The Government of Liberia, through the Justice Minister and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Sr., has refuted claims that the government is stalling the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC), describing such assertions as “false, misleading, and far-fetched,” while attributing delays to technical reviews and gaps in cooperation. Speaking Thursday, April…
A rare gathering of international institutions and also Liberia’s most powerful institutions turned into a moment of blunt reckoning on corruption, as government officials, international partners, and civil society actors warned that despite growing political will, real progress remains painfully slow. Pradeep Wagle, Chief of the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Section at the United…
A new report by Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) has raised urgent concerns over the rapid and largely unregulated expansion of artisanal mining across key parts of the country, warning of severe environmental damage, weak governance, and growing risks to national infrastructure. Speaking Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Integrity Watch Liberia Policy Analyst, Narvin N. Ireland, stated…
The Political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, has sharply criticized efforts by members of the House of Representatives to expel Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, describing the move as hypocritical and dangerous for Liberia’s democracy. In a strongly worded statement issued on his Facebook page on Tuesday, April…
President Joseph N. Boakai has delivered a blunt message on Liberia’s development priorities, declaring that the country must move beyond an economy dominated by hardware shops and embrace modern, people-centered investments. Speaking Friday, April 10, 2026, at the grand opening of the Monrovia Super Mall in Congo Town, the President praised the facility as a…
The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has issued a sweeping fourth indictment targeting seven individuals, including former Commerce Minister Mawine G. Diggs, in connection with the alleged diversion of more than US$1.8 million earmarked for rural women’s economic empowerment. In a strongly worded statement, AREPT Chairperson Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin announced that the…
President Joseph N. Boakai has sounded a strong warning against unregulated construction and weak enforcement of zoning laws, calling for stricter discipline, accountability, and coordinated action across government institutions. Chairing a cabinet meeting focused on public works and urban management on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Executive Mansion Tea House, the President emphasized that…
A high-stakes public discussion on the government’s controversial “yellow machines” project descended into confusion and contradiction as the Executive Chairperson of the Yellow Machines, Brownie J. Samukai, failed to clearly explain how tens of millions of dollars are being allocated, raising fresh concerns about transparency, planning, and accountability. During a tense exchange on “Spoon Talk”…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has summoned the 55th Legislature to a ten-day Special Session to debate the proposed urgent printing of additional Liberian Dollar banknotes. In a formal communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon dated April 7, 2026, the President invoked Article 32(b) of the Constitution to convene lawmakers from Thursday, April 9 to…
Mustapha Njie, Head of TAF Africa Global, has announced the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Government of Liberia, paving the way for a transformative 5,000-unit affordable housing and smart city project within the Monrovia growth corridor. The agreement, signed Monday, April 6, 2026, in the presence of President Joseph N. Boakai, signals…
