World football governing body, FIFA, has appointed Liberia Football Association’s (LFA) President Mustapha I. Raji Deputy Chairman of the FIFA Olympics Football Committee for the period 2025-2029.
The appointment was made on Thursday, 2 October, during the FIFA Council meeting held in Zurich. It follows a thorough consultation process involving FIFA’s Member Associations and the confederations, through which members of the newly created Standing Committees were appointed for the period 2025-2029. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, “the new Standing Committees will lead to the greater involvement...
National Road Fund Donates Vehicles to Transport Ministry
By Myean D Torgbean Monrovia, Liberia – In a move aimed at strengthening road management and transport regulation in the country, the National Road Fund of Liberia (NRF) has donated a fleet of vehicles to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). The donation, made on Monday at the NRF headquarters in Monrovia, is part of the Fund’s ongoing efforts to support government...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2025
STAND & We the People Movement Officially Notify Government of December 17 “Lead or Leave – Enough Is Enough” Nationwide Protest Monrovia, Liberia — The Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), in collaboration with WE THE PEOPLE Movement and other partner institutions, has formally notified the Government of Liberia—through the Ministry of Justice—of a nationwide peaceful protest scheduled...
ELWA Hospital Workers Petition SIM Liberia Over Poor Conditions as Calm Returns Following Government Intervention
By Myean D Torgbean Staff of ELWA Hospital have formally petitioned SIM Liberia and SIM International over alleged mismanagement, poor working conditions, and misuse of donor funds at the hospital. The petition, submitted on October 6, 2025, highlights concerns from physicians, nurses, laboratory and pharmacy staff, cleaners, and other support personnel. Operating under the theme “Enough is Enough We Want a...
WFI Launches “Operation Feed the Nation” to Empower 52,500 Farmers and End Liberia’s Food Import Dependence
By Myean D Torgbean In a bold move toward national food self-sufficiency, the World Foundation International Multipurpose Agriculture Cooperative (WFI-MAC) has unveiled a sweeping five-year initiative titled “Operation Feed the Nation, Liberia.” The campaign aims to empower 52,500 farmers across all 15 counties through modernized agriculture, farmer support programs, and strategic partnerships designed to reduce Liberia’s heavy reliance on imported...
GonetAcademy Graduates 800 Professionals, Nearly 60% Women, in Push for Inclusive Workforce
By Myean D Torgbean The CEO disclosed that female constitute 58.4% of the graduates across 20+ professional courses–a move that shows commitment to inclusive learning, ensuring that gender equality is achieved. GonetAcademy, a professional development institution, has held its Cohort 12Th graduation ceremony-a significant event with over 800 graduates, among whom nearly 60% were women. Held at Harvest Intercontinental Cathedral on Saturday,...
$10M UNDER SCRUTINY: BOAKAI’S FOYA PROJECT SPARKS PUBLIC CONCERN
Monrovia, Liberia — A growing controversy is brewing over a multi-million-dollar construction project reportedly initiated by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in his hometown of Foya, Lofa County. The project, estimated at US $10 million, has sparked public outcry and intense debate, with critics accusing the president of prioritizing personal development over national needs. According to multiple reports, the newly constructed...
Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Ex-Officials in 53.34-Carat Diamond Scandal
Monrovia, Liberia — In a dramatic turn of events, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Monrovia has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of several former top Liberian government officials for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of a rare 53.34-carat diamond, a scandal Judge J. Boima Kontoe described as the work of a “criminal cartel.” The ruling, issued this week,...
FIBA Invites Two Liberian Players and a Coach to Regional Youth Camp in Cairo
Liberia’s basketball talent is gaining international recognition as the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has extended invitations to two rising stars and a coach to attend the prestigious Regional Youth Camp in Cairo, Egypt, from October 19–22, 2025. Coach Gaye Tuanzama, along with standout players David Evans and Kamara Kosso, earned their spots at the camp following their impressive performances during...
FIBA Invites Two Liberian Players and a Coach to Regional Youth Camp in Cairo
Liberia’s basketball talent is gaining international recognition as the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has extended invitations to two rising stars and a coach to attend the prestigious Regional Youth Camp in Cairo, Egypt, from October 19–22, 2025. Coach Gaye Tuanzama, along with standout players David Evans and Kamara Kosso, earned their spots at the camp following their impressive performances during...
