December 2024

In conversations with friends, I have often argued that Liberia could do without a House of Representatives. Currently, Liberia has a bicameral Legislature consisting of the Senate and the House …

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as newly eligible to develop a compact. Liberia was selected as eligible in recognition of the country’s commitment to pursuing critical economic …

Monrovia, Liberia; December 19, 2024: On Wednesday, December 19, 2024, UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Mamadou Dia, presented his letter of accreditation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow …

Mining: ArcelorMittal Applauds Liberia’s MCC Compact as Mining Fuels Economic Optimism into 2025 – New Republic Liberia News Home Article Mining: ArcelorMittal Applauds Liberia’s MCC Compact as Mining Fuels Economic …

Monrovia – Representative Frank Saah Foko of District #9, Montserrado County, on Thursday, December 19, walked out of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Headquarters unperturbed, following a contentious investigation that …

Monrovia, Liberia – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has issued a heartfelt and urgent message to the nation, reflecting on personal loss, national turmoil, and the need for collective action …

Monrovia – The chamber of the House of Representatives, located in the annex of the Capitol Building, has been tampered with, and its lighting system disconnected, plunging all offices, including …

The Government of Liberia has announced a bounty of US$5,000 for anyone who provides relevant information regarding the fire incident at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. Speaking Wednesday, December 18, …

Madam Siobhán Mullally, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, has called on Liberia to prioritize prevention of trafficking in its development agenda and take concerted action to counter …

The Liberia National Police (LNP) says it will employ the use of electronic evidence to investigate a fire incident that ravaged the legislative building up Capitol Hill on Wednesday, December …

Monrovia, Liberia – Former presidential aide Sekou Kalasco and several protesters have been released from prison, sparking celebrations among their supporters. Their release comes after days of detention following the …

MONROVIA – The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have both issued strong statements condemning the violence that erupted at Liberia’s Capitol Hill …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Cogent information obtained by Smart News Liberia speaks of growing fear, uneasiness and uncertainty at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry following the premature removal of the …

Monrovia-Montserrado District Number Nine Representative, Frank Saah Foko, has voluntarily turned himself over to the Liberia National Police (LNP) following a contentious investigation into remarks he allegedly made about burning …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Press freedom has come under renewed threat as journalist Austin M. Kawah, host of the widely followed program “FREEDOM HARD TALK” on Freedom FM, became the target …

George Wade, alias Kelvin Santo, an alleged notorious armed robber and rapist, was again arrested on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 by the Monrovia City Court for armed robbery, theft of property, and sexual …

The statement by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in reaction to Wednesday, December 18, 2024 fire outbreak in the joint chambers of the legislative up Capitol Hill, currently used as a …

Liberians woke up Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to the shocking reality of watching their country’s legislative building being ravaged into a cloud of flames igniting out of the ceilings of …

Liberia news: ‘It’s Time To Hold Power Accountable, Not Mourn A Building’ – New Republic Liberia News Home Article Liberia news: ‘It’s Time To Hold Power Accountable, Not Mourn A …

It was a rude awakening for the Liberian government as the Capitol Building, the seat of the Legislature, was engulfed in flames. The fire completely destroyed the William R. Tolbert …

MONROVIA — Turkish Airlines is expanding its reach into West Africa with the expected launch of flights to Liberia, according to Business Insider. Turkish Airlines flies to 52 domestic and …

Monrovia – Liberia has qualified for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact grant for the first time since 2015, opening the door to up to $500 million in U.S. aid. …

Monrovia – A vehicle belonging to Freedom FM radio talk show host Austin Kawah was set on fire by unknown individuals outside his office on Carey Street late Wednesday evening. …

Numerous human rights violations were allegedly committed under the Jammeh regime. Photo: Trial International In a potential precedent for Liberia’s transitional justice process, Ecowas, West Africa’s regional bloc, has finally …