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MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — University of Liberia President Dr. Layli Maparyan has outlined a three-phase plan for the ongoing renovation and modernization of the university’s Capitol Hill campus, as the institution moves to address years of deteriorating infrastructure. The University of Liberia traces its origins to Liberia College, which was established by the government in 1851 and opened in …

By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The Government of Liberia has called for stronger coordination, transparency and accountability with the United Nations Country Team to ensure an indicative US$874 million development financing envelope is aligned with national priorities and delivers measurable results for Liberians. Deputy Minister for Economic Management at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning …

MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — The Liberian government has set August 26 as the deadline to complete the nationwide deployment of its yellow machines across all 15 counties, with the road equipment program projected to create up to 1,200 jobs. Speaking Thursday at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, head of the Special Presidential Coordinating Committee (SPCC), Brownie J. …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, August 20, 2026 — The first group of 20 people transferred from the United States has arrived in Liberia, marking the beginning of an arrangement under which the country has agreed to receive up to 1,200 third-country nationals from the U.S. The group arrived Thursday, August 20, through Roberts International Airport. Earlier this week, the Liberian …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, Liberia, August 20, 2026: The headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) became a scene of heightened political tension Wednesday when former Montserrado County District #8 Representative Moses Acarus Gray was escorted from the compound after arriving to show solidarity with former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor. Gray arrived at Police Headquarters around midday as …

MONROVIA, August 17, 2026— Fresh allegations that some commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) acquired expensive vehicles and property are prompting renewed calls for an independent investigation into the wealth and asset declarations of officials at the regulatory agency. The allegations center on whether assets reportedly acquired by some members of the LTA Board of Commissioners are consistent with …

By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, Liberia, August 14, 2026 — The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued an operating license to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) for its 20-megawatt solar power plant, as the state-owned utility promises improved electricity supply during the upcoming dry season. LERC formally presented the license Thursday during a ceremony attended by its Board of …

By Lincoln G. Peters BONG/GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTIES, August 14, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has provided more than US$700,000 in cash assistance, agricultural support and water and sanitation facilities to vulnerable communities in Bong and Grand Cape Mount counties. The intervention targets communities affected by natural disasters and economic hardship and forms part …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, Liberia, August 14, 2026 — Victims of Liberia’s civil wars have pledged their support for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court, urging lawmakers to expedite action on legislation needed to set up the court. The call comes as efforts to establish the long-delayed court enter a critical legislative phase, …

By Stephen G. Fellajuahs Monrovia, Liberia, August 13, 2026 — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with support from the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia, have jointly relaunched the U-Report platform. The program aimed to provide children, adolescents and young people with a safe and accessible channel to express their views and influence …