Despite a ban on trial by ordeal, commonly known as sassywood, traditional authorities in River Cess County have recently conducted the ritual in the Wreuzohn Community, Upper Cestos City. In a highly controversial event, several individuals, including children, were paraded through the streets following days of ordeal-based trials led by a traditional ruler identified as…
United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Christine N. Umutoni has expressed optimism in Liberia’s future; saying the country is not defined by its obstacles but rather resilience, progress and determination of its people. In her blog posted on the United Nations in Liberia website, Umutoni acknowledged that Liberia faces challenges with diversifying the economy, eradicating poverty,…
As part of the July 26 Independence Day celebration, World of Life International, Inc. (WLI), a faith-based organization, extended warm and generous support to 35 elderly Liberians through its Ageing Project Awareness initiative. The distribution event took place at WLI’s headquarters in the Bassa Town Community, Pipeline, Paynesville City, on July 24. Donated items include…
Since the concession agreement between the Liberian government and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) came into force, commercial drivers and other road users have been expressing their frustration about the deal, blaming the Liberia National Police for outsourcing its function, even though the police have no role to play in ratifying agreements. Individuals from the…
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio shared an inspiring story about his relationship with Liberia during the 178th Independence Day celebration on July 26, 2025. He expressed immense gratitude for the diplomatic courtesy extended to him by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and pledged Sierra Leone’s support as Liberia enters a new era of peace and…
This year’s 178th Independence Day Orator, Rev. Dr. Emmett L. Dunn, has told Liberians and foreign residents that the Boakai Administration has demonstrated that integrity and public service are not relics of the past, but vital tools for national transformation. Dunn, a presidential special envoy for partnership and philanthropy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung has pledged Liberia’s support to the United Nations Food System Agenda. The United Nations Food Systems Agenda was formally advanced through the UN Food Systems Summit held on September 23, 2021, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Also, the UNFSA was established to transform global food systems,…
The ongoing strategy of President Joseph N. Boakai’s government to suspend officials without expulsion was highlighted during Liberia’s 178th Independence Day celebrations. The orator, Rev. Emmett Dunn, urged President Boakai to stop suspending officials and instead fire those who are ineffective. Speaking on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Centennial Pavilion in Monrovia, Rev. Dunn…
The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., has depart Liberia for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4), scheduled for July 27–29, 2025. This high-level summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, and development partners to assess progress…
Amidst claims and counterclaims about the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) taking over of vehicle registration and inspection, as well as printing of driver licenses and license plates, the National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) has expressed its unwavering support for the LTMI, emphasizing that there is a legal and binding agreement between the…
