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MONROVIA, August 17, 2026— Fresh allegations that some commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) acquired expensive vehicles and property are prompting renewed calls for an independent investigation into the wealth and asset declarations of officials at the regulatory agency. The allegations center on whether assets reportedly acquired by some members of the LTA Board of Commissioners are consistent with …

By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, Liberia, August 14, 2026 — The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued an operating license to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) for its 20-megawatt solar power plant, as the state-owned utility promises improved electricity supply during the upcoming dry season. LERC formally presented the license Thursday during a ceremony attended by its Board of …

By Lincoln G. Peters BONG/GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTIES, August 14, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has provided more than US$700,000 in cash assistance, agricultural support and water and sanitation facilities to vulnerable communities in Bong and Grand Cape Mount counties. The intervention targets communities affected by natural disasters and economic hardship and forms part …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, Liberia, August 14, 2026 — Victims of Liberia’s civil wars have pledged their support for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court, urging lawmakers to expedite action on legislation needed to set up the court. The call comes as efforts to establish the long-delayed court enter a critical legislative phase, …

By Stephen G. Fellajuahs Monrovia, Liberia, August 13, 2026 — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with support from the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia, have jointly relaunched the U-Report platform. The program aimed to provide children, adolescents and young people with a safe and accessible channel to express their views and influence …

By Edwin N. Khakie MONROVIA, Liberia, August 14, 2026 — Sweden’s nearly 18-year bilateral development cooperation with Liberia will officially end on August 31, 2026, leaving the Liberian government with the challenge of sustaining programs supported by the European nation since the country’s post-war recovery. Since 2008, Swedish assistance has supported programs covering democratic governance, land rights, gender equality, education, …

ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County, August 14, 2026 — The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has intensified efforts to recruit more women into its ranks, taking its nationwide recruitment campaign to Grand Gedeh County as part of efforts to increase female representation in the military. An AFL delegation visiting Zwedru this week encouraged students and other young Liberians, particularly women, to …

By Lincoln G. Peters NEW DELHI, India, August 13, 2026 — Liberia has officially reopened its Embassy in India after more than 35 years without a resident diplomatic mission, with Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti describing the move as a historic step toward strengthening bilateral relations and delivering practical benefits to Liberians. Minister Nyanti formally inaugurated the Embassy in …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah PAYNESVILLE, Liberia, August 13, 2026 — The National Elections Commission (NEC) is proposing a significant increase in candidate registration fees ahead of the 2029 General Elections as part of broader electoral reforms aimed at strengthening Liberia’s electoral system. NEC Chairperson Jonathan K. Weedor disclosed the proposal Wednesday, August 12, during an interview on ELBC, saying Liberia’s …

By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, August 12, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has put government officials on notice over poor performance and implementation delays, warning that his administration must move beyond plans and rhetoric to deliver tangible results under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). President Boakai said officials who fail to perform could be removed, as …