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Liberia and Rwanda have signed a new visa waiver agreement allowing Rwandan citizens to enter and leave Liberia without prior visa requirements. The Liberia Immigration Service says the policy takes immediate effect at all air, land, and sea borders.

The Supreme Court has summoned the Executive Branch over the controversial dismissal of Dr. Dougbeh Nyan, former head of NPHIL. Dr. Nyan claims his removal was illegal and violated the NPHIL Act and the Constitution. Hearing set for today before Justice Wolokolie.

The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has confirmed the tragic deaths of two residents of Grand Cape Mount County following elephant attacks linked to growing human-wildlife conflict. The agency says investigations suggest the animals’ aggression was triggered after one of them was killed by hunters. FDA has deployed rangers and appealed for urgent government and partner support to protect both lives and wildlife.

Former Miss Liberia Wokie Dolo is calling for an outright ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early childhood marriage in Liberia. She says harmful traditional practices continue to violate the rights of women and girls and hold back national progress.

Liberia’s House of Representatives has received the Draft National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, totaling US$1.2 billion. Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan presented the document on behalf of President Boakai, outlining plans to strengthen revenue generation and fund key national priorities.

The National Transit Authority has taken delivery of 35 brand-new 62-seater TATA buses, the first batch of a 60-vehicle fleet aimed at improving public transport across Liberia.

The Ministry of Health is mourning the tragic loss of two staff members who died in a road accident while returning from an official duty in Nimba County. Four others survived and are receiving medical care. The Ministry has extended condolences to the bereaved families and pledged full support during this difficult time.

President Joseph N. Boakai has declared Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as National Youth Day, a working holiday to be observed nationwide. The celebration, themed “Recognizing the Gains; Building Resilience for Liberia’s Future,” will take place in Buchanan City, bringing together youth from all 15 counties to celebrate unity, innovation, and national service.

Six people have tragically lost their lives following a fatal collision between a black Toyota Corolla and a white pickup along the Phebe–Sergeant Kollie Town highway in Bong County. Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, which left several others injured.

Liberia mourns the heartbreaking death of young banker Siah Bayoh, who passed away just days after joining a viral “profession burial” trend. What started as a lighthearted social media challenge has turned into a tragedy that has left many in shock.