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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.

President Joseph Boakai has been honored with the prestigious Grand Prix Award at the 17th MEDays Forum in Morocco, recognized for his leadership, governance, and advocacy for Africa’s stronger voice on the global stage.

Guinea-Bissau faces new instability as the military announces “total control,” suspends the electoral process, and shuts national borders after both leading candidates claimed victory. Gunfire, rival accusations, and years of political tension deepen uncertainty in the West African nation.

Liberian national Jebah Doe has been spotlighted in a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security enforcement report after multiple convictions in Minnesota, including first-degree aggravated robbery and unlawful firearm possession. DHS cites his case as part of its push to prioritize offenders with violent criminal histories for federal attention.

Authorities in Cass County have arrested 21-year-old Liberian national Derrick Lobbo for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, 23-year-old Sakeena Khaadi, in Horace, North Dakota. Their two-year-old child was inside the apartment during the incident but was unharmed. Investigators say additional charges are expected as the case unfolds.