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04/08/2026

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS ASSUMES CHAIRMANSHIP OF EU FUNDED YOUTH RISING PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the European Union funded Youth Rising Project, succeeding the Ministry of Education, which served as Chair from January to July 2026.

The six year, EUR 25 million initiative is funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in partnership with the Government of Liberia.

Minister of Youth and Sports Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to advancing the project's objectives by strengthening youth employment, expanding entrepreneurship opportunities, enhancing institutional capacity, and deepening collaboration with the private sector and development partners.

A major milestone under the project will begin next month when nearly 100 Liberian TVET instructors and teacher candidates depart for specialized training in countries including Kenya and Ghana.

“The deployment of nearly 100 TVET teachers for international training is a defining moment for Liberia's vocational education system. These professionals will return home equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to transform technical education and prepare thousands of young Liberians for meaningful employment,” Minister Kruah said.

The Government of Liberia has committed to placing the trained instructors on the national payroll and ensuring their long term retention within the public TVET system.

The Youth Rising Project is a cornerstone of Liberia's efforts to build a skilled, productive, and competitive workforce by expanding access to quality technical and vocational education throughout the country.

Courtesy: Ministry of Youth & Sports, Liberia

04/08/2026

PUL Members Back Legal Action After Government Fails to Substantiate Media Drug Cartel Claim

By: Nyantee Togba / OKFM

Monrovia: Members of the Press Union of Liberia have authorized the leadership to engage legal counsel after the government failed to provide evidence supporting allegations that members of the Liberian media received money from a drug cartel.

The decision was reached Monday during an emergency membership meeting at the union’s headquarters in Monrovia, where journalists agreed to pursue legal remedies within one week.

The union said the allegations made by Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman on behalf of the Joint Security Investigative Taskforce remain unsubstantiated despite claims that the media was influenced to sway investigations into a major co***ne seizure.

The PUL warned that the accusations threaten public confidence in the media, endanger journalists, and undermine press credibility if left unsupported by evidence.

Members also maintained that the allegations should be challenged through legal means, arguing that the claims have diverted attention from ongoing reports linking senior security and government officials to the drug investigation.

PUL President Julius Kanubah said the union remains committed to supporting efforts to combat illicit drugs while insisting that the government produce evidence to substantiate its claims against the media.

04/08/2026

LIS Commissioner General Warns Officers: "Service Is a Privilege, Not a Right"

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Commissioner General of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has issued a strong warning to officers, urging them to uphold discipline, integrity, and professionalism while rejecting all forms of corruption.

Speaking to the officers at the headquarters in Monrovia, the Commissioner General emphasized that serving in the LIS is a privilege rather than an entitlement.

He reminded the officers that thousands of young Liberians aspire to join the institution and encouraged them to approach their duties with dedication and the right mindset.

A statement from the LIS says the Commissioner General cautioned officers against using their positions for personal gain, particularly through extortion or the harassment of foreign investors and business people.

"If that is the mindset you are coming with—to come and extort, embarrass potential investors and business people—you will not even spend six months," the Commissioner General warned.

He further stated that officers dismissed for misconduct would be publicly identified, noting that such actions could seriously damage their reputations and future employment prospects.

The Commissioner General also dismissed the notion that political influence or personal connections could shield officers from disciplinary action, stressing that accountability would be applied equally to everyone.

Courtesy: Liberia Immigration Service (LIS)

03/08/2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 Khutbah Delivered by Imam Alpha Sow at Masjid Hamadallah in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.

Translator: Governor Mohammed Tontoe

16 Safar 1448 AH

02/08/2026

Arab Coordination Group Pledges Major Support for Liberia's Development

MONROVIA – Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has reaffirmed Liberia's commitment to economic diplomacy, saying the Government remains focused on attracting investment, mobilizing development financing, and strengthening international partnerships to drive economic growth.

Speaking during a meeting with the Arab Coordination Group following the inauguration of the Bangu–Salayea Road Project, Minister Nyanti highlighted President Joseph Boakai's proposed Omega Market Project as a key initiative to empower women traders and support small businesses.

The Saudi Fund for Development announced a commitment of US$50 million toward Liberia's national electricity expansion project, with another member of the Arab Coordination Group expected to provide matching financing.

The Group also expressed interest in supporting projects in roads, education, youth empowerment, water, trade, and private sector development.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to advancing Liberia's ARREST Agenda through increased investment and development cooperation.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Liberia

02/08/2026

The African Union is calling on member states to prepare for a potentially intense El Niño weather event expected between the end of this year and early 2027.

Climate forecasts warn that a possible "super El Niño" could bring severe droughts, widespread flooding and heightened food insecurity across parts of Africa.

