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Liberia’s rising star Lil More drops visuals for 'Kpor Kpor'
Liberia’s fast-rising Afropop and Drill sensation, Lil More, has officially released the much-anticipated music video for his latest single, “Kpor Kpor,” further solidifying his place as one of the most dynamic voices shaping the new wave of...

PRESIDENT BOAKAI RENEWS AND REFOCUSES EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING THE LIBERIA NATIONAL RAILWAY AUTHORITY (LNRA)
Executive Mansion, Monrovia–President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued Executive Order No. 153, renewing and refocusing Executive Order No. 136, which established the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA) as a national regulatory and...

US, Saudi-led alliance plunges green shipping deal into doubt
The US, Saudi Arabia, Russia and their allies have spearheaded a push to alter the approval process for a hard-fought green shipping deal, which experts say could jeopardise the landmark pact at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) talks...

Liberia: Ecobank Liberia Champions Inclusive Learning with A New I.T Lab At Riverview International Christian Academy (RICA)
Monrovia – Ecobank Liberia, an affiliate of the leading pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group, celebrated its Thirteenth annual Ecobank Day on 11th October on the theme ‘Enabling Inclusive Learning for all.’ This theme reflects Ecobank’s...

Liberia Inks Deal for Major Solar Farm, Marking a Milestone in National Electrification Drive
Minister Ngafuan expressed the Government’s deep appreciation to the partners who made the project possible. Washington – The Liberian Government, through the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), has signed a landmark agreement with renewable...

Liberia: Lofa County University Harvests 3.5 Hectares of Rice — A Landmark Step Toward Self-Reliance
In what has been described as a major milestone in the institution’s pursuit of self-sufficiency and practical education, Lofa County University (LCU) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, harvested 3.5 hectares of lowland rice from its university farm....

LSEZA Updates Moroccan Envoy on Liberia's Investment Potential
The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has underscored Liberia’s investment potential to the Kingdom of Morocco during a high-level engagement aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and attracting foreign investment. On Wednesday,...

Korean Firm Eyes Revival of Liberia’s Aviation Sector
Margibi County, Liberia – The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) and South Korea’s Make Holdings Corporation, Ltd. (Make Group) have opened discussions to establish a far-reaching partnership aimed at transforming Liberia’s aviation sector...

Stakeholders Urge Greater Investment in Liberia’s Tourism Sector
Stakeholders at a one-day Public Policy Dialogue on Tourism have called on the government and its partners to make meaningful investments in Liberia’s tourism sector, describing it as a potential driver of economic growth and national reawakening....

UN, Liberia Celebrate 80 Years Of Partnership, Shared Progress
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The United Nations in Liberia hosted a high-profile Media Breakfast on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, to commemorate the global body’s 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of partnership, peacebuilding, and...

Liberian Blogger Kerkula Blama Wins “Best Blogger of the Year”
Lagos, Nigeria, October 14, 2025: Liberian digital media figure and founder of Geez Liberia, Kerkula Blama, has been named “Best Blogger of the Year” at the 2025 Music Video Africa Awards held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. The...

Liberia to Host 41st ECOWAS Brown Card Assembly to Strengthen Regional Cooperation
Monrovia — Liberia is preparing to host the 41st General Assembly of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme — a landmark event highlighting the nation’s dedication to advancing regional integration and safe cross-border mobility within West...

Liberian Street Wear Brand Expands Global Reach After Philadelphia Debut
Monrovia – Too Easy, one of Liberia’s fastest-growing clothing brands, has achieved another major milestone hosting its first-ever pop-up event in the United States, a bold step that signals the brand’s growing global reach and influence beyond...

Liberia: Jackson F. Doe Hospital Unveils New Vehicles to Enhance Health Services
Tappita, Nimba County– The Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital (JFD Hospital) has turned a new page in its journey to provide essential healthcare services across southeastern and central Liberia with acquisition four brand new...

Liberia: Bishop Brown Slams Public Servants Focused on Critics Over Service
Monrovia – The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), Bishop Kortu Brown, has urged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to conduct a comprehensive review of the performance of his public officials to help address the worsening...

Liberia’s Economy at a Crossroads—Growth Amidst Persistent Hardship
By James T. Brooks Liberia’s economy is currently defined by a paradox of promising growth projections set against the backdrop of persistent structural weaknesses and widespread public hardship. While official figures project robust economic...

Liberia: Ministry of Public Works Halts Rep. Bility’s USD$500K Bridge Project in Gbarnga Over ‘Regulatory Violations’
Gbarnga – The Ministry of Public Works has ordered an immediate halt to the construction of a bridge in Gbarnga, Bong County, a project valued at five hundred thousand United States dollars and solely funded by Rep. Musa Hassan Bility, Political...

Global Shipping Faces Decisive Moment at IMO’s MEPC ES.2
Tackling Emissions Amidst Industry Resistance By Paul Morgan — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) kicked off its second extraordinary meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ES.2) today, with Secretary-General...

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil must halt Liberian palm oil company’s abuses (commentary)
For more than a decade, communities in Liberia have struggled against palm oil company Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL), which has razed more than 1,000 hectares (almost 2,500 acres) of rainforest, destroyed sacred sites, and violated their land...

Sahara: Liberia Renews Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative
Liberia reaffirmed, Tuesday in New York, its support for the Autonomy initiative presented by Morocco in 2007 with a view to reaching a final solution to the regional dispute over its Sahara. Speaking before the 4th Committee of the UN General...