Liberia news

The family of Lovette Tamba has filed a substantial $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) and Dr. Gonkerneu Nuahn, alleging medical malpractice that resulted in the tragic loss of both Tamba and her unborn child. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 28, 2025: The lawsuit, brought forward by attorney Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus and …

A member of the opposition community and the government here have disagreed on the account for US$63.3 million from Civil Service Wage bill. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; August 28, 2025 – The Government of Liberia and opposition parties, especially the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change, have begun clashing over US$63.3 million unaccounted for in the Civil Service …

By Kruah Thompson The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has suspended its Chief of Operations, Abraham O. Payne (U-704), following the emergence of an audio recording allegedly implicating him in ordering the release of his daughter, who was reportedly arrested in a ghetto. According to the LDEA, Mr. Payne was suspended by the agency’s Director General, Anthony K. Souh, after …

 Most partisans of the former ruling CDC blamed the government here for the court demolition of their party’s headquarters recently, but the government denies.   By Lewis S. Teh  Monrovia, Liberia; August 27, 2025 – Angry and disappointed partisans of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) here are pointing accusing fingers at the Boakai Administration for the demolition of …

A struggle for political influence in Nimba County appears to be brewing between Vice President Jeremiah Koung and Senator Samuel Kogar, both from the party of the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson. By Stephen G. Fellajuah  Nimba, Liberia; August 27, 2025 – Nimba County Senator, Samuel Kogar, breaks silence here, expressing deep frustration over what he describes as Vice President …

By Lincoln G. Peters Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer and lone opposition political leader present at Liberia’s 178th Flag Day Celebration has blasted President Joseph N. Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung, and the leadership of the National Legislature and key government officials who failed to honor and attend the National Flag Day Celebration, describing their action as a complete …

 The visible absence of top officials of the Liberian government at this year’s National Flag Day program is unprecedented, as nearly all members of all three branches stayed away, except for three members of the Cabinet.   By Stephen G. Fellajuah  Monrovia, Liberia; August 26, 2025 – In a quiet and low-key observance, Liberia celebrated its 178th National Flag Day …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, August 26, 2025: U.S. Senator Raphael Gamaliel Warnock, a respected American politician and Baptist pastor serving as the junior Senator from Georgia, paid a courtesy visit to former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Monrovia, where he pledged to help strengthen economic relations and deepen historical ties between Liberia and the United States. Speaking to …

Residents of Pleebo City, Maryland County are reeling from a fire incident that has destroyed a two-storey building with several shops.  By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County Pleebo City, Liberia; August 26, 2025 — Fire has gutted a two-storey building with shops in Zone Four community, Pleebo, Maryland County, southeast Liberia, leaving several citizens in shock. The incident occurred on …

The Department of Health & Safety of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), in collaboration with the Liberia National Police, has concluded a one-day road safety training for commercial motorcyclists operating in the Yekepa region. Held on August 12, 2025, the session brought together about 150 riders, each of whom received a certificate, a reflective safety jacket, and a helmet upon completion. The …