Browsing: Liberia

Sweden has announced it will end bilateral aid to Liberia and close its Monrovia embassy by 2026, citing major cuts in its global development budget. The move affects several African countries but is not linked to any policy issues in Liberia. Sweden says multilateral support will continue and plans to shift the partnership toward trade and business cooperation.

Liberia’s HIV/AIDS cases have climbed to 36,000, with women accounting for the largest share. Montserrado, Nimba, and Lofa remain major hotspots, as DuPort Road leads with the highest community cases. Health authorities are calling for stronger testing, targeted interventions, and sustained support as the country marks World AIDS Day.

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.

Liberia’s health authorities have confirmed over 2,400 suspected Mpox cases nationwide, with Montserrado County accounting for more than half of all active infections. The Ministry of Health and NPHIL have launched a 90-day national response, including mass vaccination, intensified surveillance, and public awareness to curb the outbreak.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has held high-level bilateral talks with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring new areas of cooperation in energy, education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

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.

Two Liberian stars, Kindness Cole and Emmanuel Flomo, are set to feature in the 2025–26 Rwanda Premier League with Sudanese club Al Hilal, pending CAF’s approval for Sudanese teams to compete cross-border.

The United States has extended the validity of Liberian B1, B2, and B1/B2 visas from 12 months to 36 months and removed the reciprocity fee. The new policy, effective immediately, allows multiple entries and is expected to ease travel and strengthen ties between Liberia and the U.S.

Liberia’s global influence continues to rise as the nation is nominated to chair the UN Sanctions Committee on Sudan and co-chair those on the DRC and Yemen, pending approval by the Security Council’s permanent members. A remarkable shift from being once sanctioned to now helping decide sanctions on the world stage.

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.