confirmed that Guinean soldiers have withdrawn to their previous positions following a tense standoff at the Sorlumba border crossing point in Foya District, Lofa County. On August 9, 2026, a new contingent of Guinean troops crossed into Liberian territory and demanded that officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS)…

The Government of Liberia on Tuesday officially launched a report documenting the legacy and contributions of India’s all-women Formed Police Unit that served alongside the United Nations Mission in Liberia, UNMIL, from 2007 to 2016. The launch, held at the Cape Hotel in Monrovia, was presided over by Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, Brigadier General…

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has officially received a generation license for its 20-megawatt (MW) solar power plant, marking a major step in Liberia’s transition toward cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable electricity. The license was issued Thursday, August 13, 2026, by the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) during a ceremony attended by government officials,…