Liberia news

Speaker Koffa says he resigns from the Speakership because of shifting loyalty and gross violations of the Constitution of Liberia. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, May 13, 2025 – Following a prolonged battle before the Supreme Court of Liberia that upheld his speakership, embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa eventually resigns here, blaming his decision on shifting political loyalties and …

The local government leadership in River Gee County is currently smarting under pressure as the county’s Steering Committee demands accountability for unaccounted funds. By Isaiah K Nyenpan River Gee County, Liberia — A serious controversy has erupted in River Gee County after members of the county’s steering committee raised concerns over the unaccounted use of a significant amount of money, …

Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr., in Margibi Margibi, Liberia, May 13, 2025 – While admonishing judges in Liberia to discharge their duties in accordance with Law of Liberia and order of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Chief Justice, Her Honor, Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, says she does not care about protecting a title but to do her job rightfully. The Chief Justice …

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, expresses frustration over abrupt pause of the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation, amid Liberia’s qualification for MCC Compact.  By Lincoln G. Peters Margibi, Liberia, May 13, 2025 – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan expresses serious disdain and frustration in the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) immediate pause here, …

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia, May 12, 2025 – QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness brand, has unveiled a range of innovative products here during its EXPO at the Executive Pavilion in Monrovia. The Expo was aimed at addressing misconceptions about the QNET brand and its operations across the country. The global company, partnering with English Football Club, Manchester …

Embattled House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa is expected to announce his resignation today, weeks after the Supreme Court reaffirmed his speakership. Monrovia, May 12, 2025: Sources within the corridor of the Rule of Law caucus told the New Dawn over the weekend that embattled speaker Koffa’s planned resignation follows a series of back-channel negotiations involving Catholic Archbishop Gabriel Blamo …

By Edwin N. Khakie, Gbarnga, May 8, 2025 — Bong County District #3 Representative J. Marvin Cole has raised fresh concerns over illegal mining activities in Jackson Village, Gbarmue Community, calling on national authorities to take immediate action. In a formal complaint submitted to Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye on March 28, 2025, Rep. Cole warned that unauthorized mining …

India has launched a measured and targeted military operation in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. The assault, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, marks the deadliest terror incident on Indian soil since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. On May 7, 2025, the Government of …

Authorities of Nathan E. Gibson High School in Monrovia says media reports that a teacher of the school raped a female student to death is “misleading and exaggerated.” By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, May 9, 2025 – The Administration of Nathan E. Gibson High School has responded to serious allegations surrounding the death of one of its students, Musu …

A new deal has been reached to transform Liberia’s International Airport into a modern airport city. Margibi County, Liberia, May 9, 2025-The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), in partnership with the Liberia Special Economic Zones (LSEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish the country’s first Airport Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) at Roberts International Airport (RIA), marking a major …