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By: S. Matthew M. Quoi, Jr. Nimba County Sanniquellie, Liberia; August 22, 2025 – The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), a newly established political party in Nimba County, has appointed a fresh batch of leaders to steer its affairs, up to the 2029 Presidential and general elections. At an induction ceremony held in Sanniquellie, the official capital of Nimba County, …

At-risk or disadvantaged youths are protesting in Paynesville, government’s attention to their plight. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Paynesville, Liberia; August 22, 2025 – Hundreds of disadvantaged youth, commonly referred to here as zogoes, protest in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, demanding urgent government intervention to address drug addiction and support their rehabilitation.  The protest began in King Gray community, a known drug …

President Joseph Boakai expresses Liberia’s readiness to deepen collaboration with Japan in the areas of science, technology, agriculture and investment promotion, as he holds bilateral talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan; August 21, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reflected on Japan’s critical assistance to Liberia during the deadly Ebola and COVID-19 crises, as …

Liberia’s newly commissioned Chief Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has ushered in a new era for the nation’s judiciary, pledging to assert the branch’s constitutional rights and to end its long-standing perception as the “stepchild” of government. By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, August 21, 2025: Speaking during the official seating ceremony on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Supreme …

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The 22nd anniversary of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement (ACPA) was marked on August 19, 2025, at the University of Liberia in Monrovia. Monrovia, August 20, 2025: The event, championed by the Kofi-Annan-Institute for Conflict Transformation (KAICT) in collaboration with international development partners and stakeholders from across Liberia’s political, civil, and social spectrum, served as both a commemoration and a …

Buchanan, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia has certificated 29 professional drivers in Buchanan following the completion of a two-day Defensive Driving Program, underscoring the company’s strong commitment to safety on and off the road. The certification ceremony followed both theory and practical training sessions, during which the first group of AML drivers demonstrated their competence in applying international safety practices. Representatives …

The Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice has taken decisive action against the National Election Commission (NEC) for failing to satisfy a longstanding judgment debt. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, August 20, 2025: At noon, the court closed the NEC Headquarters in Sinkor and ordered the immediate seizure of NEC’s assets, executing a writ to recover US$171,105.00 owed to …

Rise in drug-related deaths in Liberia is raising concern among citizens, as two or three persons reportedly died from dangerous substances, leaving many to wonder which community will be the next to mourn the loss of a member.  By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, August 20, 2025: In less than a month, Liberia has witnessed a rapid increase in drug-related deaths …

On August 15, 2025, the official retirement ceremony for former Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh unfolded in the Chamber of Liberia’s Supreme Court—but with a notable absence. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 18, 2025: President Joseph N. Boakai and the top leadership of the Liberian legislature, including Speaker Richard Koon and Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence, boycotted the event. President …