A major political storm is brewing in Liberia following a strongly worded rejection of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC). In a press statement issued on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) described the appointment as a “dangerous departure” from…
Delivering a powerful and deeply reflective commencement keynote address, Dr. Deborah Rose, President of the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF), challenged graduates of United Methodist University (UMU) to embrace education as a transformative bridge to global citizenship and human connection. Speaking at the university’s 21st commencement convocation on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Dr. Rose captivated the…
At a solemn Chrism Mass in Monrovia, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Monrovia delivered a powerful and emotional message to priests, urging them to renew their spiritual commitment, deepen their faith, and abandon practices that foster division within the Church. Speaking Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Monrovia before a…
The Government of Liberia has launched an ambitious push to transform the country’s fisheries sector into a major engine of economic growth, unveiling key investment opportunities and reforms at the inaugural National Fisheries Investment Conference. Speaking Monday, March 30, 2026, at the opening of a two-day National Fisheries Investment conference in Margibi County, with the…
Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has extended an open invitation to global investors and regional partners to seize emerging opportunities in the country’s fisheries sector, declaring that Liberia is “open for business, but not for exploitation.” Speaking on Monday, March 30, 2026, during the opening of the National Fisheries Investment Conference in Lower Margibi County,…
As the United Methodist University (UMU) puts out of its walls over 600 students today, March 31, 2026, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has issued an urgent call to action, urging graduates to be agents of change and integrity in rebuilding broken systems across the country. The Baccalaureate speaker of the UMU…
President Joseph N. Boakai has warned against the mismanagement of Liberia’s mineral wealth, declaring that his administration will no longer tolerate opaque practices and weak oversight in the sector. Speaking on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during his third Cabinet meeting at the Executive Mansion Tea House, the President shifted focus to Liberia’s vast mineral resources,…
In a moment marked by deep sorrow and national reflection, President Joseph N. Boakai, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, paid a solemn visit to the bereaved family of the late Honorable Solomon George, former representative of District #7, Montserrado County, honoring the life and service of the fallen lawmaker. The President arrived at the family…
President Joseph N. Boakai has reassured Liberians that tensions along the country’s northern border in Lofa County remain firmly under control, emphasizing that calm and stability have prevailed despite recent concerns. Speaking at his third Cabinet meeting held at the Executive Mansion Tea House on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the President acknowledged public unease over…
As the boundary tension between Liberia and Guinea intensifies, a detailed international boundary study by the United States Department of State has shed new light on the complex history and lingering ambiguities surrounding the Guinea–Liberia border, revealing a legacy of colonial-era agreements, territorial concessions, and unresolved technical disputes. According to a report produced by the…
