Tribal Tensions Explode in Nimba: Mandingo Targeted as Political Hate Speech Threatens Liberia’s Fragile Peace
Gio and Mano Leaders Fuel Ethnic Hostility; VP Koung’s Weak Apology Fails to Quell Fears of Violence Ahead of Crucial Election The specter of tribal warfare looms over Nimba County as inflammatory rhetoric, political exclusion, and open threats against the Mandingo community threaten to plunge Liberia into another cycle of ethnic violence. What began as a competitive senatorial race has...
Gas on the House! Baba2Switt Drops L$790K Fuel Giveaway for Paynesville Riders
The Hustlers’ Hero Strikes Again! Paynesville City is about to erupt with excitement this tomorrow which is Friday as one of Liberia’s most generous and unpredictable businessmen, Baba2Switt, turns the heat up for bike riders in a major way! In what’s being dubbed the “Fuel Fest of the Year,” Baba2Switt will be blessing 1,000 bike riders with one gallon of...
Boakai Hosts First Presidential Media Dinner, Vows Press Freedom
UP Kicks Off Historic Engagement with Media, Emphasizing Professionalism, Transparency, and National Dialogue In a landmark move to strengthen ties with the Liberian media, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai hosted the first-ever Presidential Media Dinner under his Unity government at the EJS Ministerial Complex. The event brought together media executives, journalists, and senior government officials for an evening focused on deepening...
Kindness Wilson Faces Court Today as Juah Cassell Refuses Apology Pleas
Miss Liberia’s First Runner-Up to Enter Plea on Assault Charges Amid Failed Peace Talks Monrovia, April 10, 2025 - The ongoing legal dispute between Madam Juah Cassell and Miss Liberia 2023 first runner-up, Miss Kindness Wilson, reaches a critical point today as both parties are expected to appear before the Civil Law Court. Miss Wilson is scheduled to enter a...
Brooklyn Park Police Boost Liberia’s Security with High-Tech Equipment Donation
In a landmark gesture of international partnership, Minnesota’s Brooklyn Park Police Department equips Liberia’s police force with body cams and radar systems to enhance transparency and road safety. In a powerful show of transatlantic solidarity, the Brooklyn Park Police Department in Minnesota has donated critical law enforcement equipment to the Liberia National Police (LNP), a move set to enhance transparency,...
From “Blessing” to Blunder: Was S.I.O Fooled or Just Too Fast?
Liberia’s breakout star S.I.O’s record deal ends in just 72 hours, leaving fans questioning JZyNo’s role and the young artist’s rush to fame. Just when Liberia’s music industry was celebrating a new star on the rise, S.I.O’s promising journey took an unexpected turn. The young artist, who captured hearts with his breakout single, made headlines again after signing a groundbreaking...
U.S. Ambassador Highlights High Visa Overstay Rates Among Liberians
Toner urges compliance as Liberia ranks high in U.S. visa overstays. In a recent interview on ELBC Radio, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, addressed the concerning trend of visa overstays among Liberian nationals. He revealed that over 50% of Liberians who travel to the United States on tourist visas fail to return within the authorized period, leading to...
Jewel Howard-Taylor Criticizes UP Government, Reflects on CDC’s Communication Failures and Achievements
Liberia’s former Vice President says lack of public engagement hurt CDC’s re-election chances; alleges mistreatment during power transition and rates current administration below 10%. Monrovia, Liberia – In a candid and wide-ranging interview on Spoon TV, former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor broke her silence on key issues affecting Liberia’s political landscape. Reflecting on the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC)’s term...
GREED OR GROWTH? S.I.O’s Shocking Transformation Sparks Industry-Wide Debate
From Motivational Anthems to Million-Dollar Deals, Has Liberia’s Rising Star Lost His Way or Just Grown Smarter? The very soul of Liberia’s new wave of music is under fire, and at the center of it all stands S.I.O, the once humble, faith-driven artist whose lyrics inspired a generation now seen walking the tightrope between fame and flamboyance. Once heralded as the...
Petty Traders, Motorbike Riders, and Civil Groups Unite Under STAND’s Banner as Public Discontent Grows Across Liberia
Liberians Rally Behind STAND: Nationwide Protest Looms Over Corruption, Injustice, and Economic Hardship Monrovia, Liberia – April 5, 2025: Liberians from all walks of life are preparing to take to the streets as Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), one of the country’s most vocal civil society organizations, sets plans in motion for a nationwide protest. The mass action...
