Liberia news

Liberia is on the global stage, as the West African nation contests for a Non-permanent seat today, on the Security Council at the UN. Monrovia, Liberia, June 3, 2025 – Liberia is taking a giant step today, Tuesday, at the United Nations, as it vies for a Non-Permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beyslow …

Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has gained critical momentum, receiving unanimous endorsement from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, June 2, 2025: This major diplomatic milestone follows a formal appeal by Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, who heads Liberia’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament. …

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has ordered the immediate and temporary closure of Huiren Mining Company, a Chinese-owned corporation operating in Jackson Village, Jorquelleh District #3, Bong County. By Edwin N. Khakie Jackson Village, Bong County – June 2, 2025 – The decision follows mounting allegations of illegal mining practices and violations of agreements made with local communities. …

Bong Mines, Liberia, May 30, 2025 – To bring back the Bong Mines Medical Center to its pre-war status, the Association of Bong Miners (ABM) has embarked on massive transformational initiatives at the medical center. The Bong Mines Medical Center, situated in Bong Mines, Bong County, is currently enjoying constant electricity as a result of collective efforts of the Association …

Monrovia-The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) says normal flight operations have resumed hours after all flights were cancelled due to a runway incident early Thursday afternoon. Travellers were left stranded on Thursday, May 29, after a private jet bring back tPresident Boakai from the 50th Anniversary Celebration of ECOWAS experienced a tire burst upon landing resulting in the aircraft becoming temporarily …

Kakata, Margibi County – Former Superintendent of Margibi County, John Z. Buway Sr., has praised ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for launching a major community road rehabilitation initiative in Kakata, describing the company’s intervention as “commendable” and a gesture worthy of national appreciation. Reacting on social media, Mr. Buway emphasized the project’s importance, particularly because AML is not an NGO or a …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah The Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has inducted a new corps of officers, ushering in a leadership team dedicated to committing their time, energy, enthusiasm, and ideas toward guiding the chapter to a productive and impactful two-year term. The newly inducted officers are Bro. B. Elias Shoniyin, President, Bro. J. Alben Greaves, …

Liberia’s health sector continues to face challenges due to low budgetary allocations and lack of essential supplies. As a result, many Liberians died an untimely death at these health facilities. By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, May 30, 2025: Several patients, including Bill Mensah, Surprise Cuput, Precious, among others, in critical care at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center on Wednesday, …

By Lewis S. Teh Bong Mines, Liberia, May 30, 2025 – The Acting Chairperson at the Governance Commission (GC), Professor Alaric Tokpah, has suggested a need to rewrite the Constitution of Liberia. Prof. Tokpah argues that rewriting the 1986 Constitution will help the government to govern well and put system in place that will hold ministries, agencies and commissions accountable in …

A compliance audit by the General Auditing Commission of the Supplementary Payroll of the Ministry of State links Sylvester M. Grigsby, and Deputy Minister Cornelia Kruah-Togba to misappropriation of over 11 million and nearly One Million Liberian Dollars. By Lincoln G. Peters  Bong Mines, Liberia, May 30, 2025 – The Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for …