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…
What was billed as a landmark step toward transparency in Liberia’s gambling sector has instead become a case study in procurement malpractice, conflict of interest, and regulatory capture. At the heart of the scandal is Agra Technologies LLC, a company that appears to have been conjured into existence after winning a multimillion-dollar contract. A Phantom…
Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, leads as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Convergence Council of Ministers and Central Bank Governors. Delivering the acceptance speech in Margibi County during the weekend, Minister Ngafuan said that assuming the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Convergence Council is a crucial role in promoting economic integration among…
The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the railroad operations in Montserrado District #1 based on public safety concerns. The investigation was prompted by a viral video that depicted a train approaching a rural area in Montserrado, where local vendors were seen using the tracks to transport charcoal and other goods to a…
Smartly dressed in her light green coat suit as she faced the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports for a confirmation hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026, Minister-designate Cornelia W. Kruah called on senators not to judge her by age but rather by her decision and results. “Honorable Senators, I plan to be a youthful…
The Ambassador of Liberia to the Republic of Cyprus, Teeko Tozay Yorlay, has presented his Letters of Credence to President Nikos Christodoulides, reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. During the ceremony on 9 February 2026, Ambassador Yorlay conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., as…
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has been summoned before the House of Representatives to discuss a salary and benefits package totaling $40,000. Bong County District #3 lawmaker Marvin Cole wrote the House over the weekend, requesting that it invite Commissioner General Dobor Jallah to address concerns regarding the alleged $40,000 salary…
Lincoln Z. Cooper, World Foundation International (WFI) Multipurpose Agriculture Cooperative Inc Chief Executive Officer, has expressed the readiness of Liberian farmers to produce sufficient food to feed the nation, but highlighted weak agriculture logistics. He spoke on Friday, February 6, 2026, when farmers, government officials, youth leaders, and development partners gathered at Monrovia City Hall…
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) wishes to clarify its position regarding recent public discussions surrounding the Clar Hope Foundation, a matter that is currently before the courts of the Republic of Liberia for determination, predicated upon an action filed by the Foundation. AREPT further clarifies that the matter is sub judice, meaning…
The United Nations Network on Migration, in partnership with the Government of Liberia, has concluded a one-day high-level workshop aimed at strengthening Liberia’s implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), an initiative funded by the European Union. The workshop convened technical government officials, inter-ministerial working groups, regional and national stakeholders,…
