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…
The Government of Liberia, through the Liberian Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), has reported more than US$13 million in losses in its efforts to prosecute corruption-related cases. The LACC has announced that it has dramatically exceeded its 2025 investigative mandate, closing 29 corruption cases and indicting 11 individuals across six high‑profile matters, all while operating with a…
A twelve-member jury at the Criminal Court “A” located at the Temple of Justice has unanimously returned a guilty verdict against five Liberian women for their involvement in a child trafficking case. The case involves fourteen (14) Liberian children who were intercepted by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service in the Red Light community of…
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…
