The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a crackdown on child gambling. Deputy Director for Administration, Ennish Lamie Fahnbulleh, said the entity has established an inter-governmental task force to curb underage ambling. Speaking during a media roundtable in Monrovia during the weekend, Fahnbulleh said the National Lottery Authority believes these young people are vulnerable and…
A delegation from the Kuwaiti Fund held a productive meeting with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan on Monday, December 8, 2025, reaffirming continued commitment to financing the Gbarnga–Mendikorma Highway. “We are here to assure you and finalize this technical mission concerning the corridor from Salayea to Konia,”Nawaf Fares Al-Dabbous, Senior Engineer Adviser…
The Embassy of Liberia in Paris, in partnership with Next African Generation, hosted a Tourism and Economic Promotion Reception on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The event brought together diplomats, investors, development partners, cultural envoys, and emerging African leaders to showcase Liberia’s economic opportunities, cultural heritage, and vision for sustainable national development. In his welcome remark,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberians rejected the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) because of chaos, incompetence and reckless management of the country. Speaking on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Unity Party (UP) homecoming and fundraising rally, President Boakai said Liberians opted for a government that would stand for integrity, credibility, and national dignity. He…
Following a rejection of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s rail provisions by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the company has reportedly intensified its campaign to ratify its revised Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). There is mounting evidence that the company’s proposals could covertly entrench its dominance over a critical strategic infrastructure asset, the Yekepa–Buchanan rail corridor for decades to come….
The Swedish Embassy accredited to Liberia and Sierra Leone has announced that the Swedish bilateral development cooperation with Liberia will be phased out and the Embassy will be closed during the course of 2026. According to a statement released by the Swedish Embassy, this decision has not been taken lightly and is a consequence of…
The Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) extends its appreciation to the House of Representatives for the passage of the “Act for the Ownership, Management, Licensing, Sustainability, and Operations of Community Radio Stations in Liberia.” ALICOR said this legislation marks a significant step forward in strengthening grassroots communication, promoting media freedom, and empowering rural communities…
The General Services Agency (GSA), in partnership with the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA), has concluded a series of validation workshops on the agency’s new five-year strategic plan. Speaking at the opening session, GSA Director General, Galakpai W. Kortimai expressed gratitude to LIPA for its continual support, describing the institution as a strong partner…
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Liberia has issued a warning to lawyers against using social media platforms to criticize the judiciary following unfavorable case outcomes. Making remarks on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the opening of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) convention in Ganta, Nimba County, Yarmie Gbeisay emphasized that the Supreme…
The World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with the Government of Liberia, has launched its new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Liberia. The CPF supports more and better jobs by focusing selectively on four essential outcome areas: education, energy access, accountable and transparent governance, and private investment, with a focus on agroindustry and forestry. According to…
