PUL, Morocco Forge Partnership to Enhance Journalism and Media Capacity In Liberia
Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco recently engaged in high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing the capacity-building efforts for journalists and media...
LERC and AFUR Build Capacity of Mini-Grid Operators on Tariff Tool and Methodology
On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) launched a four-day capacity-building workshop focused on the Mini-Grid Tariff Tool and Methodology.
This event was organized in collaboration with the African Forum...
Light at Last: Lofa county Looks to a brighter future with new Solar Electrification...
In a quiet town of Bakuma, nestled deep within the Voinjama District, a groundbreaking ceremony brought more than just government officials and community leaders together; it sparked a long-awaited dream.
As the sun beat down...
Ivory Coast Opposition Bloc Fractures as COJEP Withdraws from Coalition Ahead of Presidential Election
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire – October 6, 2025 — The Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP) has announced its withdrawal from the Coalition for Pacific Alternance in Côte d'Ivoire (CAP-CI), dealing a...
Ivory Coast Bans Election-Related Protests, Deploys 44,000 Security Personnel Ahead of Presidential Vote
The Ivorian government has announced a nationwide security operation and a ban on public protests challenging the final list of presidential candidates, as the country prepares for elections scheduled for October 25.
President Alassane Ouattara...
IMF Approves $26.5 Million Disbursement to Liberia, Cites Progress on Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of US$26.5 million to Liberia following the successful completion of the second review under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
The funds, equivalent to SDR...
Opposition Boycotts Ivorian Parliament in Protest Over Presidential Election
Lawmakers from Côte d’Ivoire’s leading opposition parties staged a dramatic boycott of the National Assembly’s opening session on Thursday, intensifying political tensions ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 25.
Deputies from the...
President Boakai Urges Liberians living abroad to Play Active Role in National...
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on Liberians living abroad to become active partners in the country’s development efforts, emphasizing their strategic importance in shaping Liberia’s future. Speaking at...
International Observers Raise Concerns Over Côte d’Ivoire’s Electoral Credibility Ahead of 2025 Presidential Vote
With less than a month remaining before Côte d'Ivoire’s presidential election on October 25, international monitors have issued a stark warning about the credibility of the electoral process, citing multiple systemic and procedural shortcomings.
A...
RHDP Dismisses Opposition Allegations, Eyes First-Round Presidential Victory
With one month remaining before Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the ruling Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) has rejected opposition claims of political exclusion and foreign interference, expressing confidence in a first-round...
