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Politics

A New Chapter in U.S.–Liberia Ties: MCC Starts Work on Second Five-Year Compact

Trokon WrepueJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 20260401

NATIONAL NEWS MONROVIA – A senior delegation from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has arrived in Monrovia to officially begin planning for Liberia’s second five-year...

Human Interest

Gasoline Explosion Leaves Two Critically Injured in Sinoe County

Trokon WrepueJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 20260242

LOCAL NEWS SINOE COUNTY – Two men are fighting for their lives following a gasoline explosion that occurred on January 15, 2026, at Government Camp...

Politics

Liberia rejects claims linking US visa restrictions to current government

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 20260322

NATIONAL NEWS MONROVIA – The Liberian government has dismissed claims that recent United States visa registration restrictions affecting Liberia are connected to misconduct by officials...

Health

AFL Medics Earn U.S. Army Honors at International Best Medic Competition in Italy

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 20260141

NATIONAL NEWS MONROVIA – Medical personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have earned international recognition after an outstanding performance at the U.S. Army...

Politics

Liberians Still Struggling, Moniba Warns: “Stop Fighting Over Credit, Deliver Results”

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 20260408

Calls for honesty, accountability, and focus on citizens’ welfare NATIONAL NEWS Monrovia – Dr. Clarence Moniba, political leader of the Liberia National Union (LINU), has...

Human Interest

Flooding, Sea-Level Rise Endanger Liberia’s Water Infrastructure — LWSC MD

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 20260156

NATIONAL NEWS Monrovia — The Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Mohammed Ali, has warned that climate change poses a serious...

Politics

Dillon Backs Recorded Voting, Says Lawmakers Must “Have Nothing to Hide”

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 20260152

NATIONAL NEWS CAPITOL HILL – Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon has thrown his support behind a proposal in the House of Representatives seeking to mandate...

Politics

Liberian Government Clarifies U.S. Visa Screening, Says No Ban on Travel

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 20260375

NATIONAL NEWS MONROVIA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified widespread public concerns surrounding the recent United States visa screening announcement, stressing that Liberians...

Investigation

Court Convicts Two Ex-LISGIS Officials Over Census Funds Misuse

Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 20260129

NATIONAL NEWS MONROVIA – A jury sitting in Criminal Court “C” has returned a guilty verdict against two former senior officials of the Liberia Institute...

Investigation

Morlu, Logan Charged and Forwarded to Court Over Violent December 17 Protest

Trokon WrepueJanuary 14, 2026January 23, 2026

by Trokon WrepueJanuary 14, 2026January 23, 20260139

NATIONAL NEWS Monrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged and forwarded to court Mulbah K. Morlu, Chairman of the civil society organization...