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Liberia: Despite Gov't Rejection of K-Power Deal, Finance Ministry Reports US$374K Spent in FY2024

MONROVIA, Feb. 25 -- The 2025 Approved National Budget has come under intense scrutiny following the revelation that US$374,379 was allocated to the Turkish Karpowership deal in FY2024, despite the go... Read More


Liberia: Gov't Reintroduces Cuts to Travel, Fuel, and Scratch Card Allowances Amid Public Outcry Over Excessive Spending

Monrovia, Feb. 24 -- The Boakai-Koung administration came to power on the promise of bringing real change-departing from the old ways to adopt new policies that prioritize the people. This was the ple... Read More


Liberia: Former Mayor Koijee Congratulates Predecessor, Rallies Support for Monrovia's Cleanliness and Development

Monrovia, Feb. 19 -- As Liberia marks the 46th Monrovia Day, former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee has extended congratulations to his successor, John-Charuk Siafa, while calling for great... Read More


Liberia: Police Officers Recalled After Capitol Car Incident as Lawmakers Face Expulsion Threats Amid Leadership Crisis

MONROVIA, Feb. 19 -- The Liberian National Police (LNP) have recalled two Police Support Unit (PSU) officers following their involvement in a controversial incident at the Capitol Building on Tuesday.... Read More


Liberia: Proposed Seaport Regulatory Law Draws Sharp Criticism from Policy Experts

Monrovia, Feb. 18 -- A newly proposed law to establish a regulatory agency for Liberia's seaports is drawing intense criticism from policy experts who warn it will inflate the cost of doing business, ... Read More


Liberia: Supreme Court Lifts Prohibition on United Methodist Church's Annual Conference, Summons Judge Konto for Conference

Monrovia, Feb. 17 -- The Supreme Court of Liberia has intervened in an ongoing legal dispute surrounding the United Methodist Church (UMC) Annual Conference in Gbarnga, Bong County. Justice in Chambe... Read More


Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Affirms Traditional Marriage in Key Resolutions at 192nd Session

Bong County, Feb. 14 -- The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC), at its 192nd Annual Session, unanimously passed two significant resolutions aimed at reaffirming its sta... Read More


Liberia: Cummings Questions Liberia's UN Security Council Bid; Calls for Self-Sufficiency Amid U.S. Aid Cut

Monrovia, Feb. 14 -- Former Presidential candidate Alexander Cummings has raised serious concerns over Liberia's internal governance, questioning the country's bid for a non-permanent seat on the Unit... Read More


New UK Ambassador Appointed to Liberia

Monrovia, Feb. 11 -- Mr. Ameer Kotecha has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, succeeding Mr. Neil Bradley, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appoi... Read More


Liberia: Journalist Sekou Sheriff Accuses Senior LRA Officials of Threats, Harassment at Roberts International Airport

Margibi County, Feb. 6 -- Liberian journalist and CEO of Voice of Liberia, Sekou Sheriff, has accused top officials of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) of threatening and harassing him at the Rober... Read More