Liberia news

Tubmanburg, Bomi County, March 9, 2026 — The National Council of Governors (NCG) of Liberia has formally pledged its full support for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC), committing to work with the government and relevant institutions to ensure the success of both courts. In a statement issued on Friday, …

Tappita District, Nimba County – March 9, 2026 — Joint security forces in Nimba County have arrested twenty-three persons in connection with the alleged illegal possession and discharge of firearms in communities within Tappita District, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced. According to a press release issued by DCP Sam K. Collins, Chief of Press and Public Affairs of …

Monrovia, March 6, 2026: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has extended the mandate of Liberia’s Asset Recovery Task Force by one year through Executive Order No. 161. The order, issued on March 5, 2026, ensures the Task Force can continue investigating and recovering government assets allegedly misappropriated for private use. The extension comes as the Task Force’s previous mandate was …

“Laughable”: Koffa Reacts to Change of Venue in Arson Trial as Chamber Justice Ends Conference on Juror Disbandment By Lincoln G. Peters Temple of Justice, Monrovia, Liberia, March 5, 2026 – Former House Speaker, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has described the prosecution’s request before Criminal Court “A” for a change of venue in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial as …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, March 6, 2026 — The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged 54-year-old Mohammed D. Sheriff, head of the National Fula Community Security Service, with alleged paramilitary activities following an investigation that found the group operating with military-style uniforms and dozens of members without government authorization. Police authorities said the charges followed an investigation …

By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia – March 5, 2026 – The Liberian Senate has summoned the Director General and Board of the National Identification Registry (NIR) after River Cess County Senator Wellington Geevon Smith raised alarm over the ongoing suspension of National Citizens Identification Cards—a situation he says is disrupting financial transactions and access to essential services nationwide. Senator …

Monrovia, March 5, 2026 – The Government of Japan has officially launched a contractor bidding process in Tokyo for the proposed extension of the Japan Freeway Project in Liberia. According to Liberia’s Ministry of Information (MOI), the extension is estimated to cost US$35.5 million and aims to alleviate chronic flooding and enhance traffic flow along one of Monrovia’s busiest corridors. …

GENEVA – Staff at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are mobilizing from Iran and Afghanistan to Lebanon and Syria to support people forced to flee their homes as the regional crisis intensifies. Many affected countries already host millions of refugees and internally displaced people. Given its footprint in the region, UNHCR is ready to play a leading role in the …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia – March 4, 2026 — President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has formally sent eight international intellectual property (IP) treaties and protocols to Liberia’s 55thLegislature for ratification, a move hailed by officials as a historic step for the country’s IP governance framework. The submission, announced during the 15th Day Sitting of the 1st Quarter of the …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah  In a bid to bolster transparency, accountability, and adherence to Liberia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) law, the Independent Information Commission (IIC), in partnership with the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has hosted a training workshop for departmental and sectional heads from the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), National Bureau of Concession (NBC), and National …