Liberian Forward Johnson Kolako Jr. Pens Deal with Kosovo’s FC Drenica
Kosovo Super League outfit FC Drenica has officially announced the acquisition of Liberian striker Johnson Kolako Jr., bolstering its attacking options ahead of the new campaign. “Johnson joins the team with great ambitions to give his maximum contribution,” the club stated. “Welcome to Skenderaj, Johnson. He follows in the footsteps of fellow Liberian international defender Prince Balde, who previously enjoyed a successful stint with the club. His primary objective will be to rediscover the clinical scoring form that initially earned him a move to Europe, while helping his new side pursue a competitive finish in the Kosovo Super League.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 20, 2026 19:55 UTC
George Weah Rallies Defeated Grand Kru After County Meet Final Heartbreak
Monrovia – Former President and global football icon George Manneh Weah has hailed Grand Kru County’s performance in the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet as “remarkable and historic,” despite the team’s 2–0 defeat to Nimba County in the football grand final. We need to keep this team together for the next County Meet,” Weah said. “Every year after the County Meet, we bring all the Grand Kru teams together to fellowship. Kickball: Margibi County emerged as champions after defeating Grand Cape Mount in the final, while Nimba took third place by edging out Grand Kru 1–0. Weah concluded by reminding the athletes that the National County Sports Meet remains a platform for national unity and talent discovery.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 20, 2026 19:50 UTC
Liberia: Boakai’s Inner Circle Splits Over Re-Enacted Ports Regulatory Act
Monrovia — Intense, high-level deliberations are underway at the Executive Mansion as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. weighs whether to veto—again—the re-enacted Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Regulatory Act, exposing a sharp divide within his inner circle and placing the administration in a state of political and legal ambivalence. Oswald Tweh, has again advised President Boakai to reject the bill, maintaining that lawmakers failed to cure the defects outlined in the President’s original veto message. What’s at StakeThe disputed legislation comprises two interrelated measures: the Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority Act of 2025 and the Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Decentralization and Modernization Act of 2025. Tweh warned that the Regulatory Authority Act departs sharply from domestic governance norms and international best practices by concentrating regulatory, oversight, and operational functions within a single institution—an arrangement he said undermines regulatory independence and creates inherent conflicts of interest. For now, the re-enacted ports law has left the Boakai administration squarely in ambivalence, with implications that reach far beyond Liberia’s docks and harbors.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 20, 2026 19:10 UTC
Boost for Artisanal Fishermen
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 17:46 UTC
Several Ex-Employees of BSE Indicted for over US$24K Theft
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 17:24 UTC
Implications of the U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 14:19 UTC
LSEZA Hits Major Milestone in Agro-Industrial Development
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 14:04 UTC
The AML New Deal Debacle
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 07:54 UTC
Liberia Permits Dredge Mining while Ghana Outlaws It
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 07:39 UTC
Boakai, Friedland Seen on Sidelines of Guinea Inauguration
President Joseph N. Boakai with Robert Friedland, the majority shareholder of Ivanhoe Atlantic (top right), at the inauguration of Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya (far left). (Bottom right to left): US delegation and Ivanhoe Atlantic Executives at the inauguration — Mary Daschbach, Chargé d’Affaire at the US Embassy, Conakry; Govind Friedland, IVA; Robert Friedland, IVA; Oumar Sylla, IVA; Nick Checker, Senior Official at the Bureau for Africa Affairs of the US State Department
Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 07:29 UTC
FM Nyanti Leads High-Level Economic Diplomacy Push
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 07:24 UTC
Infrastructure: The Backbone of Economic Prosperity
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 07:18 UTC
Gov’t Upholds FLY Election
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Source:Daily Observer
January 20, 2026 07:14 UTC
President Boakai Calls for High-Quality Infrastructure to Drive National Wealth
Speaking at the opening of the National Infrastructure Conference on Monday, January 19, 2026, the President emphasized that sound infrastructure is the primary requirement for creating a resilient and wealthy nation. President Boakai challenged citizens and stakeholders to look beyond temporary fixes, advocating for a “build back better” philosophy. President Boakai also spoke candidly about the “visible deterioration” of the nation’s assets, which he described as a lingering legacy of years of civil conflict. Ultimately, the President framed the rebuilding of Liberia’s infrastructure as an act of national healing. Concluding his address, President Boakai reaffirmed that his administration will keep infrastructure at the center of national recovery, ensuring that future systems protect the dignity of all Liberians and secure the nation’s long-term stability.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 20, 2026 06:05 UTC
NaFAA DG-Designate Pledges To Strengthen Fisheries Governance
By Amos HarrisThe Director-General designate of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe, has pledged to strengthen governance, boost local fish production, and safeguard Liberia’s marine resources if confirmed as the head of the institution. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on Monday, January 19, 2026, Saygbe emphasized the critical role that fisheries and aquaculture play in ensuring national food security, job creation, and economic growth. During the hearing, Saygbe outlined a vision centered on transparency, institutional reform, and increased support for local fishermen and fish farmers. In response to Senate concerns regarding revenue leakages and the empowerment of coastal communities, Saygbe highlighted plans to expand inland fish farming. To achieve this, he intends to prioritize technical training and provide better access to fingerlings and support for local farmers.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 20, 2026 06:00 UTC