The Liberia National Red Cross Society has launched a nationwide “$1 Initiative” to rally public support as the humanitarian organization faces a major funding crisis threatening its emergency response operations across Liberia. The appeal comes amid the withdrawal of two major international donors, USAID and the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia, a development Red Cross…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault and public humiliation of a woman who was allegedly attacked by a group of men over her choice of clothing. According to the Ministry, the woman was forcefully pulled from a motorcycle, stripped naked, and subjected to degrading treatment in public…
The Center for Legal Aid Support Services (CLASS) on Friday, May 8, 2026, hosted a prestigious one-day honoring program at the Royal Grand Hotel in Monrovia recognizing outstanding Liberians, non-Liberians, and institutions whose contributions have significantly strengthened legal aid and access to justice across the country. The ceremony, held under the theme, “Promoting Access to…
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, via the Robert International Airport, President Joseph N. Boakai departed Liberia for Nairobi, Kenya, where he is participating in the high-level Africa Forward 2026 Summit-a major diplomatic gathering expected to reshape relations between Africa and France. The two-day summit, hosted by the Government of Kenya and sponsored by France, brings…
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has emphasized the importance of unity, accountability, and productivity in his opening address to the 55th Legislature’s second quarter. Speaker Koon called on members of the House to remain focused, united, and committed to advancing national development as the Legislature opened the Second Quarter of the Third Session of the…
The Students Unification Party (SUP) has accused the Minister of Youth and Sports of scholarship deception, claiming that the Minister falsely offered scholarships to University of Liberia (UL) students despite the fact that tuition is already free. According to the campus-based student political party, the Minister claimed to offer scholarships to UL students, but the…
A customs brokers group in Liberia has been recognized for its contributions to reforms in the country’s customs and trade sector. The group has played a key role in advancing reforms that have led to improved trade facilitation, increased revenue, and enhanced economic growth. Speaking at the honoring program in Monrovia during the weekend, the…
Liberia took a major step toward justice and accountability on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially received draft laws for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court, signaling what many describe as a historic move to confront the country’s painful past and strengthen the…
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung has disclosed that the Government of Liberia will rigorously enforce existing laws that reserve specific business sectors exclusively for Liberian citizens within 30 days. Vice President Koung, on May 6, 2026, held a meeting at his office on Capitol Hill, bringing together local manufacturers and distributors, including JRC Nelson…
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced a major increase in government spending on health, revealing that the sector’s allocation has climbed to US$110 million in the 2026 national budget, a 21 percent increase aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access nationwide. Speaking at the Regional Launch of the…
