The Monrovia Magisterial Court has officially dismissed the criminal coercion and forgery charges levied against French investor Bertrand M. Franquet. The presiding judge, L. Barco, determined that the allegations made by the complainant, Alioune Kebe, were improperly categorized as criminal offenses rather than being handled as a civil matter, which is more appropriate for the…
Four Senators, including Amara M. Konneh of Gbarpolu County, Gbehzohngar Milton Findley of Grand Bassa County, Abraham Darius Dillon of Montserrado County, and Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi County, have called on the Plenary of the Liberian Senate to invite Minister of Justice Oswald Tweh to provide clarity on procedural irregularities surrounding a subpoena issued…
Hopes are high as the ground trembled beneath the weight of steel with movement of the first batch of 137 earthmoving machines on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from the Freeport of Monrovia. As Liberians lined the sidewalks to witness what they called ‘a promise fulfill’ by the Boakai administration, they were seen cheering with smiling…
The World Bank Liberia Country Office on Tuesday, February 24, convened a high-level seminar titled – From Evidence to Scale: Jobs and Productivity Insights from Liberia’s Social Protection Portfolio. The seminar focused on the kinds of investments in people that can spur jobs, productivity, and more resilient communities. Chaired by World Bank Liberia Country Manager…
There are strong indications that the establishment of the National Rail Authority (NRA) could ensure that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ARREST agenda succeeds in its goal of 5.9% growth to Liberia’s average annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the next five years. Experts say that achieving this will support all industries in delivering the highest…
Former Finance Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr., has warned Vice President Jeremiah Koung to desist from attacking him. He said the reported attacks will not help Vice President Koung become president. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Tweah said Stanton showed a picture of him leaving court looking sad, but he called…
President Boakai has submitted a legislative proposal to the House of Representatives aimed at restructuring the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. During the thirteenth day setting of the first quarter of the third session, the Plenary of the House of Representatives has directed its Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Good…
The House of Representatives has summoned the University of Liberia to explain the excessive graduation fees imposed on students, an issue that has raised significant concerns from District #12 Representative Jerry Yorboh. This decision was made during the plenary session on Tuesday, following a communication from the lawmaker requesting for appearance of the President and…
The Ambassador of the Republic of France to Liberia, Madam Isabelle LE GUELLEC, has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) following a high-level meeting focused on border security and migration management. The discussions highlighted key areas of mutual interest, including enhancing border security, capacity building in migration governance,…
The House Committee on Education & Public Administration held a public hearing on two draft bills on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, aimed at strengthening education delivery and administration in Liberia. The bills under consideration include the Zwedru Multilateral Institute Bill, sponsored by Jeremiah G. Sokan, Representative of Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #1, and the…
