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Latest reports from Lofa County have confirmed that Guinean soldiers have withdrawn to their previous positions following a tense standoff at the Sorlumba border crossing point in Foya District, Lofa County.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,…
The Government of Liberia is expanding the Presidential Scholarship Program to broaden access to education and create more opportunities for young Liberians across the country. The expansion was highlighted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Scholarly Arena, held under the theme “Empowering Young Intellect, Driving National Development,” where officials described the scholarship initiative as a strategic…
The Joint Legislative Public Accounts Committee of the 55th Legislature has issued a final warning to current and former officials of the Liberia Airport Authority, the Ministry of Public Works, and EAST International Contractors: appear at the next hearing or face prosecution. The warning comes after the hearing into the General Auditing Commission’s audit of…
Assistant Minister of State for Presidential Affairs George Marshall says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is making every effort to establish Liberia’s long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Courts to prosecute individuals accused of committing atrocities during the country’s civil wars. Marshall said President Boakai has consistently sought support, advice, and guidance from experienced and respected leaders…
The Government of Liberia has commenced the distribution of an estimated US$1 million worth of science laboratory equipment to schools across the country, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen science education and improve learning outcomes in public schools. Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, said the equipment is intended to establish and upgrade…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed government institutions implementing the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) to move beyond plans and rhetoric and deliver measurable results, warning that delays, weak performance and implementation gaps will no longer be tolerated. The President made the caveat on Tuesday August 11, 2026, when he convened the National Steering…
