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Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # BanaBridge News "Connecting Africa to the World—One Story at a Time." ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://banabridgenews.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [LAVA Honored for Strengthening Liberia–U.S. Ties at 2025 Military Ball](https://banabridgenews.com/lava-honored-for-strengthening-liberia-u-s-ties-at-2025-military-ball/) - Washington, D.C.: The Liberian American Veterans Association (LAVA) was celebrated Saturday night for its unwavering service, patriotism, and growing role in strengthening community engagements between Liberia and the United States. The remarks were delivered on behalf of Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, by Joetta M. Addy, First Secretary for - [GIABA Opens New Information Center Headquarters in Abidjan](https://banabridgenews.com/giaba-opens-new-information-center-headquarters-in-abidjan/) - ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), a specialized institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has officially inaugurated the new premises of its Information Center in Abidjan. The facility was formally opened on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during a ceremony attended by senior - [Liberia Hosts Sierra Leone Procurement Delegation for E-GP Reform Study Tour](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-hosts-sierra-leone-procurement-delegation-for-e-gp-reform-study-tour/) - Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has welcomed a high-level delegation from Sierra Leone’s National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) for a two-day study tour aimed at sharing Liberia’s experience in implementing electronic government procurement. The visit, taking place August 6-7 at the PPCC headquarters in Monrovia, is being held under the theme, “Learning from - [PPCC Donates ICT Equipment to 50 Government Institutions to Expand Electronic Procurement System](https://banabridgenews.com/ppcc-donates-ict-equipment-to-50-government-institutions-to-expand-electronic-procurement-system/) - The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has distributed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to 50 Ministries, Agencies and Commissions (MACs) as part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of Liberia's Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. The initiative marks another step in the Commission's drive to modernize public procurement by transitioning government institutions from - [Women Renew Call for War and Economic Crimes Court at Liberia's Historic Peace Prayer Site](https://banabridgenews.com/women-renew-call-for-war-and-economic-crimes-court-at-liberias-historic-peace-prayer-site/) - MONROVIA — At the same ground where thousands of Liberian women once gathered in prayer during the country's civil war, women leaders, journalists, and peace advocates on Tuesday renewed their call for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court, insisting that lasting peace cannot exist without justice. The appeal was made during the - [Liberia Commissions €100,000 Elemental Analyzer to Strengthen Environmental Research and Food Security](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-commissions-e100000-elemental-analyzer-to-strengthen-environmental-research-and-food-security/) - MONROVIA – Liberia has taken a significant step toward strengthening environmental research and scientific decision-making with the commissioning of a €100,000 Elemental Analyzer at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a development expected to improve agriculture, climate research, pollution monitoring, and natural resource management. The state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, acquired with support from the International Atomic Energy - [Finance Minister Ngafuan Urges Transparency, Accountability as Liberia Advances ARREST Agenda at UN Retreat](https://banabridgenews.com/finance-minister-ngafuan-urges-transparency-accountability-as-liberia-advances-arrest-agenda-at-un-retreat/) - Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called on Liberia's international development partners to strengthen transparency, predictability, and accountability as the country moves forward with its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Speaking Tuesday at the opening of the 2026 United Nations Country Team Annual Retreat in Monrovia, Ngafuan said development partnerships must be - [Court Orders Ex-Weah Protocol Chief Jailed on US$8 Million Bail, Sends 15 Jurors to Prison Over Misconduct](https://banabridgenews.com/court-orders-ex-weah-protocol-chief-jailed-on-us8-million-bail-sends-15-jurors-to-prison-over-misconduct/) - MONROVIA, Liberia — Criminal Court "C" Judge Ousman F. Faikai issued two major rulings on Tuesday that sent shockwaves through Liberia's justice system, ordering the imprisonment of former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo and all 15 jurors who served in the corruption trial of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah. In the - [EPA Ends 16 Years of Renting with Purchase of Permanent Headquarters](https://banabridgenews.com/epa-ends-16-years-of-renting-with-purchase-of-permanent-headquarters/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially ended more than 16 years of operating from rented facilities after acquiring a permanent headquarters in Mamba Point, a move the agency says will save the Liberian government millions of dollars while strengthening environmental governance. Speaking Thursday during the dedication of the new headquarters, EPA Executive Director Dr. - [West African Tax Bodies Deepen Partnership to Boost Revenue Mobilization, Launch Carbon Tax Study](https://banabridgenews.com/west-african-tax-bodies-deepen-partnership-to-boost-revenue-mobilization-launch-carbon-tax-study/) - The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the ECOWAS Directorate of Taxation and Customs have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving tax administration, increasing domestic revenue mobilization, and supporting sustainable economic growth across West Africa. The commitment was reached during a strategic quarterly meeting held on July 7, 2026, under the institutions' existing - [Liberians See Slight Improvement in Corruption Fight, But Graft Still Viewed as Widespread, CENTAL Report Finds](https://banabridgenews.com/liberians-see-slight-improvement-in-corruption-fight-but-graft-still-viewed-as-widespread-cental-report-finds/) - Liberians are less likely to describe corruption as being at a "high" level than they were a year ago, but an overwhelming majority still believe graft remains a serious national problem, according to the 2025 State of Corruption Report released Tuesday by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL). The report found that - [Weah Claims Liberia Has Become a "Narco State" as Opposition Rallies Behind Calls for Independent Probe into US$19 Million Cocaine Bust](https://banabridgenews.com/weah-claims-liberia-has-become-a-narco-state-as-opposition-rallies-behind-calls-for-independent-probe-into-us19-million-cocaine-bust/) - ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County: Liberia’s reported US$19 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport became one of the major political talking points at the 22nd anniversary celebration of the Congress for Democratic Change, as former President George Manneh Weah and Alternative National Congress Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings both used the Zwedru gathering to question - [Weah Declares 'Road to 2029 Begins Today' as CDC Marks 22nd Anniversary in Zwedru](https://banabridgenews.com/weah-declares-road-to-2029-begins-today-as-cdc-marks-22nd-anniversary-in-zwedru/) - Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County: Former Liberian President and Standard Bearer of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), George Manneh Weah, on Saturday declared that the party's campaign toward the 2029 general elections has officially begun, as thousands