West-Africa
Liberia Government Denies Diplomatic Pouch Used to Smuggle Cocaine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected allegations that Liberia’s diplomatic pouch or official communication channels were used to enable a major…
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West-Africa
Liberia’s George Weah Confirms Bid for Presidential Re-Election
George Weah has ended months of uncertainty over his political plans, announcing over the weekend that he will run for president again…
West-Africa
Boakai dismisses security officials as Liberia drug probe intensifies
President Joseph Boakai has moved forcefully against senior personnel in key security agencies and at ports of entry, ordering suspensions and dismissals…
West-Africa
ECOWAS reaffirms 2027 launch plan for regional ECO currency
ECOWAS leaders have moved to break a decades-long deadlock over the ECO, agreeing that West Africa’s planned single currency should begin with…
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Authorities question Liberian security officers in historic drug bust
Allegations of security-force involvement have deepened the fallout from what authorities are calling the largest drug seizure in Liberia’s history, with several…
West-Africa
Liberia Seizes Cocaine Worth Over $300 Million in Record Bust
Security forces have uncovered more than $300 million worth of cocaine at a private residence outside Monrovia, marking what officials describe as…
West-Africa
Liberian Lawmakers Seek to Lift Temporary Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Liberia’s temporary ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) could soon be rolled back, threatening a major victory secured by women’s groups and…
West-Africa
Liberian Opposition Alleges Government Cover-Up in $19 Million Drug Probe
Opposition leader Alexander Cummings has sharply criticized the government’s response to the $19 million drug investigation, describing the process as slow-moving and…
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Liberia’s Ruling Party Chairman Advocates for Cabinet Reshuffle
Luther Tarpeh, the chairman of the ruling Unity Party, announced plans for a special committee tasked with identifying “non-performing” cabinet members. These…
West-Africa
Liberian Senators Call for Independent Investigation of $19 Million Drug Bust
In a striking call for transparency, Senators Amara Konneh and Edwin Snowe are urging an independent investigation into a substantial cocaine bust…
West-Africa
Liberian Senators Call for Suspension of Cargo Firm Amid Drug Investigation
A pivotal development has emerged in the $19 million cocaine seizure investigation as a significant person of interest has officially sought witness…
