Browsing: Liberia

A Foreign Vlogger David Akhundzada from Azerbaijan was confronted while filming a garbage site on Center Street, and the situation quickly escalated into a heated altercation with MCC security. Now, the incident is raising serious questions about public access, sanitation transparency, and how Monrovia is being presented to the world.

Nine Liberians have been deported from the United States after serving time for serious crimes, including robbery, assault, and fraud. What happens next as they return home and begin reintegration?

A US$363.9 million road project is now underway, stretching 255km across western Liberia and connecting four counties. Government says it will cut travel time, boost trade, and open up long-isolated communities, but will it deliver the transformation promised?

Liberians in several communities are reportedly facing threats, violence, and rejection for refusing to take part in traditional ritual practices due to their Christian beliefs. As tensions grow between cultural expectations and religious freedom, concerns are mounting over human rights violations and the lack of strong government intervention.

The U.S. government has reaffirmed plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national accused of MS-13 links and human smuggling, to Liberia, despite legal challenges and growing concerns over the move. Liberian authorities say the decision to accept him is strictly temporary and humanitarian.

Tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border take a new turn as NFRA Deputy Director Bob Yeenuah Karto links Guinea’s military deployment to alleged security concerns over the so-called Fula National Security of Liberia. With claims of intelligence reports, ethnic sensitivities, and political maneuvering emerging, will diplomacy prevail or escalate the situation?

A significant presence of Guinean military personnel at the Ganta–Guinea port of entry on Saturday evening has drawn public attention, as officials move to clarify the purpose of the patrol.

Five women have been sentenced to 20 years each after Criminal Court “A” found them guilty of trafficking 14 children out of Liberia. The court ruled that the act was a coordinated scheme involving deception and exploitation, rejecting claims of a so-called humanitarian mission.

Türkiye is set to establish its embassy in Liberia, signaling a major boost in diplomatic and economic relations between both countries. Discussions also highlight plans for Turkish Airlines flights, support for Roberts International Airport, and expanded investment opportunities.

Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi calls for calm after holding cross-border talks with Guinean officials in Kondadu, as tensions linger and reports of residents fleeing the area surface. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to verify claims while both sides push for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.