of supporters gathered in Zwedru to commemorate the CDC's 22nd anniversary. Delivering the keynote address, Weah reflected on - [Liberia Wins Fresh Backing as World Bank Group Executive Praises Progress, Pushes Faster Project Delivery](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-wins-fresh-backing-as-world-bank-group-executive-praises-progress-pushes-faster-project-delivery/) - The World Bank Group has reaffirmed its support for Liberia after the institution’s Executive Director for Liberia, Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, held high-level discussions with senior government officials aimed at accelerating project delivery, strengthening economic resilience, and expanding development impact across the country. During a meeting Tuesday with Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and other top officials in - [LRA Honors Liberia’s Top Taxpayers as Revenue Collections Hit Historic High](https://banabridgenews.com/lra-honors-liberias-top-taxpayers-as-revenue-collections-hit-historic-high/) - The Liberia Revenue Authority has honored 46 of Liberia’s leading taxpayers, businesses, institutions, and development partners after the country recorded its highest domestic revenue performance in history, highlighting what officials described as the growing impact of tax compliance on national development. The recognition came during the Authority’s annual Taxpayers Appreciation Awards Dinner held at Paynesville - [EPA Boss Calls for Stronger Student Engagement, Unveils Push for Academic Partnership at UL Climate Symposium](https://banabridgenews.com/epa-boss-calls-for-stronger-student-engagement-unveils-push-for-academic-partnership-at-ul-climate-symposium/) - The Executive Director of Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency, Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo, has challenged universities across the country to move beyond classroom learning and become active players in shaping Liberia’s environmental policies and international climate diplomacy. Dr. Yarkpawolo made the call during a symposium titled “Understanding Multilateral Environmental Processes and Liberia’s Role,” held at the - [Education Minister Urges Students to Embrace Tax Responsibility at National Student Tax Day](https://banabridgenews.com/education-minister-urges-students-to-embrace-tax-responsibility-at-national-student-tax-day/) - Liberia’s Ministry of Education and the Liberia Revenue Authority have used this year’s National Student Tax Day to challenge young Liberians to view taxation not as a burden, but as a civic responsibility essential to nation-building and economic progress. Held at the Paynesville Town Hall under the theme, “Building Responsible Citizens: Understanding Taxes and Your - [Wreh-Toe Appointed Board Chair of CACFO as Foundation Strengthens Mental Health Push](https://banabridgenews.com/wreh-toe-appointed-board-chair-of-cacfo-as-foundation-strengthens-mental-health-push/) - MONTREAL— The Canada Afrique Care Foundation (CACFO) has appointed Palleh Oritha Wreh-Toe as its new Board Chair, marking a significant leadership transition as the organization expands its mental health initiatives across Canada and Africa. The announcement was made in an official statement of appreciation released by CACFO following its recent launch activities, which brought together - [CDC Secretary General Urges U.S. Government to Review Support to Liberia National Police](https://banabridgenews.com/cdc-secretary-general-urges-u-s-government-to-review-support-to-liberia-national-police/) - Jefferson T. Koijee, Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has formally called on the United States government to review, suspend, and investigate its support to the Liberia National Police (LNP), citing what he described as growing concerns over alleged misconduct and human rights violations. In a letter addressed to Joe Zadrozny, Chargé - [Liberia Partners with CACFO to Expand Mental Health Services Ahead of Global Launch](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-partners-with-cacfo-to-expand-mental-health-services-nationwide/) - The Government of Liberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canada Afrique Care Foundation (CACFO), in a move aimed at strengthening mental health services across the country. Liberia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, signed on behalf of the government, while CACFO’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tamba Korkor, signed for the - [Canada Afrique Care Foundation Set for Official Launch, Expanding Free Mental Health Access Across Canada and Africa](https://banabridgenews.com/canada-afrique-care-foundation-set-for-official-launch-expanding-free-mental-health-access-across-canada-and-africa/) - The Canada Afrique Care Foundation (CACFO) is set to officially launch on Saturday, April 18 in Montreal, marking the start of a new nonprofit effort to expand access to mental health services for low-income and underserved communities across Canada. Registered at both the Quebec provincial and Canadian federal levels, CACFO says it will provide mental - [World Bank Praises Liberia’s Central Bank for Economic Stability and Private Sector Progress](https://banabridgenews.com/world-bank-praises-liberias-central-bank-for-economic-stability-and-private-sector-progress/) - The World Bank Group has commended the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for significant strides in maintaining monetary stability, strengthening the banking sector, and advancing digital financial systems. In a statement issued on March 23, 2026, the World Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, Pascal Donohoe, described Liberia’s recent economic progress as “a great - [CDC Calls for Probe into Border Crisis, Cites Alleged Mining Activities](https://banabridgenews.com/cdc-calls-for-probe-into-border-crisis-cites-alleged-mining-activities/) - The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has called for an investigation into the recent border tensions between Liberia and Guinea, raising concerns that alleged mining activities along the Makona River may have contributed to the crisis. In a press statement issued on March 17, the opposition party said Liberia’s sovereignty and security must not be - [Root Cause in Question as Border Tensions Persist After Conakry Peace Deal](https://banabridgenews.com/root-cause-in-question-as-border-tensions-persist-after-conakry-peace-deal/) - Even as Liberia’s government points to diplomacy and regional cooperation following the Mano River Union summit in Conakry, developments along the border suggest the crisis may not be as settled as officials portray. At the center of the unfolding situation is not just the presence of Guinean troops or the movement of civilians, but a - [Liberia Moves to Strengthen Small Businesses with $672,000 Packaging Solution Initiative](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-moves-to-strengthen-small-businesses-with-672000-packaging-solution-initiative/) - Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its small business sector following the announcement of a $672,000 investment in a packaging solution center aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stimulating economic growth. The initiative was announced by Prince Wreh, Executive Commissioner of the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) - [Energy Sector Women Step Into the Spotlight at Liberia’s International Women’s Day Celebration](https://banabridgenews.com/energy-sector-women-step-into-the-spotlight-at-liberias-international-womens-day-celebration/) - MONROVIA, Liberia: Women working in Liberia’s renewable energy sector took a visible step forward this year as staff of the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) participated for the first time in the country’s national International Women’s Day celebration. Their presence at the event signaled growing female representation in a sector traditionally dominated by men, - [Koijee Slams Tribal Politics and Political Manipulation in Lofa, Accuses Boakai