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Liberia: Samuel Tweah, Co-Defendants Seek Dismissal of Corruption Case, Citing National Security Concerns and Lack of Evidence

Monrovia, Feb. 25 -- Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and his co-defendants are seeking to have the corruption case against them dismissed, arguing that the charges are politically motivated and l... Read More


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: Rep. Bility Denounces Re-Arrest of Son, Warns of Political Interference in Justice System

Monrovia, Feb. 25 -- Liberian lawmaker Rep. Musa Bility has strongly criticized the recent re-arrest of his son, Peach Bility, who was detained on Tuesday. In a Facebook post following the arrest, Re... Read More


Liberia: Gbowee Urges Over 700 LICOSSES Graduates to Lead with Integrity and Strive for Excellence

Johnsonville, Feb. 24 -- More than 700 graduates of LICOSSES College of Education have been urged to lead with integrity and strive for excellence during the institution's 26th "C" Certificate, 21st "... Read More


Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Aborts Landing at Roberts International Airport Due to Thick Smoke from Nearby Farm Fires

Monrovia, Feb. 24 -- An unusual and potentially dangerous situation unfolded at Roberts International Airport (RIA) last week when an Ethiopian Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing due to t... Read More


Liberia: President Boakai Calls for Action Against Rise of Substandard Universities Across Liberia

MONROVIA, Feb. 24 -- President Joseph Boakai has called for urgent reforms in Liberia's higher education sector, urging the government to tackle the growing number of substandard tertiary institutions... Read More


Liberia: Deputy Presidential Affairs Minister Resists Pressure to Hire Unity Party Partisan

Monrovia, Feb. 24 -- A dispute over job demands has heightened tensions between Deputy Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Cornelia Kruah Togba and Obediah Kormon, a supporter of the Unity Part... Read More


Liberia: Former Deputy LDEA Director Fadiga Accuses "INTOXICATED" AFL SOLDIER of Damaging His Vehicle and Attempting to Stab Him, But Army Denies Allegation

MONROVIA, Feb. 24 -- Hassan Fadiga, former Deputy Director for Operations at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), has accused Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) soldier Sergeant Joseph Broh of assau... 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: Senator Joseph Calls for Comprehensive Audit of USAID Funding to Liberia

Monrovia, Feb. 21 -- In an effort to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the management of international aid, Senator Saah Joseph of Montserrado County has called for a full audit of the... Read More