Liberia news

Church of Liberia Incorporated entered into a lease agreement with an Indian business firm, G2, to modernize. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, July 15, 2024 –The Church of God World Missions Liberia, under the leadership of Church of God Liberia, Inc. Bishop Jacob H. Harris, has sealed a landmark 35-year lease agreement with an Indian businessman identified as G2 to …

Several Chinese companies operating in the mining sector face economic sabotage, tax evasion, and criminal conspiracy charges. Monrovia, July 13, 2024: Liberian prosecutors have indicted several Chinese nationals for economic sabotage, tax evasion, and criminal conspiracy following a major bust of a mining cartel. The case is before the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, which is presided over by Judge Wesseh A. …

The LCC has warned Liberians to work collectively to confront corruption, or their country’s progress will become elusive. Monrovia, July 15, 2024: The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s removal of individuals from tenured positions contravenes the rule of law but hails his bold step on war and economic crimes court. The LCC released a long …

Police IG Coleman flanked by new spokesperson Clark Liberia’s Police Chief, Col. Gregory Coleman, has warned that the LNP remains committed to upholding professional standards. Monrovia, July 12, 2024: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has dismissed one of its officers, Ismeal Talawally, for allegedly discharging his firearm, leading to the death of a 15-year-old boy. The LNP completed its investigation and …

A local rights activist picks bones with Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Interim Head of the University of Liberia, calling President Boakai to withdraw his appointment.   By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, July 12, 2024 –A Liberian human rights defender Titus B. Pakalah is calling on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., to withdraw the appointment of Ambassador Al-Hassan Conteh for …

The Liberia Peacebuilding Office warns that unless the government engages in massive public education about establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court, the process could face serious resistance from citizens in rural communities. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, July 12, 2024—The newly appointed Executive Director of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office, Mr. Sheikh Kamara, predicts a potential disruption of the …

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency detachment in River Gee County, southeast Liberia, seizes narcotics valued at US$4,000. By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County River Gee, Liberia, July 12, 2024 –A Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) detachment in River Gee County confiscated substances valued at more than Four Thousand (US$4,000) United States Dollars. The LDEA detachment also arrests 35-year-old Suspect Daniel …

President Boakai promises to invest more in strengthening Liberia’s supply chain management system as he launches Global Fund Grant Cycle-7 here, totaling US$117m  By Ethel A. Tweh Monrovia, Liberia, July 12, 2024 –President Joseph N. Boakai launches the US$117 million Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 here, promising to invest in strengthening the country’s supply chain management system. The program, which …

Dear Father: Hmm, no wonder our village looking leh this. Wen ley rogue is from yor house, he na rogue. Bor wen him come from yor friend house, then him rogue. Wen da yor own do it, then it correct. Bor wen da yor friend own do it then it na correct. My son who own na do some again? …

The Boakai administration has faced weeks of criticism for allegedly violating public procurement procedures and showing no regard for the Legislature in allegedly entering agreements that could have large financial implications. Monrovia, July 12, 2024: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has told legislators that the government has made no financial commitment to acquire 285 earth-moving equipment, commonly referred to here as yellow …