Liberia news

By Edwin N. Khakie MONROVIA, July 3, 2026 – Edith Hage, widow of the late Lebanese businessman Milad R. Hage, has called on the Supreme Court of Liberia and the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) to investigate and disbar Cllr. Arthur Johnson over allegations that he attempted to influence jurors in an ongoing estate dispute involving her daughter, Nohad Hage …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, July 2, 2026 – The Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL) has endorsed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decision to ban the export of unprocessed natural rubber, describing the policy as a major step toward expanding domestic processing, creating jobs, and improving the livelihoods of thousands of rubber farmers. The association, which represents smallholder rubber farmers …

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, July 2, 2026 – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC) have endorsed the creation of a specialized National Anti-Corruption Court, describing it as a major step toward expediting corruption prosecutions, ending impunity, and restoring public confidence in the justice system. Speaking Tuesday, at …

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, July 1, 2026 – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to give special attention to the proposed National Anti-Corruption Court, saying Liberia must strengthen its accountability system by ensuring corruption cases are concluded swiftly and credibly. Delivering the keynote address at the National Anti-Corruption Policy Dialogue in Monrovia, Sirleaf described …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, June 26, 2026 – Nearly one in every three Liberians continues to practice open defecation, prompting the government to accelerate reforms aimed at expanding access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services across the country. The Director of the National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC), Morris G. Gono Jr., disclosed Thursday that about 34 percent …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah PAYNESVILLE CITY, Liberia, June 26, 2026 – Germany is expanding its engagement with Liberia through the operations of the German Adenauer Foundation, which will work closely with both the Executive and Legislative branches to strengthen democratic governance and leadership development. Outgoing German Ambassador to Liberia, Dr. Jakob Haselhuber, disclosed the development during a farewell meeting with …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, June 26, 2026 – The Government of Liberia has renewed its commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management with the launch of the Internal Audit Regulations and the Public Sector Internal Audit Compliance Checklist, developed by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA). Representing Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff …

LAGOS, Nigeria – Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) of Liberia, Sekou A. M. Dukuly, has commended Nigeria’s significant investment in port infrastructure and modernization, describing the country’s efforts to strengthen its position in global maritime trade as a model for the region. Dukuly made the remarks during a working visit to the Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, June 19, 2026 — The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant and the addition of a new solar power facility. The decision follows the restoration of a damaged turbine at Mount Coffee, enabling the hydropower …

By Lincoln G. Peters Mamba Point, Monrovia, June 18, 2026 – Liberia’s Witness Protection Agency (WPA) has condemned the disclosure of identities of whistleblowers linked to the US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport (RIA), describing the act as unlawful and detrimental to ongoing investigations. In a press release issued Thursday, June 18, 2026, and signed by Abraham R. …