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By Stephen G. Fellajuah PAYNESVILLE CITY, Liberia, June 26, 2026 – Germany is expanding its engagement with Liberia through the operations of the German Adenauer Foundation, which will work closely with both the Executive and Legislative branches to strengthen democratic governance and leadership development. Outgoing German Ambassador to Liberia, Dr. Jakob Haselhuber, disclosed the development during a farewell meeting with …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, June 26, 2026 – The Government of Liberia has renewed its commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management with the launch of the Internal Audit Regulations and the Public Sector Internal Audit Compliance Checklist, developed by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA). Representing Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff …

LAGOS, Nigeria – Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) of Liberia, Sekou A. M. Dukuly, has commended Nigeria’s significant investment in port infrastructure and modernization, describing the country’s efforts to strengthen its position in global maritime trade as a model for the region. Dukuly made the remarks during a working visit to the Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, June 19, 2026 — The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant and the addition of a new solar power facility. The decision follows the restoration of a damaged turbine at Mount Coffee, enabling the hydropower …

By Lincoln G. Peters Mamba Point, Monrovia, June 18, 2026 – Liberia’s Witness Protection Agency (WPA) has condemned the disclosure of identities of whistleblowers linked to the US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport (RIA), describing the act as unlawful and detrimental to ongoing investigations. In a press release issued Thursday, June 18, 2026, and signed by Abraham R. …

MONROVIA, Liberia, June 19, 2026— United Methodist University (UMU) has honored veteran Liberian educator, church leader, and statesman Rev. Dr. Abba G. Karnga Sr. by naming its Clinical Pastoral Education and Ministry Program after him. The program, housed under the university’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies, was officially dedicated during a ceremony held at the Stephen Trowen Nagbe United …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah ACCRA, Ghana, June 19, 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for the establishment of a global reparatory justice mechanism to address the enduring impacts of slavery and colonial exploitation, positioning Liberia among African nations advocating for a coordinated international response to historical injustices. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Next Steps for United …

By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, June 18, 2026—The Civil Service Agency (CSA) announced Wednesday that 6,000 government employees will be retired this year as part of the 2026 National Retirement Exercise. The retirement program targets civil servants who have reached the mandatory retirement age, in line with Liberia’s Pension Law. According to the CSA, more than 4,000 of those retiring …

By Lincoln G. Peters Margibi County, June 16, 2026 — The 13th Judicial Circuit Court for Margibi County has ordered the management of the Robert International Airport (RIA) to produce shipping waybills, closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, and all other documents related to a $19.2 million drug seizure by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The order was issued through a …

MONROVIA, June 17, 2006– The Liberian Senate Judiciary Committee has presented a seven-month legislative roadmap for the passage of bills establishing war and economic crimes courts. The plan schedules a final vote for December, calls for merging rival bills into a single draft by mid-July, and includes public consultations during the legislative recess. The roadmap outlines a phase-by-phase calendar for …