Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer Appointed Chair of ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum

Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer, has been appointed Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration (HoI) Forum during its 9th annual meeting held from 14th to 16th October 2025 in Cotonou, Benin. He pledged to...

Liberia’s rising star Lil More drops visuals for 'Kpor Kpor'

Liberia’s fast-rising Afropop and Drill sensation, Lil More, has officially released the much-anticipated music video for his latest single, “Kpor Kpor,” further solidifying his place as one of the most dynamic voices shaping the new wave of...

IAUP celebrates 60 years of connecting higher education leaders worldwide

Founded more than 60 years ago, the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) has evolved into one of the most important platforms for higher education leadership worldwide. It brings together presidents, rectors and...

Liberia: Court Convicts WAEC Official in 2024 WASSCE Math Leak Scandal

Monrovia – Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice has found Augustine S. Saysay, a former Examination Officer with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), guilty of aiding the leak of the 2024 WASSCE Mathematics exam, along with...

Liberia: Stranded Migrants in Niger Plead for Help After Deportation from Algeria

Monrovia-Over 30 Liberian migrants deported from Algeria are crying out for urgent intervention from the Liberian government as they remain stranded in dire conditions at a transit camp in northern Niger. By Willie N. Tokpah, [email protected] The...

Liberia: President Boakai Sacks NPHIL Boss Dougbeh Nyan Following Board’s Recommendation Citing ‘Gross Inefficiency’

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai Wednesday dismissed Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan from his post as Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) following a formal recommendation from the Board of Directors of the...

Liberia: Breaking Barriers: UL Names Dr. Niveda Cindy Ricks-Onuoha as First Female Dean of Law School Since 1951 

The announcement, made by UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan (right), was met with widespread praise from advocates of gender equality, education reform, and the legal community. Monrovia – The University of Liberia has named Cllr. Dr Niveda Cindy...

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vetoes Bills for Establishment of Nine Townships, Two New Districts

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dealt the Legislature a major setback by rejecting 11 bills seeking his approval for the creation of new townships and districts across Nimba and Lofa Counties. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway...

Liberia’s Wealth Is Real—But Only if We Govern With Patriotism and Competence

Liberia is often painted in the most radiant of colors: a land blessed with gold, rubber, timber, iron ore, and perhaps offshore oil. It’s easy to let that aura of abundance lull us into thinking fortune will simply descend from the heavens or...

Liberia: COSOL Steps In to Support Ailing Musician Daniel Fahnbulleh

‎Monrovia – The Copyright Society of Liberia (COSOL) has swiftly intervened to support one of its members, musician Daniel Fahnbulleh, popularly known as Te-Tac-To, who is currently battling a critical health condition following a long-standing...

Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Strengthen Push For Healthcare, Girls’ Education

The Merck Foundation has reaffirmed its partnership with African First Ladies to drive key initiatives in girls’ education, healthcare access, and women’s empowerment across the continent. Speaking at the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia...

LDEA Launches Peer Educator Clubs In Monrovia Schools To Combat Drug Abuse

By Amos Harris MONROVIA—The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), through its Prevention and Community Outreach Services Section, has intensified its nationwide anti-drug campaign with the official launch of Peer Educator Clubs across several...

Liberia: Ecobank Liberia Champions Inclusive Learning with A New I.T Lab At Riverview International Christian Academy (RICA)

Monrovia – Ecobank Liberia, an affiliate of the leading pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group, celebrated its Thirteenth annual Ecobank Day on 11th October on the theme ‘Enabling Inclusive Learning for all.’ This theme reflects Ecobank’s...

Liberia: ‘Desist from Political Activities’ – Commissioner General Rufus Warns Liberia Immigration Service Officers

Liberia Immigration Service Commissioner General, Col. Elijah F. Rufus Monrovia – The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), under the leadership of its Commissioner General, Col. Elijah F. Rufus, strongly warns all immigration officers across the...

Liberia Inks Deal for Major Solar Farm, Marking a Milestone in National Electrification Drive

Minister Ngafuan expressed the Government’s deep appreciation to the partners who made the project possible. Washington – The Liberian Government, through the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), has signed a landmark agreement with renewable...

Liberia: Lofa County University Harvests 3.5 Hectares of Rice — A Landmark Step Toward Self-Reliance 

In what has been described as a major milestone in the institution’s pursuit of self-sufficiency and practical education, Lofa County University (LCU) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, harvested 3.5 hectares of lowland rice from its university farm....

Liberia: LFA Pushes Ahead With League Kickoff Despite CAS Case

Monrovia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) is pressing forward with the kickoff of the 2025/2026 national league season on October 18, despite an unresolved case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) involving Jubilee FC, a club...

Liberia: Body of 14-Year-Old Girl Found in River in Margibi, Second Child Still Missing

Margibi County — The body of a 14-year-old girl, identified as Unit Mulbah, has been discovered in the Wea Creek in Weala, Margibi County, several days after she and another girl, 9-year-old Liamah Mulbah, went missing. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey...

Children from Troubled African Countries Pray the Rosary “for the first time” in Global Campaign

Nigeria’s Diocese of Jalingo also wrote to ACN, explaining, “On this feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, the children of our diocese have also joined in the prayer campaign of One Million Children Praying the Rosary. This was done in parishes,...

Over 40 advocates galvanized to boost Women’s Political Participation in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia; October 16, 2025 — More than 40 representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including women’s rights groups, gender advocates, and key national institutions, have completed a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed...