• Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine

  Apr 25, 2024 | 17:51 pm

  [GAVI] Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia -- In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West[…]

• Liberia Mines - 'Illegal' Miner Sues Villagers

  Apr 25, 2024 | 17:48 pm

  [New Republic] The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave alleging armed robbery and terroristic threat.

• Is Liberian Legislature A Place For Money Laundering?

  Apr 25, 2024 | 17:47 pm

  [New Republic] Nimba County District 7 Representative, Musa Hansan Bility has made serious allegations against the Liberian Legislature, labeling it as a hub of money laundering within the country.

• Liberia Establishes Energy Sector Working Group to Address Power Supply Challenges

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:32 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG), aimed at ensuring coordination, information sharing, intended to make the energy sector more vibrant and efficient in service delivery. The establishment of the[…]

• A Slap in the Face of Liberian Veterans - Pres. Boakai Appoints Senegalese Kebe

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:30 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As many Liberians struggle to find jobs in the country, President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Senegalese Alioune Kebe as Ambassador-At-Large for Youth and Sports Development.

• Speaker Koffa to Deliver Keynote Address At World Malaria Day Celebration Today

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:25 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Yarkpah Town -- Today, Liberia will join the rest of the world in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, under the theme: Health equity, Gender, and Human Rights." The national slogan is: "Sleep under the net, everywhere and every[…]

• Up's Nyan Twayen Takes Decisive Lead

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:20 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The senatorial candidate of the ruling Unity Party (UP), Nyan D. Twayen, has taken a significant lead over his main rival, Rep. Samuel G. Kogar, in the first provisional results of the senatorial election in Nimba County.

• 'Removal of Tenured Officials Violates Constitution'

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:19 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 24, delivered a landmark precedent decision in the tenure dispute over five Autonomous Public Commissions and Agencies (petitioners), whose leaderships the Executive Branch (respondent) sought to replace.

• Lipo Partners With Cari to Drive Innovation in Agric Sector

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:18 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has signed an MOU with the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for the establishment of the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC).

• About U.S.$ 3 Million Made From Planks Unaccounted for At FDA

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:17 pm

  [Liberian Observer] Titus Buah was very excited about his new assignment as the supervisor for a checkpoint in Big Joe Town, Grand Bassa County. It was a busier, bigger and more beneficial assignment for a checkpoint contractor with the Forestry[…]

• How Expensive Is Liberian Legislative Politics?

  Apr 25, 2024 | 12:15 pm

  [Liberian Observer] A recent report by the DUCOR Institute, a Liberian think tank, has shed light on the substantial costs associated with legislative politics in Liberia. On average, it costs a legislative candidate around US$234,000 to win a seat in[…]

• Court Orders Boakai to Withdraw Nominations

  Apr 25, 2024 | 11:49 am

  [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to withdraw nominations he made to various tenured positions, having determined that tenured officials' rights to due process were violated.

• Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials

  Apr 24, 2024 | 18:37 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia Lottery Authority, and the Liberia National Identification Registry. These cases were lost due[…]

• Investigation Discovers Illegal Timber Trafficking Web At Cari

  Apr 24, 2024 | 18:25 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko -- Planks and wood machines are everywhere: near a nursery and on the basketball court, by an abandoned vehicle and even along an indoor corridor. The grayish coloring of the planks suggests that they have been here for[…]

• 12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab

  Apr 24, 2024 | 18:23 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep all major highways pliable year-round. The 12 major highways[…]

• Dismissed EPs' Threats Unacceptable Says Information Minister

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:44 pm

  [New Dawn] The head of the elite presidential guard Executive Protection Service (EPS) Mr. Sam Gaye has defended his decision, emphasizing his aim to uphold professionalism and standards for EPS staff.

• I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:44 pm

  [New Dawn] Brussels -- An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain traceability mechanisms.

• Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:36 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday,[…]

• Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:35 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure the safety of[…]

• Senator Saah Joseph Proposes U.S.$3 Million to Combat Fire Outbreaks

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:34 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In the wake of the unprecedented increase in fire disasters in Liberia, Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph has proposed a budgetary allotment of US$3M towards the purchase of 17 fire trucks for districts in his county.

• VP Koung Fails to Turn Out to Vote in Nimba Senatorial By-Election Amid Concerns Over Who He Supports in the High Stakes Election

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:32 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Gompa -- Vice President Jeremiah Koung didn't cast his vote during Tuesday's senatorial by-election in Nimba County, much to the disappointment of his supporters and party members.

• Lawmaker Calls for Robust Enforcement of Copyright Laws

  Apr 24, 2024 | 13:20 pm

  [Liberian Observer] -- As LIPO's DG commits to revitalizing Liberia's creative industry

• Low Turnout of Voters, Peaceful Poll in Nimba Senatorial By-Election

  Apr 23, 2024 | 17:40 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Sanniquellei -- Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday's Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters.

• Cocoa Beans Exported From Cote d'Ivoire to EU Originate From Deforested Land in Liberia

  Apr 23, 2024 | 17:33 pm

  [Liberian Observer] Authors of an investigation reveal that companies sourcing cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire are promoting the destruction of forests in Liberia.

• Supreme To Decide Fate Of Officials With Tenure

  Apr 23, 2024 | 17:25 pm

  [New Republic] The nation's high court, the Supreme Court of Liberia is expected to hand down ruling in the much-publicized turned position saga.

• Dismissed Presidential Guards Give Ultimatum

  Apr 23, 2024 | 17:23 pm

  [New Republic] Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination within one week or face dire consequences.

• Who Replaces VP Koung As Nimba's Next Senator?

  Apr 23, 2024 | 13:50 pm

  [Liberian Observer] As citizens and residents of Nimba County head to the polls today to elect the next senator in the eagerly anticipated by-election, the focus is on the four male candidates vying for the seat. The candidates include former[…]

• House Endorses Audit

  Apr 23, 2024 | 13:48 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The House of Representatives has approved an audit by the General Auditing Committee (GAC) in a move to enhance accountability and transparency. This decision, led by Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa's leadership, marks the first audit of the House[…]

• Illicit Miner Sues Villagers, Exposing His Own Crimes

  Apr 23, 2024 | 13:38 pm

  [Liberian Observer] Vambo -- The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave: armed robbery and terroristic threat.

• Is Boakai Playing Games With Establishment of War Crimes Court?

  Apr 23, 2024 | 13:22 pm

  [New Republic] Mark N. Mengonfia -- Since the signing of the resolution for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia by members of the National Legislature, many continue to wonder as to why President Joseph NyumaBoakai[…]