The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to modernize, regulate, and strengthen the country’s agricultural commodity sectors, with the successful conclusion of a two-day National Validation Workshop to finalize the National Oil Palm Policy. Held in Monrovia, the workshop brought together senior government officials, international partners,…
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Youth League has condemned the eviction of some residents of Saye Town and expressed solidarity with those affected. The group highlighted the severe challenges the eviction poses to the livelihoods of the affected people, describing the situation as devilish. Addressing residents, CDC Youth League Chairperson Alvin Wessah described the…
The Liberian Government has distanced itself from the demolition in Saye Town. Speaking on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Ministry of Information, Deputy Minister for Press & Public Affairs Daniel Sando said the government has absolutely no involvement with the demolition incident. He said the matter is not in any way linked to the government….
An Implementation Support Mission of the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP), implemented by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is currently underway in Monrovia. The mission forms a core component of the World Bank’s supervision of financed operations and is focused on assessing implementation progress, strengthening technical capacity, and ensuring the timely…
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…
