UPDATE
When Quorum Becomes a Convenience, the Republic Is in Danger
A Legislature that bends its own rules to suit political convenience does more than pass flawed laws — it weakens...
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State witness admits failed bid to coerce suspect to testify against defendants in Capitol arson case
MONROVIA — The Capitol Building arson trial jolted forward this week when the state’s first witness, Rafael Wilson, admitted that...
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Night Passage: House approves L$247.8B budget for 2026; Bility, Foko note no
CAPITOL HILL — In a late-night vote Thursday, the House of Representatives approved Liberia’s 2026 national budget, endorsing LRD 247.8...
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U.S. warns Liberia risks losing Control of its mineral future in controversial Invanhoe rail deal
MONROVIA — An influential U.S. lawmaker is warning that Liberia may be walking into a geopolitical trap. A multibillion-dollar rail...
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Liberians outraged as House adds 14 new seats, expanding legislature ahead of 2029
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — In a highly contentious move with significant political and economic consequences, Liberia’s House of Representatives has...
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The football drugs dealer: Lofa County head coach nabbed with narcotics
MONROVIA -- Lofa County head coach Korvy “Mission” Kollie has been arrested for allegedly trafficking narcotics, after Liberia Drug Enforcement...
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Senate Stalls HPX Concession Hearing Over Finance Ministry’s ‘Improper’ Representation
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — The Liberian Senate on Monday abruptly postponed its highly anticipated public hearing on the Ivanhoe Atlantic...
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Fallah’s political reinvention: Ex-‘thief’ becomes key Unity Party ally at $2.5m fundraiser
MONROVIA — The ruling Unity Party spent years portraying Representative Thomas Pangar Fallah as a symbol of everything wrong with...
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Thomas Fallah No More “Thief Five”: UP Embraces Deputy Speaker Fallah’s Support
MONROVIA, Liberia - Thomas Fallah, the man once branded as a “thief” and state looter by partisans of the Unity...
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Sweden to shut embassy in Monrovia by 2026, end bilateral aid but Vows to preserve deep ties with Liberia
MONROVIA — Sweden has announced it will end all bilateral development cooperation with Liberia and close its embassy in Monrovia...
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