Liberia’s Shame: Politicians’ Excesses vs. Medical Doctors’ Struggles

It’s utterly disheartening to witness the stark contrast between the compensation of our medical doctors and that of our politicians. While doctors struggle to make ends meet on a meager $1,200 monthly salary, supplemented by a paltry 100,000...

Liberia: Corruption Through Public Debt?

A comprehensive audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed significant irregularities in Liberia’s domestic debt portfolio, indicating that approximately US$770 million in claims dating back to 1980 are either invalid or...

Liberia and UN@80: A Founding Voice for Peace, Progress and Reform

“The United Nations was not created to take humanity to heaven, but to save it from hell.” – Dag Hammarskjöld, Second Secretary-General of the United Nations By Christine N. Umutoni, contributing writer As the United Nations turns 80, Liberia’s...

Liberia: Experts Warn Lack of Price Information Keeps Farmers Trapped in Cycles of Exploitation by Predatory “Middlemen”

Summary: A lack of market price information is keeping Liberia’s farmers trapped in poverty, experts say, as predatory middlemen exploit their ignorance and reap most of the profits from their crops. With no national pricing system or access to...

Liberia: European Union, Government of Liberia and Partners Launched US$4.6 Million Soils4Liberia Project to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience

European Union Ambassador to Liberia, Nona Deprez, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and agricultural transformation in Liberia. Monrovia – The European Union, in partnership with the Government of Liberia and...

Liberia: FLY Presidential Aspirant Kpartor Calls for Immediate Suspension of Electoral Process

Monrovia- The electoral process of the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) has been plunged into a constitutional crisis as a leading presidential aspirant, Samuel James Kpartor, has publicly called for its immediate suspension. By Francis G....

Justice Dept. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

Washington — The Justice Department said Friday that the Trump administration is seeking to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia and said the West African nation has agreed to accept him. In a filing with a federal judge in Maryland, Justice...

Liberia: MOJ Probes Alleged Misconduct by LDEA Officers

Monrovia – The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has opened an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), including its Deputy Director for Operations, ACP Patrick Kormazu. Front Page...

Liberia: LFA, Jubilee FC Set for Legal Showdown At CAS As League Structure Hangs In the Balance

Monrovia – The long-running legal dispute between the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and Jubilee Football Club will finally come under international scrutiny this Thursday, October 23, 2025 when the case is heard at the Court of Arbitration...

Liberia: The Shipping Boys’ Coaching Carousel: Why LISCR FC Can’t Keep A Manager

Monrovia – LISCR Football Club, one of Liberia’s most successful teams in recent years, is again at the center of a managerial shake-up after parting ways with Belgian coach Alain-André Landeut, barely two months after his appointment. By...

Liberia: Rev. Dr. Anna Kpaan Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, Partners Launch Campaign In Ganta

Participants at the launch GANTA, Nimba County — The fight against breast cancer in Liberia received a significant boost with the launch of a comprehensive Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Ganta City, Nimba County. By D. Franklin Doloquee The...

Malaga foundation sponsors Liberian neurosurgeon's training in Tanzania: 'I will dedicate my life to saving others'

The César Ramírez Bisturí Solidario foundation has been covering the costs of training African doctors to bring hope to their countries for years. The foundation was born out of the determination of its founder, César Ramírez, who is personally...

Liberia Faces Huge Budget Credibility, Sustainability Challenges

The Senate Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee has described the budget credibility in Liberia as a significant challenge due to factors such as off-budget spending, weak oversight, and issues with timely implementation. The Gbarpolu County...

Miss Earth Liberia Monica Abigail Swen Lands in Manila

Monica Abigail Swen, the 23-year-old representative of Liberia, has officially arrived in the Philippines, ready to compete for the prestigious Miss Earth 2025 crown. Swen, originally from Grand Kru County, was seen proudly holding the Liberian...

Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Urges Creation of National Social Safety Net Fund to Support Vulnerable Liberians

To fund this proposed initiative, Rep. Koffa recommends that government considers key measures including cut non-essential benefits and allowances across the three branches of government. Monrovia – Former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa has...

Liberia: Minister of State for Presidential Affairs-Designate Commits to Finishing Historic Building During Senate Confirmation Hearing 

Mr. Stevquoah was nominated to the position by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai following the passing of former Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby. CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs-designate, Samuel Stevquoah,...

Liberia: Diamond Mineral Water Dismisses ‘False, Blackmail-Driven’ Reports — Says Products Are Safe, Pure, and Certified

Monrovia – The management of Diamond Mineral Water has strongly refuted recent social media claims that its bottled water is unsafe, describing the allegations as part of a sustained campaign of blackmail, harassment, and extortion by individuals...

Liberia: Agreement For 500 Acres of Cocoa Farmland In Grand Gedeh Receives Lashes

L-R; Grand Gedeh District #3 Representative Jacob, Superintendent Grant and former Senator Dennis Monrovia – An agreement between a Burkinabe investor and a segment of Grand Gedeh County authorities through the superintendent, Alex Grant is...

Liberia: RETRAP Boosts Market Access With New Modern Vegetable Kiosk At Barnersville Junction

Monrovia – In a move to strengthen market access for smallholder farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) and with support from the World Bank, has officially handed over a modern vegetable...

DHS, pressing to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, says Liberia has agreed to accept him

Posted/updated on: October 24, 2025 at 10:15 am Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks during a rally and prayer vigil for him before he enters a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office on August 25, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Andrew...