Government](https://banabridgenews.com/koijee-slams-tribal-politics-and-political-manipulation-in-lofa-accuses-boakai-government/) - Monrovia, Liberia — The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has voiced strong criticism over what he described as growing political manipulation, tribal division, and governance failures affecting Liberia’s Lofa County. Lofa is a northern county bordering the Sierra Leone and Guinea and is widely know for upholding cultural - [Liberia’s Gender Legal Landscape: Laws in Place, Systems Lag Far Behind](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-gender-legal-landscape-laws-in-place-systems-lag-far-behind/) - Monrovia, Liberia: A new World Bank assessment tracking legal barriers and implementation gaps in women’s economic rights reveals that Liberia has taken important steps in establishing gender-equal statutes, but the real test lies in enforcement and support systems that remain far behind, according to the Women, Business and the Law data. The international Women, Business and - [Power Shake-Up in CDC Diaspora: NEC Dissolves CDC-USA Interim Leadership, Appoints Rev. Muin to Lead U.S. Chapter](https://banabridgenews.com/power-shake-up-in-cdc-diaspora-nec-dissolves-cdc-usa-interim-leadership-appoints-rev-muin-to-lead-u-s-chapter/) - The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Liberia’s Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has officially suspended the entire Interim Leadership of CDC-USA and transferred full authority over the chapter to the party’s National Convention Committee, chaired by Rev. Solomon M. Muin. The decision follows an emergency NEC session held February 22, which addressed what party officials - [Former Public Works Minister Ruth Coker Collins Defends Zwedru Corridor Strategy, Calls for “Facts Over Rhetoric” in Infrastructure Debate](https://banabridgenews.com/former-public-works-minister-ruth-coker-collins-defends-zwedru-corridor-strategy-calls-for-facts-over-rhetoric-in-infrastructure-debate/) - MONROVIA, Liberia: Former Public Works Minister Ruth Coker Collins has issued a fresh clarification defending the road development strategy adopted under her leadership, particularly regarding the critical Monrovia–Zwedru transport corridor, insisting that the groundwork laid during her tenure continues to support ongoing construction today. The statement comes as a follow-up to recent national debate sparked - [Ex-Public Works Minister Ruth Coker Collins Slams Ministry’s “Lack of Capacity,” Defends Her Infrastructure Record](https://banabridgenews.com/ex-public-works-minister-ruth-coker-collins-slams-ministrys-lack-of-capacity-defends-her-infrastructure-record/) - MONROVIA, Liberia — Former Public Works Minister Ruth Coker Collins has publicly questioned the technical capacity and management performance of current officials at the Ministry of Public Works, warning that several road projects advanced under her administration appear to have slowed or deviated from their original trajectory. Speaking during a recent appearance on Okay FM - [Liberia Positions Itself for Eco Currency Entry as Economy Expands by 5.1%](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-positions-itself-for-eco-currency-entry-as-economy-expands-by-5-1/) - Monrovia, Liberia — Liberia is intensifying its push toward adoption of the planned West African single currency, the Eco, as government officials highlight improving macroeconomic indicators and accelerating economic growth. Delivering a keynote address at the closing of the 55th Convergence Council Meeting on February 13, 2026, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan - [Incremental Gains, Enduring Impunity: Liberia’s CPI Improvement Fails the Test of Reform](https://banabridgenews.com/incremental-gains-enduring-impunity-liberias-cpi-improvement-fails-the-test-of-reform/) - Liberia’s latest showing on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) offers little more than statistical relief. In the 2025 CPI released by Transparency International, Liberia edged up by a single point to 28 out of 100, ranking 136th of 182 countries. While government allies may frame this as progress, the underlying data and long-term trend suggest - [Liberia’s Economy Gains Momentum as CBL Governor Highlights Progress at ECOWAS Meeting](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-economy-gains-momentum-as-cbl-governor-highlights-progress-at-ecowas-meeting/) - Liberia’s economic outlook took center stage as the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Hon. Henry F. Saamoi, addressed the joint opening ceremony of the 67th Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Governors of the Central Banks of ECOWAS Member States in Monrovia, underscoring the country’s recent gains and renewed commitment to regional - [CDC Expels Three Senior Members, Citing Alleged Alignment With Government and Undermining Party Ideology](https://banabridgenews.com/cdc-expels-three-senior-members-citing-alleged-alignment-with-government-and-undermining-party-ideology/) - The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has expanded on its decision to expel three senior members, accusing them of actions the party says openly contradicted its ideology, weakened internal unity, and amounted to alignment with the ruling government. In a statement issued from its temporary national headquarters in Monrovia, the CDC confirmed the immediate expulsion - [UL to Celebrate 75 Years of Excellence](https://banabridgenews.com/ul-to-celebrate-75-years-of-excellence/) - The University of Liberia (UL) is set to mark 75 years of academic excellence, leadership, and national impact, celebrating a legacy that has helped shape generations of Liberian leaders, innovators, and professionals. Founded in 1862 as Liberia College and later transformed into the country’s flagship public university, UL’s evolution mirrors Liberia’s own historical journey, one - [Saudi Fund Advances Liberia’s Push for Major Infrastructure Development](https://banabridgenews.com/saudi-fund-advances-liberias-push-for-major-infrastructure-development/) - Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has reaffirmed the government’s determination to accelerate national infrastructure development as the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) conducts a high-level visit to review ongoing projects and consider financing for new priority interventions. The Saudi delegation, led by Mr. Abdulrahman Bin Ahujaa Al-Habri, Director of - [West African Financial Leaders Convene in Monrovia for ECOWAS Statutory Meetings](https://banabridgenews.com/west-african-financial-leaders-convene-in-monrovia-for-ecowas-statutory-meetings/) - Financial policymakers and technical experts from across the subregion have converged in Monrovia, Liberia, for the Joint Statutory Meetings of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM). The high-level meetings, which run - [Unlocking Liberia’s Potential: Government Launches Major Revenue and Transparency Reforms](https://banabridgenews.com/unlocking-liberias-potential-government-launches-major-revenue-and-transparency-reforms/) - The Government of Liberia has unveiled two major reform initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic revenue mobilization, accelerating economic growth, and improving public service delivery. The projects were officially launched on February 4, 2025, at a ceremony in Monrovia led by Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, who underscored the urgent need for sustainable revenue streams to - [From Overcrowded Classrooms to Renewal: NPA Mobilizes $1 Million to Transform UL](https://banabridgenews.com/from-overcrowded-classrooms-to-renewal-npa-mobilizes-1-million-to-transform-ul/) - The Managing Director of the National Port Authority, Sekou M. Dukuly, has launched a nationwide fundraising initiative aimed at restoring and upgrading critical infrastructure at the University of Liberia. Speaking Friday, January 30, 2026, at a program held in the UL auditorium, Dukuly described education as the most enduring investment any nation can make in - [Boakai’s Call for Unity Faces Scrutiny as Opposition, Citizens Question Actions Behind the