Liberia’s grassroots peacebuilding experience took center stage during the 2025 Geneva Peace Week, as Trokon Redem McGee, Executive Director of Talking Drum Studio: Liberia Peace Center (TDS Liberia), joined global experts to discuss how Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) can be embedded in peacebuilding practice. The high-level session, under the theme, “From Risk to Resilience:…
The Lofa County Health Team has received another consignment of essential medical items from the JNB Foundation to strengthen service delivery in the county further. According to a Health Ministry release, the donated items, including hospital beds, disposable gowns, hand sanitizers, wheelchairs, and other essential items, are intended to strengthen service delivery at two clinics…
A major investment opportunity could be on the horizon for Grand Bassa County, as Superintendent Karyou Johnson led a high-level Korean delegation on a site tour in the historic City of Edina over the weekend. The delegation, headed by James Juhee Han of MAKE Group of Companies – Korea, visited potential tourism investment sites as…
Speaking to reporters in Monrovia on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, a group of persons with disability gathered to voice their concerns, expressing feelings of neglect since Sam Dean, the Head of the National Disability Commission, took over the institution. One disabled man, identified as Joseph, told reporters that “Since Sam Dean took charge of the…
Ten employees of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) have earned certificates in Corporate Digital Communications, Content Development, Videography, and Social Media Management from Blue Crest University. Implemented under the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project-LESP, the training has strengthened staff capacity in three key areas, Communication, Live Broadcast, and the Data Center. Speaking at…
Top Chinese legislator, Zhao Leji, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, met with Liberian Senate President Pro Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Zhao, Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said China-Liberia relations have been elevated to a strategic partnership under the strategic guidance of…
As police officers face repeated attacks from citizens, Deputy Inspector General of Police Nelson Freeman has urged members of the public to refrain from actions that endanger officers’ lives. He warned that any such action would provoke a similar response in accordance with the “Use of Force Continuum.” Freeman emphasized that police officers are human…
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia has urged the Ministry of Justice to take swift action regarding the overcrowding at the Monrovia prison facility. During the opening of the October Term of Court on Monday, October 13, 2025, Chief Justice Yamie Qui-qui Gbeisay expressed concern about the significant number of pretrial detainees…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced a reward of US$2,000 for assistance from the public in obtaining information that may aid in the ongoing investigation into the death of Sianeah Victoria Goe, who tragically passed away on June 20, 2025 in Boys Town, Margibi County. The LNP said the amount will be given to…
The Press Bureau of the House of Representatives has described as false, unfounded, and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging a plan for the removal of Deputy Speaker Thomas Pangar Fallah from his position. According to a press statement issued on Monday, October 13, 2025, Press Director Robert Haynes stated that Deputy Speaker Fallah…
