August 2026

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A murder conviction that sent Valington B. Kaiser to prison for life has been dismantled by Liberia’s highest court after justices determine…

BREWERVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY – Amid growing concerns over tensions along Liberia’s northern border, major drug seizures and heightened political divisions, L…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Supreme Court of Liberia has given the green light for the long-awaited Capitol Building arson trial to move forward, turning down a pet…

What does a human right mean to ordinary Liberian when the institution they turn to for protection is the same institution they believe has failed them?

National Women Congress Chairperson of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Alice Baysah, has expressed solidarity with former Vice President Jewel Howard Ta…

The Supreme Court of Liberia today delivered the most consequential political ruling of the Boakai era, and it did so by doing nothing.

High Court Upholds Judge Willie’s Authority to Disband Jury; Koffa Team’s Challenge Rejected

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – Liberia has warned the United Nations Security Council that repeated failure to turn its decisions into action is weakening the instit…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Liberia is preparing to use its upcoming presidency of the United Nations Security Council as more than a diplomatic milestone, with the gov…

Supreme Court Overturns Lower Court’s Conviction, Orders His Release, After Years In Prison

PARIS, France – A Maryland County Senator, who chairs the Liberian Senate Committee on Executive and serves as ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Affair…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Activist Martin K. N. Kollie says the Supreme Court of Liberia has overturned a US$50,000 damages judgment previously entered against him, g…

SANNIQUELLIE, NIMBA COUNTY – Liberia’s public higher education sector could be entering a new era of collective action after faculty organizations from public u…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Joseph Boakai administration is moving to tighten oversight of government procurement while expanding access to public contracts for bus…

Congo Town– The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System, a major financial sector reform aimed at expanding access to…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – What began with a sudden stop at Roberts International Airport has developed into a high-profile criminal case now awaiting its first substa…

MONROVIA — The Supreme Court of Liberia has recalled and corrected a portion of its ruling delivered Thursday, August 27, in a damages case involving former LIS…

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Liberia Dujar University College has launched an ambitious three-year Sustainable Development Plan and Fundraising Campaign, marking a major step forward in the…

Bong County’s approved Fiscal Year 2026 Resolution Budget of US$4.94 million is facing growing scrutiny over its spending priorities, project implementation, an…

The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has held a public awareness engagement with residents of Bentol City and surrounding communities, aimed at providing accurate…

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MONROVIA, Liberia / HOUSTON, Texas, August 28, 2026 — The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority has opened prequalification for the country’s 2026 Direct Negot…

MONROVIA, August 28, 2026 — Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. is expected to hand down a ruling today, Friday, August 28, in a legal challenge stemming fro…