Words](https://banabridgenews.com/boakais-call-for-unity-faces-scrutiny-as-opposition-citizens-question-actions-behind-the-words/) - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. opened the new year with a call for national unity, urging Liberians to rise above political, ethnic, and social divisions as the country steps into 2026. In his New Year address, the President described the moment as a turning point, one that requires collective responsibility, healing, and renewed commitment to - [Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Reciprocal Travel Ban on U.S. Citizens](https://banabridgenews.com/mali-and-burkina-faso-impose-reciprocal-travel-ban-on-u-s-citizens/) - BAMAKO / OUAGADOUGOU: Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a reciprocal travel ban on United States passport holders, escalating diplomatic tensions following Washington’s recent decision to restrict entry for citizens of the two West African nations. The move, confirmed by officials in both countries, is being framed as a response to what they describe as - [Guinea Election: A Turn Toward Continuity Amid Questions of Democratic Credibility](https://banabridgenews.com/guinea-election-a-turn-toward-continuity-amid-questions-of-democratic-credibility/) - CONAKRY: Guinea’s first presidential election since the 2021 coup has ended with Gen. Mamady Doumbouya declared the winner with 86.72 percent of the vote, according to provisional results released Tuesday. The outcome cements the former junta leader’s transition into a civilian presidency but has stirred intense debate about the state of democracy and political freedom - [Liberia’s Revenue Grows Stronger as LRA Exceeds National Target for Second Year](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-revenue-grows-stronger-as-lra-exceeds-national-target-for-second-year/) - The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has reached a historic milestone, recording approximately US$818 million in domestic revenue, surpassing its national target of US$804.6 million by US$13.4 million. This marks the highest level of domestic revenue collection in Liberia’s history. The achievement reflects the steady progress being made under the leadership of the LRA and signals - [Tweah Reemerges, Sparks Fierce National Debate Over Governance and Liberia’s Future](https://banabridgenews.com/tweah-reemerges-sparks-fierce-national-debate-over-governance-and-liberias-future/) - Liberia: Former Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has broken his silence with a strongly worded Christmas message that has reignited national debate over governance, accountability, and the direction of Liberia under the current administration. In a lengthy public statement, Tweah accused the ruling Unity Party of misleading Liberians with promises - [From Enforcement to Innovation: EPA Marks 2025 as a Defining Year for Liberia’s Environment](https://banabridgenews.com/from-enforcement-to-innovation-epa-marks-2025-as-a-defining-year-for-liberias-environment/) - The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has closed 2025 on a high note, marking a year of significant institutional gains during its Year-End Closing Program held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The ceremony brought together members of the EPA Policy Council and Governing Board, senior government officials, international partners, and staff. Delivering remarks on - [500 Documented Governance Failures: Activist Publishes Sweeping End-of-Year Indictment of Boakai Administration](https://banabridgenews.com/500-documented-governance-failures-activist-publishes-sweeping-end-of-year-indictment-of-boakai-administration/) - A Liberian governance activist, Samuel Teah Wantoe, popularly known as Wantoe Teah Wantoe, has released what he describes as a comprehensive record of 500 documented governance failures and deficiencies under the administration of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, as the country approaches the end of 2025. In a lengthy Facebook post published this week, Wantoe said - [REMAPSEN Liberia Set to Strengthen Health and Environmental Reporting](https://banabridgenews.com/remapsen-liberia-set-to-strengthen-health-and-environmental-reporting/) - The Liberia chapter of the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and the Environment (REMAPSEN) has been launched with a clear mandate to strengthen specialist journalism and contribute meaningfully to the country’s public health and environmental discourse. Serving as keynote speaker at the launch, the President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), - [FeJAL Concludes Three-Day Retreat, Honors Outstanding Women Journalists](https://banabridgenews.com/fejal-concludes-three-day-retreat-honors-outstanding-women-journalists/) - The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has successfully concluded its annual three-day retreat aimed at strengthening women’s leadership, professionalism, and solidarity within Liberia’s media sector. The retreat brought together female journalists from across the country, alongside government officials, development partners, and media stakeholders, to reflect on progress made, share professional experiences, and chart a - [Dr. Rasha Kelej Named Among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Leaders](https://banabridgenews.com/dr-rasha-kelej-named-among-africas-100-most-influential-leaders/) - Written by:Hawa Dorley Dr. Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer of the Merck Foundation, has been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans by the UK-based New African Magazine. According to a statement released through the Merck Foundation’s media channels, Dr. Kelej shares the 2025 honor with prominent African leaders, including João Lourenço, Cyril Ramaphosa, and - [LINA Workers Protest Alleged Misuse of Budgetary Allocation](https://banabridgenews.com/lina-workers-protest-alleged-misuse-of-budgetary-allocation/) - A peaceful protest by workers of the Liberia News Agency (LINA) on Thursday was sparked by a question previously raised by a LINA reporter during a regular Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) press briefing, which angered the information minister and prompted an inquiry that reopened long-simmering concerns about the agency’s budget and - [Witherspoon Admits False Narratives Linking Former President Weah to Auditor Deaths and Missing Boys Case](https://banabridgenews.com/witherspoon-admits-false-narratives-linking-former-president-weah-to-auditor-deaths-and-missing-boys-case/) - U.S.-based Liberian media owner, Stanton Witherspoon has admitted that he and several political commentators deliberately promoted false narratives suggesting former President George Manneh Weah was linked to a series of high-profile deaths and disappearances during his administration. Speaking recently on his widely followed show, Spoon Talk, Witherspoon said the allegations, ranging from claims of orchestrated - [Liberia at COP30: A Bold Bid to Clean Up Mining and Capture Climate Finance](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-at-cop30-a-bold-bid-to-clean-up-mining-and-capture-climate-finance/) - When Liberia stepped into COP30 in Belém, it did not come to play a supporting role. It came with a mission: to convince the global climate community that mining must be included in climate finance, and that Liberia deserves support to transform the sector. EPA Director of Compliance and Enforcement, John K. Jallah Jr., complimented - [Pres. Boakai Reaffirms Strong Political Commitment to Curb Money Laundering in West Africa](https://banabridgenews.com/pres-boakai-reaffirms-strong-political-commitment-to-curb-money-laundering-in-west-africa/) - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has renewed Liberia’s firm political commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing across the sub-region, pledging continued support to the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). He made the pledge on Thursday, November 20, 2025, during the opening of the 44th GIABA Technical Plenary Meeting, - [SCNL Showcases Innovative Financing for Community-Led Conservation at COP30](https://banabridgenews.com/scnl-showcases-innovative-financing-for-community-led-conservation-at-cop30/) - In Belem, Brazil: The Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) hosted a compelling panel discussion at the Liberia Pavilion during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, focusing on how innovative financing can unlock the potential of community-led conservation initiatives across Liberia and the wider region. The event gathered experts and activists working directly with - [US Army Officer, CW2. George D. 