Liberia news

By Lincoln G. Peters MAMBA POINT, Monrovia, September 10, 2026: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has raised alarm over the prevalence of sexual violence against adolescent girls in Liberia, reporting that 91 percent of recorded female rape survivors over the past five years were girls between the ages of 10 and 19. UNFPA said 61 percent of the recorded …

By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, September 11, 2026: Former Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh says Liberia’s national development plan, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), was largely formulated by the Executive Branch without adequate consultation or participation from the Judiciary. Yuoh said the lack of sufficient judicial involvement resulted in the Judiciary’s priorities and reform needs not being adequately …

MONROVIA, Liberia: The Africa College of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has reaffirmed support for regionalization of the denomination, celebrated plans to elect an additional bishop for West Africa and called for consideration of Africa as host of the Church’s 2032 General Conference. The bishops made the calls in a statement issued at the close of their 2026 meeting …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, Liberia, September 11, 2026: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to host his administration’s second Annual Presidential Media Dinner on Saturday, September 12, bringing together government officials and journalists to strengthen relations between the government and the Liberian media. The event is scheduled to take place at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, September 10, 2026: The Government of Liberia has declined to provide details about an unidentified vessel discovered along the Monrovia coastline Thursday, saying security authorities are investigating its origin, ownership and circumstances surrounding its appearance. The vessel was reportedly discovered early Thursday, prompting officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) and other security personnel to secure …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, September 8, 2026 — Foreign nationals caught operating illegal mining sites in Liberia could face prosecution and possible deportation as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s anti-illegal mining task force begins nationwide enforcement operations. The task force says it will deploy teams across the country to shut down unauthorized mining sites, seize equipment and investigate individuals and companies …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, September 3, 2026: The General Services Agency (GSA) says the Government of Liberia is undertaking a comprehensive renovation of the historic Centennial Pavilion on Broad Street in Monrovia at an estimated cost of US$500,000. GSA Executive Director Galakpai W. Kortimai disclosed Thursday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia that the project is …

By Edwin N. Khakie GBARNGA, Bong County, September 4, 2026: The detention of former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has triggered sharply divided reactions in Bong County, where residents and political actors are debating whether the former county senator is being fairly treated or should face the judicial process like any other person accused of a crime. Howard-Taylor is being held …

MONROVIA, September 2, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has removed Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh from office and appointed Cllr. Betty M. Lamin Blamo as his replacement in a major leadership change at the Ministry of Justice. The Executive Mansion announced the change Wednesday as part of a series of appointments affecting several government institutions. President Boakai also …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, Liberia, September 2, 2026 — Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has praised reforms at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and pledged to help mobilize resources and promote the agency’s work internationally. Sirleaf made the commitment Tuesday during a visit to the EPA headquarters in Monrovia, where she received a briefing from the agency’s management and …