CSA Finds Shortcomings of Personnel Audit at Internal Affairs
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Source:Daily Observer
January 12, 2026 14:42 UTC
NaFAA Holds Strategic Meeting with MoFA
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Source:Daily Observer
January 12, 2026 14:23 UTC
Labour Minister Takes Steps to Remedy Unfair Labour Practices at LAC
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Source:Daily Observer
January 12, 2026 14:13 UTC
National Archives launches Five-Year Plan to Modernize Liberia’s Documentary Heritage
By Alfred KollieMonrovia, Liberia — The Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), commonly known as the National Archives of Liberia, has launched an ambitious Five-Year Strategic Development Plan aimed at modernizing the country’s documentary heritage and repositioning the institution for national and global relevance. Speaking at a ceremony held at the agency’s headquarters in Sinkor, Director General Mr. D. Nelson Bearngar described the launch as a historic milestone in the transformation of the National Archives. He said the plan, titled “Five-Year Strategic Goals,” will serve as a roadmap for strengthening the agency’s capacity to effectively carry out its statutory mandate. The Five-Year Strategic Plan is expected to significantly strengthen national records management and preservation, while positioning the National Archives as a critical pillar in Liberia’s governance, accountability, and historical documentation framework. The launch of the strategic plan underscores the National Archives of Liberia’s renewed commitment to preserving the nation’s documentary heritage while embracing modernization, innovation, and international best practices.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 10, 2026 19:09 UTC
Minister Ngafuan Hails Growth Surge at Lofa County University
James T. BrooksVOINJAMA, LOFA COUNTY — In a landmark visit to Lofa County University (LCU) this Wednesday, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, lauded the institution’s rapid evolution from a struggling community college into a thriving hub of higher learning. The campus has also seen significant upgrades to basic amenities, including the installation of running water and modern restrooms. However, the university’s success has created what Dr. Podah calls a “good problem”—an unprecedented surge in growth. The atmosphere turned deeply personal when a student, Isaac Mustafa, publicly thanked Minister Ngafuan for a private scholarship initiative he established in 2012.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 10, 2026 11:23 UTC
Liberia: ‘Port Autonomy Law Improper and Dangerous,’
Monrovia- Nimba County District Representative Musa Hassan Bility has condemned the Legislature’s handling of port reform legislation, describing the proposed Port Autonomy Law as “improper” and “dangerous.” He warned that its passage without due process risks plunging Liberia’s port system into confusion and institutional chaos. The re-passed legislation consists of two interrelated measures: the Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority Act of 2024 and the Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Decentralization and Modernization Act of 2024. “But the question is, don’t they already have it?”Drawing on his experience, Bility asserted his authority on port governance. “A significant decision of the port is made by the port manager and the management,” Bility noted. The Attorney General cautioned that the Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority Act creates a framework that departs sharply from both established domestic governance trends and international best practices.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 10, 2026 10:05 UTC
Africa 2026: Elections without viable option, jobs
By Alex VinesAfrica’s political and economic outlook in 2026 is defined less by crisis than by contradiction. Fewer elections are scheduled than in 2025, yet democratic choice continues to narrow for those who do go to the polls. The common thread is a widening gap between electoral form and political substance, pushing political pressure beyond the ballot box. Wars that refuse to endIf elections are one axis of instability, armed conflict is the other. Growth without jobs, elections without choice and peace processes without peace form a combustible mix.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 10, 2026 01:07 UTC
Supreme Court Sets Arguments in Ecobank US$700K Damages Case
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Source:Daily Observer
January 09, 2026 23:43 UTC
PATEL Distances Itself From Planned Protest, Calls for Improved Business Protections
By Amos HarrisMONROVIA – The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has formally distanced itself from a planned protest allegedly being organized under its name. While ruling out protest actions, Chairman Nimely raised serious concerns regarding the poor quality of services provided by GSM companies in Liberia. He lamented persistent call failures, delayed connections, and unreliable internet services, noting that Liberians pay some of the highest telecommunications tariffs in the region for substandard delivery. The PATEL Chairman also offered a sharp critique of the implementation of Liberia’s liberalization policy. In closing, the PATEL Chairman maintained that while protests may attract attention, they are not always the best solution for sustainable growth.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 09, 2026 20:59 UTC
Liberia’s Agricultural Growth: 198,000 Farmers Supported by New Government Initiatives
