EU votes to end illegal logging agreement with Liberia
The European Union’s parliament voted decisively to end its logging oversight partnership with Liberia on June 17, marking the end of a long-running attempt to reform the country’s timber sector through foreign aid. The vote, which passed...
When Political Celebrations Overshadow a Human Crisis
By Roland Harris Wah Jr. Correspondent
The disappearance of Ranford Zorlayou and Joffrey Kligbeh Jr. remains one of the most troubling public concerns in Grand Gedeh County. More than a month since the two men...
LDEA Grand Gedeh Detachment Launches Cleanup and Awareness Campaign Ahead of International Drugs Day
By Roland Harris Wah Jr. Correspondent, Grand Gedeh County
Zwedru – The Grand Gedeh County Detachment of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has launched a community cleanup and road rehabilitation campaign in preparation for the June 26...
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
More than a year after the death of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to have his body buried in South Africa where he died - overturning a high...
Simone Gbagbo Joins Political Dialogue on Electoral Reform in Côte d’Ivoire
Former First Lady and President of the Mouvement des Générations Capables (MGC), Dr. Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, attended the opening session of a government-led political dialogue on Monday at the Prime Minister’s Office. The talks...
Liberia Marks World Refugee Day with Calls for Justice and Solidarity with Refugees
Liberia began its early commemoration of World Refugee Day with a powerful ceremony that blended reflection, gratitude, and a renewed call to action.
Executive Director Cllr. Cole Bangalu of the Liberian Refugee Repatriation Commission (LRRRC)...
LERC, University of Liberia Sign MoU to Develop Energy Auditing Curriculum
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an Energy Auditing curriculum at the University of Liberia, marking a...
Romantic Rivalry Turns Fatal in Bong County
Police in Bong County have formally charged and forwarded 44-year-old Kerkulah Flomo, widely known by his nickname “Big Boy”, to court for the alleged murder of Harris Kpaikpai, age 48, in Sonoyea District.
According to...
Liberia Seizes $19 Million Cocaine Shipment Bound for Europe
Authorities in Liberia have intercepted one of the country’s largest cocaine shipments, valued at more than $19.2 million, at Roberts International Airport, officials announced Tuesday.
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) said 198 compressed plates...
Tony Elumelu Named Seplat Energy Chairman as Board Unveils New CEO
Seplat Energy Plc has announced a major leadership transition, naming renowned businessman Tony Elumelu as its next Chairman and appointing veteran energy executive Engr. Effiong Okon as Chief Executive Officer.
The appointments, disclosed in a...
