During a special press conference at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia on November 10, 2025, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan revealed that money has been allocated for the acquisition of the yellow machines; however, he failed to provide specific details, instead directing reporters to reach out to the Ministry of Public…
This paper has independently gathered that ArcelorMittal’s amended Mineral Development Agreement has reportedly been signed by proxies of sector ministers, thus questioning the credibility of the document. The document shows that Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and Justice Minister, Oswald Tweh, did not personally sign the controversial third amendment to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development and Planning, has disclosed that the total public debt stock currently stands at US$2.7 billion. Speaking at a special press briefing on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan said that as a responsible government, they must honor their…
During the opening of the November A.D. 2025 Term of Court of Criminal Assizes “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” for Montserrado County, judges called for the re-visitation of the statutory provision for “one jury trial at a time” to enhance judicial efficiency while maintaining the sanctity of trial by jury. Delivering the judges’ charge, Ousman…
Presidential Press Secretary Kula N. Fofana has dismissed mounting criticisms against President Joseph N. Boakai’s frequent foreign trips, asserting that the visits are part of a broader diplomatic mission to reposition Liberia globally, not for personal pleasure. Speaking during the Executive Mansion’s regular press briefing on Friday, November 7, 2025, Fofana characterized those questioning the…
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has stepped up its efforts to combat unregulated gaming operations in Grand Cape Mount County. Led by Director General Hon. Peter L. Solo, a special enforcement team conducted a series of successful raids on illegal gaming operators engaged in unauthorized mini slot machine activities across the county. According…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) extends its profound appreciation and heartfelt commendation to SOMAPAIT for its exceptional partnership and unwavering support toward the institution’s modernization efforts. Through the vision and commitment of Mr. Nigel Manns, Vice President for Global Government Engagement at SOMAPA IT, the LIS has taken a significant leap forward in advancing its…
Liberia’s next generation is stepping into the frontline of justice and peacebuilding. The Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), in partnership with UNICEF, has concluded a transformative three-day Grade School Ambassadorial and Internship Summit, an initiative designed to empower students to lead campaigns for transitional justice, human…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), with support from partners, has commenced a two-day validation workshop on the National Action Plan (NAP) Review Report for the Prevention and Management of Gender-Based Violence (Phase III: 2018–2023). According to a release, the workshop runs from Monday, November 10, to Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The…
On Friday, November 7, 2025, Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, submitted the draft 2026 national budget to the Legislature on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The financial document is in the tone of US$1,211,085,227 (one billion two hundred eleven million eighty-five thousand and two hundred and twenty seven United States dollars)….
