Liberia Enters Carbon Market

The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions. Dr. Emmanuel Yarpolowo, EPA Executive Director,...

Liberia Signs The African Union Convention On Ending Violence Against Women And Girls

(MENAFN- APO Group) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing the Government of Liberia signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUCEVAWG) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 47th...

Liberia: FeJAL, CBL Launch Financial Education & Literacy Program in Lofa

VOINJAMA, Lofa – The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) with support from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) over the weekend launched Liberia’s Financial Education and Literacy Program in Voinjoima City, Lofa County. The event held...

Liberia: Tappita and Surrounding Communities Benefit from Strategic Legislative Advocacy Driving Improvements in Health, Education, and Infrastructure

According to Representative Gleekia, the push to secure more inclusion for District #6 in the national budget was a core electoral promise. Tappita, Nimba County – Representative Dorwohn Twain Gleekia of District #6 has unveiled a comprehensive...

Liberia: Fire Destroys Rep. Emmanuel Yarh’s Apartment Building, Occupants Displaced in Kakata

Margibi County—A fire has destroyed a two-apartment building owned by Margibi District Four Representative Emmanuel Yarh, leaving several occupants homeless in the Lango Community in Kakata City, Margibi County. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The blaze,...

Liberia: Justice Ministry, STAND Hold Talks Ahead of July 17 ‘Enough is Enough’ Protest

Monrovia—In anticipation of the much-publicized “Enough is Enough” protest slated for July 17, the Ministry of Justice over the weekend held talks with representatives of Solidarity of Trust for a New Day (STAND), a civic advocacy group organizing...

Liberia: As “Lifestyle” Diseases Surge, Ganta Hospital Leads Fight Against Diabetes

A community health worker screens patients at the Ganta United Methodist Hospital in Nimba County Credit: World Diabetes Foundation GANTA, Nimba County — McArthur Davis was 18 when doctors told him to burn his clothes to cure what they thought was...

Trump’s awkward moment with Liberian president | READER COMMENTARY

When President Donald Trump met with African leaders at the White House on July 9, the Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke in English, the official language in his country. Trump was apparently surprised when he heard Boakai speaking in English...

Liberia: Sen. Moye and Rep. Cole End Years-Long Feud, Stun Audience at United Bong County Convention 

Before the audience, Sentor Moye (middle) and Rep. Cole (left) clasped hands, embraced, and declared a ceasefire in their personal and political battles. The crowd, stunned at first, erupted into thunderous applause. LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – The...

Liberia: Court Rules Against Cuttington University over unlawful Suspension of Student

GBARNGA, Bong County – The 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Bong County under the gavel of Resident Circuit Judge, His Honor Cllr. J. Boima Kontoe has held the Cuttington University liable for illegal suspension of Student Oshel Poneys without...

Liberia: UBA Announces Strategic Expansion into Key Markets Across Africa

LAGOS, Nigeria – UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s...

Beyond The English: The Media Missed Liberia’s Moment

When President Donald J. Trump recently praised President Joseph N. Boakai’s “beautiful English” at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, social media lit up. The video clip went viral. Amid the noise, journalists in both the U.S. and Liberia failed to...

‘I Will Be Chief Justice for Every Liberian’

In a critical confirmation hearing before the Liberian Senate on Monday, July 14, 2025, Associate Justice, Cllr. Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, nominated as the country’s next Chief Justice, pledged to serve impartially and uphold the rule of law for all...

“No Request Made” for Liberia to Take U.S. Deportees

The Government of Liberia has denied reports that it has agreed to a U.S. request to receive deported migrants from the United States, amid growing concern following a Reuters report that President Donald Trump pressed five African nations,...

Indian Embassy Hosts Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia

On 10 July 2025, members of the Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) met with Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma at the Embassy of India in Monrovia and had a constructive interaction focused on partnership, women’s empowerment, parliamentary...

IITA Commissions SAH Screenhouse to Accelerate Cassava Propagation in Liberia

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), through the EU-funded Seeds4Liberia initiative, has refurbished and commissioned a Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) screenhouse at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) in...

Ngafuan Secures IMF, U.S. Backing for Liberia’s Development Push

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has successfully secured new commitments and strong endorsements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and key United States institutions to bolster Liberia’s national...

Monrovia celebrating 100 years in 2026 with Centennial Ruby hydrangea

Cuts to US aid deepen health crisis in rural Liberia

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SARWORLOR, Liberia -- Five months ago, Roseline Phay, a 32-year-old farmer from the West African nation of Liberia, set off on a quest to find contraceptives....

A Louder Voice for Girls, Young Women

The Second Lady of Liberia, Madam Snyleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, has shed light on the evolving nature of women's leadership, emphasizing its vital role in community and societal responsibilities, especially in Africa. She described women's...