The rivalry between Liberia and Sierra Leone continues this year after Sierra Leone was reinstated in the 2019 WAFU Nations Cup that will be hosted in Senegal.
Weah Solicits U.N. Support to Implement TRC Recommendations
President George Weah has requested the support of the United Nations to implement recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including the establishment of a special tribunal to try individuals accused of committing war and economic crimes during the country’s 14 years of civil war.
Pregnant Woman’s Death Emblematic of Logistical Challenges Facing Health Facilities
Family members of a woman who died in July as a result of a retained placenta after giving birth in Grand Bassa’s second district are calling for an overhaul of the country’s health system to better serve the public.
Finance Ministry Trains 50 Comptrollers at Gov’t Agencies in Adherence to Finance Laws
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has concluded training in financial reporting for finance officers from approximately 50 government agencies.
Full Transcript: Pres. Weah Makes Second Address at U.N. General Assembly
I am honored to address this 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, on behalf of the government and people of Liberia.
Fisheries Authority Director General Wants Stronger Partnership to Combat Illegal Fishing in West Africa
The director-general of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, Emma Glasco, says coastal West African states need to collaborate more to successfully combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Cummings Africa Foundation Announces Entrepreneurship Forum for Liberian Businesses
The Cummings Africa Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Liberian politician Alexander Cummings and his wife, has announced the hosting of an entrepreneurship summit for small and medium enterprises in Liberia.
Senators Make US$15,000 Monthly in Benefits, Sen. Dillon Reveals
Montserrado’s Senator Darius Dillon has updated the public with the breakdown of benefits allotted to members of the Liberian Senate.