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Addy, First Secretary for Commerce, Trade and Investment at the - [“Domestic revenue now funds 94% of the national budget, proof that Liberia is doing more for itself.”;  Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Finance and Development Planning Minister.](https://banabridgenews.com/domestic-revenue-now-funds-94-of-the-national-budget-proof-that-liberia-is-doing-more-for-itself-augustine-kpehe-ngafuan-finance-and-development-planning-minister/) - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, says the Government of Liberia is taking a bold, self-reliant step into 2026 with the largest national budget ever presented in the country’s history: USD 1.211 billion. 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At the official launching ceremony held on November 10, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, Liberia unveiled critical national tools and strategic commitments - [ECOWAS Connects Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia Through SIGMAT Trade Platform](https://banabridgenews.com/ecowas-connects-cote-divoire-guinea-and-liberia-through-sigmat-trade-platform/) - Monrovia, Liberia: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched the Interconnected System for the Management of Goods in Transit (SIGMAT) between Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia, a digital customs platform expected to transform cross-border trade and boost regional integration. The launch took place on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Maimba - [Boakai Engages Liberian Diaspora in France, Calls for Stronger Partnership in National Development](https://banabridgenews.com/boakai-engages-liberian-diaspora-in-france-calls-for-stronger-partnership-in-national-development/) - Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has held a Presidential Dialogue with Liberians living in France and across the European diaspora, describing their contributions as “indispensable” to the country’s national development drive. The engagement took place in Paris on Friday, October 31, following a series of diplomatic and investment-focused meetings with French authorities and development - [President Boakai Tells French Investors: Liberia Is Ready for Responsible and Transparent Investment](https://banabridgenews.com/president-boakai-tells-french-investors-liberia-is-ready-for-responsible-and-transparent-investment/) - Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has called on French businesses to take advantage of new investment openings in Liberia, pledging a transparent and investor-friendly environment as his government pushes economic revitalization. Speaking Friday at an Economic Roundtable in Paris hosted by the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF)—France’s largest employer federation, President Boakai positioned - [The  Forgotten Children: Liberia’s Street Kids Fight for Survival Amid Poverty and Neglect](https://banabridgenews.com/the-forgotten-children-liberias-street-kids-fight-for-survival-amid-poverty-and-neglect/) - At dawn in Monrovia, the city awakens to the sight of children weaving through traffic selling cold water, fruits, biscuits and phone scratch cards. Instead of wearing backpacks and heading to school, they balance trays on their heads, battling exhaustion and uncertainty. Many are orphans. Others are children of families unable to afford basic meals, - [Macron and Boakai Deepen French, Liberian Partnership at Élysée Palace As Paris Meeting Focuses On Infrastructure, Agriculture, Peace and Security Cooperation](https://banabridgenews.com/macron-and-boakai-deepen-french-liberian-partnership-at-elysee-palace-as-paris-meeting-focuses-on-infrastructure-agriculture-peace-and-security-cooperation/) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hosted Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. at the Élysée Palace, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and expand development cooperation between Liberia and France. During the high-level working lunch, President Macron congratulated President Boakai on his diplomatic engagements in Washington, including his interaction with the White - [France and Liberia Sign New Cooperation Deal, Strengthening Long-Standing Bilateral Ties](https://banabridgenews.com/france-and-liberia-sign-new-cooperation-deal-strengthening-long-standing-bilateral-ties/) - Liberia and France have taken steps to deepen their diplomatic and development cooperation following the signing of a new General Cooperation Agreement in Paris on Wednesday. The agreement broadens collaboration across several strategic sectors, marking a renewed chapter in the countries’ long-standing partnership. The signing ceremony was held at the French Ministry for Europe and - [NPA Launches $550 Million Strategic Plan to Transform Liberia’s Port System](https://banabridgenews.com/npa-launches-550-million-strategic-plan-to-transform-liberias-port-system/) - Monrovia: The National Port Authority has unveiled a sweeping five-year strategy valued at 550 million US dollars, marking one of the most ambitious attempts yet to modernize Liberia’s port infrastructure and strengthen its role in regional trade. The plan, announced Monday at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, sets a new tone - [EPA Leads Liberia’s Green Transition with National Mangrove Inventory and Renewed Climate Commitments](https://banabridgenews.com/epa-leads-liberias-green-transition-with-national-mangrove-inventory-and-renewed-climate-commitments/) - Monrovia: Liberia has taken two major steps toward a more climate-resilient future through the launch of its first National Mangrove Inventory and a renewed call for national ownership of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0). Both initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to protecting ecosystems, reducing carbon emissions, and embedding climate action into every layer - [Liberia Secures Major U.S. Visa Improvement;  Washington Extends Visa Validity for Liberians to 36 Months — A Boost for Travel, Business, and Global Engagement](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-secures-major-u-s-visa-improvement-washington-extends-visa-validity-for-liberians-to-36-months-a-boost-for-travel-business-and-global-engagement/) - Washington: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has welcomed the decision of the United States Department of State to revise its visa reciprocity schedule for Liberia, extending the validity of key nonimmigrant visas from 12 months to 36 months. The announcement, released today by the U.S. State Department, confirms that Liberian applicants for B1 (Business), B2 - [NASSCORP Boss Dewitt vonBallmoos Set to Begin Global Leadership Role in March 2026](https://banabridgenews.com/nasscorp-boss-dewitt-vanballmoos-set-to-begin-global-leadership-role-in-march-2026/) - Liberia’s own Dewitt vonBallmoos, the Executive Director of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), will take on a major global role in March 2026. He has been appointed as Chairperson of the International Social Security Association’s Technical Commission on Contribution Collection and Compliance for the 2026–2028 term. The announcement was made following the - [NASSCORP Delivers Strong 2022 Financial Performance, Strengthening Liberia’s Social Protection System](https://banabridgenews.com/nasscorp-delivers-strong-2022-financial-performance-strengthening-liberias-social-protection-system/) - Monrovia, Liberia: The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has