Liberia News

News as at November 5, 2025, 7:09 am

Sen. Konneh Urges Government to Prioritize Structural Reforms, End 'Hostilities and Extortion' Against Investors

  • [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Audit (PAC), has raised concern over Liberia's persistent lack of job creation and has urged the Unity Party (UP)-led government of President Joseph Boakai to prioritize structural reforms that can spark growth, strengthen institutions, and create sustainable employment opportunities for Liberians.

Boakai Makes Additional Appointments in Government and Reconstituted Selected Boards

  • [New Republic] MONROVIA Oct 28--In less than 24 hours after he made changes in his government, president Joseph Boakai late Tuesday made additional changes affecting the Ministry of State, Bureau of State Enterprise among others.

Africarice Appoints New Country Representative

  • [Liberian Observer] Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), a pan-African Center of Excellence for rice research, development and capacity building, has appointed Mr. Moustapha Gaye as new Country Representative to Liberia and Coordinator of the EU-funded Seeds4Liberia Project, led by AfricaRice.

Verbal Clash Erupts As Dr. Thomas Tweh, Alias 'Countryman,' Vows to Unseat House Speaker in 2029 - - Koon Retorts, Says He Can 'Beat Anyone With Eyes Closed'

  • [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The race for the 2029 Representative Elections is still years away, but political tensions in Montserrado County District #11 are already heating up. A bitter war of words between House Speaker and current District #11 Representative Richard Nagbe Koon and rival Dr. Thomas Nimene Tweh, popularly known as Original Countryman, is rapidly intensifying.

UMC Liberia Rebukes Lawmaker Over 'Misleading' Anti-Gay Remarks

  • [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) has sharply condemned recent statements made by Representative Anthony F. Williams of Maryland County District #2, describing his remarks as "false, misleading, and an attack on the integrity" of one of Liberia's oldest and most respected religious institutions.

Liberia's Carbon Harvesting Dilemma - Balancing Promise and Peril

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River Gee Residents Petition Govt to Open CBL Sub-Branch in Fish Town

  • [Liberian Observer] Residents of River Gee County are appealing to the Liberian government and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) to officially open the newly constructed sub-branch of the Bank in Fish Town, which remains non-operational months after completion.

Gonet Academy Offers Free Internet to Students

  • [Liberian Observer] In a move hailed as both visionary and transformative, Gonet Academy has rolled out free internet service for its hundreds of students, a major step aimed at enhancing digital learning and academic efficiency on its campus.

Senate 'Threatens' Liberia's Transitional Justice?

  • [Liberian Observer] Liberia's fragile transitional justice process faces renewed uncertainty following moves by Senators Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence (Grand Bassa) and Joseph Jallah (Lofa), who have separately introduced bills in the Liberian Senate seeking to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC).

MOCI Clarifies Reports On U.S.$429k MIP Rehabilitation

  • [Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has dismissed recent reports suggesting that Commerce Minister, Mathaline Dargoseh, is under scrutiny for allegedly awarding a US$429,000 renovation contract for the Monrovia Industrial Park (MIP) without due process.

U.S. Visa Extension Could Spark Rush for Liberian Passports

  • [Liberian Observer] Liberia's recent diplomatic breakthrough with the United States--resulting in the extension of visa validity for Liberian citizens from one to three years--has been hailed as a triumph of trust and cooperation. But beneath the celebration lies a mounting concern: that the milestone could reignite criminal interest in the Liberian passport, long tainted by corruption and global misuse.

Public Hearings On U.S.$365m Roads Deal Begins

  • [Liberian Observer] The Liberian Senate on Monday, November 3, commenced public hearings into the proposed US$365 million road concession agreement between the Government of Liberia and PAVIPORT AL Associates, Inc., a private consortium seeking to finance and construct several key national road corridors under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement.

Ecowas Boosts Trade Using Sigmat Between Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea & Liberia

  • [Liberian Observer] Dr. Kalilou Sylla, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture is optimistically that the deployment of the automated regional transit solution - also referred to as the Interconnected system for the management of goods in transit (SIGMAT) between Cote d'ivoire, Guinea and Liberia will bolster trade and improve local revenues in the three countries.

Dillon & Freeman Tussle Over Govt Progress

  • [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The widely publicized debate was followed online, particularly on Facebook, where both politicians shared their perspectives on the state of affairs, captioned "what has changed over the last two years".

Assistant Minister Johnson Urges Innovation, Courage, and Determination

  • [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The graduation is part of the nation's efforts to undergo digital transformation and catch up with global technology.

Liberia - Lawmakers Climax Two-Day Consultative Review On Draft Bill to Ban Harmful Cultural Practices

  • [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The session, which commenced on Friday, was declared open by Rep. Moima Briggs-Mensah, Chairperson of the Joint Committee, who noted that the proposed title of the bill appeared discriminatory.

