At the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in Washington, D.C., Liberia has been officially elected alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to serve as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), representing Africa for the 2026–2027 term. The nation secured 181 votes while DR Congo obtained…
In the wake of the ongoing fight against the Monkeypox virus outbreak in Liberia and in the sub-region, the National Incident Management System (IMS), has confirmed additional new cases of the infections, taking the number of active cases to 69 in Liberia. According to a release dated May 31, 2025, the testing results submitted by…
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has launched its digital portal for the certification and licensing of Electrical Professionals and Contractors Regulation. The launch of the digital portal aims to enhance the understanding of the Interview Panel and Service Providers. Speaking at the launch Friday, May 30, 2025, in Monrovia, LERC Chairman Claude J. Katta…
Senator Momoh Cyrus of Lofa County and Chair on Defense, Security, and Intelligence at the Liberian Senate demands justice and immediate arrest of those connected to the suspicious death of a 19-year-old inmate, Yarkpawolo Moisema. Moisema died on January 6, 2025, while in Police custody at the Voinjama Police Depot in Voinjama City, Lofa County….
Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing agriculture as a cornerstone of the national ARREST Development Agenda. The Vice President made the statement during a visit to his farm located near Ganta, Nimba County, where he toured sections of the expansive farmland with a variety…
Since the last update by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) regarding the ongoing Monkeypox outbreak in the country, no new infections have been reported, and the number of active cases remains at 35. Health authorities recently announced measures for the public to follow to avoid contracting the virus. These measures include practicing…
The National Chairperson of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) and a well-known car dealer in Liberia, Dominic Nimely, has been linked to a controversy involving a customized motorcycle owned by a man believed to be a U.S. military personnel. Prince Ngaima, the owner of the motorcycle, stated that in 2023, he shipped a container…
With rapid increase in cases of Monkeypox in the country, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPIHL) through its Director General, Dr. Dougbe Nyan, is currently in Lofa County as part of the institution’s response efforts to curtail the spread of the disease in the country. The tour, according to Dr. Nyan, aims to…
A renowned human rights advocate, Titus B. Pakalah, is urging the Government of Liberia through President Joseph N. Boakai and the Ministry of Agriculture to launch a civil society reference working group on food security to immediately address the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), which puts Liberia hunger at 31.9, categorizing the hunger level as…
President Joseph N. Boakai has announced that approximately 34,000 people in Liberia are currently living with HIV, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive care for those affected by the virus. “34,000 individuals in this country are infected with HIV; we believe they require immediate attention, as this represents a significant health challenge. The people have…
