Liberia news

By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, July 24, 2026: French Ambassador to Liberia Isabelle Le Guellec has described relations between France and Liberia as having experienced exceptional growth over the past year, reaffirming her country’s commitment to supporting Liberia’s development and international governance reforms. Speaking recently in Monrovia during celebrations marking France’s Bastille Day, Ambassador Le Guellec said bilateral cooperation reached …

By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, July 25, 2026 — The National Port Authority (NPA) has announced the immediate transition of all contract workers to permanent employee status, describing the decision as a major workforce reform intended to improve job security and staff morale. The announcement was made during a general workforce meeting at the Freeport of Monrovia, presided over by …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, Liberia, July 24, 2026 — Former Deputy Foreign Minister B. Elias Shoniyin has urged Liberians to use the country’s 179th Independence Day celebration as an opportunity to reflect on its history, confront present challenges and recommit to building a more united and prosperous nation. In an Independence Day message, Shoniyin said Liberia’s independence was achieved …

By Kruah Thompson BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County, July 24, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has commissioned several development projects in Grand Bassa County as part of activities leading to Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebrations. The projects include a Côte d’Ivoire-Liberia-Sierra Leone-Guinea (CLSG) electricity substation in Harlandsville, a Commissioner’s Compound, a Presidential Lounge, doctors’ quarters, an old folks’ home and …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, July 23, 2026 — Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has warned that political hatred, misinformation and division are weakening Liberia and threatening its prospects for peace and development. Koung called on Liberians, particularly political leaders and their supporters, to abandon what he described as the “politics of bitterness” and work collectively for the country’s progress. He …

By Edwin Khakie MONROVIA, Liberia, July 22, 2026 – The Supreme Court of Liberia has quashed a petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Oumou Sirleaf Hage and three others in a longstanding estate dispute involving allegations of fraud in title, clearing the way for the lower court to resume proceedings in the matter. In its Chambers’ ruling delivered …

By Lincoln G. Peters TEMPLE OF JUSTICE, Monrovia, July 21, 2026 — Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has rejected a Criminal Court “C” ruling that overturned his not-guilty verdict and ordered a new trial following an investigation into alleged jury tampering and misconduct. Judge Ousman F. Feika issued the ruling Tuesday in the US$19 million …

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, July 17, 2026. The Government of Germany, through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and Welthungerhilfe, has donated one vehicle and four motorcycles to the Community of Hope Agriculture Project to strengthen climate-resilient rice production in Liberia. The donation was presented Tuesday at CHAP headquarters in Zubah Town, DuPort Road, Paynesville. The vehicles …

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, July 17, 2026: Integrity Watch Liberia and the Liberian Senate Committee on Investment and Concessions have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen legislative oversight of concession agreements and promote transparency in Liberia’s investment sector. The agreement was signed Thursday at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. Under the MoU, Integrity Watch Liberia will …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, July 17, 2026; Liberia has launched a free mobile roaming service with Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, allowing subscribers to make and receive calls on their Liberian phone numbers without paying roaming charges while traveling in the three West African countries. The service follows the implementation of bilateral Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Liberia …