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By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, Monrovia – April 1, 2026: The high-profile economic sabotage trial involving former Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and his co-defendants was temporarily suspended on Wednesday following complaints from jurors about health challenges and unmet financial commitments. Presiding Judge Osuma Feika of Criminal Court “C” ordered the suspension after …

A Liberian mineral processing engineer has represented ArcelorMittal Liberia on one of the mining industry’s most prestigious international platforms, marking a significant milestone for the country’s technical sector. Darius G. Wonyen, a mineralogist and mineral processing engineer with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in February 2026 to participate in the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference …

By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, April 1, 2026: The Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court, Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu has clarified that child soldiers will not be prosecuted under Liberian law, as they are legally regarded as victims rather than perpetrators of the civil war. Speaking Tuesday on ALLAS Radio’s Criminal …

By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, Monrovia, March 31, 2026: Lawyers representing former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr. and colleagues in the most publicized corruption trial have expressed anger over the admissibility of photocopy evidence by the court in the trial. On Monday, March 30, 2026, during the trial, the courtroom witnessed a standoff as …

By Kruah ThompsonMonrovia, March 27, 2026: The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) has commended Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. for appointing Atty. Joshua Shadrach, a member of the disabled community, as Public Defender. The appointment is being described as a significant milestone in Liberia’s justice system, as Atty. Shadrach is reportedly the country’s first visually impaired lawyer to hold …

By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, Monrovia, Liberia | March 26, 2026: The government’s second subpoenaed witness in the ongoing criminal proceedings at Criminal Assizes “C” failed to directly link former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah to the signing and handling of key financial instruments, in testimony that stopped short of establishing personal culpability. Taking the witness stand on Thursday, …

By Patrick N. Mensah PLEEBO, Maryland County – March 27, 2026 – Muslims residing in Pleebo, Maryland County, have expressed concern over the ongoing Liberia–Guinea border tensions, warning that the situation is creating fear, uncertainty, and the risk of social misunderstanding within Liberia, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Community leaders say the national security situation has not only …

Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia — March 27, 2026 — The Liberia Joint Security has arrested Alpha M. Jalloh, a Guinean national, for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of Tramadol into Liberia. Authorities also seized US$1,187,000 in cash connected to the operation. Jalloh was intercepted on Thursday, March 26, 2026, while transporting the controlled substance in a commercial vehicle …

Monrovia, Liberia – March 25, 2026 – Hundreds of civil society representatives, including traditional chiefs, elders, tribal governors, religious leaders, and survivor groups, staged a peaceful protest Tuesday at President Joseph Boakai’s residence, demanding immediate action on two long-awaited draft laws: the War Crimes Court and the Anti-Corruption Court. Protesters carried placards, chanted slogans, and formally submitted a petition calling …

Monrovia, March 25, 2026 — Guinea’s Ambassador to Liberia, Aboubacar Sylla, declined to address escalating tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border when approached by journalists on March 24. Speaking through an interpreter, Amb. Sylla said he was not prepared to comment on ongoing hostilities. The ambassador had been attending a press briefing hosted by the French Ambassador to discuss the Spring …