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April 11, 2026, 8:03 am
In U.S.$6.2m Corruption Trial
- [Liberian Observer] The high-profile US$6.2 million corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four other ex-officials reached a tense new phase on Wednesday, as the defense's cross-examination of Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Program Manager Baba Mohammed Boika exposed sharp disputes over investigative standards and evidence.
Liberia-Nigeria Sign Agriculture Pact
- [New Dawn] - Liberia's Minister of Agriculture, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, has held high-level bilateral talks with Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi of Nigeria to strengthen agricultural cooperation, boost food security, and enhance investment in the sector between the two countries.
Afreximbank Delivers Strong Fy2025 Results
- [Liberian Observer] African Export-Import Bank ("Afreximbank" or the "Bank") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") has announced strong results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underscoring sustained financial resilience, increased market confidence and strategic execution.
Ex-Commerce Minister, Six Others Indicted in $1.8m Liberia Rural Women's Fund Theft
- [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force has indicted seven individuals, including a former minister of commerce, on charges of theft, economic sabotage and criminal conspiracy in connection with the alleged diversion of nearly $1.82 million appropriated to support rural women entrepreneurs, the task force announced Thursday.
Court Ruling On Kouh Sparks Governance Crisis, Undercuts LFA Integrity Rules
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A high-stakes ruling by the Civil Law Court has ignited a governance storm within the Liberia Football Association, after declaring Cassell Anthony Kouh eligible to contest its presidency, despite LFA outlining a standing provisions that bar individuals with criminal convictions from seeking the federation's top office.
With Only 7% of Banknotes in Reserve, House Eyes Approval for New Printing Plan
- [Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL -- The House of Representatives has begun formal consideration of a proposal by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. seeking approval to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes between 2026 and 2030, in what officials describe as a critical move to address looming liquidity pressures.
Boakai Seeks Approval to Print More Banknotes, but Leaves Key Figure Unanswered
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia, Liberia -- Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally requested the Liberian Legislature to authorize the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes for the period 2026 to 2030, citing mounting liquidity pressures and the need to sustain economic stability--though the proposal notably omits the total amount to be printed.
Former NPHIL Director Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah Takes Key Role At Africa CDC to Lead Pandemic Preparedness
- [FrontPageAfrica] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah, Liberia's former Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), has been appointed Director of Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), reinforcing the continental body's efforts to strengthen health security across Africa.
Fresh Wave of Indictments Targets Former Officials in U.S.$1.8m Corruption Probe
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A fresh wave of indictments has been unveiled by the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce AREPT, drawing several former government officials and civil society actors into a widening corruption probe involving funds earmarked for rural women empowerment.
Central Bank of Liberia Mandates 1 Percent Coin Payout On All Bank Withdrawals
- [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberians making cash withdrawals in Liberian dollars will now receive coins whether they want them or not, under a new Central Bank of Liberia policy taking effect Monday.
Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Faces Expulsion Over Guinea Territory Remarks
- [Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL -- Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah is facing possible expulsion from the House of Representatives after lawmakers initiated a formal probe into allegations of misconduct tied to his recent comments on Liberia's territorial dispute with Guinea.
Liberia Launches Key National Reports to Strengthen Food and Nutrition Security
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia(GoL), through the Ministry of Agriculture, has launched three landmark national documents to strengthen food and nutrition security, enhance early warning systems and guide evidence-based interventions across the country.
Stand Chairman Morlu Condemns Govt's Tax Policy As Burden On Citizens
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Chairman of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu Jr, has criticized the Government of Liberia over its newly introduced tax policy.
LAC Honored for Driving Growth, Innovation, and Sustainability in Liberia's Rubber Sector
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberian Agricultural Company, LAC, operating in Grand Bassa County, has received a prestigious Certificate of Honor from the Rubber Planters Association of Liberia and the Rubber Development Fund Incorporated, recognizing its outstanding contributions to the growth, innovation, and sustainability of Liberia's rubber sector.
Boakai, Koung Commit to 'I Love Liberian Rice' Initiative
- [Liberian Observer] In a renewed push to confront the country's long-standing dependence on imported rice, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung have pledged support to a growing national campaign aimed at boosting domestic rice production and restoring confidence in locally grown food.
