Author: Chester Smith

IPNEWS: Delta Air Lines has imposed a complete cargo embargo on all freight moving to, from, and through Liberia. The airline announced the strict measure on its official Delta Cargo Policy Page, placing Liberia on a restricted list alongside 11 other nations—including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria. Under this policy, no cargo will be accepted or transported on Delta Air Lines or Delta Connection aircraft, regardless of the air waybill stock used. Local investigative reports say regional tracking networks connect Delta’s sudden embargo to a massive drug interdiction in the 198 compressed plates of high-grade cocaine at Roberts International…

IPNEWS: -University Announces Doctoral Expansion, AI-Era Programs, UNESCO Recognition, Leadership Institute, International Partnerships, and New Investments During 64th Commencement Convocation Liberia’s oldest private university has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to transform higher education, announcing a sweeping package of academic, technological and institutional reforms that leaders say will position the institution—and its graduates—for the demands of the 21st-century economy. The landmark announcements came during Cuttington University’s 64th Commencement Convocation, where university officials celebrated the graduation of hundreds of students while outlining a bold vision that includes doctoral expansion, digital innovation, international partnerships, artificial intelligence readiness, enhanced research, new professional programs and…

-Judge Ousman F. Feika to Decide Whether Former Public Official Will Remain on Bail Amid Money Laundering, Theft, Forgery and Public Funds Trial IPNEWS: Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice is expected to hand down a crucial ruling on Friday, July 3, 2026, that could determine whether former public official Nora Finda Bondoo remains on bail or is taken back into custody as she faces trial on multiple criminal charges, including money laundering, theft of property and the alleged misuse of public funds. Judge Ousman F. Feika is scheduled to rule on a Motion to Justify Surety, following days of…

—Calls for Opposition Unity Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings has called for greater opposition unity against President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, accusing the Unity Party government of deepening national division, weakening democratic institutions, and failing to improve the lives of ordinary Liberians, while demanding an independent investigation into the reported US$19 million drug seizure at Roberts International Airport. Delivering the keynote address at the Congress for Democratic Change’s (CDC) 22nd anniversary celebration in Zwedru on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Cummings used the occasion to issue one of his strongest public criticisms of the Boakai administration and…

IPNEWS: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has highlighted its ongoing digital tax reforms and investor-focused initiatives at Liberia’s High-Level Diplomatic Investment Forum 2026 in Accra, Ghana, reaffirming its commitment to building a transparent, technology-driven, and investor-friendly tax administration. The reforms are designed to enhance tax compliance, improve service delivery, strengthen investor confidence, and support Liberia’s economic transformation by creating a more conducive environment for private sector investment. Hosted by the Embassy of Liberia in Ghana under the theme “Translating Partnership into Investment for Liberia’s ARREST Agenda,” the forum brought together diplomats from accredited missions to Liberia, government officials, business leaders,…

IPNEWS: The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) to strengthen the expertise of tax and customs administrations across West Africa in addressing the rapidly evolving digital economy. The commitment was reaffirmed during a high-level meeting between executives of ACBF and the WATAF Secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria, where both institutions advanced preparations for the second phase of the Regional Executive and Technical Master Class on the Taxation of the Digital Economy. The meeting, held on Friday, June 26, 2026, marks another milestone in the implementation…

IPNEWS: Grand Gedeh County Senator Thomas Yaya Nimely has accused the Liberia National Police of acting in the interest of the ruling Unity Party, alleging that officers failed to provide adequate security during the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) 22nd Anniversary and Militants Day celebration in Zwedru. Addressing supporters at the event, Senator Nimely claimed that the absence of a visible police presence at the gathering reflected what he described as political discrimination against the opposition. “The police have become a regime police. The police are being run by the Unity Party and its supporters. We are not seeing the…

IPNEWS: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sports development and national growth after presenting a sponsorship check of US$35,000 to the Liberia Marathon Trust ahead of the 2026 Liberia Marathon. The presentation ceremony was held Thursday at the company’s offices in Yekepa, Nimba County, where AML executives and representatives of the Liberia Marathon Trust gathered to celebrate a partnership that continues to promote athletics, healthy lifestyles, and Liberia’s image on the international stage. The sponsorship forms part of AML’s three-year Platinum Sponsorship commitment with the Liberia Marathon Trust, under which the company will provide US$35,000 annually for the 2026…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Mullin v. Doe, giving the Trump administration broad authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and severely limiting the power of federal courts to review or block such decisions. While the immediate case centered on stripping legal protections from over 350,000 migrants from Haiti and Syria, the ruling creates a powerful precedent that enables the administration to dismantle humanitarian protections for 1.3 million immigrants nationwide. Simultaneously, approximately 4,000 Liberian immigrants residing in the United States face an immediate legal crisis as their separate Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) protections expire on June 30, 2026.…

By: Augusta Pshorr-Communication Analyst UNDP Liberia Monrovia, Liberia; June 25, 2026: For more than a decade, the partnership between the Government and people of Sweden and UNDP Liberia has been a cornerstone of Liberia’s development journey—advancing peace, strengthening institutions, and improving lives across the country. As Sweden concludes its bilateral development cooperation in Liberia in 2026, UNDP Liberia reflects with deep appreciation on a partnership defined by shared values, trust, and transformative results. Strengthening Democracy and Governance Sweden has been a steadfast partner in building transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions in Liberia. Through UNDP-supported initiatives: Advancing Decentralization and Citizen Participation A…