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Former National Youth Advisory Council member Alphia Faith Kemokai has clarified that her resignation was a well-considered decision made in good faith, not influenced by politics. She says the move took effect on December 31, 2025, to allow a smooth transition, while reaffirming her commitment to youth development, neutrality, and civic engagement in Liberia.

President Joseph Boakai has appointed social media influencer Mariama Tuzee Toure, popularly known as Mandingo Tuzee, as a member of the National Youth Advisory Council following the resignation of Alphia Faith Kemokai.

At least 22 Majority Bloc lawmakers have reaffirmed their boycott of the State of the Nation Address and the official opening of the House of Representatives, citing poor leadership, staff mistreatment, and unpaid civil servants.

President Boakai has broken his silence on the controversial Foya project, firmly rejecting claims of personal benefit and stressing that the multimillion-dollar initiative is a regional peacebuilding facility under the Mano River Union. What exactly is the project, and why was it misunderstood?

The Senior Political Advisor to President Boakai, MacDella Cooper, has confirmed that she is the spouse of House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, ending weeks of speculation and online debate. The confirmation comes as both officials continue a tour of southeastern Liberia, drawing fresh public attention.

President Boakai has suspended the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the National Commission on Disabilities and ordered a full audit following allegations of mismanagement. Acting officials have been appointed as investigations move forward.

The Deputy Information Minister has revealed what’s really being built in Foya, why the project was kept confidential, and what it means for Liberia’s regional peace role.

A major twist in the Capitol Building arson trial: The government’s first witness has admitted that investigators never ran fingerprint tests on the very items allegedly used to start the fire. Defense lawyers say the lapse shatters the credibility of the case, sparking tense courtroom exchanges and fresh questions about the investigation.

President Joseph Boakai has received the 2025 Samuel Kanyon Doe Peace and Progress Humanitarian Award from Teddy Kimba Doe, son of the late President Samuel K. Doe. Boakai described the honor as a meaningful step toward national healing, praising the launch of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Legacy Foundation and its upcoming scholarship program for Grand Gedeh County University.

Liberia’s House of Representatives has voted to add 14 new seats to the Legislature, expanding the body from 73 to 87 members ahead of the 2029 elections. The move follows the 2022 Census and aims to realign constituencies based on population changes. The plan now goes to the Senate for concurrence.