Trump Moves to dismantle VOA, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe
President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing outlets long seen as critical to countering a Russian and Chinese information offensive.
Hundreds of...
Diaspora Liberians protest against country vice president in the U.S.
During his tour of the United States, Vice President Jeremiah Koung has encountered an unwelcome reception from members of the Liberian diaspora who have protested against him.
During his visit, VP Koung attended a town...
Motorcyclists protest, Demand Refund of Registration Fees amid road restriction in Monrovia
Hundreds of motorcycle riders demonstrated in Monrovia on Monday against the government's decision to deny them access to the city's main roadways, chanting, "We want hustle, we don't want to steal; give our money...
USAID freezes over $50 million in development funding allocated for Liberia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has canceled or frozen several development projects in Liberia, totaling approximately $51 million, as reported by Augustine Ngafuan, the country's finance minister.
These cancellations affect critical areas...
Pope’s health a ‘complex clinical situation’, Vatican says
Pope Francis is being treated for a "complex clinical situation" and will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican has said.
The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday to undergo treatment...
Court Summons LBS Boss Over Persistent Non-Support to His Son
By Jacob Fahnbulleh
The Paynesville Magisterial Court has summoned Eugene L. Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), over what legal luminaries described as persistent non-support to his son, Eugene Lamie Fahngon, Jr.
Under...
Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected African Union Commission Chairperson Amid Growing Continental Challenges
Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) for a four-year term following a competitive voting process at the 38th Ordinary Summit of the...
Suspended Liberian officials rush to Anti-corruption body to declare their access
President Joseph Boakai has suspended all government officials who have failed to declare their assets within the mandated timeframe.
The suspensions, which take immediate effect, follow the President’s directive issued on November 27, 2024, granting...
Liberia struggles for a stable power solution, amid shortages from Côte d’Ivoire and soaring...
Liberia is facing a deepening electricity crisis after Côte d'Ivoire slashed power exports to the country by 85%, dealing a major blow to businesses and households already struggling with high energy costs.
The Liberia Electricity...
Liberia’s anti-grab agency investigates the head of National Oil company over financial malpractice
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has initiated an investigation into Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, the President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), due to allegations of financial misconduct and corruption under...
