At a heartfelt induction ceremony for the All Retired Citizens Association of Liberia over the weekend, Rev. Kafa Teah, the newly appointed National Chairman, voiced his deep dissatisfaction regarding the systemic neglect and mistreatment of retirees by both past and present governments.
In a concerning incident in Johnsonville Community, Lower Montserrado County, a group identified as zogoes—locally known as wayward street youths—reportedly attacked the home of Princess Wolo-Cooper. Community members intervened swiftly, repelling the assailants.
The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has announced a transformative initiative to upgrade its Quality Control Laboratory, aiming to meet ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Maturity Level Three standards.
Every year on June 16, the Day of the African Child reminds us of the relentless spirit of children and the collective responsibility we bear to secure their rights. This 2025 commemoration—themed “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010”—offers Liberia an opportunity to celebrate hard-won gains and confront enduring gaps in our investments for children.
Concerned Women of Nimba County have distanced themselves from the political agenda of Senator Nya Twayen, criticizing what they termed his disruptive campaign against ArcelorMittal Liberia Phase II Expansion Project.
In a significant step toward strengthening public health and pharmaceutical safety, the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kulinda Liberia Inc., a company specializing in digital solutions to combat counterfeiting, smuggling, diversion, and trademark infringement.
The World Bank Board has approved financing for the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, which includes a $60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Ganta United Methodist Hospital and the administration building by members of the breakaway group called Global Methodist Church in Nimba County and calls for swift and impartial justice for those responsible.
United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Siobhan Mullally has reported alarming conditions surrounding sexual exploitation and child trafficking in Liberia.
Health authorities in Liberia have begun strengthening cross-border surveillance at the country's border with Sierra Leone to enhance case detection, diagnostics, and care for suspected or confirmed Mpox cases, the Liberia's National Public Health Institute has said.
