Rev. Paula White-Cain, Senior Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for the White House Faith Office, declared that Liberia’s story is “far from over,” telling thousands gathered for the country’s 179th Independence Day Thanksgiving and Intercessory Service that the nation has been divinely preserved for a greater purpose and is destined to become a beacon…
Liberia on Monday, July 27, 2026, officially celebrated the nation’s 179th Independence Anniversary in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, with thousands of citizens joining President Joseph N. Boakai, government officials, diplomats, and international guests in the national observance. Although July 26, Liberia’s Independence Day, fell on Sunday, the official celebration was held on Monday, July 27….
Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has accused the ruling Unity Party of politicizing a major anti-drug operation by falsely linking him to a recent narcotics raid in the VOA Community along the Roberts International Airport Highway, demanding an immediate public retraction of what he described as a misleading and defamatory statement. In a statement,…
The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) is concerned about the country’s worsening humanitarian situation, revealing that a sharp cut in government funding and the absence of local donations are crippling its ability to respond to devastating floods, fires and windstorms affecting thousands of Liberians. Speaking Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the organization’s headquarters in…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that Liberia must fully embrace artificial intelligence and digital technology or risk being left behind in an increasingly technology-driven world, as he unveiled an ambitious agenda to transform the country into a regional hub for innovation, investment and digital governance. Delivering the keynote address Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at…
President Joseph N. Boakai has called on West African leaders to move beyond rhetoric and accelerate practical regional integration, urging the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deliver tangible results that improve the lives of citizens across the sub-region. Addressing the Summit on Sunday, July 19, 2026, on the Future of Regional Integration…
The University of Liberia Faculty and Staff Association (ULFASA) has ordered an indefinite shutdown of all academic and administrative activities at the state’s premier university, directing faculty and staff to remain off campuses until the demands contained in a resolution adopted by its General Assembly are fully met. In a press statement issued Monday, July…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has reduced its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 16 percent, marking a cautious shift toward supporting economic recovery while maintaining its fight against inflation. The decision, announced Monday, July 20, 2026, in Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Communiqué No. 27, reflects the Bank’s growing confidence…
In a major step toward addressing mental health challenges in Liberia’s higher education sector, the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) has announced the launch of a comprehensive campus-wide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program aimed at providing counseling, trauma support, and emotional wellness services for students, faculty, and staff. The initiative, which officially begins…
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…
