The Liberian House of Representatives officially endorsed a Comprehensive Financial Manual during its 19th day sitting of the 1st Quarter of the 3rd Session, marking a significant step toward strengthening financial governance within the Legislature. According to a release, the plenary decided following a detailed committee briefing delivered by Prince Koinah, Representative of Bong County…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives has passed “An Act to Prohibit Active Government Officials from Serving on the Boards or Management of Any Public Institution, and to Establish a Framework for Independent Supervision and Transparent Oversight.” The decision followed the submission of a report by the House Committees on Judiciary and Good Governance,…
Religious leaders across Liberia have been told to move beyond traditional Sunday sermons and become active agents of social transformation within their communities. The call was made during the second edition of a three-day leadership conference organized by the African Theology and Leadership Institute (ATLI) in collaboration with Princeton Theological Seminary and the Betsey Stockton…
The Ministry of Justice has initiated an investigation into the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission’s (LACC) recent clearance of the former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs. This investigation arises amid allegations of payroll padding, raising significant concerns about the LACC’s decision. The Ministry’s inquiry commenced just days after the LACC publicly cleared the former Minister. The…
Paschal Donohoe, World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15 – 20, 2026. This will be his first visit to West Africa since his appointment in November 2025. The visit underscores the World Bank Group’s support for Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery and its commitment to translating reforms…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Nimba County Detachment, in collaboration with the Joint Security, has arrested a suspect identified as Mohamed Sheriff at the Ganta Port of Entry for illegal possession of controlled substances. According to a recent press release, the arrest was carried out on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM,…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives has launched a parliamentary diplomacy initiative to champion governance reforms in Liberia. Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon reaffirmed the Legislature’s commitment to governance reforms, constitutional amendments, and stronger accountability, while deepening cooperation with international partners. Speaking last Friday at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, Speaker Koon said the House…
On March 12, 2026, following a series of meetings in previous days with key officials and representatives of Monaco’s business and private sector, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay continued his strategic engagements through a meeting with the Director of Economic Development at Monaco’s Department of Finance and Economy (Ministry of Finance and Economy), Mr….
The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, has expressed firm impressions about the pace of work at the Mount Coffee hydro power facility, especially the 20-megawatt solar power [farm] facility, which is nearing commissioning by the President of Liberia, H.E Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. Touring the facilities of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC)…
Orange Liberia has launched a groundbreaking initiative to bridge the gap between technology and diverse industries, empowering businesses to harness digital tools and unlock their full potential. Speaking at the launch in Monrovia on March 9, 2026, Josephine Akinrele said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between technology and industries, ensuring that Liberian businesses…
