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Liberia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Liberia News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Liberia and West Africa. From national politics and business developments to the economy, mining, agriculture, public safety, technology, infrastructure, tourism, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Liberia, part of the Liberian community abroad, or simply want to stay…
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Europe Targets Liberia’s Cocaine Supply Chain | Liberia News
Europe’s crackdown on cocaine trafficking is turning the spotlight on West African nations like Liberia, forcing a strategic shift from intercepting drugs at…
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DNA Links Jallah to Crime Scene Evidence | Liberia News
DNA evidence from four clothing items—two t-shirts, shorts, and boxer briefs—has been matched to Peter Bon Jallah in the high-profile gang rape trial, linking…
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Preserving Liberia's Heritage at Providence Island | Liberia News
President Boakai is championing a bold new plan to protect and revitalize Providence Island, Liberia’s historic cultural gem, with support from the Friends of…
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Liberia’s Floating Highway | Liberia News
Liberia is set to revolutionize its economy with a bold new ferry project — a floating highway designed to carry everything from containers to heavy equipment…
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Liberia’s Big Move with the U.S. | Liberia News
President Boakai’s U.S. trip is all about turning Liberia’s historic ties with America into a powerhouse partnership—boosting trade, attracting investment…
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The Forgotten Crisis in Liberia | Liberia News
On September 18, 1998, Liberia’s fragile peace shattered as government forces clashed with Roosevelt Johnson’s militia in Monrovia, sparking a 17-hour battle…
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Koijee Vows to Unseat Boakai in 3 Years | Liberia News
CDC Secretary General Jefferson Koijee is launching a bold political challenge against President Joseph Boakai, vowing to unseat him in three years as revenge…
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Taylor’s Legal Battle Intensifies | Liberia News
Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor’s legal team has dropped their request for a preliminary exam, clearing the way for her case to move forward — while she remains…
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Liberia Rice Scandal Trial Deep Dive | Liberia News
Liberia’s courts are grappling with a scandal over 29,412 bags of Saudi-donated rice—over 25,000 allegedly vanished or misused—dragging former Foreign Minister…
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Ruth Davies Acquitted in Faith Momo Case | Liberia News
Ruth Davies walks free after a dramatic courtroom showdown — acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges in the shocking 2026 death of Faith Momo. Prosecutors…
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Liberia and U.S. Forge New Partnership | Liberia News
Liberia’s President George Weah is in the U.S. pushing for a stronger, more practical partnership with America—meeting key figures like Rep. Gregory Meeks to…
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Yekeson Named to Revive Liberia's Economy | Liberia News
Liberia’s new Minister of Commerce and Industry, Steven M. Yekeson Jr., brings a powerhouse blend of private sector savvy and public service experience to…
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Liberia's Fuel Prices Skyrocket | Liberia News
Liberia’s fuel prices just spiked again—gasoline now at 985 Liberian dollars per gallon, diesel at 1,220—sending shockwaves through households and small…
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Youth Power Beyond Election Day | Liberia News
Liberia’s future rests in its youth—beyond election day. Seventy-five young leaders gathered on International Day of Democracy to demand year-round influence…
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Liberia’s Election Reform Push | Liberia News
Liberia’s Law Reform Commission is racing against time to overhaul election laws before 2027, aiming to ensure a credible vote by 2029. Partnering with the…
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West Africa’s Tax Future in Accra | Liberia News
West African tax leaders gather in Accra to turn 15 years of collaboration into real progress—boosting local revenue to fund roads, schools, and hospitals…
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UNGA81 Media Access Rules | Liberia News
UNGA81 is gearing up with new media rules—journalists must know shifting entry points, security screenings, and timed access to key zones like the East Lounge…
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Liberia and U.S. Forge Strategic Ties | Liberia News
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai and U.S. Congressman Gregory Meeks locked horns on Capitol Hill to supercharge bilateral ties, with a laser focus on American…
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Browne’s U-Turn on Liberia’s Currency Scandal | Liberia News
