Police Allegedly Kill Motorbike Rider After Freeman’s Threats
Police Allegedly Kill Motorbike Rider Less Than 48 Hours After Deputy Director Freeman’s Threats Monrovia, Liberia – Tensions are escalating in Monrovia after reports emerged that a police officer allegedly hit and killed a motorbike rider near SATCOM’s office in Congo Town on Wednesday evening. This tragic incident occurred barely 48 hours after Liberia National Police (LNP) Deputy Inspector General...
Liberia’s Police IG Declares War on Motorcyclists: “I Will Do Everything to Stop You”
Monrovia, Liberia - The ongoing crackdown on commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia has escalated, with Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Gregory O.W. Coleman, making bold statements that suggest a permanent ban on motorcycles operating in the capital. Speaking before a gathering of motorcyclists at the Supreme Court on March 17, 2025, the police chief issued a stern...
Liberia Refutes Allegations of Inclusion on U.S. Foreign Compliance List
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In recent days, reports have surfaced suggesting that Liberia was categorized under a color-coded list, allegedly compiled by the U.S. government, ranking countries based on foreign compliance concerns, including passport issuance and other international regulatory matters. The alleged list, divided into “Red,” “Orange,” and “Yellow” categories, sparked widespread debate across media platforms, with claims that Liberia...
Liberia Among 22 Nations on U.S. ‘Yellow List’ Facing Potential Travel Restrictions
Monrovia, Liberia – The United States government is considering implementing new travel restrictions that could significantly impact Liberian citizens seeking entry into the U.S. According to recent reports, Liberia is among 22 countries placed on a “yellow list,” granting a 60-day window to address specific security deficiencies to avoid potential travel bans. The proposed travel restrictions categorize countries into three...
Liberia Launches National Intellectual Property Competition
Initiative aims to empower young innovators and expand IP education across the country. The Government of Liberia, under the leadership of President Joseph Boakai, has officially launched the National Intellectual Property (IP) High School Club Competition to inspire, educate, and empower young Liberian innovators and creators. The initiative, spearheaded by the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) in collaboration with the Ministries...
Boakai Calls for Action on Youth Jobs as Liberia Launches Visa on Arrival
President Boakai Urges Immediate Action on Youth Unemployment Amid New Visa on Arrival Initiative At the second cabinet meeting of 2025, President Joseph Boakai emphasized the critical need to address youth unemployment in Liberia. He highlighted the pressing issue of educated youths remaining jobless, stating, “Many young people have gone to school, graduated, and earned degrees, yet they are still...
Desecration Day: Liberia’s Sacred Cemeteries Under Siege
A Nation Mourns the Dead While Battling Grave Robberies and Cemetery Desecration On March 12, 2025, as Liberians observed the 109th National Decoration Day—a day dedicated to honoring deceased loved ones by cleaning and decorating their graves—many were met with a heart-wrenching sight: desecrated graves and exposed skeletal remains. This disturbing trend has cast a shadow over a cherished national...
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 𝐀 “𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫” 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫?
In recent Liberian political history, vice presidents have often portrayed themselves as sidelined or powerless, especially when preparing for their own presidential ambitions. This narrative suggests that they were mere figureheads with little influence on governance, allowing them to later position themselves as “clean” and untainted by the failures of the administrations they served. However, this approach raises several...
Liberian Court Sentences Drug Kingpin “Original Japan” to 20 Years in Prison
Original Japan to 20 Years in Prison Monrovia, Liberia – Criminal Court C Judge Blamo Dixon has sentenced convicted drug trafficker George Obi, widely known as “Original Japan,” to 20 years in prison following a guilty verdict handed down by trial jurors. His co-defendants, Peter Mamah, Ndubuisi Okonkwo, and Bridgestone Harris, were also sentenced to five years each for drug-related...
Justice is almost here for the Motorcyclists as Civil – STAND
Justice is almost here for the Motorcyclists as Civil Society Group STAND has petitions the Supreme Court to lift the No-Go-Zone Restriction STAND Petitions Supreme Court to Lift Restrictions on Motorbike and Keke Riders, Seeks Immediate Return of Confiscated Bikes & Kekes Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), Liberia’s leading grassroots advocacy organization, has petitioned the Supreme Court of...
