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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.

Ghana police have arrested viral prophet Ebo Noah on charges of false communication and deliberately misleading the public, after his apocalyptic claims sparked fear and even left a Liberian man stranded.

Guinea’s former coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has been declared president after securing an overwhelming majority in the December 28 election, according to provisional results. The outcome marks Guinea’s return to civilian rule, though questions remain over turnout figures and the political landscape following the transition.

A Liberian man has been left stranded in Ghana after following a Ghanaian prophet’s apocalyptic flood prediction that never happened. The failed prophecy has sparked online outrage, ridicule, and renewed debate over the dangers of fear-driven religious claims.

A South Sudanese international student, Noui Kur Majak, has been arrested in India for allegedly killing a Liberian student by throwing him from a dormitory window. Police say the suspect was intercepted at the airport while attempting to flee the country. Investigations are ongoing.

A 29-year-old Liberian graduate student, Sam Paor Juday, has reportedly died in India after allegedly being beaten and thrown from a building. Witnesses say he later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, while suspects remain at large. His death has sparked urgent calls for justice and stronger protection for Liberian students abroad.

A Liberian artist from St. Paul is now facing second-degree murder charges following his arrest in Canada after a deadly domestic dispute in Minnesota leaves their five children left without their mother.

ECOWAS has approved a major 25% reduction in passenger and security fees, along with a full abolition of air travel tariffs starting January 1, 2026, a move expected to significantly reduce the cost of flying across West Africa.

Liberia has signed a landmark US$124 million health cooperation MOU with the U.S. State Department, becoming the first country in West Africa to enter this category of agreement. The five-year partnership focuses on stronger disease surveillance, outbreak response, laboratory systems, digital health, and frontline health workers nationwide.

Sweden has announced it will end bilateral aid to Liberia and close its Monrovia embassy by 2026, citing major cuts in its global development budget. The move affects several African countries but is not linked to any policy issues in Liberia. Sweden says multilateral support will continue and plans to shift the partnership toward trade and business cooperation.