Liberia news

Ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has reserved comments on prevailing issues in the country, saying it is not what is said but how, when, and where it is said. By Lincoln G. Peters On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf downplayed trending issues in the country during a book launch, saying sometimes, it’s not what you say but …

President Boakai immediately executes his first dismissal here, firing the deputy minister of education.     Executive Mansion, Monrovia, August 8, 2024—President Joseph Boakai has dismissed Mr. James Armah Massaquoi, the Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education, immediately for administrative reasons. At the same time, President Boakai has appointed Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa is to replace Mr. Massaquoi as …

The current atmosphere in Liberia is seemingly tense and uncertain, with charges and counter-charges from both the government and the former administration. It is characterized by threats of protest and violence. This needs to stop immediately, or else we could reverse the current gains and return this country to its dark past. Liberians, particularly the government, should be well aware …

Mr. Tarlue has considered his suspension illegal and unconstitutional, prompting his request that the Supreme Court issue a writ of prohibition against President Boakai’s action. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 7, 2024: Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba has reserved a ruling after a closed-door hearing between suspended Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor Mr. J. Aloysius Tarlue and the …

Tarlue has warned the Supreme Court that if the government is not prohibited from removing protected officials from offices, the Supreme Court bench members could also be removed through suspensions. Monrovia, August 6, 2024: Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba has cited lawyers representing suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Mr. Aloysius Tarlue and the Government of Liberia, to a …

Monrovia endured an uneasy calm here on Monday, 5 August, when protesters engaged Police in a standoff in what is clearly a political action. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, August 6, 2024 – A tense standoff between riot officers of the Liberian National Police and protesters near the headquarters of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change in Congo Town …

August 5, 2025:- The anti-impunity advocacy organization Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) welcomes the Boakai-led government’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign as a positive step in the right direction. The group said in a press release issued Sunday, August 4, that this important effort, which goes beyond the interests of a few individuals or their associates, needs the united support …

The meeting between President Boakai and AMP Terminals’ Regional Managing Director for Africa and Europe, Mr. Igor van den Essen, focussing on investment in port infrastructure, presents an opportunity for further discussion considering ports around the countries needing serious upgrades. Monrovia, August 5, 2024-President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has met with APM Terminals Managing Director for Africa and Europe, Mr. Igor …

The embattled Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor J. Alloysius Tarlue has run to the Supreme Court, seeking its intervention to overturn his suspension by President Boakai, citing the latter’s action as unconstitutional. Monrovia, August 5, 2024: Embattled Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Mr. J. Aloysius Tarlue, has filed a writ of prohibition before the Supreme Court, …

Liberia’s premier GSM Company,   Lonestar Cell MTN, and Best Neo Bank (BnB) are partnering to provide International Financial transfer services. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, August 2, 2024 –Leading Liberian GSA Company Lonestar Cell MTN, in partnership with Best Neo Bank (BnB), has officially launched an International Financial transfer service here. The MTN and BnB, Financial Service partnership, …