The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has strongly opposed the proposed amendments to the KAK Press Freedom Act, stating that the draft “Gender-Based Online Abuse and Harassment Act” represents a grave threat to freedom of speech, alleging its true intention is to suppress free speech and press. Speaking during the public hearing on the draft…
Monaco, March 11, 2026 – Liberia’s Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Yorlay, today held a strategic meeting with Mr. Guy Antognelli, Director of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority, to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation in tourism development and the exchange of best practices between Liberia and the Principality of Monaco. Ambassador Yorlay reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Commerce and Industry to review and report within one week on Liberia’s participation in the Zero-Tariff Trade Policy agreed upon during the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. The decision was based on a communication…
The Liberian Senate has cited the Ministers of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, and Health, Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, and the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., for contempt hearing over their failure to appear before the Senate as previously mandated. The officials are required to appear before the…
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects, namely Vincent Adzikah (38), Francis Amuzu (44), and William Addison (34), in connection with the death of a Liberian man in Ghana after he was severely beaten. The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. According to a press release, the Accra Regional Police…
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has officially opened a Scientific Manuscript Writing Workshop aimed at strengthening the research and publication capacity of public health professionals. The training will run from March 2-6, 2026, at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the NPHIL. According to a press release dated March 2, 2026, participants…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has announced the complete exoneration of former National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director General Emma Metieh Glassco from allegations related to corruption. The LACC stated that, following several months of investigation, no evidence of criminal intent, fraud, or liability was found regarding her management of projects funded by the…
The Chairman of the Presidential Yellow Machine Committee, J. Brownie Sumakai, has emphasized the initiative’s vital role in promoting national development and empowering local communities. During an appearance on the Prime FM Morning Drive on Monday, March 2, 2026, Sumakai presented a persuasive argument on infrastructure renewal, economic empowerment, and the overarching vision for the…
The Monrovia Magisterial Court has officially dismissed the criminal coercion and forgery charges levied against French investor Bertrand M. Franquet. The presiding judge, L. Barco, determined that the allegations made by the complainant, Alioune Kebe, were improperly categorized as criminal offenses rather than being handled as a civil matter, which is more appropriate for the…
The World Bank Liberia Country Office on Tuesday, February 24, convened a high-level seminar titled – From Evidence to Scale: Jobs and Productivity Insights from Liberia’s Social Protection Portfolio. The seminar focused on the kinds of investments in people that can spur jobs, productivity, and more resilient communities. Chaired by World Bank Liberia Country Manager…
