Liberia news

The NEW DAWN has gathered that the University of Liberia is considering retiring over 200 staff, including professors and lecturers.   By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia; September 4, 2025 – At least over two hundred and three (203) faculty members of the University of Liberia, including former Central Bank Governor, Dr. Mills Jones, and Ex-executive director of the Environmental Protection …

 A temporary detoxification and rehabilitation program initiated by the Government of Liberia for drug-addicted youths in Montserrado County is just another lip service to the drugs crisis in Liberia. The exercise seems more cosmetic than effective, as it appears to be a mere public relations stunt by the government.    For the state to reveal that 485 of the 600 youths …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially broken ground for the construction of two major China-aid overpass bridges on Tubman Boulevard, describing the project as one that will fundamentally change how Liberians “travel, trade, and live” along one of the capital city’s busiest transport corridors. The US$36.7 million infrastructure project, funded by the People’s Republic of China, …

The family of late Nimba County Senator, Prince Yormie Johnson, is in court over the distribution of his estate. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; September 3, 2025 – A dispute has erupted within the family of the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson over the distribution of his estate, with one of his daughters alleging that his widow is withholding …

Monrovia – The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) says it welcomes the recently released 2024 General Auditing Commission (GAC) Audit Report of the Government of Liberia’s Consolidated Accounts.  It said the report confirms substantial progress in financial management, budget discipline, and accountability under this administration. The Government of Liberia, the Ministry’s Communication Department continues to have made considerable …

Volunteer teachers are demanding to be included in government payroll. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, September 2, 2025 – A group of volunteer teachers from public schools under the bannerof the National Volunteer Teachers Association have protested outside the residence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, demanding long-promised employment after years of sacrificing in classrooms across Liberia without asalary. The …

Liberia’s fight against drug abuse has hit a major stumbling block after 485 of the 600 youths enrolled in a government-backed detoxification and rehabilitation program abandoned the process. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, September 1, 2025: According to the Multi-Sectoral Committee on Drugs, only 115 youths remain in the program, which was designed to offer treatment and recovery services to some …

Amid rising threats from coastal erosion and climate change, the Japanese government has expressed interest in partnering with Liberia to provide technical, financial, and strategic support to strengthen the country’s coastal and maritime defenses. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 29, 2025: The proposed partnership, which aims to address growing environmental and security challenges along Liberia’s Atlantic coastline, follows Liberia’s participation …

At least 21 young people from fence-line communities across Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties have taken a bold step into their future, becoming the latest beneficiaries of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ongoing investment in youth empowerment and skills development. The newly employed Train Assistants, including two female staff members, have already completed a four-week theoretical training program at the company’s Training …

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has dismissed the top leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), bringing the tenure of Director Souh to an end in less than a year. Monrovia, Liberia – August 29, 2025: The President cited administrative reasons and immediately appointed an interim management team to steer the institution as the fight against illicit drugs intensifies …