The Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia was a scene of drama when both defense and prosecuting attorneys rejected several individuals during a screening exercise intended to select the Panel of Jury to try the Capitol Building Arson Case involving former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and others. Many potential jurors…
President Joseph N. Boakai has made a passionate appeal for increased continental cooperation in road financing, maintenance, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) in Monrovia, President Boakai expressed Liberia’s honor in hosting the event at a time when…
The Minister of Information has cautioned religious leaders in Liberia to separate religion from politics, particularly when it comes to national and legal issues. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia on November 18, 2025, Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah said religion should not be used to determine national and legal issues…
Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has declared that Liberia is transitioning from a “problem child of the region” to a continental hub for major policy dialogues and infrastructure cooperation. Minister Ngafuan made the remarks on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the opening of the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road…
Labor Minister Cooper W. Kruah has begun an enforcement action against Bangli, a Chinese mining company operating in Bong Mines. Accordingly, Minister Kruah has issued a 30-day ultimatum for major improvements in workers’ welfare. As part of the enforcement measures, Kruah has also revoked the work permits of four Chinese nationals for allegedly violating the…
Four of five lawmakers facing trial for allegedly burning the Capitol Building pleaded not guilty to related charges on Monday, November 17, 2025, before Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, after an indictment was read. The defendants are charged with a series of criminal offenses ranging from Arson, Criminal Mischief, Endangering…
A group of women and girls has petitioned the United Nations to intervene in the growing number of rape cases in Liberia. Reading the petition on behalf of the group in Monrovia on November 17, 2025, Juren Korlu Morlu said the lack of action by the Government of Liberia to protect victims and bring perpetrators…
Private security guards and passersby were greeted with an early Sunday morning, November 16 fire outbreak on the premises of Lonestar Cell MTN Office in Congo Town. Firefighters from the Liberia National Fire Service in a rapid response were seen quenching the blazing fire preventing it from reaching the main building of Lonestar Cell as…
A grieving mother is calling for justice after her son, Mathew Mulbah, was allegedly shot and killed by officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in the LCC Community, Congo Town. Residents told reporters that the late Mulbah had been behaving unusually and had allegedly threatened neighbors on the day of the incident. However, some…
Several Liberians have expressed mixed reactions on the MCC scorecard with some applauding the government’s efforts aimed at controlling corruption and protecting democratic rights, while others expressed concern about the slow pace in other areas of governance. In a random interview, the citizens consider 12 out of 21 indicators as the first step to progress….
