Liberia’s Kickball Takes a Giant Leap: Africa Embraces the Nation’s Homegrown Sport
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.
Finals Bound: LPRC Oilers, D-Rockas, and Paynesville Bull Dogs Light Up Liberia Basketball Playoffs
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.
Lone Star Amputees Carry Liberia’s Pride to the World Stage After Dominating African Football
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.
US$370 Million Cocaine Seizure Sparks Global Cartel Concerns in Liberia
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.
From Concert to Culture: How Young Liberians Are Reclaiming Independence Day Through Unity, Not Politics
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.
From Online Criticism to Youth Empowerment: Liberia’s Youngest Cabinet Minister Defies Critics with Results
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.
Samuel Jackson Alleges Autopsy Report Was Falsified, Claims Government Is Framing Him in Wife’s Death Case
MONROVIA, Liberia — The legal battle surrounding the death of the late wife of Liberian political figure Samuel Jackson has taken another dramatic turn,...
Pastor’s Reported Vision Sparks Debate After Series of Deaths in Liberia’s Gospel Community
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.
MOCI Seizes 50 Cartons of Rotten Frozen Chicken at Freeport, Vows Tougher Food Safety Enforcement
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.
How Did Liberia Get Here? US$370M Cocaine Bust Raises Questions
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...
