Friday 26 July Independence Day in Liberia
The Republic of Liberia began as a settlement of the American Colonization Society (ACS), who believed black people would face better chances for freedom in…
Seafarers pay the price for the murky business of ship nationality | Opinions
On April 13, the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a Portuguese-flagged container ship, the MSC Aries, in the Strait of Hormuz…
Nearly 55 million face hunger in West and Central Africa, UN warns | Hunger News
UN agencies say double-digit inflation and stagnating local production are major drivers of the hunger crisis. Nearly 55 million people will struggle to feed themselves…
The secret June 2023 agreement: ArcelorMittal grabbed all of Solway, Mekinel and SRG assets in Liberia
OSI uncovers the secret agreement signed in June 2023, which grants ArcelorMittal exclusive control of Liberian iron ore and transfers Solway Mining's concession in Liberia…
Wednesday 13 March Decoration Day in Liberia
Each year, the President of Liberia will issue a Proclamation for this holiday in line with an Act of the National Legislature approved on October…
Reports: Three parties entered an iron ore concession agreement in Liberia before the presidential election. Two of them have since denounced the contract as corrupt
In June 2023, ArcelorMittal took over Solway Mining's concession in Liberia. President George Weah's government terminated Solway's licence and transferred Solway's mining rights and assets…
Can President Boakai deliver war crimes justice in Liberia? | Conflict
Joseph Boakai, who secured a narrow victory against incumbent George Weah in a November run-off election, is set to be inaugurated as Liberia’s new president…
Dozens killed as gas tanker explodes in Liberia | Oil and Gas News
Some locals flocked to the scene and took the leaking gas from the tanker when it exploded. At least 40 people have died after a…
Wednesday 29 November William Tubman’s Birthday in Liberia
William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman was born on November 29th 1895, in the coastal town of Harper. Born into poverty, Tubman's father was a strict disciplinarian. He made…
End of an era: How corruption in Liberia cost George Weah the presidency | Elections
Monrovia, Liberia – On January 22, 2018, a cheering crowd welcomed George Weah to the Samuel K Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville, outside Liberia’s capital,…
Liberia’s George Weah concedes to Joseph Boakai in presidential polls | Elections News
Sitting President Weah was accused of failing to live up to his promises of curbing poverty and fighting corruption. Joseph Boakai has become Liberia’s new…
Liberians vote for president in tightly contested run-off | Elections News
Incumbent president and former footballer, George Weah, is facing off against political veteran Joseph Boakai. Liberians are heading to the polls to vote in a…
Liberia votes as President George Weah eyes second term | News
Former footballer seeks re-election amid corruption allegations and economic hardship in West African country. Liberians are voting on whether to return football icon George Weah…
What to know about Liberia’s presidential election | Explainer News
Liberia goes to the polls for the presidential and parliamentary elections on Tuesday at 08:00 GMT. Twenty presidential candidates, including incumbent George Weah, are competing…
The key issues at stake in Liberia’s presidential election | Elections News
Monrovia, Liberia – Liberians will turn out to vote on Tuesday in a poll as current president George Weah seeks a second six-year term. On…
The people vying for Liberia’s presidency on October 10 | Elections News
Monrovia, Liberia – On Tuesday, over 2.4 million Liberians head to the polls to elect a president and members of their legislature. Currently, there are…
Ukraine says Black Sea gas, oil platforms recaptured from Russian control | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian military intelligence says offshore platforms in Black Sea retaken by Kyiv forces in ‘unique operation’. The Ukrainian military said it has recaptured several strategic…
Danish oil tanker crew rescued after hijack off West Africa coast | transport News
The Liberian-flagged Monjasa Reformer was found off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe in the Gulf of Guinea. Six crew members kidnapped by pirates last…
Under pressure Liberia President George Weah to seek second term | Elections News
The former footballer, who took office in 2018, says he will pursue growth and peace if he wins another term in October. Liberia’s President George…