By Lincoln G. Peters MAMBA POINT, Monrovia, June 30, 2026 – Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh has vowed to intensify Liberia’s fight against drug trafficking, warning that the government will pursue drug cartels and any public officials found to be protecting them. Speaking during Liberia’s observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking over the weekend, Tweh said the government remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks while expanding treatment and rehabilitation services for those battling addiction. The Justice Minister disclosed that during the first three months of 2026, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) seized more than 422 kilograms of illegal narcotics and arrested 233 suspected traffickers across the country. He also referenced the recent interception of a cocaine shipment valued at approximately US$19 million at the Roberts International Airport, describing it as evidence that Liberia’s security institutions can effectively combat drug trafficking when adequately...

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By Othello B. Garblah Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, June 29, 2026 – Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings has blamed Liberia’s recurring political tensions and civil unrest on unequal access to the country’s wealth and the exclusion of ordinary citizens from national decision-making. Speaking over the weekend as keynote speaker at the Congress for Democratic Change’s (CDC) 22nd anniversary celebration in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Cummings said the situation has worsened under the current Unity Party-led government, which he argued has failed to govern differently from previous administrations. He maintained that Liberia’s aspiration for shared prosperity would remain unattainable unless the country builds strong, independent institutions free from political interference and partisan influence. “For too long, poverty, inequality, exclusion, marginalization, and outright economic deprivation have plagued Liberia,” Cummings said. “These challenges have dominated our political space and undermined nation-building and sustainable development.” According to him, successive governments...

The weekend of June 27 marked a significant moment in Liberian politics as leaders of several opposition parties converged in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). The gathering, which brought together politicians from parties that have often stood on opposing sides, appeared to signal a willingness to move beyond individual political ambitions in pursuit of a broader opposition alliance ahead of the 2029 presidential and legislative elections. On the surface, the message was encouraging. At a time when many Liberians are demanding stronger democratic competition and greater accountability, the prospect of a united opposition offers voters a credible alternative to the ruling Unity Party. But history counsels caution. Liberia has witnessed several attempts at opposition unity, only for those alliances to collapse long before election day. More often than not, these coalitions have fractured not because of ideological...

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MONROVIA, June 26, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Liberia’s economy to grow by 5.5 percent in 2026, citing continued macroeconomic stability, strong reform implementation, and expansion in key sectors, including mining, manufacturing, and construction. The assessment was made by IMF Mission Chief for Liberia, Daehaeng Kim, at the conclusion of an IMF staff mission to Monrovia from June 10 to 23 to conduct the Fourth Review under Liberia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and the First Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement. The IMF said Liberia has made “solid progress in macroeconomic stability,” with performance under the IMF-supported program remaining strong and broadly meeting agreed quantitative targets. According to the Fund, economic growth in 2026 will be driven largely by increased iron ore production, continued manufacturing activity, and ongoing construction projects. Despite rising global fuel prices, the IMF said inflation has remained relatively...

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, June 26, 2026 – Nearly one in every three Liberians continues to practice open defecation, prompting the government to accelerate reforms aimed at expanding access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services across the country. The Director of the National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC), Morris G. Gono Jr., disclosed Thursday that about 34 percent of Liberia’s population still practices open defecation in both rural and urban communities. Speaking at a WASH sector conference in Monrovia, Gono said the Commission is implementing a series of reforms, including the proposed Presidential WASH Compact, to improve coordination, financing and service delivery across the sector. He said, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Commission has updated Liberia’s national roadmap to eliminate open defecation by 2030. According to Gono, the roadmap will guide the country’s transition toward becoming entirely open defecation-free through improved sanitation infrastructure...

By Stephen G. Fellajuah PAYNESVILLE CITY, Liberia, June 26, 2026 – Germany is expanding its engagement with Liberia through the operations of the German Adenauer Foundation, which will work closely with both the Executive and Legislative branches to strengthen democratic governance and leadership development. Outgoing German Ambassador to Liberia, Dr. Jakob Haselhuber, disclosed the development during a farewell meeting with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. at the President’s Rehab Office on Thursday. Ambassador Haselhuber said the German democracy-support organization and think tank is already operating in Liberia and will collaborate with the Cabinet and the Legislature on programs aimed at promoting democratic governance, leadership development, and scholarship opportunities. The Ambassador also expressed gratitude to President Boakai, the Government, and the people of Liberia for the hospitality extended to him during his diplomatic service in the country. Haselhuber is concluding his second tour of duty in Monrovia. He previously served as...

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, June 26, 2026 – The Government of Liberia has renewed its commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management with the launch of the Internal Audit Regulations and the Public Sector Internal Audit Compliance Checklist, developed by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA). Representing Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff Samuel A. Stevquoah at the official launch on Thursday at the Monrovia City Hall, Deputy Minister for Administration Bill McGill Jones described the new instruments as a significant milestone in Liberia’s ongoing Public Financial Management (PFM) reform agenda. “The development of these instruments reflects the Government of Liberia’s unwavering commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and the prudent stewardship of public resources,” Jones said. He stressed that every dollar collected from Liberian taxpayers must be managed with integrity, efficiency, and full compliance with the law, noting that citizens expect public resources...

By Bridgett Milton CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia, June 26, 2026 – The House of Representatives has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to temporarily suspend the operations of GLS Menzies and Express Handling Services (EHS) pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation into the recent seizure of narcotics valued at approximately US$19.2 million at Roberts International Airport (RIA). More than 40 lawmakers on Friday unanimously adopted Resolution No. 001/2026 following extensive deliberations during plenary. The resolution stems from a communication submitted by Sinoe County Electoral District #3 Representative Alex S. Noah, who urged immediate action against Global Logistics Services (GLS-NAS Inc.) over its alleged connection to the high-profile drug case. In his communication, Rep. Noah noted that while the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) announced the seizure and subsequent arrests linked to the massive cocaine shipment, investigations into the importation and intended movement of the drugs are still ongoing. He expressed...