Author: Chester Smith
IPNEWS: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is scheduled to address the House of Representatives in a special plenary session this Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Special Plenary Session with Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is scheduled Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Plenary Hall, Capitol Building, Monrovia. Madam Sirleaf’s Legislative address and interactive lecture, follows a formal invitation from Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon. Madam Sirleaf, Africa’s first democratically elected female president, will deliver a lecture titled “Leadership and Governance”. The discussion is expected to focus on: Madam Sirleaf described the invitation as a historic first that signals institutional cooperation and democratic continuity. Her security…
IPNEWS: Koima Weyaja Town, Tawer District- Residents across more than six communities along the Mavor Creek in Grand Cape Mount County are confronting a severe drinking water crisis. They alleged that the Bea Mountain Mining Company has polluted their water source again. The situation echoed prior incidents in 2016 and 2022 when residents of Jinkoder faced similar contamination and relocation fears. Eyewitnesses say the pollution has triggered a major fish die-off in the Mavor Creek and Mafa River, with aquatic life perishing due to alleged chemical waste, including cyanide, allegedly released by the mining company. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has…
IPNEWS: The communications officers of ECOWAS institutions and agencies have finalized the new inter-institutional communication strategy (2026-2030) and ECOWAS’ information and communication policy. The new ECOWAS communication strategy defines a structured and strategic approach aimed at effectively communicating the Community’s vision, mandate, priorities and achievements across West Africa, in line with ECOWAS Vision 2050. The information and communication policy, for its part, aims to standardize communication practices, promote the effective use of various communication channels and strengthen internal and external information flows between ECOWAS institutions, specialized agencies, national representations and Member States. The two documents, which were finalized during a…
IPNEWS: The Ministry of Youth & Sports on Thursday welcomed H.E. Yin Chengwu, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China at the ministry. Led by Amb. Yin Chengwu, the delegation visited Minister Atty. Cornelia Kruah and Deputies. During the meeting, the China Ambassador to Liberia reiterated continued support for youth development. Amb. Chengwu underscored his government readiness and unweaving commitment for investing in Liberia’s young people noting that it is a central pillar of national growth and shared prosperity. For her part, Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah expressed gratitude for China’s enduring collaboration with Liberia especially…
IPNEWS: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in close consultation with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has issued the March 3, 2026 price circular establishing new petroleum product ceilings for both wholesale and retail markets. Under the new circular, fuel prices for gasoline (PMS) and fuel oil (AGO) will remain unchanged in U.S. dollar terms. Retail pump prices are set at US$4.02 (LD 755) for gasoline and US$4.33 (LD 810) for fuel oil, reflecting prevailing exchange rate adjustments (CBL rate: LD 187.00 = US$1). The prices indicated are reflective of last month’s average Platts. In a meeting with importers…
IPNEWS: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has established a strategic partnership with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs) to modernize waste management across the capital. Under a new framework with the Liberia Solid Waste Management Association (LISWA), SMEs and CBEs are deployed to designated districts under performance-based contracts to ensure full urban waste collection. To improve transparency, all households and businesses served by these SMEs must use digital payment systems, including mobile money and bank transfers, for waste collection fees. In September 2024, the MCC partnered with 26 local businesses to support a new waste disposal strategy focused on utilizing city transfer stations. Community-based enterprises are officially licensed to…
—Wants Return of Goods confiscated IPNEWS: Street vendors in Monrovia are increasingly protesting against the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and its police force over a sweeping crackdown on street selling that intensified in early 2026. The Street Vendors have accused City Police of seizing their wares and demanding bribes ranging from US$75 to various “fees” for their return. Many claim they cannot retrieve their items even after paying. Market women issued a 14-day ultimatum to President Boakai’s administration on March 1, 2026, threatening to block his convoy if their concerns regarding “no-street-selling” policies and police harassment are not addressed. While the MCC has identified approximately 2,000 vacant spaces across five…
IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has dismissed reports of news from Nimba County claiming a 26-year-old man was arrested in Saclepea for allegedly sexually abusing two chickens. Speaking to Journalists Monday, Police Spokesperson Sam Collins said the incident was misrepresented. According to the LNP, the suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing the chickens and was later beaten by a mob after being apprehended. Police say there is no record of sexual abuse linked to the case. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, while authorities are also probing the mob-action. However, Journalists visiting the scene said police appear…
—As Ghanian Police Lunches Investigation The Ghana Police Service is currently investigating the death of 26-year-old Liberian national Austin Tengeeh (also reported as Austin Tengbeh), who was killed in an alleged mob attack in Lashibi, near Sakumono, on February 27, 2026. According to the report, Tengeeh was visiting his brother at an apartment complex, accompanied by his girlfriend. A caretaker reportedly raised a false alarm, accusing him of being a thief, which prompted a group of residents to assault him. Other reports suggest that the incident began after Tengeeh allegedly made a “light joke” to a pregnant woman, which she took offense to and reported to…
IPNEWS: Liberia Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W Kruah Sr. has renewed Liberia’s commitment to the global fight against child labor, as he addressed an international conference in the Kingdom of Morocco focused on eliminating the practice worldwide. The conference brought together senior officials, including Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, H.E. Younes Sekkouri, representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), officials from the African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Directorate, United Nations agencies, international organizations, and members of the diplomatic corps and media. Delivering remarks at the gathering in Rabat Conference, which ran from February 11-13, 2026, the Labour…