‘No Rescue Without Freedom’: Liberia’s Press Union Condemns Erosion of Rights Under Boakai Government
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has accused President Joseph Boakai’s administration of undermining democratic principles, warning of what it calls a growing erosion of freedom of expression and civic space.
In a statement delivered...
Iran-U.S. Conflict Expected to Drive Up Condom Prices, Manufacturer Warns
The boss of the world's biggest condom maker, Karex, says the firm will raise its prices by up to 30% or possibly more if the Iran war continues to disrupt supplies of the raw...
Past Meets Future: Sirleaf, Youth Voices Challenge Power and Possibility at MOL’s Intergenerational Dialogue
By: Trokon A. Freeman/+231777973957/trokonfreeman@gmail.com
A rare and powerful convergence of Liberia’s political past and its emerging future unfolded at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex during weekend, where seasoned statespersons and outspoken young leaders gathered...
Liberian House of Representatives Expels member over comment on the Liberian-Guinean border saga
Liberia’s House of Representatives has expelled Montserrado County District 10 lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah, in one of the rarest disciplinary actions in the country’s recent legislative history.
The decision was reached on Friday after 49 members...
Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Faces House Committee Over Border Remarks
Representative Yekeh Kolubah has appeared before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Rules, Order, and Administration to respond to questions regarding his alleged comments on the border situation between Liberia and Guinea.
Reports indicate that...
Liberia’s Banknote Printing Proposal Faces Legislative Scrutiny
A proposal by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to authorize the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes between 2026 and 2030 has entered a critical phase of legislative review, underscoring the political and economic sensitivities...
Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade
The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down,...
US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect as Trump threatens to destroy ‘attack ships’
Donald Trump says a US blockade of Iranian ports will begin on Monday at 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT).
US Central Command says it will "not impede" ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz to or...
Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the Moon have splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean after a flawless return.
The crew are now safely aboard a waiting ship and...
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has hit out at Donald Trump over the US-Israel...
Speaking on Thursday at an international conference on sovereignty in Senegal’s capital Dakar, Sonko accused the American President of upending the global order - to no benefit.
"Reducing Iran’s ballistic capabilities has not been achieved....
