Government officials are under pressure over a reported plan to replace Telecom International Alliance (TIA) with NUMTEL Liberia in a deal to manage the country’s messaging and telecom traffic regime, amid questions about the new company’s identity and credentials. Experts say moving forward with a firm whose background remains opaque could expose Liberia to legal,…
The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has submitted a formal request to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) calling for an immediate investigation into the construction of the Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development in Foya, Lofa County. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the opposition party said public disclosures, government…
The Liberia National Police (LNP), in collaboration with the leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop for LDEA commanders, investigators, sectional heads, and their deputies from Montserrado County. According to a press release dated April 28, 2026, the training was specifically designed to strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance investigative…
Still haunted by the scars of the 1989–2003 civil war that turned thousands of children into combatants and left deep social fractures, Liberia is taking renewed steps toward national healing through a partnership with the international peace organization, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light. At a recent peace-building seminar held at the Shincheonji Church…
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has been summoned before the House of Representatives to discuss a salary and benefits package totaling $40,000. Bong County District #3 lawmaker Marvin Cole wrote the House over the weekend, requesting that it invite Commissioner General Dobor Jallah to address concerns regarding the alleged $40,000 salary…
As part of its obligation to annually review implementation efforts, the Ministry of Health, through its National Malaria Control Program, in collaboration with WHO, Catholic Relief Services, PMI-REACH, Jhpiego, Liberia Malaria Youth Corps, and others, has concluded its annual review meeting in Ganta, Nimba County. The meeting brought together participants from all 15 counties, including…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Climate Information Systems (CIS) Project, has launched a training and validation program to empower women as Climate Ambassadors and members of Disaster Management Committees. According to a press release dated January 28, 2026, EPA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo noted that climate change is already disrupting…
In a renewed push to modernize Liberia’s public administration and harness the potential of its youthful population, the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 convened a high-level working session with the President’s Young Professionals Program (PYPP), underscoring the government’s commitment to building a sustainable…
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has expressed dismay over a Christmas and New Year gift card sent by the Modern Development and Management Corporation (MDMC), a company currently indicted for alleged acts of corruption. According to a recent release issued in Monrovia, since its establishment nearly two years ago, AREPT has never…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has officially declared Prince Flomo wanted in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Elijah Kpola, which took place on November 28, 2025, in Boye Village, Yeagbah Town, Todee District, in Montserrado County. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Flomo’s whereabouts to immediately contact the nearest police station or call…
