Author: Chester Smith
IPNEWS: Several young leaders gathered in Monrovia on 31 July 2026 for the first time in a series of workshops aimed at equipping young Liberians with the skills to navigate the digital information landscape responsibly and contribute to peaceful, credible and inclusive democratic processes. The participants, who included student journalists, political party youth wing leaders, civil society actors and media practitioners participated in the one-day training – “Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for Democracy: Strengthening Youth Participation through Information Literacy”. Implemented by UNDP through the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) in partnership with the National Elections Commission (NEC), Local Voices…
By: Sampson WeahIPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has taken sweeping action against senior security and government officials allegedly linked to major narcotics trafficking investigations, dismissing, suspending, and ordering investigations into several officials as part of an intensified crackdown on drug crimes.The Executive Mansion announced Thursday that the actions followed the President’s review of the latest investigative report into two high-profile cocaine trafficking cases that have shaken the country’s security sector.Among those dismissed are Mark Egon Kuiah, Deputy Director for Operations at Roberts International Airport (RIA); Johnny Bolar Dean, Commissioner of Police for Criminal Investigation, Intelligence and INTERPOL at the…
CIVIL SOCIETY COALITION BACKS DR. C. NELSON ONIYAMA’S LEGITIMATE OWNERSHIP OF HOTEL AFRICA LAND.WARNS PUBLIC WORKS MINISTER ROLAND LAFAYETTE GIDDINGS AGAINST ILLEGAL SEIZURE IPNEWS: The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations of Liberia (COCSOL), comprising of three pro-democracy Organizations of Liberia, including the African Journalist Network in Peace Building, the African Media Network, and the Montserrado Youths Network, has taken serious note of the unfolding situation between renowned Liberian Businessman/Diplomot, Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama and Public Works Minister, Hon. Roland Lafayette Giddings surrounding a parcel of land in Hotel Africa, Virginia, Montserrado County. Following investigations conducted under the banner of the…
IPNEWS: Mansa Resources Limited, a company seeking to take control of a major mining concession in Liberia, is under growing scrutiny for allegedly violating key provisions of Liberia’s labor and concession laws, even as its request for a formal change of control remains under government review. The company, which has reportedly acquired all stakes in the Hummingbird Resources concession from Pasofino Gold Limited, is still awaiting official approval from the Government of Liberia to assume control of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) originally granted to Hummingbird Resources. Despite this pending status, multiple sources in the Ministry of Mines and Labour…
“CDC IS COMING BACK!” Weah Declares @CDC 22ND Anniversary Liberia’s major opposition leaders have officially called for a unified political front during the 22nd anniversary celebration of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) held in Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County. The high-profile gathering served as a strategic platform where multiple political factions sharply criticized President Joseph Boakai’s administration and discussed forming an alliance ahead of the 2029 general elections. Speaking at the gathering, the Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, who served as the event’s keynote speaker, emphasized that the opposition must put aside personal…
Grand Bassa County Superintendent Karyou Johnson has welcomed President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and guests to Buchanan for Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration, describing the county’s selection as host as a historic moment and a recognition of Grand Bassa’s significant role in Liberia’s political, economic, and cultural development. He said the celebration reflects the nation’s resilience, unity, and shared commitment to progress. Johnson noted that Grand Bassa, one of Liberia’s three original counties, has long contributed to nation-building through its strategic seaport, industries, cultural heritage, and educational institutions. He also acknowledged the contributions of major investment partners, including ArcelorMittal Liberia, the…
Destroying seized narcotics before a formal court trial undermines the rule of law, compromises judicial integrity, and fosters deep public distrust. Let this be a warning that any attempt to bypass established legal procedures to execute swift, dramatic burnings of contraband trade essential constitutional protections for short-sighted public relations wins. While the instinct to permanently rid society of illicit substances is understandable, destroying bulk evidence prematurely creates systemic vulnerabilities that threaten the very core of criminal justice.
IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, dedicated the newly completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga–Salayea Road Corridor and officially break ground for the construction of the 50-kilometer Salayea–Konia Road and the 6-kilometer Zorzor–Yeala Road, marking another major milestone in Liberia’s ambitious national infrastructure modernization agenda. The ceremony, scheduled to take place at the Bong–Lofa County Border Rest Station, will bring together senior government officials, local authorities, traditional leaders, citizens, and representatives of the Arab Coordination Group, including the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), the OPEC Fund for International…
IPNEWS: Renowned Liberian musician, cultural icon and human rights advocate Miatta Fahnbulleh has come under strong criticism over recent accusation that former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was responsible for the political rise of George Manneh Weah, whose six-year administration she described as “a disaster” for Liberia. Speaking in an interview over the weekend in Accra, Ghana, Fahnbulleh argued that Sirleaf’s most consequential political legacy was endorsing Weah ahead of the 2017 presidential election, a move she believes ultimately ushered him into the country’s highest office. “Her lasting legacy will be that she unleashed George Weah on us. That’s the legacy…
—- Says, “A Nation that Understands its History is Better Prepared to Shape its Future” BOAKAI UNVEILS HISTORIC PLAN TO RECLAIM LIBERIA’S PAST National Historical Recovery Initiative Launched as Dr. Brewer Urges Liberians to Embrace Their Shared Heritage By: Andrew B Weah BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County – July. 28, 2026 — a President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has launched an ambitious national initiative aimed at recovering, preserving, and promoting Liberia’s historical heritage, describing the effort as a critical step toward strengthening national identity and preparing future generations to build a stronger Republic. The announcement came during Liberia’s 179th Independence Day…