Liberia’s Drug Enforcement Agency Cracks Down on Narcotics Networks in Grand Gedeh
By Roland Harris Wah Jr/National Correspondent
Zwedru, Liberia — The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal drug operations in Grand Gedeh County, intensifying the country’s broader campaign against narcotics trafficking...
Lofa County University Cultivates 3.5 Hectares of Rice, Advancing Liberia’s Agricultural Agenda
Something strong is establishing itself in the center of Voinjama Lofa, where the verdant plains of Lofa extend indefinitely towards the horizon. At Lofa County University, this is more than simply rice; it's a...
Ivorian Presidential Candidate Henriette Lagou Launches Campaign with Ambitious Rail and Education
DAOUKRO, Côte d’Ivoire_Adjoua Henriette Lagou, presidential candidate for the GP-PAIX alliance, officially launched her campaign on Monday in Daoukro, her ancestral hometown, ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s national elections scheduled for October 25.
The campaign kickoff,...
Liberian President Boakai Vetoes 11 Bills Over Legal Conflicts
By Taina James Karbah
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has vetoed eleven legislative bills, citing conflicts with Liberia’s existing legal framework, particularly the Local Government Act of 2018.
In a formal communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe...
Liberian Speaker Opens Final Legislative Quarter, Calls for Unity and Accountability
By Taina James Karbah | Legislative Correspondent
Liberia’s House of Representatives convened its third and final quarter of the second session on Friday, with Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon urging lawmakers to recommit to unity, discipline,...
Côte d’Ivoire: Mass Arrests Deepen Political Crisis Ahead of Presidential Election
Authorities in Côte d'Ivoire detained at least 237 individuals on Saturday following a large-scale opposition protest in Abidjan, marking a sharp escalation in political tensions just two weeks before the country’s presidential election.
The demonstration,...
Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Campaign Intensifies Amid Economic Promises and Political Tensions
With just days into Côte d'Ivoire’s official 14-day presidential campaign period, candidates are ramping up efforts ahead of the October 25 vote.
Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is spotlighting his economic achievements, while opposition contenders...
Israeli cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
A ceasefire in Gaza will begin within 24 hours of Israeli cabinet approval, an Israeli government spokeswoman says
Israel's cabinet and security cabinet are due to meet from 15:00 BST on Thursday, and are widely expected...
PUL, Morocco Forge Partnership to Enhance Journalism and Media Capacity In Liberia
Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco recently engaged in high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing the capacity-building efforts for journalists and media...
LERC and AFUR Build Capacity of Mini-Grid Operators on Tariff Tool and Methodology
On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) launched a four-day capacity-building workshop focused on the Mini-Grid Tariff Tool and Methodology.
This event was organized in collaboration with the African Forum...
