Liberia news

Amid rising threats from coastal erosion and climate change, the Japanese government has expressed interest in partnering with Liberia to provide technical, financial, and strategic support to strengthen the country’s coastal and maritime defenses. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, August 29, 2025: The proposed partnership, which aims to address growing environmental and security challenges along Liberia’s Atlantic coastline, follows Liberia’s participation …

At least 21 young people from fence-line communities across Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties have taken a bold step into their future, becoming the latest beneficiaries of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ongoing investment in youth empowerment and skills development. The newly employed Train Assistants, including two female staff members, have already completed a four-week theoretical training program at the company’s Training …

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has dismissed the top leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), bringing the tenure of Director Souh to an end in less than a year. Monrovia, Liberia – August 29, 2025: The President cited administrative reasons and immediately appointed an interim management team to steer the institution as the fight against illicit drugs intensifies …

 Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan has assured that the government is committed to upholding the minimum wage bill in the country.  By Lewis S. Teh  Monrovia, Liberia; August 29, 2025 – Liberia Finance Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, says the Government of Liberia remains fully committed to enforcing the national minimum wage in the public sector. Minister Ngafuan’s assurance comes in response …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah  Monrovia, Liberia; August 29, 2025 – Amid growing dissatisfaction and regret among politicians and parties that supported the ruling Unity Party (UP) during the 2023 presidential elections, more voices are joining the chorus of discontent directed at the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. From Senator James Biney of Maryland County to Senator Crayton Duncan, and …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; August 29, 2025 – The latest dismissal of key officials at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), including Deputy Director General for Administration, Gwee K. Porkpah, has ignited a firestorm of public debate and political scrutiny. At the center of the controversy, according to reports, Mr. Porkpah’s claim that senior government officials are involved …

 Judicial employees here, who are undergoing verification and credentials audit, have vehemently challenged employment statistics released by the Civil Service Agency, putting the total employees in the Judiciary at 1,517. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; August 29, 2025 – Liberia’s newly commissioned Chief Justice, His Honor, Yamie QuiQui Gbeisay, Sr., comprehensive personnel verification and credentials audit across the judiciary …

The family of Lovette Tamba has filed a substantial $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) and Dr. Gonkerneu Nuahn, alleging medical malpractice that resulted in the tragic loss of both Tamba and her unborn child. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 28, 2025: The lawsuit, brought forward by attorney Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephus and …

A member of the opposition community and the government here have disagreed on the account for US$63.3 million from Civil Service Wage bill. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; August 28, 2025 – The Government of Liberia and opposition parties, especially the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change, have begun clashing over US$63.3 million unaccounted for in the Civil Service …

By Kruah Thompson The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has suspended its Chief of Operations, Abraham O. Payne (U-704), following the emergence of an audio recording allegedly implicating him in ordering the release of his daughter, who was reportedly arrested in a ghetto. According to the LDEA, Mr. Payne was suspended by the agency’s Director General, Anthony K. Souh, after …