Hundreds stranded as Ganta–Zwedru highway turns to mud
Local reports say more than 200 vehicles have been stuck for over a week between Toe Town and Zwedru, pushing up fares and food prices in Grand Gedeh County.
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Liberia was founded in 1847, making it one of the first republics in Africa.
Bolt Send passes six million deliveries in Nigeria this year
The ride-hailing firm's on-demand delivery service says it has completed more than six million deliveries in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Owerri since January.
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Confirmed AFL Dismisses Two Soldiers Over Viral Assault Video; Rights Commission Calls for Criminal Probe
The Armed Forces of Liberia dishonorably discharged two sergeants after a video showed a woman being beaten. The human rights commission says dismissal is not the same as criminal accountability.
Confirmed University of Liberia sets March 2027 target for US$6.35M renovation
UL says major campus works should finish by 31 March 2027, with online classes planned meanwhile; the December graduation is unlikely to go ahead as scheduled.
Confirmed HIV Medications Now Available at Community Pharmacies Across Liberia
The Liberia Pharmacy Board has launched a Direct Delivery Service Program allowing HIV patients to collect medication from designated community pharmacies instead of relying solely on health facilities, officials say.
Confirmed Deep Hole in Janapita Bridge Triggers Truck and Taxi Accidents on Ganta Highway
A deep depression in the Janapita Bridge on the Monrovia-Ganta Highway in Bong County caused two vehicles to overturn this week, prompting police to barricade the damaged section and renewing calls for urgent repairs on a route that serves a major weekly market.
Confirmed Years After Construction Began, Gbarnga-Siaquelleh Health Facility Still Sits Unopened
A health facility in Gbarnga-Siaquelleh, Bong County, has remained closed and overgrown since construction began in 2017, forcing residents, including pregnant women and the elderly, to travel to neighboring towns for treatment.
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Confirmed US tech stocks fall sharply as investors question AI spending
The Nasdaq dropped 2.6% on Thursday, its biggest one-day fall since early June, led by Meta, Intel and AMD, while oil prices climbed.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case, the first in West Africa this outbreak
Nigeria has reported an imported case of the Bundibugyo strain in Abuja. WHO says 44 contacts are being monitored as officials work to trace where the patient was infected.
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills at least 16 in northern Tibet
A strong earthquake struck a remote part of Tibet on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people. Officials warn the toll may rise as 1,600 rescuers head to the area.
Confirmed International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov Prize for human rights
The European Parliament has awarded the ICC its top human rights prize, days after Washington announced new sanctions against the court.
Confirmed Guinea's former Constitutional Court president sentenced to seven years
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was convicted of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement and money laundering by Guinea's special anti-graft court.
Confirmed At Least 30 Dead, Dozens Missing After Boat Collision in DR Congo
Two vessels collided at night on the river in Equateur province in northwestern DR Congo; at least 30 people drowned and dozens are missing, officials say.
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Supreme Court Reserves Ruling in Kolubah Appeal Against the House
Liberia's Supreme Court heard arguments on whether House leadership was properly served with a court order in expelled lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah's case, and has not yet announced a decision.
Confirmed House Orders Inquiry Into Reported U.S. Third-Country Deportations to Liberia
Liberia's House of Representatives has asked three joint committees to examine the reported transfer of foreign nationals from the United States and report back within two weeks.
Confirmed Liberia's Second MCC Compact Focuses on Power Transmission and Mining Reform
Officials aim to finish the joint design of a new U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation compact by mid-2027, with a US$1 million mining survey and a reform study in the pipeline.
Confirmed Senator Snowe Urges Liberia to Clear Reported US$17.5 Million ECOWAS Arrears
Briefing the Senate, Sen. Edwin Snowe warned that unpaid dues could bring sanctions and weaken Liberia's standing in the regional bloc, according to Liberian press reports.
Confirmed NEC and UNDP Consult in Buchanan on New Voter Education Plan Ahead of 2029 Elections
Liberia's National Elections Commission and the UNDP held a regional consultation in Buchanan on a new Civic and Voter Education Strategic Plan covering 2026 to 2030.
Confirmed Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Liberia's government says it remains firmly committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty it signed in 1968, with Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sanoe calling international cooperation on the issue "essential to global peace."
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Confirmed NPA Pythons Lose First Two Games at Road to BAL Qualifiers in Tripoli
Liberia's basketball champions lost 92-69 to Energie BBC and 88-66 to Spintex Knights, and must now win their final Group B game against Nabaya Sofas.
Confirmed Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray Beat Lille 4-2 in Champions League
The Nigerian striker netted in the 61st minute as Galatasaray won away at his former club to claim their first points of this season's league phase.
Confirmed LFA First Division Kicks Off With 1-1 Draw Between Borough FC and Heaven Eleven
Goalkeeper Abdulai Koulibaly scored a penalty on his Borough return, but Heaven Eleven equalised late in the opening game of the 2026/27 season.
Confirmed Young Africans Become First Club Into CAF Champions League Group Stage
The Tanzanian side beat Madagascar's CFFA 4-1 in the second leg for an 8-1 aggregate win and a fourth straight group-stage place.
CAS Verdict on Senegal's AFCON Title Appeal Expected at End of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a full reasoned award, not a quick ruling, on whether Senegal or Morocco holds the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Confirmed Liberian Referees Named for CAF Champions League, WAFU-A U-20 and FIFA Women's Olympic Qualifier
Washington Dolo and other Liberian match officials have received appointments from CAF, WAFU-A and FIFA for matches and tournaments this month, the LFA has said.
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Confirmed Bolt Send passes six million deliveries in Nigeria this year
The ride-hailing firm's on-demand delivery service says it has completed more than six million deliveries in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Owerri since January.
Confirmed Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57
The veteran actor, best known for the 1995 film Rattlesnake, died after a brief illness, his family said on Friday.
Burna Boy Announces New Album and Global Tour Stretching Across Africa
Burna Boy has announced a new studio album and a global tour beginning late 2026 that will span North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and multiple African cities, with the continental leg framed as a rare logistical undertaking.
Confirmed Davido's ORIADE Crosses 100 Million Spotify Streams
Davido's sixth studio album ORIADE has passed 100 million Spotify streams, becoming the fifth project of his career to hit the milestone as he marks 15 years in music.
Confirmed Nigeria and Ghana Send Four Films to Toronto Film Festival Across Major Programmes
West African cinema is taking a bigger bow at TIFF 2026: three Nigerian films, including a Lagos-set adaptation of "Mrs Dalloway" starring Sophie Okonedo and David Oyelowo, and a Ghanaian debut about Accra's market porters are screening across four programmes.
Confirmed MTV Quietly Drops Best Afrobeats Category as Burna Boy and Tems Land 2026 VMA Nods
MTV has removed its Best Afrobeats award after three years with no public explanation, even as Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems both scored nominations in other categories for the September 27 ceremony.