Liberia: Fire Experts Confirm Capitol Fire Was Arson

A team of fire experts from Minnesota has officially concluded that the fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building last year was an act of arson. The investigation, led by… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Pressures Officials as Inflation and U.S. Aid Cuts Bite

With just over a year into his presidency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai appears increasingly impatient with his administration's efforts to deliver on its promises. At his first… Read more »

Liberia: Majority Bloc Speaker Koon Proposes U.S.$20 Million Budget Increase for JFK

Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon has proposed a $20 million increase in the 2026 budget for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center, Liberia's largest referral hospital. Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Taa Wongbe Defends Development Efforts, Calls for National Leadership Reform

Representative Taa Wongbe of District 9, Nimba County, has reaffirmed his commitment to infrastructure development, economic empowerment, and good governance, addressing key… Read more »

Liberia: Morlu Criticizes Koon's $20 Million Healthcare Pledge As Politically Motivated

Mulbah Morlu, chairman of Solidarity for Trust for a New Day (STAND), has sharply criticized the Speaker of the Majority Bloc Richard Koon's recent pledge to allocate $20 million… Read more »

Liberia: Prosecution, Defense Reject 28 Jurors in Tweah, Others Trial

On Monday, March 3, 2025, all 28 jurors screened for the corruption trial of Samuel D. Tweah and his co-defendants were rejected by both the defense and prosecution. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia to Host Historic Regional Public Service Leadership Conference

Liberia will host regional public service leadership conference from March 4th to 7th at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. Read more »

Liberia: Deported Deportees - My Brothers & Sisters' Keepers

This opened letter comes to you my fellow Liberian-siblings (my Liberian brothers and sisters), as we are from the same country of origin, Mama Liberia. Read more »

Liberia: Motorcyclists Protest in Monrovia, Demand Refund of Registration Fees

Chanting "We want hustle, we don't want to steal; give our money back and take your main road," hundreds of motorcyclists took to the streets of Monrovia on Monday in a dramatic… Read more »

Liberia: Speaker Koffa's Police Hearing Postponed Amid Planned Motorcyclist Demonstrations

The highly anticipated appearance of embattled House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 5, amid ongoing planned demonstrations by the… Read more »

Liberia: Tension Continues in the United Methodist Church Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Church Properties

Tensions are escalating across several United Methodist Church congregations due to an internal dispute over church properties, a conflict that many attribute to the denomination's… Read more »

Liberia: Whistleblower Protections in Place but Transparency Advocates Say They Are Useless Without Funding

It's been four years since Sensee Morris took the brave decision to call out corruption. It's a choice very few Liberians make, according to transparency advocates, because of the… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Investigates Gsa's Unilateral Increase in Vehicle Purchase Threshold for Public Officials

The Liberian Senate has launched an investigation into the General Services Agency's (GSA) recent increase of the vehicle purchase threshold for public officials from $45,000 to… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Duncan Blames Government for Rising Cost of Living in Liberia

Senator Crayton O. Duncan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Autonomous Commissions and Agencies, has raised concerns over the high cost of living in Liberia, attributing it to… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Senate Passes Act Transforming Bomi Community College Into Western Region University

The Liberian Senate has passed an Act on Thursday, February 27, 2025, that repeals the 2012 Act establishing Bomi Community College and instead creates the Western Region… Read more »

Liberia: Nimba Lawmaker Calls for Systemic Audit of House of Representatives

Nimba County District Two Representative Nyah Flomo has called on the 55th House of Representatives to support the resumption of an internal audit conducted by the General Auditing… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Exceeds Fy 2024 Budget Limit Despite LACC Warning

A FrontPage Africa analysis of the FY 2025 approved budget has uncovered significant off-budget spending across several government entities, including the 55th National… Read more »

Liberia: LWSC Begins Major Demolition of Structures Over Sewer Lines in Central Monrovia

The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has embarked on a large-scale demolition operation targeting structures built over water and sewer lines in Central Monrovia. Read more »

Liberia: Ebenezer Community Church Celebrates 25 Years and Launches 'Faith in Action' Campaign to Pay Off $4 Million Mortgage

Ebenezer Community Church is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a significant milestone, marking 25 years of dedicated service and growth in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Chess Federation to Provide Financial Support to Member Clubs

The Liberia Chess Federation (LCF) has announced plans to provide annual financial and material support to its member clubs. Read more »

Liberia: Divine Teah Shines On Debut With Slavia Praha in Czech Cup Victory

Liberian midfielder Divine Teah made an impressive debut for Czech Republic club Slavia Praha on Wednesday, contributing to their 1-0 win over FC Silon Táborsko in the Czech… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Summons Finance Minister Nganfuan, House Comptroller Kopi to Address Request to Lift Suspended Lawmakers' Salary Freeze

The Justice in Chambers at the Supreme Court of Liberia has called on Minister of Finance Augustine Nganfuan and House Comptroller Emmanuel Kopi to respond to a petition filed by… Read more »

Liberia: 'Rule of Law Advocates' Demand Justice for Tortured Citizen Momo David Amid Alleged Cover-Up

A coalition of human rights advocates and concerned citizens, operating under the banner of 'Rule of Law Advocates,' is calling on the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Refutes Alleged Torture By Chinese National Michael Shio

Like Momoh David Father Eddie David, Hon. Yekeh Kulobah has termed the alleged involvement of Micheal Sioh in the saga as ploy to deport the businessman. Read more »

Liberia: Bassa Girls Coach Urges Players to Maintain Focus and Intensify Training

Pascal Karblee, head coach of Bassa Girls FC, has called on his players to intensify their training efforts to enhance their skills and increase their competitiveness. Read more »