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Liberia: How Nya Twayen Broke the Jinx of "Godfatherism" in Nimba Politics

Ganta Nimba County, April 26 -- The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by en... Read More


Liberia: VP Koung Fails to Turn Out to Vote in Nimba Senatorial By-Election amid Concerns over Who He Supports in the High Stakes Election

Nimba County, April 24 -- Vice President Jeremiah Koung didn't cast his vote during Tuesday's senatorial by-election in Nimba County, much to the disappointment of his supporters and party members. N... Read More


Liberian Health Worker Weahweah Slams Rise of Female Genital Mutilation in Rural Liberia

MONROVIA, April 12 -- As calls mount against female genital mutilation, a renowned Liberian health practitioner, Obediah G. Weahweah, has joined the bandwagon in condemning the unwholesome and willful... Read More


Liberia: China Union Concedes to Honor Mineral Development Agreement

Bong County, April 3 -- In 2013, Foday Fahnbulleh led a group of student activists who were arrested for protesting the operations of a Chinese mining firm in Liberia. The activists accused China Uni... Read More


Liberia: CSA Uncovers Alarming Disparities & Fraudulent Acts at Government Spending Entities

Monrovia, March 28 -- Civil Service Agency Director General, Josiah Joekai, has disclosed that the agency has uncovered wanton disparities and other fraudulent activities at various government spendin... Read More


Liberia: A 14-year-old Philanthropist & Young Community Activist Donates Assorted Medical Supplies to Phebe Hospital worth $2680.00USD In Bong

Liberia, March 25 -- Gbarnga, Bong County-Nyla Bush, a 14-year-old philanthropist and young community activist has donated assorted medical supplies to the Phebe Referral Hospital worth two thousand s... Read More


U.S. Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice In An Open Letter Emphasizes The Need for Liberians to Stand Against Impunity

MONROVIA, March 22 -- United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack, has admonished Liberians to stand up and demand the establishment of a war and economic crimes co... Read More


Liberia: LPRA Director General Designate Vows to Rebrand and Make the Institution Viable When Confirmed

MONROVIA, March 21 -- Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) Director General-designate, Madam Marilyn Logan, has vowed to rebrand and make the institution viably policy driven when confirmed t... Read More


Liberia: Health Workers in Liberia Want Pres. Boakai to Appoint Martha Morris as Deputy Minister for Administration, Ministry of Health

MONROVIA, March 15 -- Health workers in across the country are calling on President Joseph Boakai to nominate Madam Martha Morris to the position of Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry ... Read More


Behind the Wheel: Liberian Women Embrace Kekeh Driving as Economic Opportunity

Monrovia, March 5 -- The general notion that "What a man can do, a woman can do better" is being proven by some women in Liberia's capital Monrovia as they daily make profits from driving commercial t... Read More