'A Life of Loyalty'

  • [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Mr. Browne, in his late 60s, was pronounced dead on Thursday, 31st October 2025, upon arrival at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital after he passed out near the TECHNO mobile store on the Capitol Bye-Pass. He was on his way to work that evening.

Korea Aluminum Association Hosts Knowledge-Sharing Workshop to Empower Liberian Students

  • [New Republic] MONROVIA -- The Korea Aluminum Association in Liberia has concluded a one-day knowledge-sharing workshop designed to educate university students on emerging opportunities across various sectors.

'Labour Ministry Extends Vacation Jobs Program Across the Country'

  • [New Republic] MONROVIA -- The Liberian Government, through the Ministry of Labour, has announced the expansion of the annual students' vacation jobs program to all fifteen geographic Sectors of the country. The program currently benefits three counties: Montserrado, Grand Bassa and Grand Cape Mount. Labour Minister Hon. Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. announced the expansion of the annual students' vacation jobs program over the weekend, when he spoke at a formal program organized by the management of Orange GSM Company to certificate

Simeon Freeman Accuses Boakai of Mismanagement

  • [Liberian Investigator] Amid the ongoing celebrations by supporters of the ruling Unity Party about gains made in a period of less than two years, Simeon Freeman, political leader of the opposition Movement for Progressive says nothing has changed so far for the betterment of the lives of the Liberia people under the Presidency of Joseph Nyumah Boakai.

LNBA Boss Calls for Gender Justice in Climate Response

  • [Liberian Investigator] Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has emphasized the critical intersection of climate change, gender, and the rule of law, calling for urgent measures to protect women's rights and reproductive security amid Liberia's escalating environmental challenges. Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, president of the LNBA spoke on behalf of the legal organization.

Libenergy Endeavors to Improve Electricity in Maryland, River Gee - Upgrades Infrastructure

  • [Liberian Observer] Residents of Maryland and River Gee counties are set to benefit from improved electricity service as LIBENERGY undertakes a major rollout of new transmission poles and expands its metering system. The initiative is designed to enhance service reliability and address longstanding power disruptions in the region.

Digital Week Panelist Wants Fourth Social Security Scheme to Empower Farmers

  • [Liberian Observer] Speaking at Liberia Digital Week, technology entrepreneur Caesar Morris highlighted the urgent challenges facing Liberian farmers and called for immediate government action to strengthen the country's agricultural sector.

LLA Revokes Grand Gedeh County Development Grant Land Deed

  • [New Dawn] The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has revoked a 500-acre Development Grant Deed previously issued to the Grand Gedeh County Local Government and dismissed four employees following an internal investigation that uncovered alleged misconduct, procedural breaches, and abuse of authority.

FDA Launches National Forest Forum to Advance Redd+ Agenda and Sustainable Forest Management

  • [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- TheForest Development Authority (FDA) hosts the National Forest Forum, a gathering of sector experts, businesses, civil society organizations, climate enthusiasts, and government officials, to evaluate Liberia's forest potential, challenges in management, and its contribution to the national socioeconomic and environmental agenda. With Technical Support from the civil society activist, Dominic T. Johns, Team Lead of Champions for Change and Convener of the REDD+ Technical Working Group (RTWG), the FDA

Global Grand Gedeans Demand Justice Over Illegal Land Lease

  • [Liberian Investigator] The Global Alliance of Grand Gedeans (GAGG), a prominent diaspora organization, has called for the immediate prosecution of Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Alex Chersia Grant and County Attorney Winkins Nah over what it described as an "illegal and unauthorized" lease of 500 acres of customary land to a Burkinabé national -- a deal the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has since declared null and void.

Marron Dwah Cassell Returns Home for Grand Worship Concert

  • [Liberian Investigator] Liberia's celebrated gospel ambassador, Marron Dwah Cassell, is set to make a triumphant return home for a major worship event titled "Arise Liberia," scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex in Paynesville.

Dr. Sia Wata Camanor - the New 'Sheriff' At NPHIL. Who Is She?

  • [New Republic] The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) is being taken over by a new sheriff; a sheriff with an unimpeachable and unblemished standing in the country's medical landscape.

Graduate Speaker Exemplifies Adlerian Leadership in Liberia's Civil Service

  • [FrontPageAfrica] When Josiah F. Joekai Jr., Ph.D., steps into his office in Monrovia, Liberia, he is reminded of the immense responsibility that comes with serving his country.

Promise Vs Practice - Has the Boakai's Administration Already Failed the Youth - Activist Jallah Ask

  • [FrontPageAfrica] For nearly two decades since 2006, Liberia has flooded the job market with thousands of university graduates in fields essential for development including engineering, economics, agriculture, law, technology, and public management.
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