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Importers demand urgent government intervention as port congestion, delayed dredging, rising shipping costs and cargo clearance problems threaten businesses and…

As Nathaniel McGill reportedly eyes another term as CDC National Chairman, critics question whether the party is prepared to confront the political and diplomat…

Three years after adopting a national food-reserve policy, the Boakai government faces questions about funding, implementation and the country’s readiness for a…

Former Solicitor General urges prosecutors to strengthen evidence collection, protect constitutional rights and ensure every criminal case is supported by credi…

Tomorrow’s U.S. midterm elections are about more than control of Congress. They come at a critical moment when America’s democratic values, constitutional insti…

Former Commerce Minister Calls for Local Value Addition, Stronger Liberian Businesses and Greater Benefits from Mining and Energy Investments

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Liberia’s national currency, the Liberian dollar, has recorded an encouraging performance on the African foreign exchange market, emerging a…

BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY – The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) and Nigeria-based Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) have signed a Joint Deve…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The political atmosphere is heating up as the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Liberia’s former ruling party, prepares for a major nat…

The dedication of a three-bedroom house for a presidential supporter raises questions about equal treatment, public priorities and whether housing assistance is…

Infectious Disease Scientist Describes Reported Cases as Sporadic, Urges Public to Seek Medical Attention

GREATER NOIDA, INDIA – The University of Liberia (UL) is seeking to strengthen its international academic partnerships following a high-level visit by its Presi…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is facing growing questions over successive tax increases, following evidence that the g…

Official records show that the US$36.6 million Chinese-funded project was formally agreed upon in 2019 under former President George Weah, while President Josep…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The House of Representatives has mandated its Sergeant-at-Arms to bring Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan before the Legislature amid…

Morlu’s civil society group questions why others face arrest and prosecution while allegations against the President’s son remain unresolved

IMF report identifies limited banknote reserves as questions emerge over liquidity management and the benefits of currency appreciation

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Today, Liberia and the African continent celebrate the 88th birthday of one of Africa’s most distinguished political figures, Ellen Johnson…

Direct negotiations over Liberia’s offshore oil blocks demand transparency, not political assurances. The Liberian people cannot afford another chapter of contr…

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Unity Party National Chairman Dr. J. Luther Tarpeh has resigned as chairman of the mobilization team for Liberia’s national football team, t…

As the ailing Liberian economist appeals for permission to seek medical treatment abroad, questions mount over whether controversy surrounding a citizen should…

A review of government financial records raises questions about both the opposition’s claims and the administration’s explanations, while the government’s own c…

Did the LPRA bypass the competitive bidding process? The 2019 Petroleum Law, presidential approval and the shadows of Liberia’s past oil scandals

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Liberia’s record of corruption and public financial mismanagement during the 12-year administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirlea…