Author: Gerald C Koinyeneh

MONROVIA – Liberia is facing growing uncertainty following the Trump administration’s suspension of all USAID-funded projects worldwide. The move has triggered widespread concern among government officials, civil society organizations, and citizens, as it threatens critical programs in health, education, media, and governance. Now, with the administration considering a complete shutdown of USAID operations, Liberia is bracing for severe economic and social fallout.

Monrovia, Liberia – The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, commonly known as the Civil Law Court for Montserrado County, has exonerated Ecobank Liberia Limited in a $700,000 lawsuit filed by Wilmot Smith, a former director at the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS).

Monrovia – As several African nations, including Nigeria, roll out comprehensive plans to receive and reintegrate their citizens facing deportation from the United States, Liberia appears unprepared, with no clear strategy in place amid reports that 150 Liberians are expected to arrive this week.

Monrovia – Ecobank Liberia Limited has complied with a request from the Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) to provide information related to the country’s Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT & PF) regime.

Monrovia, Liberia – A fresh controversy has erupted within the House of Representatives after Speaker Fonati Koffa rejected a letter purportedly written by Chief Clerk Mildred Sayon regarding his office status. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected] In a strongly worded statement, Koffa accused the Majority Bloc of overstepping its authority and unlawfully acting on behalf of plenary. According to him, the letter was transmitted via WhatsApp by Representative James Kolleh, claiming to reflect a decision of the plenary. However, Koffa argued that plenary had voted on Thursday, January 30, 2025, to defer the matter until Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He…

MONROVIA – The Liberian government has broken its silence on reports that the United States plans to deport over 1,500 Liberians living in the country illegally.

Abuja – The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially taken effect today (January 29), marking a significant shift in the regional bloc’s structure. However, ECOWAS has announced temporary measures to prevent disruption in trade, travel, and diplomatic engagements between the three countries and its remaining member states.

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The Rule of Law Caucus has issued a scathing condemnation of the violent assault on Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah, which occurred during a session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

  MONROVIA – A severe arson attack early Tuesday morning caused extensive damage to the Jeety Rubber LLC/SRC plantation, destroying over 150 rubber trees and resulting in an estimated loss of more than $35,000 USD. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM and has raised concerns about the safety and sustainability of operations at the plantation.

MONROVIA – The United States is set to deport 1,563 Liberians as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration under the Trump administration. The deportation is part of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s efforts to enforce stricter immigration policies targeting undocumented residents.