Author: Chester Smith

IPNEWS: Liberia has taken a major step toward deepening democratic governance and political cohesion with the formal inauguration of the Secretariat of the Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) on Friday, 27 March 2026, in Monrovia. The event marked a renewed commitment to structured political dialogue and collaboration among political parties. Representatives from political parties, the National Elections Commission (NEC), government institutions, civil society, and development partners attended the ceremony, underscoring a collective resolve to sustain peace and foster inclusive political processes. Speaking at the event, Gabriel B. Saydee, Jr., National Coordinator of the IPCC Secretariat, emphasized the historic responsibility of political actors…

 The European Union–funded Leh Go Green project has conducted a gender training workshop designed to empower women, youth, and marginalized groups in sustainable forest management across five counties. Held in Bopolu and Zwedru, the training underscores the project’s commitment to integrating gender equality into natural resource governance and community livelihoods. The Leh Go Green project focused on strengthening forest-based livelihoods and sustainable management in the Gola and Grebo-Krahn landscapes, recognizes women, youth, and vulnerable groups as crucial stakeholders. Yet, persistent gender gaps continue to limit their participation in forest governance and livelihood opportunities including agroforestry, beekeeping, and Village Savings and…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and with support from the European Union, on March 19, 2026, hosted a multi stakeholder validation workshop to review and affirm two foundational baseline studies for the LEH GO GREEN (Let’s Go Green) project. The session brought together government institutions, community leaders, conservation experts, and development partners to ensure the project’s interventions reflect accurate and locally endorsed data. At the center of the workshop were two major assessments which include the Livelihood Baseline and Mitigation Assessment, which establishes benchmarks for community-based livelihood initiatives and their potential…

Twelve Liberian nationals have been deported from the United States after serving prison sentences for crimes including rape, assault, and robbery. They arrived at Roberts International Airport and were processed by Liberian authorities for identification and reintegration. The group arrived at Roberts International Airport on Tuesday, March 31, where officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) took custody upon landing. Authorities say the deportation followed the completion of jail terms tied to multiple offenses, including violent crimes and breaches of public order laws. According to LIS, the individuals were convicted of serious charges such as rape, aggravated assault with a…

The Youth Charter is proposing that the Games serve as the launch platform for a Commonwealth Youth Legacy Initiative, built around the organisation’s internationally recognised Community Campus modelLONDON, United Kingdom, March 30, 2026/ –&nbspThe Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has today called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow deliver a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for young people across the Commonwealth.The call follows renewed international debate around historical justice and reparations linked to the transatlantic slave trade, including a landmark resolution led by Ghana at the United Nations calling for recognition of slavery…

IPNEWS: Prominent businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, widely known as “Jeety,” has set an ambitious 2028 deadline for the production of Liberia’s first locally manufactured tires, placing a firm demand on the Government of Liberia to ensure a consistent supply of raw rubber. Speaking at a recognition ceremony in Kakata, Jeety declared that achieving this milestone will require at least 550 tonnes of raw rubber daily an amount he says is critical to sustaining full-scale industrial production under his company, Jeety Rubber LLC. “We are ready to deliver Liberia’s first made-in-country tires by mid-2028,” he stated. “But this can only happen…

IPNEWS: The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has fired a sharp rebuke at the Guthrie Magisterial Court in Gbah Jarkel, Bomi County, demanding it immediately drop what it calls “unfounded” criminal libel and privacy violation charges against two Trust FM journalists. Varney Williams and William Kromah face a court summons for Friday, March 27, after Deputy Security Director of Mano Oil Palm Company, Varney D. Foday, accused Williams of snapping and sharing his photo on social media without consent. Foday claims the image, passed to Kromah, sparked public ridicule and damaged his reputation.PUL categorically rejects the allegations, labeling them a…

–As  Lofa County Superintendent Clears the Air on Kondadu Border Tampering IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has vowed that his Administration will do all within its authority to protect the natural resources of Liberia. “This Administration is committed to making sure that we protect the resources of our country,” the President remarked. President Boakai made the commitment when he addressed the opening session of the third Cabinet Meeting of 2026 held under the theme: “Positioning Liberia for Mineral-Led Development and National Prosterity. Govermance, Growth, and Accountability in Liberia’s Mineral Sector.” This meeting focused on Strengthening Governance and Legal Frameworks…

IPNEWS: Former Liberian President and African football icon George Weah had reportedly turned down an endorsement to contest for the presidency of The Confederation of African Football (CAF) March 12, 2025 election, citing concerns that the role could limit his broader ambitions. According to insiders, the push for Weah to enter the race was encouraged by Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba, who saw the former Ballon d’Or winner as a unifying figure capable of leading African football. However, Weah is said to have turned down the endorsement after weighing the implications of the role. Sources close to the the former…

IPNEWS: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appointed H.E. Dr Lansana KOUYATÉ, former Prime Minister of Guinea and former Executive Secretary of ECOWAS, to the post of Chief Negotiator to lead discussions with the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, following their official withdrawal from ECOWAS. This appointment, approved by the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Conference of Heads of State, was officially notified to the new ECOWAS Negotiator by H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS Commission. H.E. Dr Lansana KOUYATE has had a distinguished career in the…