Twelve Liberians have been deported from the U.S. after serving sentences for crimes ranging from assault to child neglect. Upon arrival, they were processed by local authorities before being released to their families.

Liberia launches the Yellow Machines Initiative, bringing 168 earth-moving machines to improve rural roads, create jobs, and boost local economies. With Grand Kru County set to see the first rollout, applications for operators open today, April 1.

President Joseph Boakai has nominated Jonathan K. Weedor as the new Chairman of the National Elections Commission following the resignation of Davidetta Browne-Lasana. With years of experience within the NEC and across international electoral missions, Weedor is expected to steer the Commission forward, pending Senate confirmation.

Kindness Wilson has been found guilty in the Jumel Cox assault case, with the court ordering her to pay $375 in fines within 48 hours or face jail time, along with a public apology in three newspapers. But just as the ruling brings relief to the complainant, the defense has already announced an appeal, setting the stage for a legal battle that may not be over yet.