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By Stephen G. Fellajuah Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has strongly denied allegations of mismanagement involving the US$30 million COVID-19 Household Food Support Program (COHFSP), asserting that the entire fund was solely managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), not the Liberian government. Addressing a press conference convened over the weekend at the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters in Congo Town, Tweah emphasized that the full US$25 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), along with an additional US$5 million from the World Bank, was directly transferred to the WFP. By July 2022, according to Tweah, the WFP reported spending approximately US$23.8 million, with just over US$2 million unspent, an amount that had yet to be returned to the Liberian government or the World Bank by the time the CDC administration left office. According to him, he presented detailed documentation and official turnover notes to...

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss “commercial opportunities,” thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump. Monrovia, July 7, 2025: Per the invitation, President Trump will host leaders from Liberia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House from July 9 to 11 to discuss business opportunities in Africa. President Trump is said to hold the view that African countries have incredible business opportunities that could benefit the people of America and countries on the African continent. The Boakai invite However, the invitation for President Boakai comes at a time that an American-owned Mining Company, High Power Exploration (HPX), now Ivanhoe Atlantic, with strong political ties with individuals within the Trump administration, is pushing the Boakai administration to seal a railway infrastructure deal with the company as a condition precedent before he travels....

The decision by the Government of Liberia (GoL) to grant HPX (High Power Exploration) access to the national railway, while ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) continues to hold an active Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the government, raises several questions about national interest and strategic priorities. At the heart of the matter is whether the GoL’s actions serve Liberia’s long-term goals, or whether they prioritize foreign interests over national interests or those of its own people. Granting HPX access to the railway while AML MDA is still in effect creates a climate of uncertainty for current and potential investors. AML’s existing agreement with the government represents not only a legal commitment but also an implicit promise to prioritize the company’s expansion and its resultant contributions to Liberia’s economy. While it is true that the railway is a state asset, by signing an access agreement with HPX, GoL appears to compromise the spirit, if...

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – July 5, 2025 – MNG Gold Liberia is set to restart its mining activities in Bong County’s Electoral District #1, specifically in the Kokoyah Statutory District, following a period of operational slowdown. The announcement was made recently by the company’s Public Relations Officer, Matthew Gbanken, during a live interview on a community radio station in Gbarnga. Gbanken disclosed that the company has begun the process of transporting mining equipment from its other operational sites back to Kokoyah in preparation for the resumption of full-scale mining operations. He called on residents of the affected communities to remain calm and cooperative as the company remains fully committed to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between MNG Gold and community leaders at the onset of the company’s operations in the area. “We want to reassure the people of Bong, especially those in Kokoyah Statutory District,...

Executive Mansion, Monrovia–In an effort to strengthen food security and combat hunger across the country, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed into law the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act of 2020. The legislation was officially approved on June 17, 2025, and printed and published by the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The newly signed Act establishes the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) as a statutory body with the responsibility to develop, implement, and coordinate national food assistance programs. The Agency will also work to enhance emergency food response mechanisms, support vulnerable populations, and partner with local and international institutions to address Liberia’s food insecurity challenges. President Boakai described the law as a timely and critical instrument in his Administration’s broader agenda to promote social protection and reduce poverty. “This is a tangible step toward fulfilling our promise to ensure that no Liberian goes to bed hungry,”...

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 outlets. Speaking Thursday during the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing, Minister Kruah said his actions were in line with the Decent Work Act, which allows the presiding minister to issue waivers or short term permits when necessary. “It’s not illegal,” Kruah stressed. “In fact, this is not the first time such permits have been issued. The past administration under President Weah also issued similar waivers.” Recent reports suggested the Labour Ministry was secretly issuing permits to foreign nationals for jobs meant for Liberians. A social media post alleged that the minister personally signed off on 42 waivers without public disclosure. But Kruah dismissed those reports as...

Monrovia, Liberia – July 4, 2025: Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country’s growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector. In the newly released Index, unveiled during the 2025 Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, Liberia achieved a score of “0.800” and moved up one position from 10th in 2022 to 9th place among 43 participating African countries. The ERI evaluates a country’s electricity regulator in three key areas: Regulatory Governance, Regulatory Substance, and Regulatory Outcomes. The 2024 edition of the ERI focused on service delivery and utility performance showing the most notable improvements continent-wide. Liberia’s advancement in the ERI rankings underscores the country’s continued commitment to electricity sector reform and the implementation of effective regulatory practices,” said Atty. Kla Edward Toomey, II, Acting Chairman of the Board...

  By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  President Joseph Nyumah Boakai on Thursday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promoting religious tolerance as part of its efforts to develop Liberia. Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Addressing Liberian Muslims HAJJ PILGRIMS at the Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, President Boakai urged Liberians to entrench ethnicity and religious tolerance as a way to national development. “As President of this nation, I remain deeply committed to the freedom of religion, and to ensuring that every Liberian, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or region, feels seen, respected, and included in the work of national development,” President Boakai said. According to Mr. Boakai, Religious Freedom seeks to foster peace and unity, and as such, a nation seeking healing and reconciliation, must commit to religious tolerance. In these times when our nation seeks healing, reconciliation, and renewal, I ask that you, our returning pilgrims, become ambassadors of peace. Be voices of...

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 event, held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Monrovia, is part of a joint project by the National Port Authority (NPA) and APM-Terminals to upgrade port operations and allow the Freeport to work 24 hours a day. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., was expected to attend the launch but couldn’t make it due to a busy schedule. VP Koung represented the government and officially launched the program. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on the same day of the launch, Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah called the move a “historic step” that will improve the country’s ability to compete in trade. “This is a new beginning for the...