Liberia

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:05:16 GMT
Who Leaked the President's Speech?
[Liberian Observer] The unauthorized circulation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the conclusion of its delivery has triggered sharp debate, raising questions about government protocol, institutional d...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:10:56 GMT
Boakai Remains Resolute in Pursuing Capitol Arson Case
[Liberian Observer] While delivering his State of the Nation (SONA) Address yesterday, President Joseph Boakai emphasized that his administration is committed to resolving the Capitol Building arson case, despite facing legal hurdles, political press...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:57:44 GMT
New $30 Million Push to Make Ebola Vaccines More Affordable and Easier to Store for Low - and Middle-Income Countries
[Liberian Observer] A major breakthrough in the fight against Zaire ebolavirus was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is partnering with the pharmaceutical company MSD to create ...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:10:35 GMT
GOL, Badea Sign U.S.$30m Salayea-Konia Road Agreement
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has signed a US$30 million loan agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for the upgrading of the 50-kilometer Salayea-Konia Road in Lofa County.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:34 GMT
Legislators Withdraw Controversial Port Autonomy Bill
[New Dawn] The National Legislature has notified the Executive Branch, through the Office of the President, of its decision to withdraw the contentious Port Autonomy Bill for further review and correction.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:15:28 GMT
U.S.$30.7m Road Deal Signals New Momentum in Liberia's Post-Conflict Infrastructure Drive
[New Republic] By: Julius Konton

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:13:18 GMT
YouTube Sensation Ishowspeed Brings Global Spotlight to Liberia
[Liberian Observer] The streets of Liberia's capital were temporarily brought to a standstill on Saturday, January 24, as global YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, arrived in the country as part of his widely followe...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:13:18 GMT
Boakai Credits LPRC Leadership for Fuel Price Stability
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has highlighted the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) as a critical pillar in maintaining stability within Liberia's petroleum sector and easing the cost-of-living burden on ordinary citi...

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:20 GMT
Rep. Kolleh Donates 40 Hanging Fans to BCTC Students Council
[Liberian Observer] Bong County District #2 Representative, and Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Rules, Order and Administration, James M. Kolleh has donated 40 hanging fans to the Bong County Technical College (BCTC) Students Counc...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:54:23 GMT
Naymote Urges Evidence-Based Reforms After Boakai's 2026 SONA, Demands Transparency and Measurable Impact
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has called on the Government of Liberia to prioritize evidence-based implementation, transparency, and accountability following President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of th...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:42:18 GMT
10k Students Set to Receive School Hygiene Kits
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Education (MoE), has officially launched a national School Hygiene Kits Distribution Exercise, targeting 10,000 at-risk students in vulnerable communities. The initiative is part of efforts to reduce absenteeism, p...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:37:28 GMT
When Numbers Speak Louder Than Lives: Rethinking Employment Claims in President Boakai's State of the Nation Address
[FrontPageAfrica] President Joseph Boakai's State of the Nation Address sought to reassure Liberians that the country is on a steady path toward recovery, reform, and shared prosperity. Delivered with confidence and reinforced by a steady flow of sta...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:58:17 GMT
The Numbers Look Good. but When Will the Economy Reach the People?
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's Annual Message says Liberia's economy is improving. The numbers sound encouraging. The economy grew faster in 2025. Inflation fell to its lowest level in many years. Government revenue increased mor...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:12:07 GMT
President Boakai Boosts Job Creation.
[New Dawn] President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has argued that, despite ongoing economic hardship and limited job opportunities, his administration has achieved significant progress by creating jobs for Liberians.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:11:42 GMT
Boakai Says Economy Grew By 5.1 Percent
[New Dawn] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia's economy expanded by 5.1 percent in 2025, while inflation fell to 4 percent, the lowest level in more than two decades.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:42:37 GMT
Wongosol Engages Ministry of Gender On Csa Report, Calls for Collective Action to Advance Women's Inclusion in Public Employment
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) has held a high-level engagement with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to discuss the recently released Gender-Inclusion Assessment by the Civil Serv...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:38:52 GMT
Cape Mount Lauded for Exceptional Sportsmanship in 2025/2026 County Meet
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Citizens of Grand Cape Mount County are receiving high praise for their exemplary sportsmanship and unwavering unity during the recently concluded 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:36:54 GMT
LFA Deputy Technical Director Nathaniel Sherman Apologizes to Coaches After Heated Row
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In an effort to quell a rising firestorm within the Liberian football community, Nathaniel S. Sherman, the Deputy Technical Director of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), has issued a public apology to the Liberia F...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:28:15 GMT
Lacra Unveils National Agriculture Traceability System Roadmap to Strengthen Farmers
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) on Thursday unveiled a proposed National Agriculture Traceability System Roadmap, outlining Liberia's pathway toward compliance with the European Union Defor...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:57:12 GMT
India Celebrates 77th Republic Day in Monrovia
[Liberian Observer] India's commitment to national unity, gender equality, and inclusive growth is reaffirmed as the country celebrates its 77th Republic Day. During its celebration in Monrovia on Monday, January 26, Shri Manoj Bihari Verma, India's ...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:03:13 GMT
Boakai's Third SONA Signals Progress, but the Hardest Tests Lie Ahead
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Monday, January 26, delivered his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature, presenting a government that says it has largely stabilized Liberia after years of economic fragility and instit...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:35:29 GMT
Boakai Announces End of Monopoly At NPA
[New Dawn] APM-Terminals has operated the National Port Authority under a monopoly, but President Joseph N. Boakai has announced the end of that monopoly.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:45:21 GMT
Alpha Phi Alpha Takes Nat'l Leadership Agenda to Bong County
[Liberian Observer] By convening its 2026 Annual Leadership and Planning Retreat in Bong County, the Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has signaled a deliberate shift toward decentralizing elite civic leadership and stren...

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:58:09 GMT
Liberian Government Relocates Rape Survivor Family Over Safety Threats
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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:57:40 GMT
Liberians Await Boakai's SONA Amid Economic, Foreign Policy Gains, Lingering Challenges
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Since taking office, the Joseph Boakai administration has pointed to efforts to restore fiscal discipline, strengthen domestic revenue collection, and reduce waste in public spending. Government officials cite renewed en...

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:52:18 GMT
Boakai's Consequential 3rd Year
[Liberian Observer] When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. mounts the podium to deliver his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature today, the moment will carry far more weight than constitutional routine. Two years into a six-year mandate, the...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:22:21 GMT
Boakai's Third SONA - Economic Stabilization Achieved, Delivery Phase Now Under Scrutiny
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Monday delivered his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature, presenting an administration that says it has stabilized Liberia's economy, expanded infrastructure, and restored internation...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:22:21 GMT
Boakai Vows Swift Action On Concessions, Palm Grove Cemetery, Urban Renewal As He Declares Liberia 'Stronger Than Before'
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Monday ended his third State of the Nation Address with a call for sober national reflection and a pledge of immediate action on long-standing issues touching Liberia's dignity, his...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:22:20 GMT
Boakai Hails Economic Recovery At SONA As Inflation Drops, Reserves Surge
[Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday declared that Liberia's economy is rebounding, pointing to falling inflation, rising foreign reserves and growing exports as signs of renewed stability, as he d...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:22:20 GMT
Boakai Vows Prosecution in Capitol Arson As He Opens State of the Nation
[Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday pledged to fully investigate and prosecute those allegedly responsible for the arson attack on Liberia's Capitol Building, declaring that his administration wil...

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