Author: Kerkula Blama

Liberia has been notably excluded from the Trump administration’s latest travel ban, a move experts say reflects warming ties with Washington and growing confidence in Liberia’s progress, while other West African nations face strict restrictions.

Daniel M. Daye has been remanded to Monrovia Central Prison after a court-issued writ of arrest was enforced. He faces multiple charges, including disseminating obscene materials, terroristic threats, criminal coercion, and sexual harassment, linked to alleged online blackmail involving several women. The case is now before the court.

Liberian-born Siddiq Kamara has been officially sworn in as Sheriff of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. At just 30 years old, he becomes the youngest sheriff in the county’s history and the first first-generation Liberian-American to hold the office. His election marks a historic moment for representation and public service.

Moses Garzeawu resigns as BBC News Correspondent in Liberia, closing a chapter of impactful reporting on governance, justice, elections, and community stories. He leaves grateful for lessons, connections, and a journey that shaped his journalism.

President Boakai’s Political Advisor, MacDella Cooper, faces a US$3.5M lawsuit for allegedly interfering in a marriage, causing emotional and reputational harm. Legal experts say the case could test Liberia’s domestic relations laws.

LEC says the court-ordered shutdown of its Waterside office was temporary and procedural, tied to a long-running debt dispute with Swedish firm ELTEL dating back to 2011. With asset seizure orders, arbitration claims, and a stay from the Justice in Chambers now in play, the full story reveals what’s really behind the courtroom showdown.

Two LDEA officers caught on video assaulting a female suspect have been immediately disrobed and handed over for investigation. The agency warns: abuse of power will not be tolerated.

The Monrovia headquarters of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has been forcibly shut down after sheriffs of the Debt Court sealed the corporation’s main entrance on Tuesday, following LEC’s failure to settle an outstanding debt of US$309,929.40 owed to Swedish engineering firm ELTEL Network.

New data shared by Donald Trump shows that 48.9% of Liberian immigrant–headed households in the United States receive some form of government assistance. The figure, based on household participation rather than individual dependency, has sparked fresh debate over immigration and welfare policy.

Former President George Manneh Weah has addressed questions surrounding the suspension of China-funded overpass bridge projects during his administration, attributing the delay to geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. He said, China wanted Liberia involved in political tensions with the United States and he said no, Liberia would not take sides. That’s why the projects were put on hold and only resumed after his administration ended.