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June 17, 2026, 3:32 pm
All of Africa Today - June 17, 2026
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Both Warring Sides in Sudan Singled out in UN Report
U.S.$19m Drug Case Stirs More Controversy
- [New Dawn] Capitol Hill -- Montserrado County District #9 Representative Frank Saah Foko has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, of being linked to the recent multimillion-dollar drug bust at Roberts International Airport (RIA).
Protest Coalition Calls for U.S. Intervention in U.S.$19m Drug Scandal
- [New Dawn] The Liberia Protest Coalition (LPC), comprising more than 37 civil society organizations, political parties, student groups, community organizations, and pro-democracy advocates, has petitioned the United States Embassy in Monrovia to request an international investigation into a US$19 million drug scandal.
Senate Sets Date for War Crimes Court Bills
- [New Dawn] The Liberian Senate Judiciary Committee has presented a seven-month legislative roadmap for the passage of bills establishing war and economic crimes courts.
If the President Truly Means What He Says, Then There Can Be No Sacred Cows.
- [Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai deserves credit for one thing: he responded.
Liberia, DRC Strengthen Ties
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing a landmark United Nations Security Council (UNSC) initiative aimed at addressing the links between natural resource exploitation, climate change, and conflict.
House Divided Over Secret Session in U.S.$19.2m Cocaine Probe
- [Liberian Observer] A sharp division emerged within the House of Representatives on Tuesday after lawmakers voted to move into a closed-door executive session to receive sensitive briefings on a major US$19 million cocaine seizure investigation, triggering a walkout by one lawmaker who rejected the decision as a threat to transparency and accountability.
Gongloe Champions Access to Clean & Safe Water for Children
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe has advocated for universal access to clean, safe water for children and society at large, emphasizing that such access is a fundamental human right.
Dual Citizenship Debate Reignites
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA -- As Liberia intensifies discussions on possible reforms to its nearly four-decade-old Constitution, a leading advocate of dual citizenship has argued that recent amendments to the country's nationality law are not in conflict with the 1986 Constitution and remain legally binding unless overturned by the Supreme Court.
'Don't Weaponize Judiciary for Political Revenge'
- [Liberian Observer] Judge Kennedy Peabody of the Civil Law Court in Montserrado County has issued a strong warning against the politicization of Liberia's justice system, cautioning that the courts must never be used as instruments of retaliation, intimidation, or political score-settling.
U.S.$600m Dugbe Gold Investment Signals New Chapter for Mining Sector
- [Liberian Observer] The country's mining sector could be on the cusp of a major transformation following a commitment by Mansa Resources Limited and its international partners to invest approximately US$600 million in the development of the Dugbe Gold Project in Sinoe County, one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in West Africa.
'No Person, Institutions, Nor Criminal Network Will Escape Justice.'
- [Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has declared an uncompromising war against drug trafficking following the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than US$19 million at Roberts International Airport, warning that Liberia will not serve as a safe haven for transnational criminal networks.
In Solidarity With Liberia - Sierra Leonean Feminist Outer Caucus Speak Out Against the 'Strengthening Family Conference'
- [Liberian Observer] In 2003, the women of Liberia showed the world what women can do when they engage their collective will to shape the future for the better.
A Homegoing Tribute to a Progressive Giant and Veteran Leader Dusty Wolokolie
- [Liberian Observer] Today, Liberia bows her head.
Lipo, Unido Open Business, Ip Clinic in Nimba
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Intellectual Property Office and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization have opened the Nimba County leg of the Business and Intellectual Property Management Clinic, bringing together local entrepreneurs for four days of training in intellectual property protection and business management.
Zoe Pennue Challenges CDC's Grand Gedeh Legacy
- [Liberian Observer] What began as a ceremony honoring Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue quickly evolved into a sharp political challenge Tuesday, as the lawmaker publicly questioned the Coalition for Democratic Change's (CDC) development record in Grand Gedeh County and dared the former ruling party to identify a single major project completed there during its six years in government.
Police Charge Eight Over Wassce Exam Bribery Scandal
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged nine individuals in two separate criminal cases involving alleged examination fraud and reckless conduct that authorities say threatened both public integrity and national security operations.
Liberia, DR Congo Pledge Regional Cooperation and Youth Empowerment
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties and pledged to work together to promote regional cooperation and youth empowerment across Africa.
Lrrrc Assessment Estimates 140,500 Burkinabes in Liberia
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), Cllr. Jero Cole Bargalu has revealed that approximately 140,500 migrants, predominantly Burkinabe nationals, are currently residing in southeastern Liberia.
Liberia's Presidential Test - a Nation On the Brink
- [New Dawn] Liberia faces a structural crisis as it battles an epidemic of illicit substances like kush and cocaine, a challenge often described as a "presidential test" determining the survival of its youth.
Koica Alumni Association of Liberia Donates Relief Items to Communities in Bong County
- [New Dawn] Bong County -- The KOICA Alumni Association of Liberia (KAAL) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the Republic of Liberia and the Republic of Korea through humanitarian outreach by donating essential food items to residents of Totota Central Town and Belantanda Town in Bong County.
LERC, University of Liberia Sign MOU to Develop Energy Auditing Curriculum
- [New Dawn] he Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an Energy Auditing curriculum at the University of Liberia, marking a significant step toward strengthening national capacity in energy efficiency and energy management.
Are Liberian Lawmakers Cracking Down on Dissent?
- [New Dawn] The House of Representatives, through the Office of the Chief Clerk, has formally invited Naymote Partners for Democratic Development to clarify the methodology, assessment criteria, verification processes, and dissemination of its recently released Legislative Constituency Assessment Report.
Boakai Calls for Renewed Support to Farmers
- [Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has renewed his administration's commitment to revitalizing Liberia's agricultural sector, directing government institutions to intensify support for farmers and accelerate efforts aimed at increasing domestic food production, reducing import dependence, and strengthening national food security.
Bong Police Forward Murder Suspect to Court After Fatal Shooting
- [New Dawn] GBARNGA, Bong County, June 16, 2026 -- The Liberia National Police (LNP) in Bong County has charged and forwarded to court 44-year-old Kerkulah Flomo, commonly known as "Big Boy," for his alleged involvement in the murder of 48-year-old Harris Kpaikpai following a deadly dispute in Sonoyea District.
Defendant Admits Charges in Human Trafficking Case
- [New Dawn] One of the defendants in the high-profile human trafficking trial at Criminal Court "A" has admitted to the charges outlined in the state indictment.
Govt Vows Boost for Sports, Kickball
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing sports development, pledging increased budgetary support and initiating a national campaign to legally safeguard and internationally promote kickball as a uniquely Liberian sport.
Former Sen. Wesseh Reflects On Constitutional Commission Role
- [New Dawn] ----- Urges Nation to Honor Sacrifices of Reformers
Chief Justice Targets Judicial Corruption
- [New Dawn] Liberia's Chief Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has taken decisive action against the accumulation of illicit wealth within the judiciary, issuing a stern warning of stricter disciplinary and punitive measures for judges, magistrates, and other judicial actors who seek personal enrichment at the expense of public service.
Govt Seeks Recall of EU Envoy Over 'Undiplomatic Remarks'
- [Liberian Observer] A leaked Foreign Ministry communication has revealed the government's threat to declare the head of the European Delegation to Liberia a Persona Non Grata amid dispute over Corruption, transparency and investor confidence
