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Barbu names Justice Minister Tweh, Legal Adviser Keita, and NSA Woods; says reviews have stalled at executive level MONROVIA, April 22, 2026 — The Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia (OWECC-L) has accused senior government officials of delaying review of draft bills needed to advance legislation for the proposed War and Economic Crimes Court. …

Monrovia, Liberia — April 20, 2026: Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. took the witness stand Monday and launched a detailed courtroom challenge to the state’s case, as the court ordered the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor to appear and authenticate defense documents linked to the alleged “direct transfers” now under trial. The order followed a defense request …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA, April 17, 2026: The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), acting in its capacity as the Designated Authority, has successfully conducted its first nationwide International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Level 2 exercise across the country’s two major ports. The exercise, held simultaneously at key port facilities, was carried out in collaboration with the National Port Authority (NPA) and …

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 17, 2026 — Liberia cannot achieve lasting peace without criminal accountability for atrocities committed during its civil war, Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC-L) told a gathering of scholars, human rights advocates, and transitional justice experts. Barbu, executive director of OWECC-L, spoke …

By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia — April 16, 2026: Three senators have introduced a proposed law titled the Gold Sector Reform Amendment Act of 2026, aimed at amending Liberia’s Mining and Minerals Law of 2000 to address long‑standing gaps in the regulation, formalization, and marketing of the country’s gold resources. The bill was read during the Liberian Senate’s special …

MONROVIA, April 15, 2026 — The Liberia National Police on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse a peaceful protest organized by the Students Unification Party near the University of Liberia, abruptly ending a student-led march demanding jobs, economic reforms, and improved governance. The protest, led by students and youth activists, included the submission of a petition to the government outlining …

Gbarnga, Bong County, April 11, 2026 — ForumCiv Liberia Country Manager Asa David Chon has commended the agricultural innovation and youth capacity-building efforts of the Youth International Training Institute (YITI) following his first visit to the institution’s demonstration farm in Goll Farm on Saturday, April 11, 2026. During the visit, Asa David Chon expressed strong appreciation for YITI’s practical approach …

Nimba County, April 11, 2026 — Nimba County District #5 Representative Kortor Kwagrue over the weekend completed the rehabilitation of a major road linking parts of the county to the Ivory Coast border, fulfilling a key campaign promise aimed at improving transportation and boosting local economic activities. The project, according to Rep. Kwagrue, is designed to address long-standing transportation challenges …

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 11, 2026 — Dr. Cllr. Jallah Barbu, executive director of Liberia’s Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC-L), is attending a University of Cape Town symposium marking the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the office said Saturday. The gathering brings together transitional-justice practitioners, policymakers, and scholars …

Bong County, Liberia, April 9, 2026 – A violent windstorm on Wednesday evening has damaged two of Bong County’s leading community radio stations, Voice of Bong FM 103.5 and Premium FM 98.1 MHz, forcing them off-air and raising concerns over access to vital information for residents across the county. The storm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, destroyed key broadcasting infrastructure, including …