August 2026

Monrovia — Former Liberian goalkeeper Melvin King has reportedly died in Côte d’Ivoire, according to reports coming from the country.

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice, has officially dropped all charges against Mary Broh, the former Director-General of the…

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2026 national examination results, with 60.37…

MONROVIA — Calls for greater transparency in Liberia’s ongoing drug-trafficking investigations are intensifying, with Liberian-American advocate Grace Guar urgi…

The All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP) supports the government’s fight against drugs but condemns in the strongest terms what it describes as the Liberia Natio…

GBARNGA, Bong County — In the streets, communities and political circles of Bong County, the detention Wednesday of former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor ha…

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has warned consultants of the government that poor performance could cost them contract renewals, as the government moves to stre…

BARCLAYVILLE, Grand Kru County — Women in Grand Kru County who are 18 or older can enlist in the Armed Forces of Liberia in an upcoming recruitment exercise, an…

Monrovia — Liberia’s controversial deportation arrangement with the United States took effect Thursday with the arrival of the first 20 third-country deportees…

Monrovia — A deepening revenue-sharing dispute between the Monrovia City Corporation and several townships in Montserrado County has erupted into a major local-…

MONROVIA – Questions have been raised regarding the educational credentials submitted by United Bassa Organizations in the Americas (UNIBOA) Pennsylvania Chapte…

Monrovia — The Restoration Baptist Ministries International has warned against using Liberia’s ongoing fight against illicit drugs as a political weapon, while…

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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The American Business Association in Liberia, Inc. (ABAIL) inducted its newly elected officers and Board of Directors on Thursday, August 20…

PAYNESVILLE — Satellite companies can now apply to sell broadband, backhaul and direct-to-device service in Liberia under a licensing regime the Liberia Telecom…

MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is expected to appear before the Monrovia City Court on Friday, August 21, following a one…

MONROVIA, August 20, 2026 — The first group of 20 people transferred from the United States has arrived in Liberia, marking the beginning of an arrangement unde…

MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — Popular Liberian musician Karwoudou Cole, widely known as “Bucky Raw,” was taken into custody and transported to court Thursday in c…

Monrovia, Liberia, August 21, 2026 — Former Speaker of Liberia’s 54th Legislature, Dr. Bhofal Chambers, has called for the death penalty for individuals convict…

MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The Liberian government has set August 26 as the deadline to complete the nationwide deployment of its yellow machines across all 15…

MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The Government of Liberia has called for stronger coordination, transparency and accountability with the United Nations Country Team…

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — UL campus-based political party, the Students Unification Party (SUP) on Thursday marched through Capitol Hill demanding government act…

MONROVIA — Liberia’s drive to shift development closer to its citizens continues to face serious funding, institutional, and coordination challenges, prompting…