recorded an impressive financial performance for the 2022 fiscal year. A new audit report released by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) shows that the institution remains financially strong and continues to play a key role in supporting Liberia’s pension and social protection programs. The - [Pastor Success Dennis Rallies CDC USA: “We Must Rise With Courage and Purpose”](https://banabridgenews.com/pastor-success-dennis-rallies-cdc-usa-we-must-rise-with-courage-and-purpose/) - Maryland, USA — Pastor Success A. B. Dennis, a candidate for the Chairmanship of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) USA, delivered a powerful and emotional speech at the CDC USA DMV Chapter Convention, calling on party members to renew their unity, discipline, and commitment to service. Speaking to an energized crowd of partisans and - [“We are powering our economy to transform our nation,” says Finance Minister at World Bank/IMF Meetings](https://banabridgenews.com/we-are-powering-our-economy-to-transform-our-nation-says-finance-minister-at-world-bank-imf-meetings/) - Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, says the country is firmly on course to transform its economy by addressing one of its biggest challenges, the high cost and limited access to power. Speaking at the 2025 World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Minister Ngafuan underscored that energy - [Liberia Draws Global Attention with Humanitarian Decision to Host Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-draws-global-attention-with-humanitarian-decision-to-host-kilmar-armando-abrego-garcia/) - Monrovia: Liberia has captured international attention after announcing that it will temporarily host Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on humanitarian grounds. The decision follows a formal request from the government of the United States and comes after several days of consultations with both local and international partners. Officials described the move as a demonstration of Liberia’s - [EPA Fines Arcelor Mittal, Elsin, and Monrovia Breweries Over Major Environmental Violations](https://banabridgenews.com/epa-fines-arcelor-mittal-elsin-and-monrovia-breweries-over-major-environmental-violations/) - MONROVIA: The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has imposed stiff penalties on three companies, Elsin Transport & Logistics, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), and Monrovia Breweries Incorporated (MBI); for what it calls “serious breaches” of national environmental protection laws. The cases, which involve unauthorized waste disposal, river pollution, and failure to comply with restoration orders, mark - [EPA Flags High Coastal Erosion Risk at EJS Center Site, Urges Strong Climate-Resilient Designs](https://banabridgenews.com/epa-flags-high-coastal-erosion-risk-at-ejs-center-site-urges-strong-climate-resilient-designs/) - MONROVIA: The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has sounded the alarm over growing coastal erosion threats along the JFK–Bernard’s Beach corridor in Sinkor, Monrovia. A new environmental risk assessment conducted at the request of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has revealed that the site of the EJS Center for Women and Development faces serious - [ALJA Re-elects Kennedy as President, Urges Media to Champion Economic Growth in Liberia](https://banabridgenews.com/alja-re-elects-kennedy-as-president-urges-media-to-champion-economic-growth-in-liberia/) - Greenbelt, Maryland: The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has concluded its 13th National Convention with the re-election of Joey Kennedy as National President for another two-year term. The convention, held in Greenbelt City, Maryland, brought together Liberian media professionals, development advocates, and members of the diaspora to discuss how the media can - [Ngafuan Pledges Media Debt Reforms, Calls for Ethical Journalism in a Changing Information Era](https://banabridgenews.com/ngafuan-pledges-media-debt-reforms-calls-for-ethical-journalism-in-a-changing-information-era/) - Greenbelt, Maryland: Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced decisive measures to settle long-standing government debts owed to private media institutions, a move he described as essential to protecting press freedom and strengthening the country’s democratic space. Speaking at the 13th National Convention of the Association of Liberian Journalists in - [Liberia’s Finance Minister Calls for Stronger Media–Private Sector Alliance to Boost Growth](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-finance-minister-calls-for-stronger-media-private-sector-alliance-to-boost-growth/) - Greenbelt, Maryland: Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has underscored the pivotal role of the private sector and the media in shaping Liberia’s economic future. Speaking at the 13th National Convention of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) in Greenbelt, Maryland, Minister Ngafuan said sustainable development cannot be - [Agripreneur Urges Liberians to Trust Local Produce to Boost the Economy](https://banabridgenews.com/agripreneur-urges-liberians-to-trust-local-produce-to-boost-the-economy/) - Greenbelt, Maryland: A prominent Liberian journalist turned agripreneur, Madam Estelle Liberty, has called on Liberians at home and in the diaspora to put more trust and confidence in locally produced goods. She believes that doing so will help strengthen the economy, create jobs, and support the country’s farmers and small businesses. Speaking at the 13th - [Liberia Secures Landmark Deal for 23.75 MW Solar Plant to Power Energy Transition](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-secures-landmark-deal-for-23-75-mw-solar-plant-to-power-energy-transition/) - WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a major push to expand access to clean and reliable electricity, the Government of Liberia has signed a landmark agreement with Scatec Release for the construction of a 23.75-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant with 10 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage. The project, to be located at the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s Shefflin - [AFELL Trains Judges, Magistrates to Strengthen Liberia’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence](https://banabridgenews.com/afell-trains-judges-magistrates-to-strengthen-liberias-fight-against-gender-based-violence/) - In a major step toward enhancing the judicial response to gender-based violence in Liberia, the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), with support from the Danish Institute Against Torture (DIGNITY), conducted a one-day intensive training for 21 magistrates and judges on the effective application of the Domestic Violence Act of 2019. Held at the - [Nimba Political Rift Widens as Senator Kogar Challenges Koung and Traditional Leaders](https://banabridgenews.com/nimba-political-rift-widens-as-senator-kogar-challenges-koung-and-traditional-leaders/) - NIMBA COUNTY: Tensions are growing in Nimba County following the death of Senator Prince Y. Johnson, as Senator Samuel Kogar delivered a strong and direct speech that has exposed divisions between him, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and the county’s traditional leadership. Speaking to a gathering of supporters and community members, Senator Kogar criticized what he - [“‘They Wanted to Punish My Mother’: Teen Flees Sande Society’s Grip in Nimba County](https://banabridgenews.com/they-wanted-to-punish-my-mother-teen-flees-sande-societys-grip-in-nimba-county/) - In the quiet farming village of Kpaytuo, Nimba County, an 18-year-old girl is in hiding after narrowly escaping an alleged attempt to force her into female genital mutilation (FGM). Community members say the attack was not just about enforcing a tradition — it was revenge for her late mother’s activism years ago. “They Wanted to - [EPA Shows Off State-of-the-Art Environmental Lab, Gets Lawmakers to Support Stronger National