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Hell broke loose here Monday, September 22, as former President George Weah returned to the country when his supporters clashed with Police.  By Stephen G. Fellajuah  Monrovia, Liberia; September 24, 2025 – Tensions flared here ahead of former President George Manneh Weah’s arrival on Monday, September 22, 2025, as supporters of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) clashed with state …

 Both prosecution and defendants in the Capitol Building arson case are holding their breaths, as Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie hands down a ruling today.  By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia; September 24, 2025 – Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie is expected to rule in the most anticipated capital Building arson case today, September 24, 2025, …

An independent medical examination conducted on defendants in the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial, consistent with the UN- Istanbul Protocol, has established injuries and trauma sustained from torture of defendants. Monrovia, September 23, 2025: The examination, which was conducted in accordance with the UN Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, …

Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has unveiled an ambitious US$8.3 billion development package aimed at transforming lives through gender equality, youth empowerment, education, health care, and social development. New York, September 23, 2025: Delivering his address at the Fourth World Conference on Women on the sidelines of the eightieth session of the UN General Assembly, President Boakai declared that …

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Lawmakers touring ArcelorMittal Liberia’s concession have been defending their visit at the concession area. By Stephen G.Fellajuah Monrovia, September 22, 2025: The Joint Legislative Committee on Mineral Development Agreements (MDA) has strongly rejected allegations of clandestine dealings with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stating that their recent oversight visit is well within their statutory duty to inspect the company’s operations and compliance …

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By Seltue Karweaye Sr Every time President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s aircraft departs from Robert International Airport, it leaves Liberians grappling with the implications of his extensive travels. Between February 2024 and September 2025, Boakai has journeyed to no fewer than fifteen (15)  countries, with some destinations being visited multiple times. This pattern has ignited a vigorous debate in Liberia regarding …

Monrovia, Liberia; September 19, 2025 – Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has assured security institutions that the ongoing Executive Budget hearing is focused on shaping the 2026 National Budget, while underscoring their dual role as both service providers and indirect revenue generators. A press release says Minister Ngafuan spoke during discussions held with security sector authorities.  He …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; September 19, 2025 – Former Foreign Minister, D. Maxwell Kemayah, has made a phone-in appearance on Spoon Talk here, once again rejecting and defending himself against sexual harassment claim that has been “hanging over his head” since late 2020. But his remarks caught the attention of Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, who reminded …