Turkiya na neman karfafa siyasar ta a Libya,ƙasa mai muhimmanci a Arewacin Afirka
Ministan Harkokin wajen Turkiya Hakan Fidan a wani rangadi da ya kaddamar zuwa Masar.ya yada zango ƙasar Libya a jiya alhamis, inda ya share kwanaki biyu tare da ganawa da hukumomin Benghazi da Tripoli.
2026-08-14 10:40:08

Congratulating The Analyst On Its 28th Anniversary
In my capacity as a former leader of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) this is to extend heartfelt congratulations to The Analyst newspaper on the occasion commemorating its 28th anniversary.
2026-08-14 08:07:00

Saving and Strengthening the University of Liberia
Long-standing problems dating back decades, coupled with recent reports about the deteriorating condition of the University of Liberia, should concern every Liberian. As our nation’s premier public university, serving tens of thousands of students, UL urgently needs repairs and improvements...
2026-08-14 08:04:00

Pricing Democracy?
The NEC seeks to significantly raise candidate registration fees for the 2029 elections, sparking debate over financial access to elected office versus democratic inclusivity. Lawmakers face a pivotal decision.
2026-08-14 07:58:00

European Football Is Back–A New Season Dawns on SuperSport
Experience the thrill of top-tier European football as the season kicks off with intense matchups, including the UEFA Super Cup, FA Community Shield, La Liga, Premier League, and Serie A fixtures.
2026-08-13 08:43:00

Transparency Cannot Be Selective: The Case Of Fitzgerald Biago
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decision to remove Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Officer-in-Charge Fitzgerald Biago from his position at the agency and indefinitely suspend him from the Liberia National Police raises more questions than it answers.
2026-08-13 08:13:00

Why Does Liberia Keep Starting Over?
Yesterday, we argued that Liberia must become more deliberate about building national capacity: Think Liberia, Build Liberia's Capital, Leverage the World.
2026-08-13 08:09:00

LIPO Awards Prize Money to Maretha, Other Schools
The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) awarded Maretha International Preparatory High School $1,000 for winning the WIPO-ARIPO IP Club Competition national final, promoting IP awareness among African students.
2026-08-13 08:04:00

Vol.16 No. 137 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Vol.16 No. 137 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026Download The post Vol.16 No. 137 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-08-13 08:01:56

11 Liberians Head to China for Graduate Studies
Eleven Liberians on Liberia-China Bilateral Scholarship Program to pursue advanced studies in China. Minister Jallah urges scholars to return with skills for Liberia's development, emphasizing academic excellence and integrity.
2026-08-13 08:00:00

Gov’t Debt Burden Drops to 54%, Set for Further Decline
Liberia's public debt-to-GDP ratio drops annually under the ARREST Agenda, with GDP growth and revenue collecting exceeding targets; challenges in project execution and implementation remain. President Boakai leads for progress.
2026-08-12 06:53:00

Naymote Flags Major Gap b/w County Budgets, Citizens’ Priorities
A study by Naymote finds that while 93% of Liberian county budgets support development, only 44.38% align with citizen priorities from County Development Agendas, revealing gaps in resource allocation.
2026-08-12 06:48:00

Gonet CEO Is International Youth Day Keynote Speaker
The Ministry of Youth and Sports appoints Gonet Academy CEO Mohammed Kerkulah as keynote speaker for International Youth Day 2026, underscoring the importance of youth empowerment and partnerships in Liberia's development.
2026-08-12 06:40:00

Judge Gbeneweleh Demands Return to Law
Judge Gbeneweleh's charge at the August Term of Court emphasized fidelity to the Constitution, judicial duty, and ethical judgment to restore public trust amidst governance challenges in Liberia.
2026-08-12 06:32:00

County Budgeting Advances, but Alignment with Development Priorities Remains Uneven
An assessment by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has found that 93% of 2025 county budgets across 11 counties are allocated to development-related activities, signaling a strong commitment to local development. However, the report also reveals that only 44% of...
2026-08-10 17:02:00

Liberia: Suspended Monrovia Central Prison Deputy Superintendent Alleges Irregular Arrest, Names Officials in Public Statement Tied to Drug Case
Jackson K. Kolako says he was detained for six days after resisting an unlogged, after-hours visit to an inmate linked to Liberia’s multi-million-dollar narcotics case By Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com MONROVIA — Jackson K. Kolako, Deputy Superintendent for Operations at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP), has gone public with a detailed account of his August [...]
2026-08-09 14:46:42

LDEA Boss Biago Recuses Himself Amid Allegation of Receiving Vehicle From Drug Trafficker
OIC Denies Receiving Any Vehicle, Gift or Benefit; Says Decision Is Meant to Protect Integrity of Independent Investigation By Willie N. Tokpah MONROVIA-Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, LDEA, Officer-in-Charge Fitzgerald T. M. Biago has temporarily recused himself from the functions of his office, as he comes under mounting public pressure over an allegation that he received [...]
2026-08-08 15:11:20

Liberia: Dismissed LNP Commander Seeks Bail In Liberia’s Biggest Cocaine Case
Former Highway Patrol Chief Wadell W. Kwabo Challenges Detention as Court Battle Intensifies in US$317 Million Drug Trafficking Scandal By: Willie N. Tokpah Monrovia-Former Liberia National Police Highway Patrol Commander Wadell W. Kwabo, one of the highest-ranking security officials to be criminally charged in Liberia’s largest cocaine trafficking investigation, has formally petitioned Criminal Court “C” [...]
2026-08-07 14:20:48

