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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Former Montserrado County Representative Rufus Neufville has raised concerns about possible military involvement during President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), set for …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Dr. Layli Marpayan, the newly appointed president of the University of Liberia (UL), shared her expectations and commitment to the university’s future during an interview with Executive …

LIBERIA – In an era marked by growing calls for transparency and integrity in Liberia’s academic sector, the recent appointment of Dr. Layli Maparyan as the 16th President of the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The leadership of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, engaged in constructive discussions with the Office for the Establishment of War and …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a step to enhance public health and safety, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, January 8, …

MONROVIA – The grieving mother of 20-year-old Isaiah Benedicto Williams has accused St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in Monrovia of medical negligence, claiming that a wrongful procedure led to her son’s …

MONROVIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has accused the Unity Party-led administration of President Joseph Boakai of engaging in tactics reminiscent of Liberia’s wartime past to silence political …

MONROVIA – Preliminary investigations into the fire that destroyed Capitol Building last month indicate that the blaze was intentionally set, according to findings from the Liberia National Police (LNP) and …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Former Commissioner of the now-defunct Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), John Stewart, has sparked widespread controversy with allegations linking former President George Manneh Weah to the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Rule of Law Legislative Caucus, led by its chairman, Representative Musa Hassan Bility of Nimba County’s District #7, has announced its decision to rejoin legislative sessions, …

ACCRA, GHANA — President John Dramani Mahama delivered an impassioned inaugural address at Black Star Square, setting the tone for a new era of unity, accountability, and progress in Ghana. …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Plans have been finalized for a week-long series of events to honor the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, a prominent political figure and former rebel leader whose …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The University of Liberia (UL) is struggling with a substantial financial deficit of $4.8 million as it embarks on critical renovation projects and seeks to address pressing …

MONROVIA – Liberia’s President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has enacted the National Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which totals $880,661,874. The signing ceremony, held on January 6, 2025, at the President’s …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has temporarily lifted the moratorium on the export of Heavy Metal Sand (HMS), granting licensed exporters a 60-day window to ship stockpiled materials. …

ACCRA, GHANA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai joined African leaders in Accra on January 7, 2025, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s newly elected President John Dramani Mahama and …

LIBERIA – In continuation of its corporate social responsibility work,  Bea Mountain Mining Corporation on Tuesday, January 7, 2025,  again turned over sustainable Water Tower in Kinjor to the county …

MONROVIA – Rep. Taa Wongbe has shared a heartfelt reflection on Liberia’s persistent struggles, offering a sharp critique of the country’s leadership, corruption, and sycophantic tendencies. In a candid statement, …

MONROVIA – As President Joseph Boakai prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on January 19, 2025, the event faces potential disruption from the Student Unification Party …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On January 6, 2025, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia visited the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia to sign the Book of Condolence for the late former President …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a significant shift within the House of Representatives, four lawmakers have defected from former Speaker Fonati Koffa’s faction to align with Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon’s leadership. …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The majority bloc of Liberia’s House of Representatives has firmly dismissed a request to lift the suspension of seven lawmakers affiliated with Speaker Fonati Koffa. This decision …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Gbarpolu County Senator, Hon. Amara Konneh has weighed in on the appointment of Dr. Layli Maparyan as President of the University of Liberia (UL), addressing growing concerns surrounding …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine, who served as Alexander Cummings’ vice-presidential candidate during the 2023 elections under the now-dissolved Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has shared her views on …