Liberia’s former Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Burning of ‘Capitol building’ in Monrovia
After being officially charged by the Liberia National Police (LNP) for their suspected involvement in the recent arson assault at the Capitol Building, former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four members of...
Liberia Elected to UN Security Council After 64 years, President Hails Historic Return
In a momentous diplomatic achievement, Liberia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term.
This marks the country’s return to the council for the first...
AAIWUL secures loan scheme for GVL Workers
To enhance the livelihoods of workers at Golden Veroleum-Liberia (GVL), the Agriculture Agro-processing Industrial Workers Union of Liberia (AAIWUL) has entered into an agreement with SAAR Insurance Company to provide loans for the company's...
B’hai District Youth Heads to the Polls to Elect a New Leader
By Godsent Samuel Daniels/Contributor
More than 125 young people from 12 towns in the B'hai District of Grand Gedeh County are expected to vote today in a local election to choose their next youth leader.
Each...
LERC Launches Certification and Licensing Portal for Electrical Professionals
In a landmark move to boost safety and professionalism in Liberia’s electrical sector, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on May 30, launched a digital Certification and Licensing Portal for Electrical Professionals and Contractors.
The...
Liberian President Boakai survives a near crash landing after private jet gear malfunctions
Liberia Public Radio has gathered that the private jet carrying President Boakai experienced a burst tire after landing early Thursday.
Airport authorities confirmed to local media that this issue may have been caused by the...
Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature - a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile and illness.
His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting...
ECOWAS Marks 50th Anniversary with Call for Unity and Reflection on Founding Vision
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commemorated its 50th anniversary with a renewed call for unity among member states.
At a ceremony in Monrovia, ECOWAS Resident Representative to Liberia, Madam Josephine...
Nigeria ruling party endorses Tinubu for 2027 election
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second and final term in office.
The announcement was made on Thursday during a party summit in Abuja, coinciding with the second...
Ivorian security authority refutes reports of a purported coup d’état that went viral on...
In a statement issued on Thursday, May 22, 2025, the National Agency for Information Systems Security of Côte d'Ivoire (ANSSI) clarified that rumors of a supposed coup d'état in Côte d'Ivoire are "false and...
