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The Amos C. Sawyer Educational Foundation will host a series of events to commemorate the life, work, and vision of Prof. Dr. Sawyer and to mark his 80th birthday in June. Monrovia, June 13, 2025: According to a press release issued by the ACS Educational Foundation, there will be an inaugural lecture, a number of interfaith activities, and a fundraising …

-After MDA amendment Steel giant, ArcelorMattal Liberia, promises to increase annual County Social Development Fund to $4 million for Liberia. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia; June 13, 2025 –  Acting CEO and chief of operations at ArcelorMattal Liberia, Anthony P. Kocken, has promised to increase the Annual County Social Development Fund to $4 million after conclusion of the third Amendment …

The Monrovia City Court decides today whether charges brought against five members of the House of Representatives, including former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, have merit under the law for prosecution in court.   By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 13, 2025 – The highly watched Capitol Building arson case involving former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers …

By Lincoln G. Peters  Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has proposed that the strategic diplomatic relationship with China must grow from aid-dependency to investment-led growth, especially from raw material exportation, political goodwill to industrialization, and  sustainable development.  Delivering an inspiring address at the opening of the China-Africa fourth economic and trade expo held in Hunan Province, Changsha City, China …

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh & Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – What appears to be a war of words is growing deeply within family of slain Liberian President Samuel K. Doe, over remains of former First Lady, Nancy B. Doe, with daughter of the deceased couple accusing a family member of having hand in her mother’s demise. Madam …

Former Speaker Fonati Koffa says charges brought against him by the state are not strong enough to proceed with prosecution in the Capitol fire case. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – Former Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has expressed deep disappointment in the prosecution’s case during the second day of preliminary hearings at the Monrovia City …

Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through its Spokesperson, Prince Kehwalain, distanced …

Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through its Spokesperson, Prince Kehwalain, distanced …

A US$ 500k bridge construction contract awarded to the wife of former Senator Henry Yallah in Bong County has left many scratching their heads. This is because several years after the contract was awarded, the bridge project was left as a white elephant. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 8, 2025 — Lawrence Anniway, the Chief Executive …

Following his release on bail along with four other lawmakers charged by Police on December 8, 2024, Capitol fire, Speaker J. Fonati Koffa vows to challenge his charges head-on in court. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia; June 10, 2025 – Former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa breaks silence here, after he was bailed out of prison along with …