The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has condemned the growing attacks on press freedom and expression in Liberia, warning of a decline in the country’s democratic progress. The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) expresses deep concern over the gradual erosion of democratic norms, particularly the right to freedom of speech and expression, under the administration…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has issued a new directive, increasing the minimum capital requirement for commercial banks from US$10 million to US$15 million. Issued on April 21, 2026, in Monrovia, this Directive increases the Minimum Capital Requirement for Commercial Banks as a market filter for well-resourced investors to enter the banking sector, leading…
The Government of the United States has deported nine Liberian nationals to Liberia following their convictions for various criminal offenses committed during their residence in the United States. The individuals arrived in Liberia on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and were received by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) at Roberts International Airport. Their deportation…
A rare gathering of international institutions and also Liberia’s most powerful institutions turned into a moment of blunt reckoning on corruption, as government officials, international partners, and civil society actors warned that despite growing political will, real progress remains painfully slow. Pradeep Wagle, Chief of the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Section at the United…
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Temple of Justice, the Resident Judge of Criminal Court “A” significantly ruled in the ongoing criminal proceedings involving former Liberian economist Samuel P. Jackson, with the court granting the defendant’s Bill of Information, dismissing the prosecution’s challenges to his bail, and ordering the return of his personal property….
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is in the United States of America (USA) to receive the Peace Leadership Award for his steadfast commitment to peacebuilding, democratic governance, and inclusive development in Liberia and across the African continent. The Liberian leader is also expected to deliver the Keynote Address at the 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards, to…
Mr. Samuel F. Kpakio, Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), is taking decisive steps to mobilize funding and partnerships to strengthen land governance across all 15 counties. According to a release, the LLA boss is undertaking this initiative through high-level engagements with partners, including the UNDP, making a compelling case for increased funding to…
Fresh cracks have emerged in the prosecution’s case against former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr., as his continued testimony in Criminal Court “C” mounted a sustained and pointed challenge to the credibility, logic, and evidentiary foundation of the government’s allegations. During his appearance on the witness stand, Tweah accused prosecutors of relying heavily on…
As the debate continues over the creation of additional seats in the House of Representatives, Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has questioned the motive behind the creation of additional 16 seats in the House by members of that august body. Senator Dillon, in a social media post on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, wondered why…
Liberia’s Ambassador to France, His Excellency Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., received Mr. Nicolas Sureau, Public Affairs Director of Eiffage en Afrique, at the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia near Paris, France. The meeting focused on exploring potential investment opportunities in Liberia, particularly in road infrastructure development, energy production, and water and sanitation. Eiffage is…
