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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 …

Tokadeh, Nimba County, June 9, 2025: ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited asphalt pavement of the Ganta Yekepa highway, a crucial development corridor in northern Liberia. Mr. Mittal made the announcement during the official dedication of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh Crusher site, where he joined …

Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa along with four others face imminent indictment here as suspects of the Capitol Building arson, after spending a night at the Monrovia Central Prison. They are expected to appear in court today, after being officially charged by the government. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia June 8, 2025 – Authorities at the Liberia National Police …

Executive Mansion, Monrovia, June 6 – President Joseph Boakai has issued an Executive Order suspending import tariffs on rice. Capitol Hill, June 6, 2025: A release from the Executive Mansion says the move is to ease the economic burden on Liberians and stabilize the price of rice. The Mansion in its release said, “Recognizing the mounting pressures of the high …

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – In a significant step toward advancing fiscal decentralization in Liberia, local authorities and key stakeholders gathered in Bong County for a two-day policy dialogue and training on the Revenue Sharing Act. The workshop, which commenced this week in Gbarnga, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Governance …

In a move to expand healthcare access across Liberia, the Government has officially launched the country’s first health insurance policy for vulnerable citizens. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, June 6, 2025: The policy, a pilot project, was unveiled at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism’s (MICAT) weekly press briefing on Thursday, June 5, 2025. It targets between 3,000 to …

By Stephen G Fellajuah Yekepa, Nimba County, June 6, 2025: ArcelorMittal Liberia has commissioned the country’s first-ever world-class iron ore concentrator plant, marking a major milestone in the company’s Phase II expansion and a transformative step for Liberia’s mining sector. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Tokadeh, Nimba County. It was graced by President Joseph …

United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries, citing national security risks, according to the White House. By Othello B. Garblah Liberia, which was mentioned on a provisional list comprising of 22 countries under a “Yellow” category has been omitted from the Trump’s travel ban list for countries, he …

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By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  President Joseph Nyuma Boakai assures the United Nations Security Council and global body that Liberia will be a principled and dependable voice on the Council, advocating for Africa, the developing world, and inclusive, lasting peace. He said the country’s victory in securing a non-permanent seat on the Security Council symbolizes African perseverance, and a testament of …