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Liberia Launches 2025 Household Survey to Inform National Policy and Development Plans

Monrovia, May 1 -- The survey is a critical initiative to gather key socio-economic data that will shape national policy and development strategies. Currently underway in all 15 counties, the HIES wi... Read More


Liberia: Government Bids Farewell to Mayor Allen Joines of Winston-Salem as He Becomes First Sitting Mayor from US to Visit Liberia after 40 Years

Monrovia, May 1 -- The Mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Mr. Allen Joines has concluded a five-day working visit to Liberia, the first sitting Mayor from a city in the US to visit Liberia in the ... Read More


Liberia: Ex-Nimba Lawmaker Tokpa Warns Against Using Nimba By-Election to Declare VP Koung Political Godfather

Monrovia, May 1 -- The race for the prestigious "political godfather" title of Nimba County is heating up, with former Representative Prince O. S. Tokpa criticizing Vice President Jeremiah Koung's bid... Read More


Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal

Monrovia, May 1 -- President Joseph Boakai is facing mounting pressure to dismiss D. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, in the wake of a bribery and academic fraud scandal at ... Read More


Liberia: EPS Threatens to Withdraw Security from VIPs Accused of Inciting Violence Amid Protest Calls Over Rule of Law 'Abuse'

Monrovia, May 1 -- A standoff is emerging between the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and opposition figures, spotlighting deepening tensions within the country's political and security landscape. ... Read More


Liberia:Koffa to Resign as House Speaker; Ex-President Sirleaf Tapped to Deliver Letter

Monrovia, May 1 -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, is poised to resign amid weeks of political tension and disputes over his leadership of the 55th Legislature. By Selma... Read More


Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister

Monrovia, April 30 -- Leading local and international human rights organizations have joined together to issue a statement urging Liberian President Joseph Boakai to renew an executive order for the O... Read More


University of Liberia President Cracks Down on Academic Fraud, Fires Eight and Launches Major Reforms

Monrovia, April 30 -- In a move to restore credibility and academic integrity, the President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Layli Maparyan, has dismissed eight employees following the findings... Read More


Liberia: ArcelorMittal's Kleber Silva Returns to Liberia, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety of Liberian Employs

Monrovia, April 30 -- Kleber Silva, Executive Vice President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining, has returned to Liberia with a strong message focused on health, safety, and the future of Liberia's workf... Read More


Liberia: AFELL Reaffirms Commitment to Justice, Elects New Leadership at 23rd Convention

Monrovia, April 30 -- The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting justice across Liberia. The call was made during... Read More