Liberia news

By Patrick N. Mensah | Maryland County Grand Kru County, Liberia, March 10, 2026 – The Chairperson of the Engineering Department at Grand Kru Technical College has stressed the urgent need for more engineers across various fields in Liberia. Speaking during a press briefing in her office to mark World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, Madam Marylyn Sieh expressed concern …

By Edwin N Khakie GBARNGA, Liberia March 10, 2026 — Former Bong County Electoral District #3 Representative George Mulbah has raised concern over the presence of a Guinean flag reportedly hoisted on Liberian soil, describing the situation as a serious threat to the sovereignty of Liberia. Mulbah said the incident challenges the responsibility of the ruling Unity Party government to …

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Kakata City, Margibi County, 11 March 2026- Ahead of Decoration Day, the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) on Tuesday paid homage and laid wreaths at monuments honoring several fallen heroes who immensely contributed to the foundation and growth of the institution. During the ceremony, wreaths were laid on the graves and monuments of national figures, including former …

Tubmanburg, Bomi County, March 9, 2026 — The National Council of Governors (NCG) of Liberia has formally pledged its full support for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC), committing to work with the government and relevant institutions to ensure the success of both courts. In a statement issued on Friday, …

Tappita District, Nimba County – March 9, 2026 — Joint security forces in Nimba County have arrested twenty-three persons in connection with the alleged illegal possession and discharge of firearms in communities within Tappita District, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced. According to a press release issued by DCP Sam K. Collins, Chief of Press and Public Affairs of …

Monrovia, March 6, 2026: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has extended the mandate of Liberia’s Asset Recovery Task Force by one year through Executive Order No. 161. The order, issued on March 5, 2026, ensures the Task Force can continue investigating and recovering government assets allegedly misappropriated for private use. The extension comes as the Task Force’s previous mandate was …

“Laughable”: Koffa Reacts to Change of Venue in Arson Trial as Chamber Justice Ends Conference on Juror Disbandment By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, Monrovia, Liberia, March 5, 2026 – Former House Speaker, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has described the prosecution’s request before Criminal Court “A” for a change of venue in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial as …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, March 6, 2026 — The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged 54-year-old Mohammed D. Sheriff, head of the National Fula Community Security Service, with alleged paramilitary activities following an investigation that found the group operating with military-style uniforms and dozens of members without government authorization. Police authorities said the charges followed an investigation …

By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia – March 5, 2026 – The Liberian Senate has summoned the Director General and Board of the National Identification Registry (NIR) after River Cess County Senator Wellington Geevon Smith raised alarm over the ongoing suspension of National Citizens Identification Cards—a situation he says is disrupting financial transactions and access to essential services nationwide. Senator …

Monrovia, March 5, 2026 – The Government of Japan has officially launched a contractor bidding process in Tokyo for the proposed extension of the Japan Freeway Project in Liberia. According to Liberia’s Ministry of Information (MOI), the extension is estimated to cost US$35.5 million and aims to alleviate chronic flooding and enhance traffic flow along one of Monrovia’s busiest corridors. …