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Liberia’s football landscape is facing a major storm as the Liberia Football Association (LFA) comes under intense public scrutiny following controversial disciplinary decisions involving key football stakeholders. The expulsion of FC Fassell President Cassell Anthony Kuoh and recent appeals decisions have sparked nationwide debates about transparency, fairness, and the future direction of football administration in Liberia. As fans, clubs, and officials continue to react, questions remain over whether the LFA can restore confidence and keep the focus on developing the game.

Liberia is intensifying efforts to revive its agricultural sector through new mechanization programs, increased support for farmers, and stronger partnerships aimed at boosting food production and exports. Cassava remains the country’s leading staple crop, while cocoa, palm oil, and rubber continue to drive export earnings. Despite ongoing challenges such as limited infrastructure and traditional farming methods, the government’s renewed push is encouraging more Liberians, especially young people, to return to farming as a viable and profitable business opportunity.

Liberia’s beloved kickball is stepping onto the continental stage, transforming from a national pastime into a growing African sport. With Sierra Leone already adopting the game and plans underway for its inclusion in the All-African Games, Liberia is emerging as the driving force behind kickball’s expansion. Long celebrated as a symbol of unity and women’s empowerment at home, the sport is now poised to gain international recognition, positioning Liberia as the heart of its development across Africa.

LPRC Oilers, D-Rockas, and Paynesville Bull Dogs delivered commanding semifinal performances to book their places in their respective basketball finals. With standout displays from Amadu Sesay, Michelle Nyanneh, and Michael Fayiah, the stage is now set for thrilling championship battles as all three teams chase league glory.

Liberia’s Lone Star Amputee Football Team continues to inspire the nation with a remarkable legacy of excellence, having won three African Amputee Cup of Nations titles and proudly representing the country on the global stage. As the team prepares for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Costa Rica, Liberians are rallying behind these resilient athletes, whose determination, courage, and achievements have made them one of the nation’s most successful football teams.

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.