Youssouf secured victory in the seventh round of voting, narrowly surpassing his competitors, Madagascar’s former Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato and Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. …
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Gbarnga — The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Bong County has issued an injunction halting the ongoing annual conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). By Selma Lomax, [email protected] The …
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Liberia: FAO Hands Over Start-up Materials For UL Agriculture College
by lnnby lnnFendall Campus, Louisiana, Montserrado County, – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has handed over essential start-up materials to the College of Agriculture and Forestry at …
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Liberia: Former President Weah Refutes Billionaire Elon Musk Offers to Buy Ballon D’or
by lnnby lnnMonrovia– Ex-president George Weah has refuted claims that billionaire Elon Musk offered to purchase his prestigious football award. By Jaheim [email protected] In a social media post, Weah who was the …
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Liberia: Health and Education Ministries Deny Reports of Ministerial Suspensions Over Asset Declaration
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Ministries of Health and Education have denied recent reports claiming that their respective ministers, Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto and Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, were suspended for failing …
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Liberia: Former Pres. Weah Pays Courtesy Visit to Pres. Nguesso in Brazzaville
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — Former President of Liberia, George Weah, has paid a courtesy visit to President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo, in Brazzaville following an invitation from the …
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Liberia: Cummings Questions Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid; Calls for Self-Sufficiency Amid U.S. Aid Cut
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Former Presidential candidate Alexander Cummings has raised serious concerns over Liberia’s internal governance, questioning the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. By …
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Liberia: ‘Don’t Let Love Diminish—Make Every Day Valentine’s’ – Veteran Couple Urges Young Couples to Strengthen Their Relationships
by lnnby lnnBishop Smith believes marriage should not be about dominance but mutual agreement on resolving issues. He advises young couples to prioritize prayer in their union. Monrovia – As Valentine’s Day …
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Liberia: Court In Nimba Frees Over 50 Pre-Trial Detainees Accused of Murder, Armed Robbery Without Trial
by lnnby lnnThe court’s failure to proceed with trials has raised concerns about delays in the justice system and potential corruption. /Nimba Public Defender Tarlo N. Wehyee Sanniquellie – The Eighth Judicial …
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Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Affirms Traditional Marriage in Key Resolutions at 192nd Session
by lnnby lnnGBARNGA, Bong County – The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC), at its 192nd Annual Session, unanimously passed two significant resolutions aimed at reaffirming its stance on …
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Liberia: Father and Daughter Involved In Criminal Timber Trafficking
by lnnby lnnMr. Ben Wesseh and his daughter Benneta Ben Wesseh, a father-and-daughter duo who forges official documents and smuggles timber out of Liberia. Facebook: Benneta Ben MONROVIA – The DayLight has …
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Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Rejects Justice Gbeisay’s Interpretation of Supreme Court Ruling as “Liquor Talk”
by lnnby lnnFahnbulleh’s comments, made in the wake of Justice Gbeisay’s statement during the February Term of Court opening in Nimba County, have thrown the political climate into turmoil. Gbarnga – The political …
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Liberia: Associate Justice Reportedly Orders Release of Chinese National Minutes After Remand
by lnnby lnnSources indicate that despite Chinese national Michael Shio being remanded, the Associate Justice exercised his authority to override the magistrate court’s decision. Monrovia – Associate Justice Yamie Q. Gbeisay has …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Partners with UAE Office of Development Affairs, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to Empower Additional 1000 Young African Entrepreneurs
by lnnby lnnThe United Arab Emirates – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, from all 54 African countries, today, signed a USD$6million strategic partnership agreement with …
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Liberia: Amb. Bah Quickly Follows President Boakai’s Directive on Asset Declaration
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — Ambassador Mohammed Bah, the Presidential Special Envoy on Investment, has promptly complied with President Joseph Boakai’s recent directive requiring all public officials to declare their assets. By Willie …
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Liberia Marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
by lnnby lnnGovernment partner, International Organizations representatives, and traditional leaders pledge to continue their efforts to eradicate FGM in Liberia. Monrovia – On February 6th, Liberia observed the International Day of Zero …
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Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Passes Key Resolutions at 192nd Annual Session
by lnnby lnnGBARNGA, Bong County – The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC), at its 192nd Annual Session, unanimously passed two significant resolutions aimed at reaffirming its stance on …
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Liberia: President Boakai’s Anti-Corruption Push Hits a Crossroads, Glassco’s Suspension Raises Questions of Selective Justice
by lnnby lnnMonrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ongoing battle against corruption in Liberia took a turn on February 13, with the suspension of Emma Glassco, the Director-General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture …
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Liberia: US Based AgData and Gusceman, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Business Success in Africa
by lnnby lnnGridley, California — On February 8, 2025, AgData – Blue Skies Accounting and Gusceman, Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Blue Skies Accounting software across Africa. Gusceman, …
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Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Condemns House Majority Bloc’s Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling
by lnnby lnnAccording to the Rule of Law caucus, the refusal of these legislators to adhere to the court’s decision undermines the authority of Liberia’s judicial system and could have dire consequences …
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Editorial: President Boakai’s Belated Response to Corruption – A Weak Show of Authority or Just Political Theater?
by lnnby lnnPRESIDENT JOSEPH BOAKAI’S recent suspension of 457 government officials for failing to declare their assets raises serious concerns about his leadership and commitment to genuine accountability in Liberia. AFTER NEARLY …
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Liberia: President Boakai Flexes Muscles, Suspends 457 Officials—Including Ministers, Ambassadors—for Failing to Declare Assets
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA — President Joseph Boakai Wednesday suspended more than 450 government officials for failing to comply with his mandatory asset declaration requirement. By Selma Lomax [email protected] The announcement, made public on February …
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Liberia: Top Liberian Lawyer Reiterates Disappointment in UP Government for Ignoring Rule of Law Amid Speaker Koffa’s Eviction
by lnnby lnnThe eviction, which occurred on February 11, was led by the Majority Bloc, which is backing Representative Richard Koon as the new Speaker. MONROVIA – Legal expert Cllr. Taiwan S. Gongloe …
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Liberia: Naymote Report: Boakai Administration Completes 4% of Promise in First Year
by lnnby lnnIn the area of macroeconomic stability and infrastructure development, the report tracked 72 promises, of which 45 are ongoing and 2 have been completed. PAYNESVILLE – Naymote Partners for Democratic …