Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, is appealing for equal service for all Liberians and for legislators to serve impartially. Speaking Sunday, August 25, 2025, at the dedication ceremony of a project led by Nimba County District #8 Representative Hon. Saye S. Mianah, Vice President Koung emphasized that elected officials’ responsibilities start on Election Day,…
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh is calling on Liberians to support the country’s second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact. Senator Konneh said a country must “pass” the scorecard to qualify for a compact. Passing means: (i) Pass at least ten of the 20 indicators, with at least one pass in each of the three categories;…
A group under the banner “Liberia Alcohol Policy Alliance” (LAPA) has launched a Civil Society Shadow Report on the implementation of the Framework for the implementation of the Global Alcohol Action Play 2022-2030 in Liberia, while urging activation of coordination mechanisms, enhancing stakeholder awareness, and prioritizing alcohol harm prevention programs. Recently, at least 30 Liberian…
Montserrado County District #8 Representative Prince Toles has showcased his development agenda and the positive impacts achieved since he took office. In an appearance on the Ok FM Morning Rush on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Representative Toles detailed several projects initiated under his leadership in the district. One significant project is the establishment of a…
The Head of the Bong County Principals Association, Philip Lepolu Mulbah, has called on the Unity Party-led government to rename the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) to the Anti-Drugs Enforcement of Liberia (ADEL), as part of efforts to combat substance abuse. He spoke during the celebration of Liberia’s 178th Flag Day in Gbarnga, organized by…
In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025, sheriffs accompanied by heavily armed police men were seen enforcing an eviction order using earth moving equipment to destroy structures hosting the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), thereby making the main opposition party homeless. But former President George Manneh Weah has told his partisans to…
Two police officers were captured on camera looting as eviction of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) was taking place. Video footage showed the officers sharing two packs of wig and putting it in their bags as the camera was being zoomed to demonstrate the officers’ unprofessional conduct. Police High Command has disrobed the two…
The Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has met to discuss the results of the Foreign Assistance Review, which was conducted by the US State Department. At the meeting, the MCC Board decided that a decision on Liberia’s continued eligibility for a second compact will be made in December 2025 at the…
The Ministry of Transport has launched a 15-day nationwide rail inspection exercise aimed at strengthening safety and operational standards across Liberia’s railway network. The exercise, which began Friday, August 22, 2025, covers rail corridors in Nimba, Bong, Grand Bassa, and Montserrado counties. Two inspection teams comprising rail technicians and engineers have been dispatched under the supervision…
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has returned to Liberia following his participation in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) held in Yokohama, Japan. According to an Executive Mansion release, TICAD 9 was organized in collaboration with the United Nations, World Bank, and African Union Commission. TICAD has for over three decades, promoted…