Liberia: LDEA OIC Denies Receiving Toyota Pickup From Man Charged in $317M Cocaine Case, Welcomes Independent Probe
Monrovia – The Officer-in-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitzgerald T. M. Biago, has strongly rejected allegations linking him to individuals accused in Liberia’s multimillion-dollar cocaine trafficking investigation, insisting that he has never accepted gifts, favors or benefits in exchange for compromising his official duties. By Edwin G. Genoway [...]
2026-08-07 14:18:15

Liberia: LDEA Dismisses Claims OIC Biago Received Pickup From Alleged Drug Trafficker
Monrovia – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has rejected allegations that its Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitzgerald T. M. Biago received a Toyota pickup truck from an individual allegedly linked to drug trafficking. The allegations were made by political activist Martin K. N. Kollie, who claimed that the LDEA chief received benefits from [...]
2026-08-07 13:08:05

CENTAL Welcomes Government Drug Crackdown ..Demands Greater Transparency in Investigation
MONROVIA — The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has welcomed the Government of Liberia’s recent actions against officials allegedly linked to the country’s record-breaking drug trafficking scandal, while calling for greater transparency and broader participation in the ongoing investigation. Speaking during a press conference at CENTAL’s headquarters in Monrovia on Wednesday, August [...] The post CENTAL Welcomes Government Drug Crackdown ..Demands Greater Transparency in Investigation appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-08-06 14:35:27

Young Liberians Strengthen Digital Citizenship and Information Integrity to Safeguard Democracy
Monrovia, Liberia; August 5, 2026: Several young leaders gathered in Monrovia on 31 July 2026 for the first time in a series of workshops aimed at equipping young Liberians with the skills to navigate the digital information landscape responsibly and contribute to peaceful, credible and inclusive democratic processes. The participants, who included student journalists, political [...] The post Young Liberians Strengthen Digital Citizenship and Information Integrity to Safeguard Democracy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-08-06 14:33:16

The Development And Expansion Of Roberts International Airport
INVITATION TO TENDER Tender Reference No (IFB No): LAA/PPP/BOT/ICB/001/2026 The Government of the Republic of Liberia, represented by the Ministry of Transport and the Liberia Airport Authority (the “Public Party”), intends to undertake the comprehensive Development and Expansion of the existing Roberts International Airport (IATA: ROB; ICAO: GLRB) (the “Project”) in Monrovia, on a Finance-Design-Build-Operate-Transfer [...]
2026-08-06 14:17:49

New Velo Global Research Reveals the “Ripple Effect” of Self Expression
61% of Adults Feel More Comfortable Expressing Themselves When Others Do the Same (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New global research* from Velo highlights the growing need for shared experiences, as Velo launches “Echoes of Tomorrowland” – a global network of live events and synchronised livestreams that bring the magical experience of Tomorrowland to fans around the [...] The post New Velo Global Research Reveals the “Ripple Effect” of Self Expression appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-08-05 12:28:55

Sens. Kogar, Chea Urge Boakai to Go After Alleged Cocaine Kingpins
Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar and Sinoe County Senior Senator Cllr. Augustine S. Chea has intensified pressure on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to ensure that Liberia’s ongoing cocaine investigation reaches what they describe as the “big players” behind the country’s...
2026-08-05 11:51:00

Women Outshine Men in UL 2026 Entrance Exams
Women have emerged as the strongest performers in the University of Liberia’s (UL) 2026 entrance and aptitude examinations, accounting for the majority of successful candidates, even as overall results reveal that only about one-third of applicants qualified for admission across...
2026-08-05 11:47:00

Millions Locked in Silence?
Concern is growing over the fate of an abandoned Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) terminal located approximately 10 kilometers from the main customs post at the Ganta–Guinea border, with residents and border officials questioning why the facility remains unused years after...
2026-08-05 11:42:00

PPCC Rolls Out ICT Equipment for Phase Two of e-GP System
The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) has begun distributing information and communication technology (ICT) equipment to ministries, agencies, and commissions (MACs) as part of the second phase of the Government of Liberia’s Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System rollout, marking...
2026-08-05 11:38:00

Rep. Jurry Strengthens Community Journalism in Maryland County
In a major boost for community journalism and public access to information, Maryland County Electoral District #1 Representative Hon. P. Mike Jurry has donated a mini bus and a Starlink satellite internet package to Radio Cape Palmas, reaffirming his commitment...
2026-08-05 11:34:00

Kokoi, Kerkula Graduate from FIFA/CIES Sports Management Program in Egypt
​The Liberia Football Association (LFA) is celebrating a major milestone in administrative excellence following the successful graduation of two key staff members from the globally renowned FIFA/CIES International Sports Management Programme at Cairo University in Egypt.
2026-08-05 11:30:00

Watanga FC Awaits Preliminary Opponent
​The continental quest for club football supremacy officially gets underway this week, and Liberian champions Watanga FC are front and center. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to conduct the highly anticipated Preliminary Round draws for the 2026/27...
2026-08-05 11:26:00

The Dismissal, Suspension, and Call for Investigation of Key Government Officials by the President in the Ongoing Drug Busts Are Commendable
The recent actions of President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. to dismiss, suspend, and call for investigations of key government officials implicated in the ongoing drug busts are commendable and a step in the right direction.
2026-08-05 11:23:00