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Liberia: LWSC, Public Works Launch $1.4M Emergency Water Connection Project in Montserrado
Paynesville – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and with funding from the World Bank, has launched a $1.48 million emergency water connection project targeting 2,500 households...

A Call to President Trump to End American Colonization Of Liberia To Restore America’s Founding Promise Of Human Dignity, Justice, Unity, And Freedom
Monrovia, Liberia – On behalf of the Free Liberia Movement and Universal Human Rights International, Rev. Torli H. Krua extends warm congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Vance on this Independence Day. By Rev. Torli H....

Gov’t gets tough on anti-corruption fight.
By Lincoln G. Peters The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has formally requested the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) to impose temporary travel restrictions on several current and former public officials linked to ongoing corruption...

Labour Minister Kruah admits issuing Work Waivers.
By: Kruah Thompson Liberia’s Labour Minister, Cllr. Cooper Kruah has admitted to issuing waivers or temporary work permits to foreign nationals but strongly denied allegations that the process was done in secrecy, as reported by some local media...

VP Koung launches nighttime sailing at Freeport of Monrovia
By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched a new nighttime sailing program and commissioned modern equipment at the Free Port of Monrovia to enhance port services and boost trade in Liberia. The...

ALBERT PORTE: LIBERIA’S MOST SELFLESS, FEARLESS, AND CONSISTENT ADVOCATE
From the dusty classrooms of Crozerville to the austere dungeons of Monrovia, Albert Porte carried little more than his toothbrush, a sleeping mat, the Constitution of Liberia, and the Holy Bible—ever ready to endure imprisonment for the sake of...

UNICEF seeks Liberia’s Child Welfare Agenda
UNICEF has announced that it is preparing to launch a new program framework focusing on education, health, and child protection in Liberia. By: Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia; July 4, 2025 – UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central...

Liberian entrepreneur assesses business climate here.
A Liberian entrepreneur laments lack of bigger contracts from government to boost the private sector. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 3, 2025 – A Liberian businessman and founder/CEO of the Dorbor Bedell Foundation in Maryland...

Liberia: Pres. Boakai, Amb. Toner Reaffirm U.S.-Liberia Historic Ties at 249th U.S. Independence Anniversary Celebration
Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and U.S. Ambassador Mark Toner have reaffirmed the long-standing and historic relationship between Liberia and the United States during a ceremony commemorating the 249th anniversary of American...

Liberia: Government Denies Capitol Suspect Etheridge’s Request for Compassionate Leave to Attend Mother’s Funeral
In a move that has reignited debate over justice and humanity within Liberia’s legal system, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) refused a request to allow him compassionate leave to pay his final respects. Monrovia – In the quiet hallways of the...

IAEA DG arrives in Liberia
In a landmark moment for Liberia’s international partnerships, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, arrived in Monrovia today, marking the first-ever visit of an IAEA chief to the country...

Liberia’s Madam Sirleaf Congratulates, But Cautions Bio, As New ECOWAS Chairman
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Maada Bio Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Maada Bio, ECOWAs Liberia’s Former President Sirleaf Congratulates Bio as New ECOWAS Chairman Abubakar Hashim/ Monrovia Liberia’s Former President Ellen...

So Let’s Get Hired—Liberia’s Youth Deserve More Than Hope
Africa’s future will not be defined by its mineral wealth or global alliances but by how boldly and urgently it invests in its greatest asset: its youth. With over 60 percent of the population under 25, the continent holds a vast reservoir of...

International News Briefs for Wednesday, July 2, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Senate Narrowly Approves Massive Bill to Gut Social Programs and Cut Taxes on the Rich Jul 02, 2025 The United States Senate...

Liberia: JNB Among Five African Presidents Invited to Trump Summit, Motives Unclear
The meeting, reportedly being coordinated through the U.S. State Department in collaboration with the respective embassies in Washington, will mark a significant diplomatic engagement with Africa by Trump’s camp. Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has...

Of Nigerians, happiness and failing governance
A paradoxical report was recently published on Nigeria, Nigerians, and the Nigerian government. A product of the 2025 UN World Happiness Report, it was produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, in partnership with Gallup...

Liberia’s anti-graft drive must be fair.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah Suspended Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Mr. Abdullah Kamara, has officially responded to his suspension, which hinged on a General Auditing Commission (GAC) report linking him to alleged...

Defense Minister Signs 11 Key Policy Documents to Strengthen Governance at Ministry of National Defense
By Christian Appleton Monrovia, Liberia – July 3, 2025 – In a landmark move signaling a new era of institutional reform and transparency, Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, Brigadier General (Rtd.) Geraldine Janet George-Johnson, on Wednesday...

Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...

President Boakai Dedicates Mausoleum in Honor of Former President William R. Tolbert, Jr. and Officials Killed During the 1980 Coup
Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, led a ceremony dedicating a newly constructed Memorial Site in honor of the late President William Richard Tolbert, Jr. and the 13 government officials who...