Government](https://banabridgenews.com/epa-shows-off-state-of-the-art-environmental-lab-gets-lawmakers-to-support-stronger-national-government/) - The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) took a big step toward improving scientific environmental management by showing four members of the House of Representatives its newly upgraded Environmental Laboratory during a high-level visit to the agency's Mamba Point headquarters. The visit was meant to improve cooperation between policymakers and environmental regulators. It showed how - [FIFA Appoints Liberia's Mustapha Raji as Deputy Chairman of Olympic Football Committee](https://banabridgenews.com/fifa-appoints-liberias-mustapha-raji-as-deputy-chairman-of-olympic-football-committee/) - The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has named Mustapha I. Raji, President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), as Deputy Chairman of the FIFA Olympic Football Committee for the 2025–2029 term. This is a big sign of Liberia's growing power in global football governance.After a lot of discussions with member associations and continental confederations, - [Liberia’s Second Lady to Launch ‘Empower Her’ Initiative to Support Women with Disabilities](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-second-lady-to-launch-empower-her-initiative-to-support-women-with-disabilities/) - Liberia’s Second Lady, Synleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, is set to unveil a groundbreaking national initiative on Friday, targeting the empowerment of women and girls living with disabilities across the country. The program, titled “Empower Her,” represents a major stride toward economic inclusion and independence. It will provide free vocational training, business mentorship, and startup support - [AFELL Condemns Police Over Delay in Arrest of Former Deputy Minister Accused of Raping Minor](https://banabridgenews.com/afell-condemns-police-over-delay-in-arrest-of-former-deputy-minister-accused-of-raping-minor/) - The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has issued a strong condemnation of the Liberia National Police (LNP) and its Inspector General, Gregory Coleman, for what it describes as a “deliberate refusal” to arrest former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Bryant McGill, who stands accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. In a press statement - [OWECC-L Begins Montserrado County Outreach Rollout, Expands Nationwide Campaign](https://banabridgenews.com/owecc-l-begins-montserrado-county-outreach-rollout-expands-nationwide-campaign/) - The Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Courts in Liberia (OWECC-L) is set to kick off its Montserrado County Outreach Rollout on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, marking another pivotal stage in its national awareness and engagement campaign. According to OWECC-L, this new phase follows successful outreach activities already conducted in Nimba, Grand - [CDC Vows to Pursue Demolition Case of Former Headquarters to the End](https://banabridgenews.com/cdc-vows-to-pursue-demolition-case-of-former-headquarters-to-the-end/) - The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) says it will not relent in seeking justice over what it describes as the unlawful and politically motivated demolition of its former headquarters in Congo Town. Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, CDC National Chairman Janga Kowo reaffirmed the party’s commitment to pursuing the case through all - [CDC to Break Ground on New Global Headquarters October 18;  Completion Targeted Within Six Months](https://banabridgenews.com/cdc-to-break-ground-on-new-global-headquarters-october-18-completion-targeted-within-six-months/) - The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has officially announced plans to construct a new global headquarters, marking a symbolic new chapter for the party following the demolition of its former base. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for October 18, 2025, with completion expected within six months. The new edifice will rise in Congo Town, - [LDEA Vows Relentless War on Drugs: “We Will Fight to the End Until Liberia Is Drug-Free,” Deputy Director Ernest Tarpeh Assures](https://banabridgenews.com/ldea-vows-relentless-war-on-drugs-we-will-fight-to-the-end-until-liberia-is-drug-free-deputy-director-ernest-tarpeh-assures/) - The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has renewed its nationwide anti-drug campaign with a firm declaration of zero tolerance for substance abuse and trafficking across the country. Deputy Director for Administration and Investigation, Ernest Tarpeh, has vowed that the agency will not rest until Liberia is completely drug-free. Speaking to journalists in Nimba County during - [“We Remain Focused and On Track to Meet Major Targets,” Finance Minister Assures Public, Commends LRA for Record-Breaking Revenue Collection](https://banabridgenews.com/we-remain-focused-and-on-track-to-meet-major-targets-finance-minister-assures-public-commends-lra-for-record-breaking-revenue-collection/) - Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has given strong assurances that the government remains firmly on course to meet its fiscal targets, despite global and domestic economic headwinds. Speaking during a one-day “Revenue Dive” session at the Ministry of Finance, Minister Ngafuan commended the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) for exceeding expectations in - [President Boakai Sparks Debate, Says He “Do Not Listen to Criticism”](https://banabridgenews.com/president-boakai-sparks-debate-says-he-do-not-listen-to-criticism/) - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has triggered fresh debate among Liberians at home and abroad after declaring that he “do not even listen to criticism.” The Liberian leader made the controversial remark in the United States during an engagement with diaspora Liberians. While some say his comments may have been made in context, the words have - [LBDI Fined L$18.5M for Major AML/CFT Breaches](https://banabridgenews.com/lbdi-fined-l18-5m-for-major-aml-cft-breaches/) - The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has dealt a major blow to the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), slapping the bank with a hefty L$18.5 million fine for what it described as critical failures in meeting Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations. FIA’s Crackdown According to the FIA, - [ALJA Midwest Chapter President Minor Warns Inspector General Coleman on Selective Justice](https://banabridgenews.com/alja-midwest-chapter-president-minor-warns-inspector-general-coleman-on-selective-justice/) - The President of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) Midwest Chapter, Success Abu Minor, has cautioned Liberia’s Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman against what he described as selective justice. Mr. Minor’s comments come in the wake of the rape allegation involving suspended Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant McGill and the immediate - [Minister Nyanti Unveils Plans for Consulates in Canada, Australia, and New Diaspora Database](https://banabridgenews.com/minister-nyanti-unveils-plans-for-consulates-in-canada-australia-and-new-diaspora-database/) - The voices of diaspora Liberians calling for expanded diplomatic representation abroad are beginning to resonate at the highest levels of government. Foreign Minister Ambassador Sara Beysolow Nyanti has revealed that the Government of Liberia is taking steps to establish consulates in Canada and Australia, marking a significant step in strengthening ties with Liberians living overseas. - [Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Warns: UN at 80 Risks Losing Its Relevance Without Real Action](https://banabridgenews.com/ellen-johnson-sirleaf-warns-un-at-80-risks-losing-its-relevance-without-real-action/) - Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf used the global stage at the United Nations’ 80th anniversary to issue a stark warning: the UN risks slipping into irrelevance if world leaders continue to substitute lofty speeches for meaningful action. Africa’s first elected female head