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July 10, 2026, 12:38 pm
A Witness Offers Detailed Timeline As Court Awaits Evidence in Rape Case Against Detained NSA Staff Member
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- An eyewitness has presented a detailed account of the movements of detained National Security Agency (NSA) staff member Jallah, asserting that his whereabouts during the period surrounding the alleged offense are inconsistent with the rape allegation now before the court.
Why Liberia Will Never Forget Nigeria - Minister
- [Vanguard] Liberia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, says Liberia remains eternally grateful to Nigeria for standing by the country during its darkest moments, stressing that such a gesture was unforgettable.
MYS Appoints Kla Wesley to Lead to Liberia's Talent Development Drive
- [Liberian Observer] In a strategic move to overhaul the nation's sporting pipeline, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has appointed veteran sports professional, T. Kla Wesley Jr., as Liberia's newest Director of Talent Development and Decentralization. Wesley, a name synonymous with Liberian sports media and administration for over fifteen years, steps into the role at a pivotal time.
Naffa Taps Media to Advance Liberia's Blue Economy Vision
- [Liberian Observer] The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFFA) has enlisted the Liberian media as a strategic partner in advancing the country's blue economy agenda, launching an inaugural Open Media House and unveiling a Five-Year Communication Strategy and Action Plan aimed at increasing transparency, strengthening public engagement, and attracting investment into one of Liberia's most underutilized economic sectors.
Kuoh Breaks Silence After LFA Expulsion
- [Liberian Observer] In the wake of his recent expulsion by the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Grievance and Disciplinary Committee, Cassell Anthony Kuoh, the President and CEO of FC Fassell, has issued his first public response, urging his supporters to remain patient as he prepares to navigate the unfolding administrative crisis.
Lseza Signs Deal for Packaging Solutions Center
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has signed a construction contract with Liberian-owned Ducheck General Construction Service for the development of the Liberia Packaging Solutions Center, marking another significant milestone in the Authority's efforts to strengthen local manufacturing, value addition, and private sector competitiveness.
Senator Snowe Points to First Family's Offices in U.S.$19m Cocaine Case
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Bomi County Senator Edwin Snowe has alleged that members of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai family occupied offices to the 20th Street building linked to the drugs bust at the Robert International Airport, criticizing Liberia's national security team over its handling of the recent US$19 million cocaine seizure.
Boakai Seeks House Approval for U.S.$16.7m AfDB Loan to Finance 2026 Budget Deficit
- [Liberian Investigator] Published: July 8, 2026
Sen. Cyrus Denies Links to U.S.$19m Drug Probe, Defends Oversight Role
- [Liberian Investigator] - Senator Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus has firmly rejected attempts to associate him with Liberia's ongoing investigation into the seizure of approximately US$19 million worth of narcotics, clarifying that he no longer plays any operational role in SEGAL Incorporated despite co-founding the private security company nearly two decades ago.
Car Dealer Wanted After $7.5k Nissan Sale Falls Apart
- [Liberian Observer] A Congo Town used car dealer is now the subject of an active arrest warrant after allegedly pocketing $7,500 from the sale of a client's Nissan Rogue, according to court filings reviewed by this paper.
Boakai's Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce Begins Operations
- [Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia's new anti-illegal mining enforcement mechanism has officially begun operations, with the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) holding its first technical engagement aimed at launching a nationwide campaign to combat illicit mining activities and strengthen governance within the extractive sector.
'Deep Regret' - Sen. Moye Criticizes Government Officials for Attacking Senators Demanding Answers in U.S.$19 Million Drug Investigation
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Bong County Senator Prince Moye, a ranking member of the ruling Unity Party, has criticized some government officials for what he described as attacks against lawmakers who are demanding answers from security institutions regarding the ongoing investigation into the reported US$19 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport.
U.S.$19.2m Drug Case Opens
- [New Dawn] The Government of Liberia on Tuesday produced its first witness in the preliminary examination of Paul King, operations manager of Global Logistics Service, in connection with a US$19.2 million drug seizure at Roberts International Airport.
Senator Kogar Demands Call Logs and Full Disclosure Into U.S.$19 Million Drug Investigation
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Fresh concerns are emerging over the ongoing investigation into the seizure of approximately US$19 million worth of cocaine at the Roberts International Airport (RIA), with Senator Samuel Kogar demanding the release of call logs belonging to suspects and persons of interest as part of efforts to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the case.
