The United States of America goes the polls today to elect a President, Vice President, and members of the National Legislature (Congress). Over 100 million Americans are expected to choose between former President Donald J. Trump of the Republican Party and Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party. Today’s elections are very historic in…
As part of his continued regional engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a two-day visit to Liberia. During his visit, the Special Representative encouraged the authorities and all stakeholders to continue upholding their commitment for…
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) says it is in the process of finalizing the necessary requirements with Ethiopian Airlines to enable it commence operations in Liberia in November, 2024. According to a release issued Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the LCAA and Ethiopian Airlines have been working closely to ensure that all regulatory and operational…
President Joseph N. Boakai has highlighted the need for economic collaboration between Liberia and Indonesia in areas captured under his of his ‘ARREST’ Agenda (including Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism) at the ongoing Africa-Indonesia Forum in Bali, Indonesia. The Liberian leader emphasized the significance of the long-standing relationship between Liberia and…
President Joseph N. Boakai, Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai, and other members of the Liberian delegation have landed in Bali, Indonesia, marking the start of their participation in the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF). According to an Executive Mansion release dated September 1, 2024, after nearly thirty hours journey, the delegation arrived late-night on Saturday, August 31,…
The World Bank has taken issue with the Director General of National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFFA), Emma Metieh Glassco, in relation to the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP). In a communication to Madam Glasso dated August 16, 2024, the Bank said, “This letter serves as a formal expression of our concern with…
The Foreign Relations Committee of the Liberian Senate has alarmed over the increasing rate of United States visa denials for Liberian citizens. In a meeting with top officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the committee sought answers to the rising numbers in visa rejection and explored ways to engage…
The Government of Liberia in partnership with NOVA Africa Ventures has kicked off a 3-day inaugural Liberia Investment Conference designed to showcase the country’s vast potential and attract foreign investments. The conference, being held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo, will run from August 5-8, 2024, bringing together government officials, business leaders, local and…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti on Monday, August 5, 2024, met with Mark Toner, Ambassador-designate of the United States to Liberia. The meeting is coming just ahead of the American diplomat’s formal presentation of his letter of credence to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. Minister Nyanti used the occasion to formally welcome Mr….
China’s support for President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s “ARREST Agenda” is evidence of the deepening relationship between Liberia and the Asian economic powerhouse, which has a history of intensive diplomatic exchanges, including economic cooperation. The support does not mean just political support; it embodies a commitment to promoting a strong, transparent, and prosperous Liberia through mutually…
