Liberia news

By Lincoln G. Peters Days following the closed-door signing of the controversial railway multi-user agreement between the Government of Liberia (GoL) and Ivanhoe Atlantic, there appears to be conflicting statements coming from the US Embassy in Monrovia and GoL regarding the secret deal. On Monday, the US Embassy here released a statement hailing the signing of the secret US$1.8 billion …

The United States Government, through its Embassy in Monrovia has lauded the weekend secret multi-user railway deal signed between the Government of Liberia and American owned -HPX/ Ivanhoe Atlantic. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, July 8, 2025: The US Embassy statement comes as President Joseph Boakai and delegation left the country on Monday for Trump’s July 9-11 meeting with four …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has strongly denied allegations of mismanagement involving the US$30 million COVID-19 Household Food Support Program (COHFSP), asserting that the entire fund was solely managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), not the Liberian government. Addressing a press conference convened over the weekend at the Congress for Democratic …

The decision by the Government of Liberia (GoL) to grant HPX (High Power Exploration) access to the national railway, while ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) continues to hold an active Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the government, raises several questions about national interest and strategic priorities. At the heart of the matter is whether the GoL’s actions serve Liberia’s long-term goals, or whether …

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss “commercial opportunities,” thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump. Monrovia, July 7, 2025: Per the invitation, President Trump will host leaders from Liberia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House from July 9 to 11 …

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia; July 4, 2025 – Several employees of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) have staged a go-slow in response to the recent suspension of Director-General Christopher D. Sankolo. The go-slow followed a series of political maneuverings allegedly by Deputy Minister of State Without Portfolio for Special Services, Samuel Stequoah, and President Boaka’s long-time …

Executive Mansion, Monrovia–In an effort to strengthen food security and combat hunger across the country, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed into law the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act of 2020. The legislation was officially approved on June 17, 2025, and printed and published by the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The newly signed Act establishes …

Monrovia, Liberia – July 4, 2025: Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country’s growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector. In the newly released Index, unveiled during the 2025 Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, Liberia achieved a …

  By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  President Joseph Nyumah Boakai on Thursday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promoting religious tolerance as part of its efforts to develop Liberia. Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Addressing Liberian Muslims HAJJ PILGRIMS at the Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, President Boakai urged Liberians to entrench ethnicity and religious tolerance as a way to national development. “As …

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched a new nighttime sailing program and commissioned modern equipment at the Free Port of Monrovia to enhance port services and boost trade in Liberia. The event, held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Monrovia, is part of a joint project by the National Port Authority (NPA) …