Renowned Liberian cultural icon and public commentator Miatta Fahnbulleh has offered a sharp, unvarnished assessment of the legacies of two former presidents, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and George M. Weah, in a wide‑ranging interview. On former President Sirleaf, she said, “Her lasting legacy will be that she unleashed George Weah on us. That is the legacy…

Liberia’s Local Government Minister J. Frances Nyumalin has called on Liberians to rise above politics and build a new nation for the betterment of their country. Serving as Keynote Speaker Liberia’s Independence Day Celebration in Antwerp, Belgium on July July 27, 2026, Minkister Nyumalin called on Liberians, whether at home or abroad to rise to…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised Grand Bassa Superintendent Karyou Johnson for the level of development taking place across the county, saying the progress made him proud. Speaking during the dedication of several development projects ahead of Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebrations, President Boakai said he was impressed by the visible improvements made under Johnson’s…

Cultural Queen Juli Ende on Saturday led members of the Liberia Crusaders for Peace in a colorful parade through the principal streets of Buchanan as part of activities marking Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration. The parade brought together hundreds of Crusaders dressed in coordinated attire, carrying the Liberian flag and spreading messages of peace, unity,…

Liberia’s Minister of Local Government, Francis Sakila Nyumalin, Sr., has arrived in Antwerp, Belgium, where he is serving as the Guest of Honor at activities marking Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration. The celebration is being jointly organized by the United Liberian Association of Belgium (ULAB) and the European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA). The Celebration…

The Liberia National Police (LNP) has immediately relieved Officer Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties due to allegations of compromising the ongoing investigation into a recent US$317 million cocaine bust. He has been referred to the LNP’s Professional Standards Division for further investigation. During a news conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Police Inspector General…

Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Political Leader and Nimba County Representative Musa Hassan Bility has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. to take personal responsibility for what he describes as a growing national drug crisis following Liberia’s largest-ever seizure of suspected cocaine. In a statement titled, “Liberia Is in a Drug Emergency: Mr. President,…

The Civil Society Network of Liberia has noted with deep concern attempts by some individuals and media outlets to link the Executive Director of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), Mr. Julius Sele, to the alleged US$300 million drug seizure recently reported, without any credible evidence. The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) is…