The head of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has expressed sympathy for victims of the country’s civil wars during a three-day fast and prayer organized by the Women of Liberia at the Invisible Park in Monrovia. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu said listening to the testimonies of…
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung yesterday held bilateral discussions with His Excellency Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, on strengthening Liberia-China relations and advancing cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, industrial development and human resource development. The meeting, held at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel in…
Two of Liberia’s leading domestic election observation networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing inclusive electoral reforms in the country. The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) and the Liberia Elections Observation Network (LEON) announced the agreement on Wednesday, November 4, saying the partnership will amplify the voices of diverse…
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has issued a strong message to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, warning that Liberia’s reported economic growth is not translating into meaningful improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens. Drawing on findings he attributes to recent reports from the World Bank and the United States Department of State calling on the…
Questions mount over data sovereignty, a proposed 65% revenue share for a foreign firm and opportunities for Liberian businesses as lawmakers scrutinize a decade-long agreement Liberia’s proposed US$52 million concession for a nationwide biometric identification and civil registration system faces mounting questions over national data security, public revenue, procurement transparency, and the future of Liberian…
Liberia has entered a new era of digital transformation as Orange Liberia officially launched its Fifth-Generation (5G) network, a historic move that puts Liberia on the global map of countries operating ultra-fast technology. The official launch marks a major milestone in Liberia’s telecommunications sector, transitioning the nation from 4G LTE to 10x faster internet speeds,…
Liberia’s Information Minister, Jerolinmek M. Piah, says government projects should be seen as achievements of the Liberian people, not as personal achievements of individual politicians or political administrations. Minister Piah said he is concerned that some people, including educated individuals, are supporting the idea of politicians taking personal credit for projects built with public money,…
As the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) prepares for its National Convention, a stalwart of the former ruling party Wanto Teah Wantoe has declared that the current chairman of the CDC, Janga Kowo cannot lead the party in its effort to challenge for the presidency in 2029. In a post on social media, Wanto noted…
Liberia’s crackdown on illegal gold mining has intensified, with eight people arrested following a joint security operation targeting unauthorized mining activities allegedly linked to Ghanaian nationals and their Liberian collaborators in Gonelor, Grand Cape Mount County. The operation, involving the Liberia Immigration Service, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ministry of Mines and Energy, Liberia National Police,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia must move beyond being a beneficiary of international peace efforts to become an influential voice in shaping the future of the United Nations, as the global body faces mounting pressure for relevance in an increasingly complex world. Addressing the commemoration of United Nations Day at the Ministry of Foreign…
