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By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, Monrovia, Liberia | March 26, 2026: The government’s second subpoenaed witness in the ongoing criminal proceedings at Criminal Assizes “C” failed to directly link former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah to the signing and handling of key financial instruments, in testimony that stopped short of establishing personal culpability. Taking the witness stand on Thursday, …

By Patrick N. Mensah PLEEBO, Maryland County – March 27, 2026 – Muslims residing in Pleebo, Maryland County, have expressed concern over the ongoing Liberia–Guinea border tensions, warning that the situation is creating fear, uncertainty, and the risk of social misunderstanding within Liberia, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Community leaders say the national security situation has not only …

Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia — March 27, 2026 — The Liberia Joint Security has arrested Alpha M. Jalloh, a Guinean national, for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of Tramadol into Liberia. Authorities also seized US$1,187,000 in cash connected to the operation. Jalloh was intercepted on Thursday, March 26, 2026, while transporting the controlled substance in a commercial vehicle …

Monrovia, Liberia – March 25, 2026 – Hundreds of civil society representatives, including traditional chiefs, elders, tribal governors, religious leaders, and survivor groups, staged a peaceful protest Tuesday at President Joseph Boakai’s residence, demanding immediate action on two long-awaited draft laws: the War Crimes Court and the Anti-Corruption Court. Protesters carried placards, chanted slogans, and formally submitted a petition calling …

Monrovia, March 25, 2026 — Guinea’s Ambassador to Liberia, Aboubacar Sylla, declined to address escalating tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border when approached by journalists on March 24. Speaking through an interpreter, Amb. Sylla said he was not prepared to comment on ongoing hostilities. The ambassador had been attending a press briefing hosted by the French Ambassador to discuss the Spring …

MARCH 24, 2026 Members of the Press Fellow Liberians: The Government of Liberia notes that as a consequence of recent developments along Liberia’s border with Guinea, particularly our northern frontier in Sorlumba, Foya District, Lofa County, there is heightened concerns over boundary concerns between Liberia and Guinea. The Joint Security has been closely monitoring the developing situation and we are …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Ganta, Nimba County, March 24, 2026 – A former freedom fighter from Liberia’s civil war, General K. Gblorgbay Young, has urged citizens not to panic amid rising tensions along the border between Liberia and Guinea, while warning that ex-combatants stand ready to defend the country if necessary. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, March 23, …

By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, March 19, 2026: Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, received in audience a delegation from the g7+ Secretariat, headed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Helder da Costa. The g7+ (Group of Seven Plus) is an intergovernmental organization of 20 countries that are either currently experiencing, or are in transition from, …

By Edwin N Khakie Sorlumba, Foya District, Lofa County, March 20: Speaking to reporters after visiting Sorlumba, a port of entry in Lofa County, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Col. Coleman stated, “The situation at the Liberia–Guinea border remains a high alert situation.” The tensions trace back to March 2, 2026, when workers from BK Enterprise, a company contracted to …

By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, March 20: The Center for Human Rights and Democracy (CeHRD International) has called for a speedy, regional (MRU) cooperative investigation into alleged illegal mining along the Makona River, which has fueled a tense border conflict between Liberia and Guinea. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the group’s office on Camp Johnson …