The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its partnership with the Liberian government by committing 56 million Euros (US$62 million) in direct budget support through a new financing agreement. Signing on behalf of the Government of Liberia Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Monrovia, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine K. Ngafuan signed a €63…
As Liberia marked its 61st National Unification Day celebration, renowned educator, Sister Mary Laurene Browne, stressed the importance of national unity, reminding citizens of their shared heritage and calling for deeper togetherness’ The ceremony, organized by the Kofi Annan School of Peace and Conflict Resolution, was celebrated on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the Auditorium…
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has expressed significant frustration regarding the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)’s immediate pause concerning Liberia’s eligibility. He stated that the country may no longer be able to hope for or rely on the MCC as a priority for its development. Speaking on a local…
President Joseph N. Boakai and the President of Barbados, Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, joined hundreds of Liberians, residents and dignitaries in Bentol City, to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Crozierville, a historic township known for its rich legacy and contributions to Liberia’s development. The commemoration of the day was…
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has continued its outreach to improve rural internet connectivity in Liberia, with the town of Managorguah in Grand Cape Mount County, being the latest community to benefit from ongoing efforts to restore telecommunication services across the country. According to the LTA, residents in these remote areas have long been without…
The Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Madam Adefunke Adeyemi, has called on African countries, especially Liberia, to prioritize air transport. Speaking Monday, May 5, 2025 at the start of a weeklong National Aviation Awareness at the EJ Ministerial Complex in Congo Town under the theme, “Connecting Liberia: The Power of Aviation,”…
Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Acting Managing Director Mohammed M. Sherif has threatened potential power shedding and a return to electricity instability if Liberians continue to engage in power theft. Speaking Monday, May 5, 2025, on a local radio station in Monrovia, Sheriff disclosed his five-year vision aimed at ensuring Liberians and businesses have access to…
The Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) Julius D. Dennis Jr. has said that investing in modern airport infrastructure is essential for attracting international airlines and enhancing the passenger experience. Speaking Monday, May 5, 2025, at the beginning of a week-long aviation awareness in Monrovia, Director General Dennis explained that a world-class…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified midwives as a potential vehicle and strategy to drastically reduce the skyrocketing maternal deaths across the country, especially in rural areas, to achieve the Global Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) goals. At the same time, the UNFPA, reflecting on the Liberia Demographic and Health…
Liberia’s Presidential Press Secretary, Atty. Kula B.N. Fofana says the Revised National Youth Policy & Action Plan must be transformation-grounded in data, aligned with international best practices, and integrated into national development planning frameworks, including the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development and the commitments under the African Youth Charter, African Union’s Agenda 2063, and Sustainable…
