Liberia: Court Denies Temporary Release of Armed Robbery Suspect, Orders Mental Evaluation

Resident Circuit Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie Monrovia-Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice has denied a request by defense lawyers for the temporary release of Fobay Emery Johnson, a man accused of armed robbery, attempted murder and illegal...

Liberia: Too many Political Commentators who are not Journalist are the main problem

It is unfortunate that many people do not understand how unique and credible it is to be called a journalist. Do you know how many political commentators, who are not journalists, operate platforms where they spread information without any...

Liberia Among Closest Allies of Israel in Africa

Liberia continues to strengthen its historic and strategic ties with Israel, according to H.E. Roey Gilad, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, during his first working visit to Monrovia since presenting his...

NIMD Concludes CSO and Media Training

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media representatives have concluded a three-day intensive training aimed at strengthening their capacity to monitor and effectively engage with Liberia’s legislative processes. The initiative, led by the...

Documenting Corruption in Liberia: Impunity, Injustices, and Leadership Incompetence (2018–2025)

Executive Summary Criminal acts such as systemic corruption, impunity, and poor governance that plagued Liberia have not been eliminated despite minor reforms in the recent past. World integrity ratings support this scale: Liberia received 27/100...

Liberia: Ex-Information Minister Rennie Urges Press Union to Act on ‘Mercenary Journalism’ After Gongloe’s Criticism

Mr. Rennie (left) stressed that Gongloe’s warning highlights an “unethical and unprofessional practice” that many journalists privately admit exists but are reluctant to confront publicly. Monrovia – Former Information Minister and veteran...

Liberia Advances Climate Agenda with NDC 3.0 Validation

Monrovia, Liberia – September 12, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is partnering with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and key...

Grassroots to International Stage: Boris Weah Named WAFU Zone A U-17 General Coordinator

Monrovia – The West African Football Union (WAFU Zone A), in collaboration with the Liberia Football Association (LFA), has appointed Boris Weah, Chairman of the Gardnerville Subcommittee, as General Coordinator for the upcoming WAFU Zone A U-17...

How to watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game today, TV channels, team news

The Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live stream ushers in the return of the EPL season after the recent international break. Arsenal suffered a 1-0 loss to Liverpool before the World Cup qualifiers. That was a disappointing result for Mikel Arteta's...

Liberia: NIMD Launches Capacity-Building Training on Legislative Monitoring for CSOs and Media

The training is part of the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project, co-funded by the European Union, Irish Aid, and the Embassy of Sweden. Monrovia – Twenty representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) and media institutions are...

Liberia: Bong Police Enforce Night Curfew, Target Crime Hotspots in Gbarnga

The move is aimed at tackling growing concerns over criminal activities across the city, particularly in areas identified as high-risk zones. Gbarnga, Bong County – The Bong County Police Detachment has stepped up the enforcement of a night-time...

Liberia: Court Finds Bill Jallah Guilty of Murder, Attempted Murder, and Aggravated Assault

Defendant Bill Jallah, being escorted by Court Sheriffs. Monrovia-Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has rendered a judgment, finding defendant Bill Jallah guilty on all counts of Murder, Attempted Murder, and Aggravated...

Accra to host “Fashion Meets Food” on December 13, 2025

By: Isaac Tetteh Accra, Ghana, is set to become the vibrant hub of style and gastronomy on December 13, 2025, as Runway International Shows partners with the College of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management (CoCAHM) to present the Ghana Edition...

Liberia: Eulogy for Sylvester M. Grigsby, by his daughter S. Mayumi Umi Grigsby

Good afternoon, family and friends. Today, I stand simply as a daughter—grateful, humbled, and heartbroken to honor my father who aside from his own accomplishments was a great father to me. My dad, Sylvester Mondubue Grigsby, Greg, was so many...

77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in India and Your Country

It’s time for the Emmys! The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The prestigious awards will honour the best on primetime television in America. Shows and content that aired from June 1, 2024, to May 31,...

2026 WC Qualifier: Panic In South Africa As FIFA Sanctions Equatorial Guinea Over Ineligible Player

Concerns were mounting among football authorities and supporters in South Africa following the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which upheld FIFA’s decision to penalise Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player...

Review: The Historical Art You've Probably Never Seen

When the 20th century anthropologist Bronisław Malinowski wanted to debate economics, he went to the most remote islands he could find. His 1922 book, Argonauts of the Western Pacific, demonstrates that "primitive" economies were far more...

CAF, WAFU Recognize Liberian Officials for Top-Flight Assignments

Monrovia – Liberian referees are steadily gaining recognition on the continental football stage, with several officials recently appointed to key assignments by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the West African Football Union...

World Bank Commends Liberia’s APRM Commitment

The World Bank Liberia Country Manager, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia’s commitment to good governance and institutional reform, highlighting the launch of the Popularization of the African Union’s (AU) African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)...

Visually Impaired Liberian Appeals for Support to Pursue Education

An 18-year-old visually impaired Liberian, Musa Kamara, is appealing to the national government, humanitarian organizations, and goodwill individuals for assistance to continue his education at the Liberia School for the Blind. Musa, who dreams of...