The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), has begun providing direct cash assistance to 1,820 families affected by the 2024 floods across Montserrado, Lofa, Bong, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. According to a release, the initiative, funded…
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,…
World Bank Representative in Liberia, Georgia Wallen says digital technologies are not just tools; they are enablers of better governance, private investment, and job creation. Speaking at the beginning of a three-day Digital Liberia Week at Monrovia City Hal on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Madam Wallen explained that every day, Liberia’s digital transformation is advancing…
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…
The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has announced plans for a nationwide protest to demand accountability and improved service delivery from the country’s two major mobile network operators, Orange Liberia and Lonestar Cell MTN. Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, PATEL’s National Chairman, Dominic Nimely, expressed dissatisfaction over persistent poor quality of telecommunications services,…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has announced that it has enrolled over 58,000 Burkinabes in and around the country. Speaking Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, A. Kundukai Jeleiba, Deputy Commissioner General for Operations of the Liberia Immigration Service disclosed that they have completed phase one of the volcano…
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, held its 34th Commencement Convocation in Vincent Town, Bomi County with the kenote speaker urging the graduates to “Never settle for less.” The ceremony marked by joy and reflection, celebrated the academic achievements of students who have successfully completed their studies across diverse…
