April 2026

By Socrates Smythe Saywon | Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – Former Financial Intelligence Agency Director General Stanley S. Ford on Thursday, April 30, 2026, mounted a strong defense in the …

On April 25, 2026, a moment of honor became a moment of reflection. At the 34th Annual Africa Peace Award Dinner hosted by the Center for African Peace and Conflict …

The LFA Elections Committee disqualified key presidential contender Cassell A. Kuoh (left), effectively leaving incumbent President Mustapha I. Raji (right) as the sole candidate in the race. The upcoming Liberia …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s fragile investment climate has been thrust into a moment of reckoning as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai abruptly halted the transfer of the Putu Iron Ore concession, a decision …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s fragile transitional justice process has been thrust into renewed controversy following a sharp rebuttal from National Security Advisor Samuel K. Woods, II, who forcefully rejected allegations that …

MONROVIA – A reflective and sharply critical message from Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has ignited renewed debate about the direction, credibility, and constitutional discipline of Liberia’s …

MONROVIA – A routine Armed Forces of Liberia recruitment exercise has unexpectedly ignited a national reckoning after a simple reading test revealed deep literacy challenges among aspiring recruits. What was …

MONROVIA – A moment of international acclaim has elevated Liberia’s diplomatic profile as Joseph Nyuma Boakai secured a prestigious peace award while projecting a bold vision for youth empowerment and …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s high-stakes Putu Iron Ore transaction has entered dangerous legal territory, as a controversial “Change of Control” arrangement threatens to entangle the country in United States sanctions violations, …

Performance Record -NPHIL Earns Presidential Recognition MONROVIA – Liberia’s public health leadership has been thrust into a complex intersection of performance, politics, and institutional credibility, as the National Public Health …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s civil service reform agenda is entering a more assertive phase, as new measures seek to redefine accountability, data protection, and workforce discipline within government institutions. The introduction …

MONROVIA – Embattled Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Y. Kolubah has formally petitioned the Supreme Court of Liberia to cite the House of Representatives for contempt following what he …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s fragile democratic credentials are facing renewed scrutiny following the controversial expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah from the 55th National Legislature, a move …

WEEDOR NOMI MONROVIA : Liberia’s democratic architecture is once again under scrutiny as the nomination of a politically aligned figure to head the National Elections Commission ignites debate over the …

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧Honorable Speaker, Honorable Deputy Speaker, and Distinguished Members of the Honorable House of Representatives:The Committee on Rules, Order and Administration (ROA), respectfully presents its report on the complaints filed …

By H Matthew Turry MONROVIA – The House of Representatives has formally expelled Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah after securing the constitutionally required 49 votes. The decision follows …

MONROVIA – Mounting allegations against Liberia’s security apparatus have escalated into a diplomatic concern, drawing the United States into an increasingly sensitive debate over accountability and external support. A formal …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s concession sector, long criticized for weak enforcement and opaque benefits, is witnessing a renewed regulatory push as authorities move to assert control over compliance and revenue accountability. …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s anti-corruption fight has entered a visibly assertive phase, yet the gap between action and outcome continues to define public skepticism. The latest wave of indictments by the …

evolving digital economy. The latest policy announcements signal a shift from fragmented interventions toward a coordinated national framework that blends security, access, and opportunity. From device regulation to creator monetization …

MONROVIA – A deepening cloud of uncertainty is gathering over Liberia’s telecommunications sector as critical questions emerge about the management of millions of dollars in revenue following President Joseph Boakai’s …

MONROVIA –  A major policy confrontation is unfolding within Liberia’s economic governance space as Representative Musa Hassan Bility mounts a sweeping challenge to the Central Bank of Liberia’s proposal to …

MONROVIA – In what could mark a transformative shift in Liberia’s democratic process, Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has formally submitted a bill to the House of …

MONROVIA – A sharp political confrontation is emerging over the appointment of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of Liberia’s National Elections Commission, with the Coalition for Democratic Change raising alarm …