Liberia has presented what it describes as compelling evidence of economic recovery and steady progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan telling the United Nations that the country has reduced poverty, expanded electricity access, increased domestic revenue, and strengthened critical social services despite mounting global and…

Following a successful working visit to Türkiye, President Joseph N. Boakai has returned to the country with huge promises unveiling Türkiye’s investment, strengthening diplomatic relations through the establishment of a consulate and an embassy and scholarship drive for Liberia. The Liberian leader on Saturday July 11, 2026, told journalists at the Robert International Airport in…

The detention of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, has triggered growing international criticism, with prominent European scholars, human rights advocates and religious freedom organizations accusing South Korea of violating international human rights standards and calling for his immediate release. According to a release dated July 10, 2026, Lee was detained on June 24, 2026…

The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), has urged the newly inducted leadership of the Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL) to prioritize the welfare of its members, strengthen internal governance, promote unity among journalists and remain steadfast in defending press freedom. Speaking on behalf of the NPA’s Managing Director, Sekou A.M. Dukuly, during…

The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has cautioned government officials and public institutions against using state platforms to attack critics, urging them instead to embrace transparency, professionalism, and constructive public engagement. Speaking Wednesday, July 8, 2027, at the launch of the Open Media House initiative organized by the National Fisheries…

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has announced the retirement of its long-serving Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, marking the end of a transformative 12-year leadership that turned the bank into one of Africa’s largest financial institutions. With that, the Board has named Emmanuel N. Nnorom as his successor, with the…

The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged the Operations Manager of Global Logistics Services (GLS) and several other individuals for their alleged roles in what authorities described as a sophisticated cocaine trafficking network that used the cargo system at Roberts International Airport (RIA) to smuggle narcotics. Announcing the findings of an extensive joint investigation on…

The United States of America marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday, June 1, 2026, with a renewed commitment to deepen its longstanding partnership with Liberia, highlighting expanded cooperation in infrastructure, health, maritime security, diplomacy, and economic development. Speaking at the U.S. Embassy’s Semiquincentennial celebration at the Executive Pavilion in Monrovia, Chargé d’Affaires…

The President of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC), O. Natta B. Davis II, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Liberia’s economy through innovation, local content development, and stronger public-private partnerships, while announcing the signing of a major partnership with the European Union to strengthen the country’s private sector. Speaking at the Chamber’s…