MONROVIA – Representative J. Fonati Koffa has officially confirmed his resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature, citing the Executive’s refusal to honor a Supreme …
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Presidents Boakai, Mason Reaffirm Liberia–Barbados Ties at 160th Anniversary of Crozierville, Celebrating Shared Heritage
by lnnby lnnCROZIERVILLE, Montserrado County – In a vibrant celebration of shared heritage, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and President Dame Sandra Prunella Mason of Barbados joined residents and dignitaries on Saturday May …
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Liberia: Experts Warn Mental Health Counseling Needed Across the Country as War Crimes Court Planning Gets Underway
by lnnby lnnSeidu Swaray of Liberian Association of Psychological Services conducts a violence prevention workshop in Monrovia SINJE, Grand Cape Mount County – Asata’s war experience would make anyone cry. In 1996, …
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Liberia: Speaker Koffa Expected to Resign Today Amid Executive, Majority Bloc’s Refusal to Honor Supreme Court’s Ruling
by lnnby lnnThe Rule of Law Caucus noted that Koffa’s resignation was necessary to end the stalemate and reestablish order. Monrovia – Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, will …
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Liberia School of Law Launches Rule of Law Center in Splendid Ceremony
by lnnby lnnLSL President Kwame Clement emphasized that the school’s mission goes beyond training lawyers—it aims to produce leaders capable of championing transformative policies. MONROVIA – The Liberia School of Law (LSL) …
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Liberia: ‘One Poisonous Snake with two Heads’ – Koijee Slams Boakai & Koung Over ‘Failed Leadership,’ Inspires Masses with Message of Hope
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Former Mayor of Monrovia and Secretary General of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson T. Koijee, has launched a scathing critique of President Joseph Boakai and …
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The Expiration Date of Political Loyalty: Lessons from the Liberian Political Landscape
by lnnby lnnIntroduction: In the dynamic arena of politics, loyalty is often touted as a virtue, yet its true nature reveals a stark reality. By: Austin S. Fallah, contributing writer Political loyalty …
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Liberia: SOS Children’s Villages Liberia Wrongfully Dismissed Augustine Allieu: National Labor Court Finds
by lnnby lnnThe Court ruled the cost of the proceedings against SOS and ordered it to pay Mr. Allieu his lost wages. Monrovia The National Labor Court in a recent judgement ruled against …
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EDITORIAL: Koffa’s Exit Should Mark a Turning Point for Liberia’s Broken Legislature
by lnnby lnnTODAY MARKS the end of J. Fonati Koffa’s controversial tenure as Speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives — a departure that, while long speculated, now brings both relief and reckoning …
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Liberia: World Bank Hails Klay Hatchery Project as Catalyst for Job Creation, Food Security
by lnnby lnnBomi County – The World Bank has hailed the groundbreaking of the Klay Hatchery in Bomi County as a transformative step toward food security, job creation, and sustainable economic growth …
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Liberia: Ernree Family Maintains Her Innocence, Alleges Misrepresentation of Key Evidence in Court Ruling
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The family of Ernree Neeplo has rejected the recent ruling by Criminal Court “C” convicting her on corruption-related charges, alleging that key evidence was misrepresented and misinterpreted, and …
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Liberia, World Bank Launch Hatchery Project to Boost Aquaculture and Food Security
by lnnby lnnSaygbe said the facility will operate under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with NaFAA competitively recruiting a private firm to manage it. KLAY, Bomi County – The Government of Liberia, …
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Liberia Football Association Suspends Club President, Match Official Over Rule Violations
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has suspended Determine Girls FC President Grace H. Weah and Match Commissioner Faustina Doe for violating its rules, signaling a tougher stance on discipline …
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Today, I rise to speak not just to the broken-hearted, the weary, or the frustrated. I rise to speak to everyone who has been pushed to the margins of society, …
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Liberia: “You Won’t Be Tourists – Barbados President Dame Sandra Prunella Mason Welcomes Liberians to Her Country
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Barbados President, Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, has announced a visa-free policy for all Liberians wishing to travel to Barbados, extending a heartfelt invitation during a state luncheon hosted …
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Liberia: Government Scraps IMCC’s ArcelorMittal Deal for Yekepa-Buchanan Corridor Amid Fierce Push from Rival
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberian government has reversed a recent decision by the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) reaffirming ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) role as operator of the Yekepa–Buchanan railway, following mounting pressure …
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Liberia: Karishma Pelham-Raad Leads as Global Campaign Chairperson for Liberia’s Candidacy for the UN Security Council Seat
by lnnby lnnOver the past eight months, Asst. Minister Pelham has led a coordinated international push to mobilize support from member states and elevate Liberia’s profile as a trusted partner in global …
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EU-Funded ‘Light Up South-East’ Project Launches Strategic Communications & Visibility Component Led by Local Media Firm
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The European Union Delegation (EUD) to Liberia, in collaboration with the Government of Liberia through the National Authorizing Office (NAO) of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), …
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Catholic Church in Liberia Celebrates Election of New Pontiff Leo XIV
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – In a historic moment reverberating from the Vatican to the streets of Monrovia, the Catholic Church in Liberia has joined millions around the globe in extending prayerful wishes …
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The arrival ceremony featured a performance of the Barbadian national anthem by the Armed Forces of Liberia’s band, after which President Mason inspected a military guard of honor. President Mason …
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Though there is no indication that Vice President Koung was aware of George’s forged background, the incident raises pressing concerns about institutional oversight in politically connected spaces. Monrovia – For …
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Liberia: CSNL Commends Mano Manufacturing Company for Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery – Recognizes Asaad Fadel’s Contributions to National Economic Development’
by lnnby lnnCSNL praised Mr. Fadel not only for this historic initiative but for his consistent and impactful contributions to Liberia’s economy. Monrovia – The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), a …
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Liberia: LAA, LSEZ Launch Special Economic Zones to Transform Airport Lands into Business and Industrial Hubs
by lnnby lnnMARGIBI COUNTY – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Special Economic Zones (LSEZ) Authority have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish the country’s first Airport Special Economic …
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Editorial: A Scandal That Cuts Deep: The Fake Doctor, the Hospital, and the Shadow Over VP Koung
by lnnby lnnTHURSDAY’S EXPOSURE of Dr. Peter Matthew George — a man who rose to the presidency of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association on the back of fake academic credentials — …