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MONROVIA – A UN expert has urged Liberia to prioritize the prevention of trafficking in persons, particularly focusing on labor and sexual exploitation that disproportionately affects women and girls. In …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Senate, through its Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget, has proposed an allocation of $1.8 million in the 2025 Draft National Budget to begin renovating …

MONROVIA – The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have both issued strong statements condemning the violence that erupted at Liberia’s Capitol Hill …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Cogent information obtained by Smart News Liberia speaks of growing fear, uneasiness and uncertainty at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry following the premature removal of the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Press freedom has come under renewed threat as journalist Austin M. Kawah, host of the widely followed program “FREEDOM HARD TALK” on Freedom FM, became the target …

MONROVIA – Liberia has been approved for a second compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), positioning the country to receive a significant grant worth up to $500 million. President …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In the aftermath of a devastating fire that ravaged the Capitol Building’s joint chambers on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa is facing mounting …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Former Deputy Information Minister and former Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Isaac W. Jackson, Jr. has delivered sharp criticism of President Joseph Nyuma …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has summoned Montserrado County District #9 Representative Frank Saah Foko for questioning following his controversial remarks about “burning down” the Capitol Building. …

LIBERIA – In the aftermath of a fire outbreak at the Capitol Building early Wednesday morning, President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung visited the scene to assess the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Capitol Building, which houses the Legislature, was engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but the incident …

LIBERIA – The National Youth League of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has strongly condemned the use of live ammunition and excessive force by the Liberia National …

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LIBERIA – On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Capitol Hill was the site of intense clashes as protesters, led by Janjay Baikpeh and the Concerned Citizens for the Protection of the …

MONROVIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as Liberia’s slide into lawlessness and constitutional disorder under President Joseph N. Boakai. The …

MONROVIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as Liberia’s slide into lawlessness and constitutional disorder under President Joseph N. Boakai. The …

MONROVIA – Correctional officer, Madam Patience McGill, was arrested on Monday, December 16, 2024, for allegedly trafficking cocaine into the Monrovia Central Prison. McGill was detained after she was caught …

By Socrates Smythe Saywon, Sr. Liberia’s political scene is currently witnessing a momentous impasse in the House of Representatives, which, if unresolved, could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s democracy …

By John H.T.Stewart In light of disclosures on Spoon Talk, it is clear that aside from Koffa’s blind ambition to remain Speaker of the House of Representatives even when he …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is under mounting criticism for flying a private jet to the 66th ECOWAS Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and poor …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Saturday, December 14, 2024, addressed the 66th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Majority Bloc of Liberia’s House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance, has pledged to approve the 2025 Draft National …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Bility has confirmed his participation in a meeting regarding an “exit plan” for embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. Speaking on the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The political drama in the House of Representatives has taken another twist, as Vice President Jeremiah Koung alleged that embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa sought to negotiate …