CBL Justifies Govt Quest to Print New Banknotes
- [Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has mounted a robust justification of its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes, arguing that the move is a technical necessity driven by economic expansion, currency deterioration, and structural realities of a cash-based economy--not an inflationary policy shift.
A New Era for Agriculture - Liberia, Jigawa State Unite for Rice Sector Growth
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday hosted His Excellency Umar Namadi, Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Nigeria, in what officials described as a promising partnership aimed at strengthening rice production, food security and economic growth in Liberia.
Senator Brown Commissions Final Two Projects, Total Investment Reaches U.S.$161,342
- [FrontPageAfrica] Harper -- On Wednesday, April 8, Maryland County Senator J. Gble-bo Brown commissioned the final two projects under his recent development initiatives, bringing the total investment for four projects across the county to US$161,342.
Arcelormittal Liberia Intensifies Engagement On Grievance Management in Communities
- [FrontPageAfrica] The ArcelorMittal Liberia has scaled up outreach activities to help communities better understand and use AML's official grievance management procedure. The recent engagement was held on March 30 in Lugbehyee, a community located south of Mount Yuelliton, where AML currently conducts active mining operations.
Pro Tempore Lawrence Urges African Senators to Reject Short-Term Politics, Embrace Role As Stabilizing Force
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monovia -- The President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, has underscored the need for members of various Senates across the African Continent to resist short term political gains and function as a stabilizing force within their various legislative architectures to benefit their respective peoples.
Stakeholders Question Tourism Authority's License Fee Structure, Agency Defends Decision
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) is facing mounting criticism from stakeholders following its announcement of new annual license fees for tourism and creative sector operators, with many describing the move as hasty and potentially duplicative of existing institutions.
CBL Defends Planned Banknote Printing As Boakai Recalls Legislature, Mixed Reactions Trail Move - Bank Cites Replacement Needs, Economic Growth
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia has defended its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai recalls the Legislature from its break to deliberate on the proposal amid growing public debate.
Nasscorp Cites Funding Gap for Welfare Rollout
- [Liberian Observer] The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has acknowledged that it is still unable to roll out the long-promised welfare component of its mandate, citing a lack of financial capacity despite years of public expectation.
NEC Unveils Digital Overhaul to Strengthen Elections
- [Liberian Observer] The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced plans to deepen the digitization of Liberia's electoral system, with Acting Chairperson Jonathan K. Weedor outlining a modernization agenda aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and public trust in the country's elections.
Liberia Upgrades Airport Safety Systems
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has taken a significant step toward modernizing Liberia's aviation infrastructure with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art fire truck at the Roberts International Airport (RIA), as authorities intensify efforts to elevate the airport to Category 9 under international aviation safety standards.
Boakai Calls Emergency Session to Print Money. Here's What's Really Going On.
- [Liberian Investigator] - When a president invokes a rarely used constitutional provision to drag lawmakers back to the Capitol two weeks ahead of the regular legislative calendar, and the top item on the agenda is printing more money, it is worth pausing to ask a question that nobody in the Boakai administration appears eager to answer: Is Liberia running out of cash?
Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead
- [Liberian Observer] Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and South Sudan have emerged as leaders in representation since implementing these laws.
LPP Backs Weedor Nomination, Urges Electoral Reforms
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberian People's Party (LPP) has welcomed the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), expressing confidence in his ability to restore public trust in Liberia's electoral system.
Liberia's Tourism Industry Is Trying to Harvest Before Planting
- [Liberian Observer] The recent licensing fees announced by the Liberia Tourism Authority have sparked debate, and rightly so. According to an April 7, 2026, press release, musicians, actors, and dancers are expected to pay US$25 annually, while content creators will pay US$50. The policy also sets fees of US$200 for restaurants without bars and fast-food shops, US$150 for barbershops and salons, depending on classification, and between US$100 and US$150 for tailor shops based on the number of machines.
Rnb Foundation's Role Highlight Minister Kruah's Impactful Visit to River Gee
- [Liberian Observer] A significant moment of engagement between government and grassroots youth leadership unfolded in River Gee County as Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah concluded her high-impact visit marked by major pledges and a formal presentation of a youth-driven petition outlining urgent development needs.
