The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has released its Fiscal Year 2026 Scorecard on Liberia, which highlights notable progress in governance, transparency, and economic management under the administration of His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. Liberia passed 12 of the 20 indicators for FY2026 compared to the 11 it passed in FY2025. According to the MCC’s…
Bomi County Senator Edwin M. Snowe has written the Liberian Senate to probe the reported agreement and establishment of a gambling center within the premises of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS). In a communication on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Senator Snowe said credible reports indicate that the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) has entered into an…
The Supreme Court of Liberia has postponed the economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister, Samuel Tweah, and three other ex-officials due to a lack of a Full Bench to hear the matter. The case, rescheduled for November 11, 2025, before the full bench could not have proceeded due to the absence of Justices Ceaineh…
The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Musa Hassan Bility, has sharply criticized President Joseph N. Boakai’s proposed US$1.2 billion national budget, labeling it as “a budget of lies” that fails to accurately represent the true state of the Liberian economy. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, November 11, 2024, at…
MDMC Express Inc. has denied allegations made by the Assets Recovery Task Force that its contract with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was fraudulent. Addressing a press conference on Monday, November 10, 2025, the company described the claims as “false, misleading, and politically motivated,” insisting that all works were completed in full compliance with the…
During a special press conference at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia on November 10, 2025, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan revealed that money has been allocated for the acquisition of the yellow machines; however, he failed to provide specific details, instead directing reporters to reach out to the Ministry of Public…
This paper has independently gathered that ArcelorMittal’s amended Mineral Development Agreement has reportedly been signed by proxies of sector ministers, thus questioning the credibility of the document. The document shows that Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and Justice Minister, Oswald Tweh, did not personally sign the controversial third amendment to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development and Planning, has disclosed that the total public debt stock currently stands at US$2.7 billion. Speaking at a special press briefing on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan said that as a responsible government, they must honor their…
During the opening of the November A.D. 2025 Term of Court of Criminal Assizes “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” for Montserrado County, judges called for the re-visitation of the statutory provision for “one jury trial at a time” to enhance judicial efficiency while maintaining the sanctity of trial by jury. Delivering the judges’ charge, Ousman…
Presidential Press Secretary Kula N. Fofana has dismissed mounting criticisms against President Joseph N. Boakai’s frequent foreign trips, asserting that the visits are part of a broader diplomatic mission to reposition Liberia globally, not for personal pleasure. Speaking during the Executive Mansion’s regular press briefing on Friday, November 7, 2025, Fofana characterized those questioning the…