Philipbert Browne, who first exposed the L$16-billion currency mystery through his paper The Hot Pepper, now claims the entire scandal was a fabricated plot by…
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Three Years After the Rescue | Liberia News
Three years after a rain-soaked rally where Liberians rallied behind the Unity Party’s bold promise to rescue their nation, the real test of that mission is…
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Dutch Pressure, Liberian Cocaine Bust | Liberia News
Dutch authorities are escalating pressure on Sierra Leone to capture Europe’s most wanted cocaine trafficker, Leijdekkers, by rallying regional allies like…
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Africa’s Church Takes Regional Control | Liberia News
Africa’s church leaders just made history in Liberia, launching a bold new era of regional autonomy where African bishops lead, adapt, and govern their own…
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Liberia Hits $1B Budget Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered a historic financial milestone—its national budget has officially crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time ever. Deputy…
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Liberia’s Billion: What Now? | Liberia News
Liberia just hit a historic $1 billion revenue milestone — but the real win is how we use it. Former Commerce Minister Amin Modad says this achievement proves…
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Local Eyes Keep Rails Safe | Liberia News
ArcelorMittal Liberia is hiring eight locals from Bong County as short-term rail patrol officers—turning community knowledge into frontline safety. These…
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Liberia Hits $1B Revenue Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered a major financial milestone—collecting over one billion dollars in domestic revenue—and while that’s a huge win for tax collectors and…
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Liberia’s Global Forums for Youth Women and Climate | Liberia News
Liberia is making global waves at the UN General Assembly with three high-impact forums in September, spotlighting youth empowerment, women’s leadership, and…
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Liberia Hits $1B Revenue Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered a historic financial milestone—collecting over $1 billion in domestic revenue for the first time ever—with President Boakai crediting…
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Liberia’s Billion Dollar Mirage | Liberia News
Liberia just hit a billion-dollar revenue milestone — but celebrations are met with skepticism as citizens wonder if the money is truly in the bank or already…
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Liberia Demands Human Control in War | Liberia News
Liberia is sounding the alarm on killer robots, urging the world to preserve human judgment in warfare. Drawing from its own brutal civil war history…
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New Fisheries Hub Launches in Harper | Liberia News
A brand-new $600,000 fisheries hub is set to launch in Harper, Maryland County, marking the first of four regional offices designed to decentralize Liberia’s…
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Liberia’s Billion Dollar Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered a major financial milestone—collecting over $1 billion in domestic revenue in one year—and it’s not just about the numbers. This…
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New NEC Head Takes Charge | Liberia News
The National Elections Commission has appointed Joseph A. Yarsiah as its new Executive Director, marking a major leadership upgrade as he steps into the role…
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LMHRA Seizes $2.2M in Fake Medicines | Liberia News
Liberia’s drug watchdog just pulled off a major win at the Mendicorma border, seizing $2.2 million worth of unregistered painkillers from Sierra Leone — mostly…
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WATAF 15th Anniversary: Taxing the Future | Liberia News
WATAF’s 23rd Council Meeting in Accra kicks off with big ambitions: boosting West Africa’s tax systems to fuel sustainable development, tackle revenue…
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Democracy Beyond Election Day | Liberia News
In Liberia, seventy-five young leaders and stakeholders redefined democracy beyond Election Day, turning the spotlight on everyday participation…
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Liberia Maps Its Borders for Peace | Liberia News
Liberia just wrapped up a major border strategy meeting with the African Union Border Programme, bringing together top officials from ministries and agencies…
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Liberia Hits $1B Revenue Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered its own financial record, collecting over one billion dollars in domestic revenue for the first time ever — without loans or foreign…
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Liberia’s Democracy Can’t Wait | Liberia News
Liberia can’t wait until 2029 to defend its democracy—STAND warns that real work begins now, before election day. Building trust in institutions like the NEC…
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Faculty as Moral Role Models | Liberia News
Taiwan Gongloe delivered a powerful message to faculty at African Methodist Episcopal University, arguing that educators must embody the integrity they demand…
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LTA Contractors Speak Out | Liberia News
Liberia’s telecom watchdog is under fire as contractors allege they’ve been stuck in temporary roles despite completing major infrastructure projects —…
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Liberia’s Financial Crime Watch | Liberia News
Liberia is launching its second National Risk Assessment to tackle evolving financial crimes like money laundering and terrorist financing, with a dedicated…
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Liberia’s Plan to Fix Broken Loans | Liberia News
Liberia is launching a bold, coordinated campaign to tackle its crippling nonperforming loans—defaulted loans that are strangling farmers, entrepreneurs, and…
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Sahel Terror Threat Pushes South | Liberia News
Liberia’s UN Ambassador Lewis G Brown Jr dropped a fiery warning: the Sahel’s terror threat is surging south, and coastal West Africa can’t afford to look…
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Liberia Hits $1B Revenue Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered a historic financial milestone—crossing the one billion dollar mark in domestic revenue for the first time ever. This isn’t just a…
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Senator McGill Denies Cartel Ties | Liberia News
Senator Nathaniel Farlo McGill is firing back with a blistering denial against drug cartel allegations, calling them baseless and malicious—with zero evidence…
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Hearing Hope Arrives in Grand Bassa | Liberia News
Church Aid just delivered vital hearing screening gear to Liberia’s Buchanan Government Hospital, bringing critical care within reach of over 400,000 residents…
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West Africa’s Cocaine Surge | Liberia News
Liberia just pulled off a jaw-dropping cocaine bust—nearly 4,000 kilograms worth $317 million—revealing how West Africa is fast becoming the secret pipeline…
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LDEA Busts Woman With Marijuana | Liberia News
LDEA in Maryland County, Liberia, made a major bust at Karloken checkpoint, seizing four plates of marijuana worth $400 from Mamie Williams of River Gee…
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Trusted Adult Convicted in Child Abuse Case | Liberia News
A Liberian jury has convicted a 46-year-old man, Grawfar Tokpah, of statutory rape after finding him guilty of repeatedly abusing a 12-year-old girl between…
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Gbarpolu Corruption Case Delayed Again | Liberia News
The Gbarpolu County Yellow Machines corruption trial, set to begin on September 14, 2026, was abruptly delayed when a key party failed to appear — and the LACC…
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Liberia Hits $1B Domestic Revenue Milestone | Liberia News
Liberia just shattered its own financial record, collecting over $1 billion in domestic revenue for the first time — a historic milestone in its 179-year…
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Liberia Maps Financial Crime Risks | Liberia News
Liberia is launching its second National Risk Assessment from September to November 2026, a major nationwide effort to map and combat money laundering and…
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Liberia and Ireland Team Up on Accountability | Liberia News
Liberia’s Ombudsman is teaming up with Ireland to build stronger, more transparent governance — no grand plans, just smart, practical steps. They’re linking…
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Billion Dollars, But What’s Next? | Liberia News
Liberia just hit a major milestone—collecting over $1 billion in domestic revenue—but the real test is whether this money translates into tangible improvements…
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Billion Dollars But What Now | Liberia News
Liberia just hit a major financial milestone—collecting over $1 billion in domestic revenue—but former Commerce Minister Amin Modad is asking, “So what?” While…
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Africa's Future Depends on Today's Choices | Liberia News
Ambassador B. Elias Shoniyin, Liberia’s seasoned diplomat and development strategist, argues that Africa’s destiny isn’t written in potential—it’s forged in…
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Politics Shouldn't Destroy Friendship | Liberia News
In Liberian politics, political disagreement too often turns into personal enmity — friendships torn apart, loyalty judged by who you associate with. But the…
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Counselor Cephus Demands Dignity in Justice | Liberia News
Counselor Cephus is demanding President Boakai publicly apologize to former VP Jewel Howard Taylor—not for the drug allegations, but for the degrading way she…