The AU is urging governments to act early to protect vulnerable communities, agriculture and critical infrastructure. - WADR English

02/08/2026

NFAA Launches Food Assistance Apeal For Vulnerable Citizens

The National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) has launched a major appeal for support to assist vulnerable citizens in dire need of urgent food assistance.

NFAA Director-General, Mr. Borkai Sirleaf
said there are pockets of vulnerable citizens in Communities nationwide, who lacked the basic necessities including food.

Mr. Sirleaf said the NFAA needs public support in order to successfully execute its mandate to assist vulnerable citizens and support the school feeding programs nationwide.

He said while awaiting budgetary allocation, public support is also critical to buttress government efforts in meeting the food needs of deprived families and children.

Mr. Sirleaf acknowledged with gratitude support from a cross-section of Liberians, and hoped more Liberians will muster the courage to extend a helping hand to the most needy of society.

He launched the appeal during the Ministry of Information regular press briefing held Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Courtesy: Ministry of Information

01/08/2026

President Boakai Mourns the Passing of Liberia’s Grand M***i

Executive Mansion-Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Grand M***i of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Abass Kanneh, describing his death as a great loss to Liberia and the global Muslim community.

President Boakai extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the National Muslim Council of Liberia, and Muslims across the country following the announcement that Dr. Kanneh passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The President paid tribute to the late Grand M***i’s distinguished life of service, noting that Dr. Kanneh dedicated decades to advancing Islamic education, fostering religious harmony, and promoting peace, unity, tolerance, and justice throughout Liberia and beyond. He recognized the late Islamic scholar as a respected spiritual leader whose wisdom and guidance positively influenced generations of Liberian Muslims.

President Boakai also acknowledged Dr. Kanneh’s remarkable academic accomplishments and his many years of service in national and international Islamic institutions, including his role as Grand M***i of the Republic of Liberia. The President said the late Grand M***i’s legacy of faith, scholarship, humility, and national service will remain an enduring source of inspiration.

On behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, President Boakai prayed for Almighty Allah to grant the late Grand M***i eternal peace and admit him into Jannatul Firdaus.

The Liberian Leader further prayed that Allah grant strength, comfort, and patience to his family, the Muslim Ummah, and all those mourning this great loss.

President Boakai encouraged all Liberians to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Kanneh by embracing the values of peace, tolerance, mutual respect, and national unity that he faithfully championed throughout his lifetime.

30/07/2026

Youth & Sports Ministry Seeks Major Books for Africa Partnership to Turn Youth Centers into Digital Learning Hubs

The Ministry of Youth and Sports is pursuing a landmark partnership with Books for Africa aimed at transforming youth centers across Liberia into modern learning and digital resource hubs.

During high-level talks held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah said the initiative is part of the ministry's vision to reposition youth centers as places where young people can access quality educational resources, develop digital skills, conduct research, and prepare for employment and entrepreneurship.

Under the proposed partnership, youth centers in all fifteen counties would gradually receive printed books, electronic books, computers, tablets, and other digital learning tools, with a focus on expanding opportunities for young people in underserved and rural communities.

The discussions also explored the establishment of electronic libraries, the provision of desktop and laptop computers, tablets preloaded with educational content, and digital storage devices containing thousands of e-books.

Books for Africa also expressed its willingness to engage additional partners to broaden access to digital educational resources in Liberia.

The two sides also discussed arrangements for shipping physical books to Liberia, with the Ministry expected to facilitate transportation costs while coordinating nationwide distribution.

As a next step, the Ministry will submit a formal expression of interest, complete the organization's application process, identify priority educational materials, and work toward signing a Memorandum of Understanding to guide implementation.

The initiative complements the Government of Liberia's efforts to establish technology-enabled youth centers nationwide and strengthen access to education, digital learning, and youth empowerment.

Books for Africa has distributed more than 64 million books across all 55 African countries, making it one of the world's largest organizations dedicated to expanding access to educational resources across the continent.

Source: Ministry of Youth & Sports

29/07/2026

𝗠𝗬𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced plans to construct Youth Pathway Centers in all 15 counties across Liberia.

According to Acting Minister Laraamand Nyonton, the initiative is part of the ministry's Shifting Paradigm Policy.

The modern infrastructure will include sports facilities, a TVET center, and offices for statutory yo uth organizations.

Minister Nyonton described each facility as a one-stop center where young people can access a wide range of opportunities.

He disclosed that discussions are ongoing with an investment group from neighboring Guinea that has expressed willingness to undertake the project.

The Acting Minister made the disclosure during the recent President's Town Hall Meeting with Young People in Buchanan.

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