Liberia: Corruption Through Public Debt?

A comprehensive audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed significant irregularities in Liberia’s domestic debt portfolio, indicating that approximately US$770 million in claims dating back to 1980 are either invalid or...

Liberia: Experts Warn Lack of Price Information Keeps Farmers Trapped in Cycles of Exploitation by Predatory “Middlemen”

Summary: A lack of market price information is keeping Liberia’s farmers trapped in poverty, experts say, as predatory middlemen exploit their ignorance and reap most of the profits from their crops. With no national pricing system or access to...

Liberia: European Union, Government of Liberia and Partners Launched US$4.6 Million Soils4Liberia Project to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience

European Union Ambassador to Liberia, Nona Deprez, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and agricultural transformation in Liberia. Monrovia – The European Union, in partnership with the Government of Liberia and...

Liberia and UN@80: A Founding Voice for Peace, Progress and Reform

“The United Nations was not created to take humanity to heaven, but to save it from hell.” – Dag Hammarskjöld, Second Secretary-General of the United Nations By Christine N. Umutoni, contributing writer As the United Nations turns 80, Liberia’s...

Liberia: Minister of State for Presidential Affairs-Designate Commits to Finishing Historic Building During Senate Confirmation Hearing 

Mr. Stevquoah was nominated to the position by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai following the passing of former Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby. CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs-designate, Samuel Stevquoah,...

Modad advocates for new India–Liberia Business Council

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; October 24, 2025 – Former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Amin Modad, has called on the Indian diaspora in Liberia to establish India–Liberia Business Councils and Investment Platforms to connect...

Liberia: Former National Oil Company Boss Reaffirms: ‘No Shady Deal’ in Headquarters Construction

Monrovia – Cllr. Saifuah Mai Gray, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), has reaffirmed that the process leading to the awarding of the contract for the construction of the company’s new headquarters was...

Liberia: SKD Floodlight Project Set for Completion In Early November – Deputy Sports Minister Quamie

Monrovia – The long-awaited restoration of the floodlights at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, Liberia’s only international-standard sports stadium, has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for the country’s sports...

The Jospong Group: Engineering an Environmental Renaissance in Africa

In Africa's vibrant business landscape, the Jospong Group is a behemoth of innovation and power. While its diversified business investments span ICT, banking, and manufacturing, it is in the area of waste management that the Group is hatching a...

Sowing Prosperity: A Bold Roadmap for Liberia’s Agricultural Renaissance and Economic Growth

Liberia’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to transform the nation’s economy, reduce poverty, and ensure food security. Agriculture has historically been the backbone of Liberia’s economy, yet its full potential remains untapped due to...

India–Liberia Seminar Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties Through Diaspora Engagement

Monrovia – The Embassy of India in Liberia on Thursday, October 23, 2025 hosted a landmark one-day seminar on “India–Liberia: Indian Diaspora’s Role in Trade, Investment, and Development” at the Bella Casa Hotel Conference Hall in Monrovia. The...

India–Liberia Strengthen Economic Ties Through Diaspora Contributions

The Embassy of India in Liberia hosted a landmark seminar on Thursday under the theme “India–Liberia: Indian Diaspora’s Role in Trade, Investment, and Development,” bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, diplomats, and...

Koffa’s $25 Million Proposal: Liberia Needs Systems, Not Sympathy

Good intentions are not enough. Liberia needs solid public systems, not short-term fixes, to lift its people from hardship. When a lawmaker proposes a twenty-five million United States dollar fund to help struggling Liberians pay rent and school...

LACRA, EFI Validate Liberia Forest Map

The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), in partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI), have successfully concluded a pivotal stakeholder session for the official validation of Liberia’s Forest Map. This milestone...

Minister Tarkpah Defends President Boakai’s Dismissals, Declares “No One Is Above the Law”

Acting Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Johnny Tarkpah, has firmly defended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recent wave of dismissals across government ministries and agencies, describing the actions as constitutional,...

Liberia to launch Coffee Liberica as flagship crop under FAO’s One Country One Priority Product initiative 

LIBERIA – Liberia is preparing to officially launch Coffee Liberica as its flagship product under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, a global program promoting unique agricultural...

Samsung Heavy wins 341.1 bln-won order for oil tankers from Liberia

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Friday it has received a 341.1 billion-won (US$237 million) order to build three oil tankers for a Liberian shipper. The three vessels will be...

Samsung Heavy wins $237 mil. order for oil tankers from Liberia

Samsung Heavy Industries, a major Korean shipbuilder, said Friday it has received a 341.1 billion-won ($237 million) order to build three oil tankers for a Liberian shipper. The three vessels will be constructed at an undisclosed shipyard in...

Science & Technology Minister, prioritize skills training; it can be a game changer!

As self-acclaimed advocates or champions for street kids, who’ve cultivated and nurtured closer ties with them over the years, we’ve knocked on government doors, umpteenth times, in our attempts to pitch practical solutions which may ameliorate...

University of Liberia President Unveils Bold Five-Year Strategic Plan to Elevate UL’s Global Standing

Monrovia – In a bid to transform the University of Liberia (UL) into one of Africa’s leading higher institutions, UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at improving academics, infrastructure,...