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President Joseph Boakai has assured Liberians that calm is being restored along the Liberia–Guinea border following recent tensions in Lofa County. In a national address, he emphasized diplomacy over conflict, confirming that Guinea has been asked to withdraw its troops while regional leaders work to maintain peace.

Liberia and Barbados take a bold step forward in diplomacy with the signing of visa waiver and political consultation agreements in Monrovia. The move is expected to ease travel, expand job opportunities for Liberians, especially in healthcare, and strengthen cooperation across key sectors like tourism, agriculture, and fisheries. But what does it really take to live, work, or study there? Here’s everything Liberians need to know before making that move.

The Liberian government says the situation along the Guinea border remains under control, welcoming Guinea’s decision to withdraw its troops as a step toward easing tensions. Authorities have suspended all mining activities in the affected areas, urged citizens to remain calm, and warned against spreading misinformation as diplomatic efforts continue to restore stability.

Tensions slightly rose along the Liberia–Guinea border this morning after reports that armed Guinean troops crossed the Makona River into Liberian territory. The incident comes just hours after regional leaders pledged peace at the MRU summit, leaving residents concerned and the situation increasingly uncertain.

Margibi County authorities have confiscated more than 1,000 gallons of gasoline after discovering that several sellers in Kakata and Weala were charging above the government-approved price of LD$910 per gallon. Superintendent O Jay Godfavor Morris Jr. says violators will face the full weight of the law as the county moves to protect commuters and motorists from rising fuel costs.

Guinea is showing force along the Liberia–Guinea border. President Mamady Doumbouya has deployed troops, armored units, artillery, and a helicopter to the disputed area near Lofa County, vowing that Guinea will not surrender “a single piece of land inherited from our ancestors.”

Liberians are debating Article 97 of the 1986 Constitution after claims surfaced that it may shield PRC-era actors from accountability. The discussion intensified following Samuel Jackson’s alleged on-camera confession in the disappearance of A.V. Sirleaf, raising questions about justice, historical impunity, and the limits of constitutional protection.

Senator Joseph Jallah has presented L$500,000 and assorted food items to residents of Sorlumba Town in Lofa County in recognition of their role in helping defend Liberia’s border during recent tensions with Guinean soldiers. The lawmaker also provided L$60,000 to security officers deployed in the area as vigilance continues along the Liberia–Guinea frontier.

A resurfaced SpoonTV video and a recent exchange involving Sam Jackson are fueling new calls for answers about the 1985 disappearance of A.V. Sirleaf. Lawyer Moriah Yeakula says the moment appears to support claims she raised years ago, now urging authorities to investigate the alleged confession and give the Sirleaf family long-awaited closure.

Shock and grief ripple through Liberia’s Catholic community following the deaths of Rev. Father Alphonsus B. Mombo and Rev. Father Roland G. Biah, two priests serving under the Archdiocese of Monrovia. The Church has described them as devoted and compassionate servants of God, calling on the faithful to remember them in prayer.