The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) have signed a joint directive imposing additional customer due diligence measures, significantly tightening regulatory oversight of high-risk clients, non-residents, and cross-border financial transactions. The directive, unveiled Monday, February 16, 2026, in Monrovia, introduces enhanced compliance requirements aimed at strengthening Liberia’s defenses against money…

Liberia and Egypt have taken steps to deepen bilateral relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on diplomatic training and academic exchange. The MoU was signed on the margins of the African Union Summit, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti signed on behalf of…

The Ministry of National Defense says it notes with grave concern repeated incidents involving individuals falsely impersonating members of the Armed Forces of Liberia to deceive, intimidate, or defraud civilians. Reports indicate that impostors have been posing as soldiers—both in person and through phone calls, messaging citizens, and social media platforms to solicit money, request…

The First Lady of Liberia delivered a forceful and emotionally charged address at the 30th General Assembly of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, declaring that “resilience must be a right, not a reaction” as she called for bold, systemic reforms to protect and empower women and girls across…

In readiness to begin full operations, Ivanhoe Atlantic and the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) accredited environmental management consulting firm, Earthtime, have met with the EPA and local stakeholders in Nimba county to advance the regulatory permit of Ivanhoe’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on use of transport infrastructure and logistics in Liberia. During the…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has returned to Liberia following a successful diplomatic mission to Ethiopia, where he participated in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The high-level summit, held in Addis Ababa, brought together leaders from the continent’s 55 member states to deliberate…

Weeks after the closure of some stores allegedly belonging to Fula businessmen, Liberians have raised concerns about a video circulating on the internet in which people believed to be Fulani are seen wearing different security uniforms. The Fula community in Liberia has confirmed the training of a private security group but strongly denied allegations that…

The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Henry F. Saamoi, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Governors of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), pledging decisive leadership to accelerate regional monetary cooperation and advance the long-anticipated single West African currency. Governor Saamoi’s ascension to the chair comes at a critical moment…