Author: Chester Smith
IPNEWS: Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone signed a joint communiqué following a high-level tripartite summit in Conakry, Guinea, on Monday, March 16, 2026, following the escalating border tensions, specifically shooting incident on March 11, 2026, and reports of Guinean military incursions in the Foya-Sorlumba area of Lofa County, Liberia. The Communiqué calls for Border De-escalation. The leaders committed to a peaceful diplomatic resolution of territorial disputes and the reinforcement of mechanisms for stable border management. The summit emphasized the role of the Mano River Union (MRU) and ECOWAS in maintaining regional peace and unity. All parties agreed to cease inflammatory actions…
Liberia: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has conducted an autopsy on the remains of Ntombi Toni Khumalo Jackson, the late wife of suspect Samuel Jackson, as part of the ongoing investigation surrounding her death. The procedure was carried out amid concerns and objections raised by the legal team representing Samuel Jackson. In a formal communication dated March 16, 2026, the defense team, headed by prominent Liberian lawyer Sayma Cyrenius Cephus, requested a delay of the autopsy, citing several issues they believed warranted further consideration before the examination proceeded. According to the letter, the defense argued that the notice provided for…
IPNEWS: During a high-stakes contempt hearing today, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to Liberia’s essential workers, declaring that the ongoing budget standoff is fundamentally about the “livelihoods and dignity” of those serving on the frontlines of health and education. The hearing, held on March 12, 2026, saw Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Health Minister Dr. Louise Kpoto, and CSA Director-General Josiah Joekai appear before the plenary to answer for their previous failure to attend a summoned session regarding the regularization of volunteer workers. Championing the “Forgotten” Workforce Senator Dillon, a vocal critic of the administration’s handling of…
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), over the weekend held a consultative meeting with Cllr. Natu Oswald Tweh, Sr. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Ministry of Justice. In a statement issued in Monrovia, LCC Secretary General Rev. Dr. Christopher Wleh Toe, I., stated that the meeting primarily focused on the security situation in Lofa County, focusing on the government’s interpretation of the ongoing crisis at the border point and exploring how the Church (LCC) and the broader faith community could contribute to a peaceful resolution. “Throughout the discussions,…
–Warns Against Spread of Rumors and Falase claims IPNEWS: The office of former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has dismissed as “completely false and misleading” reports circulating on social media claiming that he contacted Emmanuel Macron, President of France, to seek intervention in the ongoing border dispute between Liberia and Guinea. In a statement issued by his office, Chief of Staff Eugene Lenn Nagbe clarified that the former president has not made any such contact with the French leader regarding the matter. The statement noted that while the former Liberian leader remains deeply concerned about the situation along the Liberia–Guinea…
IPNEWS: Graduates and Former students at the former St. Patrick’s high school Liberia, are hosting their 2026 homecoming and reunion celebrations from Tuesday, March 17, to Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Event according to organizers is organized by the St. Patrick’s Catholic School Alumni Association to allow former students to reconnect and give back to their alma mater. On today, Tuesday, March 17: The festivities begin on St. Patrick’s Day with an 8:30 AM Mass followed by a food bank distribution to “Feed the Hungry”. Attendees are encouraged to wear green to celebrate both the feast day and school pride. March…
IPNEWS: Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, is experiencing a quiet revolution. For years, the women who keep the town’s fisheries sector moving have fought a difficult battle against a persistent enemy: spoilage. Without reliable cold storage, much of the fish arriving on shore never made it to the market on time. Families lost income. Businesses suffered. Potential slipped away. On 12 March 2026, that cycle began to break. A Facility Powered by the Sun and Built for Women The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially commissioned a solarpowered prefab cold storage facility designed…
—Deploys Police at Sam Jackson’s Home IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) have named prominent economist Samuel P. Jackson, as a “person of interest” in an active homicide investigation following the death of his wife, Mrs. Toni Jackson Mrs. Jackson’s body was found in their home in Monrovia. LNP spokesperson Sam Collins stated that investigators observed a deep laceration on the head and various bruises on the body. Police reported that blood was present at the scene. Armed officers are now deployed to and barricaded Mr. Jackson’s residence on March 13, 2026, as the investigation continues. Mr. Jackson initially agreed to cooperate but reportedly later became…
By Amos Harris IPNEWS: A dramatic courtroom battle has erupted in Liberia’s high-profile economic sabotage case, with Augustine Fayiah, the country’s Solicitor General, publicly defending his integrity after being branded a liar by defense attorney Arthur Johnson during proceedings involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. The clash marked by accusations, legal counterarguments, and growing public scrutiny has intensified the already tense legal proceedings unfolding at Criminal Court C, where Tweah and several other defendants face allegations of corruption and economic sabotage linked to controversial government expenditures. Following the first day of the trial, Fayiah broke with what he described as…
IPNEWS – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has launched a nationwide tax compliance training program targeting county finance officers and key stakeholders in government’s education and health sectors. The training is part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource mobilization and improve tax administration at the local level. Led by the LRA’s Government and Not-For-Profit Division, aims to equip county-level institutions with the knowledge and tools required to correctly apply withholding taxes on payments for goods and services, ensure timely remittances, and safeguard government revenue in accordance with the Liberia Revenue Code. Participants in the training include county administration officials, finance…