The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, underscored the strength and significance of the Liberia-China relationship during her address at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing. Foreign Minister Nyanti pledged Liberia’s unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives of FOCAC, under the astute leadership…
Members of the House of Representatives have unanimously voted to approve two significant loan agreements totaling US$24 million, marking a major step forward in Liberia’s development initiatives. The agreements, secured from the African Development Fund, are set to bolster both infrastructure and youth empowerment within Liberia. According to a release from the Press and Public Affairs…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) is making significant strides in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the sector by identifying and addressing issues related to ghost employees and financial mismanagement. As it stands, the CSA is expected to audit the University of Liberia anytime soon, according to the Acting President of the University Dr. Al-Hassan…
An alleged conspiracy to cover up for a 28-year-old Fula man only identified only as Alpha, who allegedly raped a four-year-old girl is said to be brewing tension in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The alleged crime was reportedly committed in the Zanwoo Quarters community of Zwedru City. According to information gathered so far, the culprit…
National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NTALCUCS) has vowed to lift thousands of teachers out of poverty after securing over L$14 million in surplus for the year 2023. The group has concluded its 5th Annual General Assembly in Ganta, Nimba County and brought together several members from the organization including regional presidents,…
The Government of Liberia has called on the Bureau Of State Owned Enterprises to investigate the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and all other state owned enterprises over reports alleging that the LTA executives and others are receiving high salaries and benefits. Speaking Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Deputy…
As part of the Indonesia-Africa Forum, President Joseph N. Boakai has held bilateral talks with his Indonesian Counterpart, President Joko Widodo, to discuss the strengthening of ties between Liberia and Indonesia. According to an Executive Mansion release dated September 2, 2024, the Liberian leader expressed gratitude for the kind invitation to participate in the 2nd…
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) is urging President Joseph N. Boakai to recall recent appointments of officials made at the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). Addressing a press conference Tuesday, September 3, 2024, CENTAL Executive Director Anderson Miamen said all appointees, except one, were handpicked and did not participate in…
The Justice in Chambers at the Supreme Court of Liberia has declined to issue a writ of prohibition as prayed for by former officials of government who are being investigated for economic related crimes committed during the regime of former President George Weah. Justice Yusuf D. Kaba’s action is as a result of a conference…
An adjunct lecturer at the University of Liberia Department of Communication and Media Studies is appealing to the Liberia Environmental Protection Agency and the Legislature to collaborate in developing a policy and legal framework that will make plastic recycling mandatory. Plastics constitute 14.2 percent of Monrovia’s waste, according to Research Gate, a Germany-based network of…