SUP Endorses Stand's July 17 Protest, Calls for Independent Probe of VP Koung Over Drug Allegations
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has endorsed the planned July 17 nationwide protest organized by the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), while calling for Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung to submit himself to an independent international investigation into allegations linked to the country's drug crisis.
Senator Varpilah Says Ministry of Information Should Promote Government Policies Instead of Criticizing Dissenters
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Grand Cape Mount County Senator and Vice Chair of the ruling Unity Party, Dabah Varpilah, has criticized the Ministry of Information for what she describes as a departure from its core responsibility, accusing the institution of using government press platforms to attack opposition figures rather than promoting government programs and policies.
The Inchr Needs Stability, Not More Division
- [FrontPageAfrica] THE UNFOLDING controversy at the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) should concern every Liberian who believes in the importance of independent institutions. While the suspension of Chairperson Cllr. Dempster Brown has dominated public discussion; an equally important question has emerged that how should the Commission be led while the allegations are being investigated?
Senators Snowe, Konneh Call for Independent Probe Into U.S.$19.2 Million Cocaine Seizure, Question Security Lapses
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. and Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh have called for an independent investigation into the US$19.2 million cocaine trafficking case, arguing that while the filing of criminal charges against five suspects represents an important step, significant questions surrounding the investigation remain unanswered.
'I'm Not Guilty' - GLS Operations Manager Paul King Rejects Drug Trafficking Allegations As Case Heads to Court
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The image of Paul King being escorted under heavy security from the Monrovia Central Prison to the Monrovia City Court was more than another courtroom appearance. For many Liberians, it symbolized the beginning of what could become one of the country's most significant criminal prosecutions in decades.
Court Rejects Photocopied Evidence in U.S.$19m Drug Case
- [Liberian Observer] The first day of preliminary hearings in Liberia's $19 million narcotics prosecution hit a major procedural snag yesterday when Monrovia City Court rejected the prosecution's attempt to submit photocopies of the police charge sheet, forcing state lawyers to locate certified originals and giving the defense an early strategic win.
Protest Leaders Face Criminal Charges in Bong
- [Liberian Observer] A protracted labor dispute at Phebe Hospital has entered a new and more contentious phase following the formal charging of three senior officials of the Phebe Hospital Workers Union with multiple criminal offenses, a development that now places one of the country most significant protest actions at the intersection of labor rights, criminal justice and public healthcare.
Piah Blasts MCC, Paynesville City Police
- [New Dawn] Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has taken the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and the Paynesville City Police to task for what he describes as their failure to enforce city ordinances, particularly against residents who dump garbage on public streets.
Police Role Questioned in U.S.$19.2m Drug Probe
- [New Dawn] Capitol Hill, July 8, 2026 -- Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar has questioned how the investigation into the US$19.2 million drug bust at Roberts International Airport shifted from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency to the Liberia National Police.
Liberia's Nutrition Crisis Gets U.S.$3m Response
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- A new US$3 million child nutrition project has been jointly launched by the Government of Liberia, the People's Republic of China, and UNICEF Liberia to boost child survival and maternal health, prioritizing nutrition during a child's most critical early 1,000 days.
House to Review Two Loan Agreements
- [New Dawn] Capitol Hill July 8, 2028, The House of Representatives has instructed its Joint Committee on Ways, Means and Finance and Judiciary to review two loan agreements intended to finance part of Liberia's 2026 budget deficit.
Why Is the Only Man in Jail the Cargo Executive Who Grounded Liberia's U.S.$19m Cocaine Shipment?
- [Liberian Investigator] Nearly a month after the cocaine seizure at the Roberts International Airport, the only man behind bars is the cargo executive whose own company grounded the shipment, while the airport screeners who handled it, the two women who freed the alleged ringleader from prison, and the question of how key suspects slipped out of the country remain unexamined, unnamed and unexplained.
Phebe Union Leaders Freed On Bond
- [New Dawn] -As Criminal Case Moves to Court
Embassy of India Honours 20 Liberian Scholars
- [New Dawn] The Embassy of India in Monrovia hosted a reception at its Chancery to honor twenty Liberian scholars recently awarded the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) India-Africa Maitri Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The 19-Million-Dollar Drug Bust Saga in Liberia - A Clinical Lens
- [New Dawn] As a clinician rather than a member of security personnel, I want to focus this article on what the UP-led government can do from a clinician perspective to regain public and international confidence, demonstrating their commitment to de-escalating the drug situation in Mama Liberia and as it relates to the 19-million-dollar drug saga. There has been complete silence regarding the therapeutic aspects of drug treatment throughout this 19-million-dollar drug bust saga.
