Liberia news

The National Transit Authority’s management reports that a brand new fleet of buses is expected to resume public transport services across the country soon. By: Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia, February 28, 2025 – The Managing Director of the National Transit Authority (NTA), Edmund F. Forh, says all necessary procedures have been completed through the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission …

The rising prices of commodities on the Liberian market have earned an invitation for commerce officials before Senators. By Lincoln G. Peters Capitol Hill, February 28, 2025/ Sinoe County Senator Crayton O. Duncan has written Plenary requesting that the commerce minister and Commerce Inspector General be invited to explain the causes of rising prices of commodities on the Liberian market …

The President of FOMTUL is rejecting a plan protest by some of his members, stating that the protest is politically motivated. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia February 28, 2025– The President of the Federation of Motorcycle and Tricycle Unions of Liberia (FOMTUL), John Abel Kenyor, has vowed never to support any form of protest, especially when it is politically motivated. …

Suspended members of the House of Representatives resisting the illegal removal of embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa filed a petition before the Supreme Court here, praying for restoration of their salaries and benefits being withheld by the executive.   By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia, February 28, 2025—Seven suspended members of the House of Representatives loyal to embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa …

By: Edwin N. Khakie Interacting with a team of journalists in Gbarnga on February 27, 2025, Gongloe highlighted the importance of holding accountable those responsible for heinous crimes committed during Liberia’s civil wars, including warlords, government officials, and leaders of armed groups. Garnga, Bong County, February 28, 2025. / Former Presidential Candidate Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe has emphasized that justice must …

Weeks after Liberia locally launched its bid for a non-permanent member seat on the UN Security Council, discussions are underway for the country to launch its bid to host an ECOWAS institution here locally. By Lincoln G. Peters Capitol Hill, February 28, 2025/ Bomi County Senator Edwin M. Snowe has begun rallying support of colleagues at the Senate to work …

  Former Representative Solomon George’s exit from CDC receives backlash here. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, February 21, 2025/ Former Commissioner General of the Liberia Maritime Authority now Chief of Staff of Ex-President Weah, Eugene Lenn Nagbe, strongly descends on Montserrado County former district #7 lawmaker, Solomon C. George, describing his recent letter of resignation from the former ruling …

President Joseph Boakai’s Assets Recovery Czar, Cllr. Edwin K Martins has named Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Dubai havens for Liberia’s stolen wealth. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, February 21, 2025/Cllr. Martins, who faced legal hurdles from the onset of his taskforce operations, told journalists here on Thursday, February 20, that the three countries were identified by international partners as places where …

India’s Opioid Kings, a new documentary from the BBC World Service’s award-winning BBC Eye Investigations team, has revealed that an Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major public health crisis. Aveo Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai, makes a range of pills that go under different brand names and are …

By: Wise Wesseh Thursday, February 13, 2025/A raid of drug users in Banjor Beach, Virginia, left one person dead Wednesday when a police officer, Boima Massaley, allegedly shot and killed a 22-year-old fisherman only identified as Favor.  Witnesses told the New Dawn that the incident occurred when officers trooped into the Kongo-Gap Ghetto to raid the area, which is known …