Liberia’s transport crisis exploded into a full-blown political showdown on Monday, August 18,2025 as commercial drivers across Monrovia launched a nationwide strike that paralyzed movement in the capital, while employees …
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University of Liberia Reports Massive Failure in 2025 Placement Exams
by lnnby lnnUL President, Dr. Layli Maparyan, described the outcome as both a challenge and an opportunity. Monrovia – The Administration of the University of Liberia (UL) has announced massive failures in the …
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Liberia: LRA Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah Raises Alarm Over Failures in Government’s Technical Infrastructure
by lnnby lnnTo avoid a repeat of the situation at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, Dorbor proposed the establishment of a maintenance and upgrade fund from a small portion of fisheries’ …
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Rights Groups Seize on Liberia Incident to Push for Sweeping Anti-FGM Reforms
by lnnby lnnRights groups see the scale of the alleged incident as a watershed moment that demands systemic change rather than piecemeal responses. MONROVIA — Rights advocates across Liberia are mobilizing around an …
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RwandAir Launches Offline Office in Liberia to Boost Tourism and Business Prospects
by lnnby lnnMadam Gbomai L. Bestman, President and CEO of Easy Continental Travel Agency, described the milestone as a purposeful move inspired by a vision to expand Liberia’s aviation reach. Monrovia – …
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Liberia: Prominent “Say No To Drugs” Campaigner Resigns, Cites Stress and Internal Conflict
by lnnby lnnThe resignation comes amidst what Kollie says is a barrage of calls from people seeking her side of the story. MONROVIA – One of the key campaigners behind the recent …
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Liberian ICT Firms Warn of Sovereignty Risk in Foreign-Dominated Contracts Local tech leaders call for fair procurement, protection of national data systems
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – A consortium of Liberian-owned information and communications technology (ICT) companies has issued a strong warning to the government, urging immediate reforms in public procurement to safeguard national sovereignty …
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Liberia: IAA Begins Training Forum to Strengthen Public Sector Auditing
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) has commenced a four-day training workshop aimed at equipping internal auditors with the skills needed to enhance governance, accountability, and transparency in public institutions …
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Liberia: William R. Tolbert Baptist University Opens, Promises Practical, Nation-Building Academics
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The William R. Tolbert Baptist University (WRTBU) has opened its doors for the academic year 2025/2026, positioning itself as a game-changer in Liberia’s higher education landscape. By Jaheim T. …
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Liberia: Fake “Chief Inspector” Exposed In Monrovia After Hospitalization
by lnnby lnnKnown to locals as “Chief Inspector Swen,” he allegedly carried out himself with the authority and confidence of a legitimate officer until a recent accident at John F. Kennedy Memorial …
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Co-creating Africa’s Brighter Future: A New Era of Partnership at TICAD 9
by lnnby lnn(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan) Shigeru ISHIBA PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN Twenty-five years ago, in 2000, I visited Senegal for the first time, marking my initial …
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Liberia’s New Tourism Authority Wants a Piece of West Africa’s Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism Sector But Challenges Abound
by lnnby lnnSummary: Liberia launches its first-ever Tourism Authority, aiming to tap into a booming West African tourism market, led by Ghana, despite lacking roads, trained staff, and reliable internet. A new tourism envoy …
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The Honorable Sylvester Mondubue “Greg” Grigsby – A Life of Service, Integrity, and Love Held lovingly by his wife Cleopatra and their daughters, Diana and Mayumi, the Honorable Sylvester Mondubue “Greg” Grigsby, Liberia’s …
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Liberia: Protest Coalition Sets December 17 for Nationwide Resistance After 14-Day Ultimatum and U.S. Rights Report
by lnnby lnnMorlu’s declaration follows the release of the 2024 U.S. State Department Human Rights Report, which he said confirms the government’s failure to address systemic human rights violations. Monrovia – Mulbah …
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Liberia: Rep. Musa Bility Accuses House Leadership of Diverting Lawmakers’ Funds to Majority Bloc that Elected Speaker Koon
by lnnby lnnDescribing the Legislature as a “dungeon for corrupt leaders,” Bility declared he has no place among those he believes have destroyed the institution. Monrovia – Representative Musa Hassan Bility (District #7, Nimba …
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Liberia: National Port Authority’s Boss Dukuly Denies Fraud Allegations; Says Case Not Criminal
by lnnby lnnDukuly and Brown’s lawyers argued that even if the allegations against their clients were true, the case is strictly a commercial dispute and urged the police to dismiss the complaint. …
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Liberia: Land Authority Charges Towns Nearly US$12K to Resolve Boundary Dispute
by lnnby lnnscreengrab of a drone video showing a portion of cocoa farm in Bargblor, Cavala District in Grand Gedeh County. The DayLight/Carlucci Cooper ZWEDRU – The Liberia Land Authority has charged …
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Liberia: Key Nimbaians, Others Join Citizens Movement For Change Ahead of 2029 Elections
by lnnby lnnCMC Political Leader Musa Hassan Bility Alongside with Several Nimbaians. SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County – A remarkable political realignment is gaining momentum in Nimba County as influential local leaders, community figures and thousands …
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A portion of one of two mines Gee Mining Resources Group Limited operates in Tartuken, River Gee County that is outside its authorized claim. The DayLight/Prince Copeland One company, RAC …
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Liberia: CMC Political Leader Musa Bility Calls on Nimbaians to Make the Right Choice In 2029
by lnnby lnnCMC Political Leader Rep. Musa Hassan Bility Sanniquellie, Nimba County – The Political Leader of the newly formed Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Party, Representative Musa Hassan Bility, has issued …
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PUL Decries Abuse of Judicial Power Against Journalists In River Cess County
by lnnby lnnPUL President Mr. Julius Kanubah The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) says it is alarmed by what appears to be a coordinated legal campaign aimed at harassing, intimidating, and silencing …
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Liberia: National Lottery Authority Reaffirms to fully support AML/CFT Compliance by all gaming entities in Liberia’s Gaming Sector
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The newly appointed Leadership of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Compliance in the Gaming …
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Liberia: Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for $4.2M CDC Headquarters Demand
by lnnby lnnMonrovia-Friday August 15 ruling from the Supreme Court, has settled a long-running legal battle over the ownership of the 4.23 acres of land housing the headquarters of the Congress for …
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Liberia: Political Payback? Pres. Boakai, Top Officials Boycott Chief Justice Yuoh’s Farewell
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The official retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh on Monday was overshadowed by the conspicuous absence of senior officials from the Executive and Legislative branches, sparking speculation …