Liberia’s record seizure of cocaine valued at more than US$370 million has triggered growing concerns that the country may be caught in the web of an international drug trafficking network. The scale and sophistication of the operation have fueled calls for investigators to look beyond the confiscated narcotics and uncover the financiers, logisticians, and local collaborators behind the shipment. The article also examines reported links to one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, while stressing that any connection remains a matter for law enforcement to determine.
Liberia’s 179th Independence celebration marked a new era of citizen-driven patriotism, as young organizers transformed the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex into a center of culture, unity, and national pride. Following the success of the 178th Independence concert in 2025, another youth-led movement brought thousands of Liberians together in 2026, not just for music, but to celebrate heritage, diversity, and the spirit of one nation. With no political backing or influence, the organizers created a historic moment that showcased Liberia’s resilience and the power of its people.
Despite facing persistent criticism over her personal style and public image, Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, continues to shift the national conversation toward youth empowerment through scholarships, grants, employment programs, and skills development initiatives. As one of the youngest cabinet ministers in the Unity Party administration, her leadership has sparked both praise and controversy, with supporters arguing that her accomplishments—not her wardrobe—should define her legacy.
MONROVIA, Liberia — The legal battle surrounding the death of the late wife of Liberian political figure Samuel Jackson has taken another dramatic turn,...
A pastor’s reported vision of a “dark cloud” hanging over Liberia’s Gospel music industry has drawn widespread attention after the reported deaths of several gospel personalities, including JusPrince Sherman, Min. Anita Barclay, and the President of the Liberia Gospel Music Association (LAGMA). While some believers see the events as a confirmation of the pastor’s warning, others urge caution, emphasizing that there is no evidence linking the reported vision to the deaths.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has confiscated 50 cartons of rotten frozen chicken at the Freeport of Monrovia in what officials describe as a major step toward safeguarding public health and enforcing Liberia’s food safety regulations.
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia’s largest-ever cocaine seizure has ignited intense political debate and renewed concerns over the country’s ability to secure its borders against...
Liberia experienced two separate vehicle fire incidents in Margibi and River Gee counties on Saturday. While a funeral home vehicle was destroyed by fire in Kakata after its engine ignited, a passenger vehicle in River Gee reportedly burst into flames following an accident, leaving several people feared dead and reigniting concerns over road safety.
Residents of Stockton Creek clashed with Liberian police on Saturday during a court-ordered eviction of nearly 88 acres of land. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds, while residents resisted by throwing stones, forcing officers to retreat and regroup. More than 15 people were reportedly injured or arrested as tensions over the disputed land escalated.
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