Explosion at Oxygen Facility in Liberia Injures Several, Prompts Safety Investigation
At least seven people were injured following a powerful explosion at the MIRA Oxygen and Gas Incorporated facility in Monrovia on Monday, September 15.
The blast, believed to have originated from an oxygen tanker,...
Opposition in Commotion as Côte d’Ivoire Election Field Narrows
The political landscape in Côte d'Ivoire has entered a period of heightened uncertainty following a ruling by the Constitutional Council that significantly reduced the number of presidential candidates eligible to contest the upcoming election.
On...
Rape allegation hangs over the Ministry of Youth and Sport as Deputy Minister Bryant...
A scandal has rocked Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports following confirmation by Minister Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, that Deputy Minister for Youth Development, J. Bryant McGill, is under criminal investigation for allegedly raping...
BudgIT Liberia Demands Urgent Action and Full Accountability in Lofa University Corruption Case
BudgIT Liberia, a youth-led civil society organization and a proud member of the Government of Liberia’s Fiscal Transparency Advisory Group, is calling for urgent action following revelations of financial misconduct at Lofa County University...
Ivory Coast Opposition Condemns Gbagbo Disqualification, Citing Constitutional Breaches
Tensions are mounting in Côte d'Ivoire following the Constitutional Council’s decision to exclude former President Laurent Gbagbo from the upcoming presidential election, prompting sharp criticism from opposition leaders and raising concerns about the integrity...
Ivory Coast’s ex-first lady surprisingly cleared to contest presidency
Ivory Coast's former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, is the surprise inclusion in a list of five candidates who have been officially cleared to contest next month's presidential election.
She will run against President Alassane...
LEITI Launches Stakeholder Dialogue with Miners in Bong County
By Nathan Kollie
Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia — The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI), in collaboration with the Mining Industry of Liberia and supported by GYZ, convened a day-long stakeholder dialogue aimed at deepening...
Ziggida Residents Stage Peaceful Protest in Zorzor Over Arrests During Security Operation
Zorzor City, Lofa, Liberia – Residents of Ziggida in Zorzor District held a peaceful protest on Saturday, September 7, demanding the immediate release of several young men arrested during a joint security operation conducted...
Côte d’Ivoire’s Presidential Race Narrows as Constitutional Council Releases Final Candidate List
Côte d'Ivoire’s political landscape shifted dramatically on Monday as the Constitutional Council released its final list of approved candidates for the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 25, 2025.
The announcement, delivered by Council President...
President Boakai Appoints Samuel Stevquoah as Chief of Office Staff
President Joseph Boakai has appointed Samuel A. Stevquoah as the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, replacing Sylvester Grisby, who passed away last month after a long illness.
Stevquoah is a prominent administrator with extensive...
