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By Philipbert Semogai Jabba-Wleh Browne Football in Liberia was introduced in the early 1900s during the colonial era, largely through missionary schools and expatriate communities. It quickly took root as a unifying pastime, and by the 1930s informal clubs were forming in Monrovia. The sport gained formal structure in 1936 with the founding of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), which became affiliated with FIFA in 1964 and the Confederation of African Football in 1965. ‎     Over the decades, football grew into Liberia’s most popular sport, producing legends like George Weah — the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and…

—- Says Liberations & Reform Are Key To Ordinary Citizens By Staff Writer Monrovia -Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, has announced plans to declare his intention to contest in Liberia’s 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections. ‎Speaking Thursday, April 9, 2026, on the OK Morning Rush talk show, Representative Kolubah revealed that his decision to seek the presidency is driven by what he described as the need to “liberate the Liberian people from bad leadership and deception.”‎ The outspoken lawmaker criticized the administration of President Joseph Boakai, alleging that promises made to Liberians during the 2023 presidential campaign have…

—– Yamoussoukro Hosts 2026 Africa Girls Summit By Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast -The 2026 Africa Girls Summit (AGS) officially kicks off yesterday in Côte d’Ivoire’s political capital, bringing together approximately 250 adolescents from 13 countries across the continent for a landmark gathering focused on leadership, rights, and social change. The summit, supported by Global Fund for Children and its partners, aims to empower young people especially adolescent girls to take on leadership roles in their communities while equipping them with practical tools for advocacy and action. “What I hope to see after the summit is life impacting solutions,…

By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Liberia, a tiny nation situated on the West Coast of Africa, along the Atlantic Ocean, is amongst many developing countries around the world that is being eked with improper handling of plastic waste disposals, which is ravaging the country’s environment, causing hundreds and thousands of its citizenry to constantly experience disasters, mainly flooding. Because of the high threats plastic wastes pose to the environment and human existence over the years, local and international organizations, including some countries around the world continue to take steps to address plastic wastes disposal to make planet Earth, a better…

Kakata, Margibi County — Kakata City Manager, Reuben Blacke, has been remanded at the Kakata Central Prison on the orders of Resident Circuit Court Judge, Victor Duncan, following a controversial eviction exercise carried out by the Kakata City Corporation.‎‎ The incident stems from an ejectment notice issued by the Kakata Magisterial Court, which ordered the removal of street vendors who had reportedly installed containers and were selling in front of the Salvation Army property in Kakata.‎‎ According to reports, while the eviction process was underway, Judge Duncan allegedly intervened by placing a phone call instructing that the operation be halted.…

— Montserrado District One Lawmaker Delivers Second Legislative Report ‎By Staff Writer ‎Montserrado County District #1 lawmaker Rugie Yatu Barry has delivered her second district sitting report, asserting that she has effectively represented her constituents. ‎Speaking over the weekend in Bentol City, Barry outlined her legislative and advocacy efforts over the past year. She said she co-sponsored a bill to establish a National Rehabilitation Commission and introduced another aimed at promoting inclusion, employment and support for persons with disabilities.‎ Barry detailed a series of formal communications sent to government officials on behalf of her district. On Jan. 28, 2025, she…

‎-Chief Imam Ali Krayee Speaks on Rape Allegations ‎By Staff Writer‎‎ Liberia’s Chief Imam, Ali Krayee, has raised concerns about wrongful accusations, saying some individuals have been imprisoned based on false claims driven by personal grievances or political motives.‎ Krayee made the remarks Monday, April 6, 2026, when he appeared on a Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence (MARDV) program titled “Protecting Our Women and Children From Rape and All Forms of Violence” on Prime FM.‎ While strongly condemning rape and domestic violence, Krayee cautioned that false accusations could undermine efforts to combat such crimes. He said authorities must carefully…

— As the National Museum Looks on By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr./Contributor Writer National Museums around the world serve as the ultimate guardians (custodians) of nations’ tangible and intangible heritage. The National Museums collect, conserve and exhibit artifacts that might otherwise be lost to time, ensuring that the stories, achievements, and challenges of past generations are re-made for future generations. These museums play a critical role in shaping national identity, fostering education, driving research, and positioning a country or nation within the global cultural landscape. And these points mentioned above cover the operations and functions of countries which have museums,…

Bushrod Island, Liberia –Liberia’s Two-day National Fisheries Investment Conference branded “Kpongama 2026”, a landmark event set to position Liberia as a leading hub for fisheries and blue economy investment in West Africa officially begins Today, Monday March 30 to 31, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County. The conference is being held under the theme: “Unlocking the Blue Horizons: The Future of Fisheries and the Blue Economy.” The Fisheries Investment Conference is described as Liberia’s premier fisheries investment platform, Kpongama 2026 has already convened stakeholders from 21 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, including…

National Fisheries Investment Conference Liberia 2026 Farmington Hotel, Margibi County, Republic of Liberia March 30–31, 2026 PREAMBLE We, the delegates representing over 20 nations and various stakeholders, convened at the National Fisheries Investment Conference Liberia 2026, held at the Farmington Hotel, Margibi County, Liberia, from March 30–31, 2026, under the theme “Unlocking the Blue Horizon: The Future of Fisheries and the Blue Economy;” Recognizing the strategic importance of Liberia’s fisheries and blue economy resources as drivers of economic transformation, food security, and sustainable livelihoods; Acknowledging the vast untapped potential of Liberia’s coastal and marine endowments, which, if effectively governed and…