Liberia: Experts Warn Lack of Price Information Keeps Farmers Trapped in Cycles of Exploitation by Predatory “Middlemen”

Summary: A lack of market price information is keeping Liberia’s farmers trapped in poverty, experts say, as predatory middlemen exploit their ignorance and reap most of the profits from their crops. With no national pricing system or access to...

Liberia: Minister of State for Presidential Affairs-Designate Commits to Finishing Historic Building During Senate Confirmation Hearing 

Mr. Stevquoah was nominated to the position by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai following the passing of former Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby. CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs-designate, Samuel Stevquoah,...

Liberia: European Union, Government of Liberia and Partners Launched US$4.6 Million Soils4Liberia Project to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience

European Union Ambassador to Liberia, Nona Deprez, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and agricultural transformation in Liberia. Monrovia – The European Union, in partnership with the Government of Liberia and...

Tech Innovation Awards Set For 9th Edition To Honour Digital Entrepreneurs

4 Tech Innovation Awards (TIA) has concluded plans for its 9th edition to host trailblazers in the digital ecosystem and celebrate digital excellence in Africa. Scheduled to hold on November 29, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island,...

Liberia Faces Huge Budget Credibility, Sustainability Challenges

The Senate Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee has described the budget credibility in Liberia as a significant challenge due to factors such as off-budget spending, weak oversight, and issues with timely implementation. The Gbarpolu County...

Gobierno de EE.UU. quiere enviar a Ábrego García a Liberia después de que tres países africanos dijeran que no lo aceptarían

Por Michael Williams, CNN El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) está presionando para deportar a Kilmar Ábrego García a Liberia, el cuarto país africano que la agencia ha sugerido para enviar al hombre que a...

India eyes bigger share in global rice market, BIRC 2025 to drive export push: IREF’s Prem Garg

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): India is setting its sights on expanding its dominance in the global rice trade, aiming to capture up to 55-60 per cent of the world market share, Prem Garg, Chairman of Shri Lal Mahal Group and National...

Sowing Prosperity: A Bold Roadmap for Liberia’s Agricultural Renaissance and Economic Growth

Liberia’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to transform the nation’s economy, reduce poverty, and ensure food security. Agriculture has historically been the backbone of Liberia’s economy, yet its full potential remains untapped due to...

FG, World Bank expand women empowerment project to 36 states, FCT

The Federal Government has announced the full-scale expansion of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, targeting over four million women nationwide to improve financial inclusion,...

Malaga foundation sponsors Liberian neurosurgeon's training in Tanzania: 'I will dedicate my life to saving others'

The César Ramírez Bisturí Solidario foundation has been covering the costs of training African doctors to bring hope to their countries for years. The foundation was born out of the determination of its founder, César Ramírez, who is personally...

Liberian House Sets Up Committees to Review Pres. Boakai’s Eight Oil Contracts

MONROVIA, Oct. 21– The House of Representatives has designated a joint committee to scrutinize eight Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) recently struck between the Government of Liberia and two international oil firms. The committee has been...

India–Liberia Seminar Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties Through Diaspora Engagement

Monrovia – The Embassy of India in Liberia on Thursday, October 23, 2025 hosted a landmark one-day seminar on “India–Liberia: Indian Diaspora’s Role in Trade, Investment, and Development” at the Bella Casa Hotel Conference Hall in Monrovia. The...

Liberia secures $88.7 million in funding from the World Bank.

Liberia has secured $88.7 million in funding from the World Bank to overhaul its public primary education system nationwide. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, October 22, 2025: The money was received under the World Bank Excellence in Learning in...

ECOWAS: Validation Workshop For Second Submarine Cable Held In Liberia

Experts from the Member States involved in the second submarine cable project, along with their technical and financial partners, they are meet from the 22nd to the 24th of October 2025 in Monrovia, Liberia, to review and approve the feasibility...

The Hidden Strength Of West African Women Entrepreneurs -By Zarah Aji Ali

In the bustling markets of Accra, the lively streets of Lagos, and the rising tech hubs of Dakar, a quiet revolution is unfolding — one powered by women who refuse to be defined by limitations. Across West Africa, women entrepreneurs are rewriting...

Liberian Striker Clement Zubah Seals Move to Saudi Pro League Side Al Riyadh FC

Monrovia –Liberian striker Clement Zubah has completed a move to Al Riyadh FC in the Saudi Pro League, becoming the second Liberian player in recent times to join the top-tier Saudi competition. By Christopher C. Walker [email protected]...

Koffa’s $25 Million Proposal: Liberia Needs Systems, Not Sympathy

Good intentions are not enough. Liberia needs solid public systems, not short-term fixes, to lift its people from hardship. When a lawmaker proposes a twenty-five million United States dollar fund to help struggling Liberians pay rent and school...

“Legalizing Abortion is Dangerous for Liberia”

US Congressman and Chairman of the US Foreign Affairs Sub-committee on Africa is rallying support opposing attempts by the Liberian lawmakers to legalize abortion, especially at the time they are expected to debate the “Public Health Act...

Liberia: Midterm Review Highlights Impact of Women Empowerment Project In Frank Town

Monrovia – The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), with funding support from the World Bank, has officially commenced the Midterm Review (MTR) of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP). As part of this process, a...

LACRA, EFI Validate Liberia Forest Map

The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), in partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI), have successfully concluded a pivotal stakeholder session for the official validation of Liberia’s Forest Map. This milestone...