Month: September 2026

By: Siafa G. Sheriff – President – Liberia-China Friendship Organization The twenty-first century is characterized by rapid globalization, technological advancement, economic transformation, and increasing interdependence among nations. At the same time, the world faces complex challenges, including armed conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality, food insecurity, public health emergencies, terrorism, economic instability, and the rapid development…

The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC) Budget Committee has begun receiving and reviewing proposed budgets from various departments and sections across the Commission as part of preparations for the 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections. According to a release, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, the Oversight Commissioner for Budget, Mr. Barsee Leo Kpangbai, presided over…

Renovation has commenced on the University of Liberia (UL) main campus, with initial activities beginning at the Business College Building and the Graduate School Building. The renovation forms part of a broader effort to improve infrastructure across the country’s flagship public university. The Government of Liberia has allocated an additional US$6 million to support rehabilitation…

The Kemayah Rice Distribution Committee, in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), says it donated Saudi rice to the Lakpazee Community through the community chairman, but the community Chairman has denied in court that he knows of any rice donation or distribution. Lakpazee Community Chairman Isaac K. Wedee has told Criminal Court “C”…

Liberia has joined two other African members of the United Nations Security Council in demanding an immediate halt to escalating hostilities in Yemen, warning that continued fighting around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens international shipping, food security and already vulnerable African economies. Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lewis G. Brown II,…

The Kingdom of Morocco and Liberia have reached a key milestone in their strategic defense partnership. Following an official visit by the Liberian Chief of Staff to Rabat, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) committed to supporting the setup of Monrovia’s very first air component, while also reinforcing training for its land and naval units. Following…

The Monrovia City Magistrate Court has granted a defense request to withdraw a preliminary examination in the criminal case involving Madam Jewel Howard-Taylor. The case, styled “R/L by and thru the Ministry of Justice versus Madam Jewel Howard Taylor,” lists several charges, including alleged importation of controlled drugs, unlicensed exportation of controlled drugs and substances,…

People’s Party Standard Bearer Joseph K. Bannie has warned President Joseph Nyuma Boakai against what he describes as the “impulsive” use of the justice system to hold officials of the previous administration accountable. Bannie said the government has a responsibility to investigate corruption and other alleged wrongdoing, but insisted that every investigation and prosecution must…