Monrovia-The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has clarified recent reports regarding cash allegedly seized during a drug operation at the Bo Waterside Point of Entry in Grand Cape Mount County, …
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Monrovia, Liberia, March 12, 2026 – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has expressed deep concern over repeated incursions by the Guinean Armed Forces into Liberian territory, …
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Liberia: Belgian Court Orders War Crimes Trial for Martina Johnson, a Key Ally of Warlord-Turned President Charles Taylor, After Decade-Long Investigation
by lnnby lnnSummary: A Belgian appeals court ordered Martina Johnson, a senior commander in Charles Taylor’s rebel movement, to stand trial for alleged atrocities committed during Liberia’s first civil war. Prosecutors accuse …
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By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, March 13, 2026: Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer and Liberian People’s Party (LPP) political leader, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe has emphasized the urgent need for …
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Experts Say Liberia Must Strengthen Governance to Unlock Global Climate Funding as Government Moves to Implement Climate Commitments
by lnnby lnnParticipants at the EPA’s post COP30 national stakeholder workshop in Monrovia Summary Experts warn Liberia could miss out on millions in global climate funding unless it strengthens environmental governance and systems to …
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By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, March 13, 2026 – The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) says the Government of Liberia is on course to pave more than 600 kilometers of …
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Liberia-Guinea Border Tensions Ease as Minister Piah Says Diplomatic Efforts Underway; Police Report Calm Restored
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Government of Liberia says it is pursuing diplomatic channels to resolve the ongoing dispute along the Liberia–Guinea border, as security authorities report that calm has largely been restored …
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By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, March 12, 2026: United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia, in partnership with the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), has completed a successful beach cleaning exercise …
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Liberia: STAND Raises Alarm Over Guinean Military Incursion and Government’s ‘Weak’ Response
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — The civil society organization Solidarity and Trust for a New Day has raised concerns over what it describes as repeated incursions by Guinean soldiers into Liberian territory, warning …
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By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, March 13, 2026: The University of Liberia (UL) hosted a high-level diplomatic dialogue on Thursday to reflect on one of its most significant milestones: the …
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Liberia: Civil Service Agency Launches Nationwide Personnel Verification for Local Government Employees
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — The Civil Service Agency has launched a nationwide personnel and credential verification exercise for employees of the Ministry of Local Government as part of the government’s efforts to …
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Liberia: Plenary Debate Over ‘Yellow Machines’ Probe Turns Into Fistfight
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Normal legislative proceedings at the House of Representatives were abruptly disrupted Thursday after two lawmakers engaged in a fistfight during a regular sitting of the 55th Legislature. By …
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Liberia: Koijee Accuses Minister Nyumalin of Illegal Mining Role in Liberia–Guinea Border Tension
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Jefferson Tamba Koijee, Secretary General of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change, has accused Liberia’s Minister of Local Government, Francis Sakila Nyumalin, of fueling the ongoing tension along …
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Liberia: US-Based Liberian Flomo Calls for Probe into Liberia Guinea Border Tension
by lnnby lnnGBARNGA – A Liberian citizen from Bong County currently residing in the United States, David Flomo, has weighed in on the recent tension along the Liberia-Guinea border, describing the situation …
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Monrovia, Liberia – March 13, 2026 — Liberia’s mobile communication giant, Lonestarcell MTN, has launched the third edition of its nationwide Recharge & Bumpay promotion, dubbed “The iPhone Rush.” The …
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Liberia: Former Foreign Minister Kemayah’s Mother Dies Months After Son’s ‘Traumatic Arrest’ at Family Home
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The death of Ma-Watta Kumba Larmie, mother of former Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., has sparked renewed debate about the human cost of high-profile government arrests, with …
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Liberia: Former Bong County Inspector Kollie Eyes District Five Seat in 2029
by lnnby lnnSUAKOKO, BONG COUNTY – Former Bong County Inspector William Kollie has disclosed that he is considering contesting for the Representative seat of District Five in Bong County during the 2029 legislative …
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The Senate has purged contempt charges against several senior government officials after their failure to appear at a scheduled legislative hearing earlier this week, opting instead to proceed with discussions …
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Liberia: CPAL Chair Sylvanus Morris Defends Corporate Funding, Slams Kuoh over ‘Government Interference’ Claims
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Sylvanus Kelvin Morris, Chairman of the Clubs Presidents Association of Liberia (CPAL), has mounted a vigorous defense of recent financial contributions to Liberian football by state-owned enterprises, warning …
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Liberia: NEC Chair Browne-Lansanah Steps Down with One Year Left in Tenure
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – With nearly six years served as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission, Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah has announced she will step down from the position, leaving office with about …
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Liberia: Rep. Benson Pushes Bill to Establish Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute in Montserrado
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Montserrado County District 17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. has submitted a communication to the House of Representatives requesting consideration of draft legislation to establish the Right Bank …
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Liberia: Lofa Youth Vow to Protect Homeland as Days of Tension Left One Wounded, Security Finally Deploys and Calls for Calm
by lnnby lnnFOYA, Lofa County – Youths in Foya District have vowed to defend their homeland after days of tension along the Liberia–Guinea border left one civilian wounded and prompted the deployment of …
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Liberia: Rev. Reeves Urges Liberian Officials to Reject Corruption, Serve Nation with Integrity
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Rev. Samuel Reeves, has called on public officials across Liberia to demonstrate integrity and honesty in the discharge of their …
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Liberia: Leading War Crimes Investigator’s Office Attacked As Threats Against Witnesses, Investigators Escalate
by lnnby lnnSummary: Armed men broke into the offices of the Global Justice and Research Project, a war-crimes investigation group, in an incident the organization said police are investigating. Human rights groups urge …