Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Liberia: Former president George Weah Throws Pointed Jabs at Ruling Unity Party, Fires back amid storm over his health
Monrovia – Former Liberian President and political leader of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), George Manneh Weah, has broken his silence amid widespread public discussion and online speculation over his health. By Selma Lomax, [email...
Liberian Striker Clement Zubah Seals Move to Saudi Pro League Side Al Riyadh FC
Monrovia –Liberian striker Clement Zubah has completed a move to Al Riyadh FC in the Saudi Pro League, becoming the second Liberian player in recent times to join the top-tier Saudi competition. By Christopher C. Walker [email protected]...
Liberia: Comedian Paul Flomo Describes ‘Hellish Scenes’ of Suffering, Death, and Neglect As Seasonal Flu Cases Surge Nationwide
Flomo recounted his horrifying ten-day ordeal, referring to the “hellish scenes” he witnessed inside the main facility for Monkeypox patients. Monrovia– Popular Liberian comedian Paul Flomo has shared a harrowing account of his experience at a...
Liberian Defender Sampson Dweh Extends Stay With Viktoria Plzeň Until 2029
Monrovia – Twenty-four-year-old Liberian defender Sampson Dweh has extended his contract with Viktoria Plzeň until 2029, solidifying his role as a key figure in the Czech club’s defense. By Christopher C. Walker | [email protected]...
Liberia: Former National Oil Company Boss Reaffirms: ‘No Shady Deal’ in Headquarters Construction
Monrovia – Cllr. Saifuah Mai Gray, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), has reaffirmed that the process leading to the awarding of the contract for the construction of the company’s new headquarters was...
Liberia: GAC Flags NASSCORP for Financial Mismanagement — Millions in Payments Lack Documentation, US$1.3 Million in Taxes Unpaid
Monrovia – The General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) latest audit of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) paints a troubling picture of financial indiscipline at one of Liberia’s most critical state-owned enterprises — a...
Liberia: SKD Floodlight Project Set for Completion In Early November – Deputy Sports Minister Quamie
Monrovia – The long-awaited restoration of the floodlights at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, Liberia’s only international-standard sports stadium, has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for the country’s sports...
Liberia: GAC Kicks Off System Audit of House as Comprehensive Process Insight
Monrovia – The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has begun the process of the much-publicized system audit at the House of Representatives with the holding of an entry meeting with the House Leadership and the Public Account Committee (PAC) of...
Liberia: Jallah Jacobs Humanitarian Foundation Dedicates Modern Bridge In Bassa Town Community
Bassa Town, Paynesville – Sunday, October 19, 2025: The Jallah Jacobs Humanitarian Foundation (JAHUFUND) has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and social transformation with the official dedication of a newly constructed modern...
Liberia: “Rebuilding in the Midst of Adversity: Demolition Becomes Repositioning,” – Rev. Mrs. Kemayah Declares at CDC Thanksgiving
Rev. Mrs. Kemayah reframed the demolition of CDC’s headquarters as a divine act of demolition turning into repositioning the CDC. Monrovia – As the sun rose over Monrovia on Sunday, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) marked a moment in its...
Liberia Reaffirms Commitment To Global Peace, Reform As UN Marks 80 Years
By Amos Harris As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary, Liberia has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to global peace, multilateral cooperation, and institutional reform, renewing its founding legacy as one of the original...
Guinean Woman Arrested with 91 Parcels of Suspected Cocaine at Sierra Leone–Liberia Border
In a major success in the fight against transnational drug trafficking, Customs officers of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) stationed at the Jendema Border Crossing between Sierra Leone and Liberia have arrested a Guinean woman in possession...
Liberia’s Government Begins October Salary Payments After System Upgrade
Monrovia, Liberia — The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has announced that significant progress has been made with the data center system upgrade, enabling the ministry to begin the disbursement of October 2025 salaries for...
Liberian U-16 Stars Earn Elite Invitation to FIBA Africa Development Camp
The future of Liberian basketball took a significant step forward as two rising youth stars, Evans David and Kamara Kosso, along with U-16 Boys National Team Coach Gaye Tuazuma, departed early Friday for Cairo, Egypt, aboard Turkish Airlines. The...
Liberia to launch Coffee Liberica as flagship crop under FAO’s One Country One Priority Product initiative
LIBERIA – Liberia is preparing to officially launch Coffee Liberica as its flagship product under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, a global program promoting unique agricultural...
Global investors ramp up mining investment in Liberia
Liberia’s mining sector is entering a phase of heightened activity as major international investors join smaller risk‑tolerant exploration companies in targeting the country’s gold and iron‑ore resources. Among the latest moves, a new rail...
University of Liberia President Unveils Bold Five-Year Strategic Plan to Elevate UL’s Global Standing
Monrovia – In a bid to transform the University of Liberia (UL) into one of Africa’s leading higher institutions, UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at improving academics, infrastructure,...
Liberia: UN Women, Rural Women Leaders Rally in Harper — Push for Climate Action, Peace, and Economic Empowerment
HARPER, Maryland County — In a country where women’s voices are often overshadowed, UN Women continues to stand out as one of Liberia’s strongest allies in amplifying the voices of rural women and promoting gender equality. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr.,...
BnB Liberia champions drug awareness in schools
By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia; October 23, 2025 – In support of national efforts against drug abuse, BnB Liberia, in partnership with Brain Light International (BLI), has taken the lead here in raising awareness about the dangers of drugs in...
Liberia: Campaign to Abolish The Death Penalty Gains New Life As Human Rights Advocates Warn it Could Undermine Support for War Crimes Court
Protestors oppose the death penalty. Credit: Amnesty International. Summary: The Liberian government has pledged to submit a revised bill to abolish the death penalty, as advocates and diplomats renew pressure to end the practice. Liberia is one...