Liberia: Fired Head of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia Reacts to Dismissal, Questions Motives in Board Resolution

MONROVIA – Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, the dismissed Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), has described the Board of Directors’ recommendation that led to his removal by President Joseph Boakai as “unfortunate,”...

 Liberia turns to China to repair Capitol Building

China has agreed to refurbish the Liberian Capitol that suffered an arson attack last December, following an appeal by Senate Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence. Beijing, China, October 17, 2025 – The People’s Republic of China is considering a...

Liberia to Ratify ARIPO Protocols After Boakai Pledges Support

The President’s commitment was disclosed by Hon. Garmai Koboi, Director General of LIPO, at a Ministry of Information and Cultural Affairs press briefing on Oct. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has pledged his support to the Liberia Intellectual...

Liberia: House Commissions GAC to Conduct Three-Year Financial Management System Review

The decision, read and endorsed during Thursday’s sitting, followed an engagement letter from the Auditor General. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives on Thursday, October 16, 2025 unanimously voted in plenary to grant the...

Reconstructing Liberia: From Self-Destruction to Socioeconomic Empowerment

“They say, ‘having an education is one thing, being educated with skills is another, ‘I would add that combining education, skills, and wisdom to deliver and achieve success is a whole different thing. “Be a useful, educated person, not a useful...

Nigeria at G20: Tinubu’s test of leadership in a fading giant’s era

For decades, Nigeria has styled itself as the “Giant of Africa” amongst the comity of nations. A country whose oil wealth, military might, and demographic scale gave it unmatched influence across the continent. From peacekeeping in Liberia and...

Progress in Global Financial Inclusion Stalls after Two Years of Significant Improvement, According to the 2025 Research Study from Principal®

Over the past year, heightened business uncertainty has made it harder for companies to offer key support to employees — employers have regressed in their role across the globe. Higher financial literacy results in lower loan default rates, higher...

Liberia: President Boakai Sacks NPHIL Boss Dougbeh Nyan Following Board’s Recommendation Citing ‘Gross Inefficiency’

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai Wednesday dismissed Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan from his post as Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) following a formal recommendation from the Board of Directors of the...

Liberia: Ecobank Liberia Champions Inclusive Learning with A New I.T Lab At Riverview International Christian Academy (RICA)

Monrovia – Ecobank Liberia, an affiliate of the leading pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group, celebrated its Thirteenth annual Ecobank Day on 11th October on the theme ‘Enabling Inclusive Learning for all.’ This theme reflects Ecobank’s...

Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Fixes Runway Issues Overnight

Contractors began repairs on the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport this week, focusing on sections that did not meet required standards after a major overhaul earlier this year. The work, set to last 15 days, runs only at night...

Liberia: Breaking Barriers: UL Names Dr. Niveda Cindy Ricks-Onuoha as First Female Dean of Law School Since 1951 

The announcement, made by UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan (right), was met with widespread praise from advocates of gender equality, education reform, and the legal community. Monrovia – The University of Liberia has named Cllr. Dr Niveda Cindy...

Liberia: UL, LWSC Launch Partnership to Renovate University Bathrooms

Capitol Hill Campus — The University of Liberia (UL) and the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) have launched a major collaboration to renovate all bathroom facilities across UL’s Capitol Hill, Fendall, and Health Sciences campuses....

Liberia: President Boakai Dismisses NPHIL DG and Deputy Director in Shake-Up Over Public Health Administration

Monrovia- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has dismissed both the Director General and Deputy Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), amid ongoing efforts to reform government institutions and improve service...

Liberia: Lofa County University Harvests 3.5 Hectares of Rice — A Landmark Step Toward Self-Reliance 

In what has been described as a major milestone in the institution’s pursuit of self-sufficiency and practical education, Lofa County University (LCU) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, harvested 3.5 hectares of lowland rice from its university farm....

ArcelorMittal, Monrovia Breweries, Hooked for Violations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken disciplinary actions against ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), and Monrovia Breweries Incorporated, two major companies operating in the country for violating environmental laws. The EPA’s punitive...

Liberia: Jackson F. Doe Hospital Unveils New Vehicles to Enhance Health Services

Tappita, Nimba County– The Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital (JFD Hospital) has turned a new page in its journey to provide essential healthcare services across southeastern and central Liberia with acquisition four brand new...

Illicit financial flows drain Africa’s mineral wealth — Greenpeace

Banele Ginindza|Published 2 hours ago 3min Banele Ginindza Africa is losing billions of dollars every year through illicit financial flows (IFFs) from its mineral sector, undermining the continent’s potential to benefit from the global clean...

Liberia: Ministry of Public Works Halts Rep. Bility’s USD$500K Bridge Project in Gbarnga Over ‘Regulatory Violations’

Gbarnga – The Ministry of Public Works has ordered an immediate halt to the construction of a bridge in Gbarnga, Bong County, a project valued at five hundred thousand United States dollars and solely funded by Rep. Musa Hassan Bility, Political...

Liberia Risks Missing 2029 Targets Without Stronger Anti-Corruption Action

Liberia could miss its 2029 governance and development targets unless the government accelerates anti-corruption and accountability reforms, the Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has warned. In its newly released 2025 Policy Brief on...

Liberia Losing Millions Through Smuggling and Tax Evasion

Liberia is losing millions of dollars annually through smuggling, tax evasion, and illicit financial flows, a situation that threatens national development and undermines public trust, according to Mr. Harold Aidoo, Executive Director of Integrity...