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.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Cape Mount County has dismissed all drug-related charges against musician Alonzo Teah and Samuel Gray after the grand jury declined to indict them. The ruling restores their rights and brings an end to the case linked to the August BO Waterside drug seizure.

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.

Lofa County’s County Meet fallout has spilled onto social media, with superstar CIC and journalist Moses Garzeawu locked in a heated public exchange over accountability, leadership, and blame. What started as criticism of the steering committee has now exposed deeper cracks within Lofa County.

The Protest and Grievances Committee has overturned Lofa County’s match result against Grand Cape Mount, ruling that Lofa fielded more than the allowed number of Division One players. The decision awards Grand Cape Mount three points and two goals from the December 21 National County Sports Meet clash at the SKD.

A wave of grief has swept through Voinjama City following the tragic death of two-year-old Naomi D. Tarnue, who reportedly died after accidentally swallowing a coin. Despite being rushed to Telewoyan Memorial Hospital, she later succumbed to internal complications.

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 53-year-old woman has been arrested in Montserrado County after allegedly attempting to sell a 10-year-old girl, according to police sources. Authorities say the minor has been placed under protective care as investigations continue into what could become a serious child trafficking case under Liberia’s anti-trafficking laws.

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.

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.