Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa is apparently facing backlash over recent public criticisms against the Oranto Petroleum Agreement, raising concern among economists, business leaders, and development experts. It can be recalled that the lawmaker launched a strong critique of the Atlas Oranto Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), warning that its ratification could endanger Liberia’s…
President Joseph N. Boakai, on Friday, October 31, 2025, addressed an Economic Roundtable organized under the auspices of the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF), France’s largest employer federation, as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen bilateral economic ties between Liberia and France. The high-level engagement, held in Paris, aligns with President…
Pro-democracy group, Solidarity For A New Day (STAND) has vowed to lead a mass protest in Monrovia to speak against what it terms as ‘deepened oppression across the land.’ Recently, the group congratulated Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the U.S. Extension of Visa Validity for Liberian Travelers from 12 to 36 months. The group…
Deputy Finance Minister for Economic Management Dehpue Y. Zuo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining economic growth and ensuring that its benefits reach all Liberians. Speaking at the official launch of the “Liberia Economic Update,” the 6th Edition of the World Bank report on Liberia, Zuo praised the country’s recent economic growth and promised…
The ratification of a 25 year renewal of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) concession agreement is said to be facing serious setback as the document languishes with the Inter-Ministerial Concession Committee (IMCC) in the wake of some lawmakers insisting that the proposed amendment be revisited before the deal is renewed. This, the lawmakers believe would protect Liberia’s…
The Voinjama Public High School, one of the largest government-run schools in the city, is facing classroom shortage after a heavy storm damaged the auditorium, a space that once hosted several classrooms. The facility has been damaged since March this year. According to the Principal, Francis Kulee, the storm left portions of the building, especially…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has declared suspended Grand Bassa County Commander, Alfred Lackay, wanted for investigation. Lackay is wanted in connection with the alleged unlawful transfer of over US10, 000 from a suspected drug dealer’s phone According to a press release dated October 29, 2025, the LDEA is warning the public not to…
Early Wednesday, October 29, 2025, President Joseph N. Boakai departed Liberia for an official state visit to the French Republic at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of France. According to an Executive Mansion release, the President visit aims to enhance Liberia’s bilateral relations with France and promote cooperation in key areas including trade, investment,…
The Ganta Detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has made a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, arresting a vehicle carrying a significant quantity of narcotics in Nimba County. According to the LDEA Nimba Detachment, a total of 299 packs of Taramaking 250mg, a controlled substance, were discovered concealed…
The Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives is currently reviewing a proposal from Nimba County District 7 Representative Musa Bility to broaden the scope of the ongoing legislative audit to include 2018 through 2021. Representative Bility warned that the current 2022–2024 timeframe falls short of the transparency the Liberian people deserve. In a…
