Tag: Liberia

Joseph Boakai Jr. has publicly denied allegations linking him to narcotics trafficking, saying he has never participated in illegal drug activities and is ready to cooperate fully with any investigation. In a detailed statement, the President’s son explained his relationship with individuals mentioned in the controversy, defended his distance from government affairs, and called for evidence, not speculation, to guide the pursuit of justice.

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has issued a compelling warning to the Liberian Government, urging leaders to build a business environment that attracts credible investors rather than allowing Liberia’s reputation to be associated with drug trafficking. Her remarks have reignited national conversations about governance, economic integrity, and the country’s global image.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liberia experienced two separate vehicle fire incidents in Margibi and River Gee counties on Saturday. While a funeral home vehicle was destroyed by fire in Kakata after its engine ignited, a passenger vehicle in River Gee reportedly burst into flames following an accident, leaving several people feared dead and reigniting concerns over road safety.

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.

Tensions surrounding the border dispute between Joseph Boakai and Mamady Doumbouya have intensified, with many Liberians expressing concern that President Boakai’s recent remarks suggest...

Liberian President urges urgent youth inclusion reforms, linking justice and opportunity to the continent’s long-term stability SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Joseph Nyuma Boakai has delivered a...