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Broken rims. Damaged scoreboards. Worn-out seats. These are no longer isolated problems—they have become symbols of the challenges confronting Liberian basketball. Following another game disruption caused by a broken rim during the Oilers vs. Spartacus matchup, questions are once again being raised about the state of the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA), the condition of the nation’s only major basketball facility, and the accountability surrounding funding for the sport. As players, coaches, and fans demand change, many are asking one critical question: Is Liberian basketball being given the opportunity to grow, or is it being left behind?

Amid declining reading and comprehension skills, the Education Minister warns that weak early learning systems are driving poor academic outcomes nationwide. Amid growing concern over...

BOAKAI’S REMARKS AND DIRECT QUOTE SPARK OUTRAGE AS HUNGER CRIES GROW IN Liberia Monrovia — A wave of public frustration is intensifying across Liberia following...

Should Liberia Print More Money or Build a Cashless Economy? As Liberia debates the introduction of L$79 billion in new banknotes, the conversation should go beyond printing currency. The real question is whether the country is prepared to embrace a modern, transparent, and technology-driven financial system. A stronger cashless economy could reduce corruption, improve tax collection, combat money laundering, enhance public security, and lower the cost of managing physical cash. Rather than measuring economic progress by the amount of money printed, Liberia should focus on how efficiently and securely money moves through its economy. Read our full editorial as Gossip Liberia examines why the future of Liberia’s economy may depend less on cash in hand and more on digital transactions.

MONROVIA, Liberia — A recent social media announcement by Representative Prince Aquency Toles of Montserrado County Electoral District #8 has sparked widespread political discussion,...

BREAKING: Eight defendants have been found guilty on all charges in Liberia’s largest human trafficking trial after a unanimous jury reached a verdict in just 20 minutes. The case involved 57 victims who say they were lured with fake job offers to Canada before being subjected to months of horrific abuse. Sentencing is pending as the landmark case marks a major test of justice and accountability in Liberia.

A Bold Call to Action for Liberia's Future," following the Supreme Court's landmark ruling. My fellow Liberians, Today, I come to you with a sense of...

The House of Representatives has mandated its Leadership to summon the Ministers of Justice and Foreign Affairs to appear on Monday to explain reports...

Commission Orders Immediate Closure, Citing Violations of Higher Education Law Monrovia, Liberia – In a decisive move to restore integrity to Liberia’s higher education system,...