Information Minister has called on all Liberians to use the 179th Independence Day as a moment of reflection for how far the country has come. Speaking Thursday July 23,2026, at the Ministry of information regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah, named major achievements of the Boakai administration in infrastructure, electricity, governance, and the…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised Grand Bassa Superintendent Karyou Johnson for the level of development taking place across the county, saying the progress made him proud. Speaking during the dedication of several development projects ahead of Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebrations, President Boakai said he was impressed by the visible improvements made under Johnson’s…
Cultural Queen Juli Ende on Saturday led members of the Liberia Crusaders for Peace in a colorful parade through the principal streets of Buchanan as part of activities marking Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration. The parade brought together hundreds of Crusaders dressed in coordinated attire, carrying the Liberian flag and spreading messages of peace, unity,…
Liberia’s Minister of Local Government, Francis Sakila Nyumalin, Sr., has arrived in Antwerp, Belgium, where he is serving as the Guest of Honor at activities marking Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration. The celebration is being jointly organized by the United Liberian Association of Belgium (ULAB) and the European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA). The Celebration…
The Ministry of Justice has renewed its appeal for stronger partnerships to rehabilitate inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison, urging renowned businessman and philanthropist Upjit Singh Sachdeva, widely known as Jeety, to support programs that will equip prisoners with skills and opportunities for productive lives after incarceration. Speaking during Jeety’s annual July 26 Independence Day…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has immediately relieved Officer Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties due to allegations of compromising the ongoing investigation into a recent US$317 million cocaine bust. He has been referred to the LNP’s Professional Standards Division for further investigation. During a news conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Police Inspector General…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and in collaboration with a high-level delegation from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has conducted a technical review and field assessment of the Monrovia Integrated Development Project (MIDP) and the Urban Fabric Initiative (UFI). The MIDP strengthens the longstanding bilateral partnership between the…
Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Political Leader and Nimba County Representative Musa Hassan Bility has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. to take personal responsibility for what he describes as a growing national drug crisis following Liberia’s largest-ever seizure of suspected cocaine. In a statement titled, “Liberia Is in a Drug Emergency: Mr. President,…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia has noted with deep concern attempts by some individuals and media outlets to link the Executive Director of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), Mr. Julius Sele, to the alleged US$300 million drug seizure recently reported, without any credible evidence. The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) is…
From July 17 to 20, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance was held in Shanghai, China. President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the conference and delivered a keynote address titled “Joining Hands to Build a Just and Equitable System For Global AI Governance”. He pointed out…
