The Ministry of Justice on Monday, October 27, 2025, convened a high-level roundtable discussion and technical session on the drafting of legislation to abolish death penalty, marking a significant step toward advancing human rights and aligning national policy with international standards. The session held at the Ministry of Justice in Monrovia, was formally opened by…
The Government of Liberia and the United Nations commemorated eight decades of partnership and progress during a colorful ceremony held in Kakata, Margibi County on Friday, October 24, 2025. The event, which brought together government officials, UN representatives, civil society actors and students, highlighted Liberia’s enduring role as a founding member of the United Nations…
On the Class Reloaded during the weekend in Monrovia, Deputy Minister Designate for Urban Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Fatima Sirleaf, addressed the ongoing debate surrounding her credentials. She expressed her belief that the scrutiny of her credentials is merely a distraction tactic to divert attention from the government’s developmental initiatives. According to…
The Government of Liberia has announced its decision to receive Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on a strictly humanitarian and temporary basis, following a formal request from the Government of the United States of America. This decision was reached after extensive consultations with relevant national and International stakeholders, reflecting Liberia’s enduring commitment to upholding the…
Several lawmakers of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) Liberia Caucus, with support from the government of Ireland, have benefitted from a review of mineral development agreements to strengthen transparency in natural resources governance. Speaking at the opening session in Monrovia over the weekend, the committee chair on concession, investment,…
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) on Friday, October 24 hosted its Scholastic Awards Program to recognize thirty-four outstanding graduating students for their academic excellence in various disciplines. The event formed part of the university’s 2025 34th Commencement Convocation. The ceremony brought together faculty members, administrators, students, and family members who gathered to celebrate…
A young man identified as Darius Philip is in critical condition after reportedly being chopped multiple times during a violent altercation in the Biafra Community, Buchanan. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred following a heated argument between Darius and another man only identified as “Wing.” The confrontation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a young…
A major East African construction firm, J.M.G Construction and General Trading Co. Ltd., has taken a significant step toward potential investment in Grand Bassa County by sending a representative to Liberia on a fact-finding mission. The move follows a recent meeting between Superintendent Karyou Johnson and Mr. Johannes G. Mariam, Managing Director of J.M.G, during…
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has appointed former Grand Bassa County Superintendent Janjay Baikpeh as the new chairman of the party’s Grand Bassa County Chapter, replacing Moses Bryant. The announcement was made by the National Executive Committee of the CDC, led by National Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo is the chairman name during a well-attended…
President Joseph N. Boakai has submitted for enactment a bill entitled “An Act to Ban Harmful Cultural Practices in Liberia”. The President said the proposed legislation arises from national obligation to protect the dignity, rights, and health of all Liberians, particularly women and children, who remain vulnerable to practices that have long undermined their wellbeing….
