Liberia’s Press Union President Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law Call for Legal Accountability in Governance Monrovia — Julius Kanubah, President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), has urged President Joseph Boakai to prioritize the rule of law as a fundamental pillar of his administration. Speaking atContinue Reading
Senator Chea Condemns Alleged Presidential Interference in Supreme Court Ruling Liberian Lawmaker Warns Against Judicial Overreach Monrovia – Senator Augustine Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims, and Petition, has strongly criticized reports of President Joseph Boakai’s alleged interference in a Supreme Court case involving SpeakerContinue Reading
Liberia: President Boakai Seeks Supreme Court Delay in House Leadership Dispute Executive Intervention Sparks Constitutional Debate CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reportedly requested the Supreme Court to postpone its ruling on the ongoing House of Representatives leadership crisis, aiming to facilitate negotiations between opposing legislative factions.Continue Reading
AFELL Urges President Boakai to Appoint Female Chief Justice for Judicial Reform Liberian Female Lawyers Call for Gender Representation in Supreme Court Monrovia — The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has made a public appeal to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint a female Chief Justice following theContinue Reading
Liberia Secures $22M Deal for Yellow Machines with Ecobank Financing Renegotiated Agreement Marks Shift Toward Fiscal Responsibility MONROVIA – The Liberian government is finalizing negotiations with Ecobank to secure $22 million in pre-financing for the acquisition of 285 yellow machines, a critical investment in the nation’s infrastructure development. From ControversyContinue Reading
World Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Maternal and Newborn Health in Africa This year’s World Health Day carries the powerful theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, emphasizing our shared responsibility to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths while safeguarding the long-term health of women and children across Africa. The Stark Reality ofContinue Reading
Liberia Government Charges Former Union Leaders Over Violent SRC Protests Key Figures Face Serious Charges After Margibi County Unrest MARGIBI, Liberia – The Liberian government has initiated legal proceedings against former leaders of the Salala Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (SAWUL) following violent protests at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC)Continue Reading
Transforming Liberia Begins in Nimba County: A Call for Sovereign Rebirth By: Rev. Torli H. Krua, contributing writer Liberia stands at a pivotal crossroads. For over two centuries, systemic corruption, covert American colonization, and a governance structure favoring politicians over citizens have held the nation back. Renowned human rights lawyerContinue Reading
Liberia: Adoption Home Shut Down as Arrest Warrant Issued for Staff Over Child Abuse Charges Ministry of Gender Takes Action Against Americans for Africans Adoptions PAYNESVILLE, Montserrado — The Liberian Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has shut down a local adoption agency with U.S. partners and issued arrestContinue Reading
Liberia: Gains and Setbacks for Women in New Government As Women Renew Push for Gender Quota Law Before 2029 Elections Historic Cabinet Representation, But Legislative Progress Lags MONROVIA, Liberia—President Joseph Boakai marked a milestone in his January State of the Nation Address, announcing that 39% of his cabinet ministers (7Continue Reading