By Amos HarrisMONROVIA – Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah has announced that approximately 198,000 crop farmers across Liberia have directly benefited from government-supported agricultural extension services. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Minister Piah outlined the diverse range of support provided to these farmers. Minister Piah reported that cultivated farmland has grown by approximately 6,000 hectares nationwide. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) continues to support Liberia through its “Hand in Hand” Initiative. This includes the “One Country, One Product” approach, which is specifically designed to strengthen agricultural value chains and enhance Liberia’s potential to compete in export markets.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 09, 2026 19:53 UTC
Changing The Dry Season Narratives
This article focuses on the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s preparedness to supply sustainable, uninterrupted electricity during the dry season. In short, the current management team at the LEC has initiated a concerted transformation, aiming at overcoming the chronic outages and load shedding during the dry season. Coffee’s two new turbines under consideration (raising its capacity toward 150 MW), LEC is developing a 20 MW solar farm at the same site, expected to be commissioned in early 2026. Expanded Power Imports and Thermal CapacityTo sustain the supply, Liberia has also tapped into regional and independent power producers (IPPs). With still much to do, the Management’s preparedness, sustained political commitment, and continued donor backing, Liberia’s electricity supply is now in much stronger shape for the dry season than at any point in the past decade.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2026 19:05 UTC
Liberia: NEC Slams Upper Bong Protest, Rejects ‘County-Native’ Demand for Elections Magistrates
Monrovia – The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has strongly condemned a protest staged at its Upper Bong County Magisterial Office, describing the action as unlawful and based on false and misleading claims. The Commission dismissed the claims as “disparaging, unsubstantiated, and unsupported by the Elections Law of Liberia,” stressing that no legal provision requires Elections Magistrates to be appointed based on birth county or native status. Addressing concerns raised during the protest, the Commission clarified that the current Elections Magistrate for Upper Bong County, Mr. Alfred W. Tokpa, is a seasoned and long-serving NEC staff member who previously served as a Regional Coordinator. His appointment, the NEC emphasized, was made in full compliance with the Elections Law. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to independence, credibility, transparency, and professionalism in the administration of public elections across Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2026 19:05 UTC
Young Liberian Humanitarian Commences Modernization of Schools In District 16
Monrovia – Young Liberian humanitarian Fate Bobby Tapson has commenced the modernization of various public and private schools in electoral district # 16, Montserrado County. He pointed out that the gesture is intended to foster the provision of quality education to Liberia’s future leaders in a better atmosphere. He said Liberian children must have better access to quality education and learn under favorable conditions as compared to their counterparts across the African continent. Currently, Tapson is undertaking the elevation of the St. Paul Bridge Junior High Public School to senior high. According to him, the gesture is intended to enhance learning and teaching activities at one of the oldest public schools on Bushrod Island.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2026 19:00 UTC
Liberia: Labour Minister Kruah Seeks Reconciliation Among Workers In 2026
Labour Minister Cllr. Coorper W. KruahLabour Minister Cllr. Coorper W. Kruah Sr. has declared 2026 ‘a year of peace, reconciliation and unity’ among workers in order to achieve the ARREST AGENDA of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. They further commended Minister Kruah for the recent ‘Season Food Packages of one bag of rice and financial soup kind distributed among the workers, describing it as ‘unprecedented in the history of the Ministry’. For their parts, Deputy Labour Ministers for Administration and Assistant Minister for Regional Labour Affairs, Othello P. Mansuo and Madam Daybah Johnson, among other Senior Staff, welcomed the Minister’s call for reconciliation and urged the workers to see each other as family members.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2026 18:55 UTC
Liberia: Customs Brokers Slam GTMS Over ‘Exorbitant’ Fees, Accuse Commerce and Industry Ministry of Stifling Trade
Mr. Hinneh alleges that brokers are now being billed between $5,000 and $20,000 USD for equipment that historically carried a standard fee of just $190 USD. “These charges are unreasonable, arbitrary, and run contrary to internationally recognized shipping practices,” Mr. Hinneh stated. Mr. Hinneh argued that “flat racks,” specialized containers used for oversized loads, must be classified according to global maritime standards. “Even if these items were considered loose cargo, GTMS is not a cargo-handling company,” Mr. Hinneh clarified. “These actions are an embarrassment to the trading community and undermine Liberia’s credibility as a transparent, business-friendly environment,” Mr. Hinneh added.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 09, 2026 18:50 UTC