of state and Nobel Peace Laureate did not mince words. She reminded - [Boakai’s $8.3 Billion Pledge: Ambition or Political Rhetoric?](https://banabridgenews.com/boakais-8-3-billion-pledge-ambition-or-political-rhetoric/) - At the Fourth World Conference on Women in New York, Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai announced an ambitious $8.3 billion plan over five years to advance gender equality, youth empowerment, education, health care, and social development. While the pledge briefly raise brows at international stage; and even saw his microphone cut off after he apparently - [On World Ozone Day, Liberia's EPA Urges Citizens to Guard Earth's Sun Shield](https://banabridgenews.com/on-world-ozone-day-liberias-epa-urges-citizens-to-guard-earths-sun-shield/) - As the world marks World Ozone Day, Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined 192 other nations in a unified call: protect the fragile layer in our atmosphere that shields life from the sun’s most dangerous rays. Speaking on behalf of EPA Deputy Executive Director, Christopher Kabah, the Planning and Policy Director at the EPA delivered - [Liberian Journalist Reshapes Media With Cultural Storytelling](https://banabridgenews.com/liberian-journalist-reshapes-media-with-cultural-storytelling/) - In a country where news coverage often revolves around politics and scandal, one Liberian journalist is carving out a different path; spotlighting culture, community, and resilience through the lens of documentary storytelling. Emmanuel Y. Kortu, who returned to Liberia in 2016 after years abroad with a journalism degree, has since built one of the nation’s - [Liberia: Senior Mining Officials Implicated in Bribery and Nepotism Scandal](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-senior-mining-officials-implicated-in-bribery-and-nepotism-scandal/) - MONROVIA: Serious allegations of bribery, nepotism, and systemic graft have rocked Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, threatening to erode public trust in a sector already plagued by poor governance and investor skepticism. In a detailed complaint dated August 8 and addressed to President Joseph N. Boakai, a coalition of frontline mining enforcement agents accused - [Presidential Absence Deepens Public Unease as Economy Sputters](https://banabridgenews.com/presidential-absence-deepens-public-unease-as-economy-sputters/) - Liberia has spent a second week without President Joseph Boakai on home soil, and the vacuum is becoming the story. Mr. Boakai left on September 8 for the United States, with the Executive Mansion saying the trip precedes the UN General Assembly (UNGA). But high-level week does not begin until September 23 and runs through - [Liberia’s Anti-Corruption Drive Under Fire as Bureau Chief Faces Own Probe](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-anti-corruption-drive-under-fire-as-bureau-chief-faces-own-probe/) - MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s flagship anti-graft campaign is facing mounting scrutiny, as accusations of selective justice deepen with the head of a key state bureau now himself under investigation for corruption. The controversy centers on the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE), where Acting Director General Varlee Sanor is being probed over alleged financial improprieties - [Expired Food Consumption Threatens Lives in Montserrado as Poverty Drives Desperation](https://banabridgenews.com/expired-food-consumption-threatens-lives-in-montserrado-as-poverty-drives-desperation/) - MONROVIA, LIBERIA: In the face of deepening poverty, hundreds of Liberians continue to gather daily at the Wein Town landfill to collect expired food discarded by the Ministry of Commerce ; a practice that poses grave health risks and could result in widespread fatalities if left unchecked. A March 2024 World Bank report revealed that - [Liberian Professionals Complete U.S. Leadership Fellowship](https://banabridgenews.com/liberian-professionals-complete-u-s-leadership-fellowship/) - Seventeen Liberian professionals have completed the Mandela Washington Fellowship, a six-week leadership development program held across universities in the United States. The initiative, launched in 2014, focuses on three areas – Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, and Public Management. Fellows took part in academic courses, mentorship sessions, and networking with U.S. industry leaders, aimed at - [Liberia’s Consolidated Fund: US$2.8m “archiving gap” masks deeper control failures and unveils corruption](https://banabridgenews.com/liberias-consolidated-fund-us2-8m-archiving-gap-masks-deeper-control-failures-and-unveils-corruption/) - Summary (the numbers that matter) US$2.85m in payments lacked supporting documents (no vouchers, invoices, delivery notes, or liquidation reports), rendering the spending invalid under Liberia’s PFM rules and IPSAS cash-basis requirements. US$2.81m in excess expenditures over the approved FY2024 budget were facilitated without evidence of a supplementary/recast budget or legislative approval. Beneficiaries included Public Works, - [Liberia Faces Scrutiny as Audit Reveals $2.8m in Unvouched Expenditures, $2.8m Overspend](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-faces-scrutiny-as-audit-reveals-2-8m-in-unvouched-expenditures-2-8m-overspend/) - Monrovia: Liberia’s Auditor General has flagged more than US$2.8 million in government spending that lacks any supporting documentation, sparking a political firestorm over transparency in the country’s fragile public finances. In its latest review of the Consolidated Fund for fiscal year 2024, the General Auditing Commission (GAC) said payments totaling US$2.85 million were made without - [Liberian Educator Retires After Nearly Five Decades at Haywood Mission Institute](https://banabridgenews.com/liberian-educator-retires-after-nearly-five-decades-at-haywood-mission-institute/) - Bishop Dr. Leo M. 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Their ongoing protests are not random acts of defiance; they are a direct response to a brazen act of fraud: the illegal tampering of the Liberia Traffic Management - [Bong Elder Laments Disappearance of Kpelleh Culture](https://banabridgenews.com/bong-elder-laments-disappearance-of-kpelleh-culture/) - This piece appears as part of our World Indigenous Peoples Day series, commemorated each year on August 9 - a day when the world turns its gaze toward the resilience, contributions, and rights of Indigenous communities globally - [Liberia Urged to Bolster Anti-Money Laundering Efforts as GIABA Pushes for Reform](https://banabridgenews.com/liberia-urged-to-bolster-anti-money-laundering-efforts-as-giaba-pushes-for-reform/) - Liberia has been urged to accelerate reforms in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, as West Africa’s regional watchdog pressed the government to strengthen institutions and recover stolen assets. Edwin W. Harris, Director General of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), said during a mission to Monrovia that while - [Just 822 Students Excel: Liberia’s Education System on the Brink](https://banabridgenews.com/just-822-students-excel-liberias-education-system-on-the-brink/) - Liberia’s education system is facing its most severe setback in years. Out of 51,719 candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), only 822 students; a staggering 1.6% obtained credits in at least five subjects including English and Mathematics. 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Understanding these dynamics is crucial for grasping the broader impacts of tariffs on international trade and regional development. - [President Boakai Dedicates Modernized Camp Grant Barracks in Nimba County](https://banabridgenews.com/president-boakai-dedicates-modernized-camp-grant-barracks-in-nimba-county/) - SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County: Beneath the dense tropical canopy of northeastern Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially reopened the once-neglected Camp Grant Military Barracks in Sanniquellie. 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