The head of the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce, Cllr Edwin Kla Martin, said recent indictments have brought Liberia a step closer to recovering millions of dollars in public funds. Speaking on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on OK FM, Chairman Martin said the Taskforce has brought four major cases under indictment, involving more than…
The Government of Liberia has assured the public of its commitment to freedom of the press. Addressing the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Deputy Minister for Press, Daniel O. Sando, dismissed recent claims of declining press freedom, terming the information as inaccurate and misleading. According to him, the Joseph Nyuma…
The Government of Liberia, through the Office of Diaspora Affairs, has announced the appointment of Ambassador Emmett Dunn as Chairman of the Planning Committee for the 2026 Diaspora Annual Conference, with Ambassador MacDella Cooper named Vice Chair and Reverend Dr. Francis O. S. Tabla serving as Vice Chairman for Operations. The high-level appointments form part…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has officially handed over a newly refurbished maternity complex at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center in Monrovia, marking a major boost to Liberia’s campaign to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The project, implemented through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with support from the Government of…
An assessment report has been released on a survey that highlights Violence Against Women in Elections and Politics in Liberia. The survey is being jointly conducted by the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia), UN Women, and the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP). During an online presentation held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at…
Amid public debates over the Central Bank of Liberia’s (CBL) proposal to print L$79 billion in additional banknotes based on past currency controversies and growing concerns about inflation and economic stability, this publication has taken a closer examination of the proposal. The proposal suggests that the initiative is less about expanding money supply indiscriminately but…
President Joseph N. Boakai has warned African leaders that failure to invest in young people could fuel instability across the continent, calling for urgent action to build a new generation of peace leaders. Speaking Saturday, April 25, 2026, while receiving a prestigious peace honor at the 34th Africa Peace Awards hosted by the Center for…
Due to the high security nature of the ongoing recruitment activities of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), the Movement for Justice, Fairness and Freedom-Education Accountability and Social Justice (EASJ), Inc. has strongly recommended the immediate suspension of any live online broadcast of the recruitment process. In a release, the group noted that while transparency…
Liberia recorded steady economic growth of about five percent in 2025. Still, widespread poverty, food insecurity, and structural vulnerabilities continue to undermine the country’s development trajectory, according to the United Nations Annual Results Report. The report describes 2025 as a “pivotal moment” marked by resilience and gradual recovery, driven largely by improvements in mining, agriculture,…
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has officially begun its recruitment exercise in Monrovia, and it will run until May 15. This initiative is aimed at giving young Liberians the opportunity to serve their country while gaining discipline, skills, and career development. This recruitment is especially important as it encourages both young men and women…
