The 11th Judicial Circuit Court for Bomi County has re-arrested a Ghanaian national, Abdul Razak Kawarnu, after Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay ordered enforcement of a US$135,000 judgment originally rendered in 2022. The move follows a Judicial Inquiry Commission finding that Resident Judge T. Ciapha Carey acted negligently when he released Kawarnu in 2023 despite…
The African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP) has condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling it a betrayal of African values and principles. In a statement issued in Monrovia over the weekend, Eddie D. Jarwolo, Secretary General for the group and Executive Director of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development…
Recent comments by former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on a local radio station have not gone down well with several Liberians including members of the religious community who have voiced their opposition to the barrage of criticism against President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Madam Sirleaf appearing on a local radio station recently, described Monrovia as “Filthy”…
Liberia’s development partnership with the World Bank Group remains strong, but urgent action is needed to tackle persistent project delays and accelerate national development, as the institution’s Executive Director for Liberia, Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, met with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and senior government officials in Monrovia on Tuesday, April 28, 2026….
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 163 launching the National Digitalization and Modernization Initiative (NDMI) and establishing the Office of Technology, Digitalization, and Innovation (OTDI) to modernize government services and position Liberia for a digital future. The Executive Order, signed on April 22, 2026, mandates a Whole-of-Government overhaul of public service delivery…
Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah visited the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters, currently under construction in Congo Town, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. During his inspection, the former Liberian leader expressed confidence to party supporters, assuring them of a victory in the 2029 elections. He also commended the dedication of the workers at…
State prosecutors in the ongoing Manslaughter proceedings against Liberian Economist Samuel P. Jackson have formally petitioned Criminal Court “A” to reconsider and rescind its earlier ruling granting the defense permission to conduct an independent autopsy on the late Toni Jackson, wife of the defendant. In their motion, prosecutors argued that the cause and manner of…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has officially handed over a newly refurbished maternity complex at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center in Monrovia, marking a major boost to Liberia’s campaign to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The project, implemented through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with support from the Government of…
Liberia has officially launched a revised Registered Midwifery Curriculum aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare, with authorities and international partners describing the initiative as a major step toward reducing the country’s high maternal and infant mortality rates. The launch, attended by government officials, development partners, health professionals, and members of the media, highlighted the…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has successfully concluded a series of public hearings on LIBENERGY’s application for the review of electricity tariffs within its operational areas in lower Nimba County and Southeastern Liberia. According to a release, the public hearing process commenced on April 21, 2026, and concluded on April 28, 2026, with a…
