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October 10, 2025, 9:32 pm
Labour Advocate Reports Death Threats After Exposing Workplace Abuses
- [Liberian Investigator] Liberian labour and environmental justice advocate George S. Tengbeh says he is living in fear after receiving repeated death threats linked to his public criticism of poor labour practices and the weak enforcement of worker protections nationwide.
Traditional Healer Jailed Five Years for Manslaughter in Nimba County
- [Liberian Investigator] A traditional healer identified as Madiswon Gaye, popularly known as "Dao-Dao," has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of a man during a failed gun protection ritual.
Govt to Commence All Civil Works October 15
- [New Republic] The Ministry of Public Works has engaged with road contractors ahead of the dry season to convey its plan and make known its expectations, stressing the importance of using the time to achieve a significant level of works that will go a long way in changing the narratives around road infrastructure.
Healthcare Workers in Southeastern Counties Trained in Emotional Intelligence
- [New Republic] The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has completed the second phase of its Basic Customer Care Services Training for Nurses and Midwives, bringing renewed hope for improved patient care in southeastern Liberia.
World Bank Grant Transforms Liberia's Coastal Fish Trade
- [Liberian Investigator] Many women in Liberia's coastal communities face persistent challenges in the fishing industry, including fluctuating fish supplies, limited access to capital, and a lack of proper financial management skills. Most of these women, many of whom are single parents, rely on fish trading as their primary source of income to support their families.
Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah Launches Gbedin Rice Project, Pledges Government's Support
- [FrontPageAfrica] Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 officially launched the Gbedin Agro-Business Incorporated Rice Project, marking a significant milestone in the local agriculture sector.
Religious Leaders Launch 'Say No to Drugs' in Maryland
- [New Dawn] The Liberia Fellowship of Full Gospel Ministers and Churches, in collaboration with the religious Community, stakeholders, youth, market women, chiefs and elders, and all meaningful citizens and residents of Pleebo Sodoken District, Maryland County, has launched a campaign tagged: "Say No to Drugs in Pleebo, Maryland County.
Senate Health Committee Chair Vows Swift Passage of Public Health Bill
- [New Dawn] She made the pledge on October 9, 2025, while delivering remarks during the second day of the three-day SRHR 2025 Conference, held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia.
LDEA Launches Peer Educator Clubs in Schools to Curb Drug Abuse
- [New Dawn] The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has launched a series of Peer Educator Clubs in schools across Monrovia as part of its campaign to prevent drug abuse and illicit trafficking among students.
Iic & Cental Train Key Agencies On Foi, Anti-Corruption
- [New Dawn] In a bid to bolster transparency, accountability, and adherence to Liberia's Freedom of Information (FOI) law, the Independent Information Commission (IIC), in partnership with the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has hosted a training workshop for departmental and sectional heads from the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), National Bureau of Concession (NBC), and National Commission on Disabilities (NCD).
Collective Action Launched to End Drug Abuse in Maryland
- [Liberian Observer] In a bold move to tackle the rising menace of narcotics, the Liberian Fellowship of Full Gospel Ministers and Churches, in collaboration with local stakeholders, youth organizations, and community leaders, launched a county-wide anti-drug campaign on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Pleebo City.
MCC, UMU Partner to Monitor Air Quality in Monrovia
- [Liberian Observer] In a landmark move to address air pollution and improve environmental health, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and the United Methodist University (UMU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Clean Air Liberia Initiative, a scientific collaboration focused on monitoring and improving air quality in the nation's capital.
Access to Capital, Economic Participation, and Empowerment
- [Liberian Observer] For decades, women across Liberia's coastal communities have been the unseen backbone of the fisheries sector. From the morning until late evening, they smoke, dry, and sell fish to sustain their families, often without access to the capital needed to grow their trade.
Six Killed in Late-Night Caldwell Fire
- [Liberian Observer] Six people, including two children, were killed late Wednesday night when a fierce blaze engulfed a residence on Caldwell Back Road, leaving behind charred remains and a grieving community. Authorities confirmed the fatalities early Thursday as emergency responders combed through the ruins.
30 LNP Officers Undergo Specialized Training in Rwanda
- [Liberian Observer] Thirty officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) are currently in Rwanda attending two Specialized Training Programs -- the Senior Police Commanders Course and the Special Forces Training Course -- organized by the Rwanda National Police (RNP) under the sponsorship of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
TINA Rolls Out Anti-Iffs Policy Tracker to Boost Accountability in African Tax Systems
- [Liberian Observer] Johannesburg -- The Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) has officially rolled out its new Anti-Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) Policy Tracker Tool, a collaborative tool or an innovative digital system designed to strengthen accountability, evidence-based advocacy, and learning across Africa's tax and fiscal policy landscape.
Ataf Charts New Course in Tackling Illicit Financial Flows
- [Liberian Observer] Johannesburg -- The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has unveiled a renewed strategy to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) across the continent, marking a decade since the release of the landmark Mbeki Report.
LNBA, Aba Forge Collaboration
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) and the American Bar Association (ABA) have 'agreed in principle' to sign a memorandum of understanding on the training of young, bright and vibrant lawyers. who are desirous of reaching the pinnacle of their career by adapting to the US-based legal best practice.
Legislature Resumes Work Today
- [Liberian Observer] Capitol Hill, Monrovia- The 103 members of the first branch of government, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 55th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia Will resume work on Friday, 10 October 2025: for the 3rd Quarter of the 2025 Session (the 2nd session). This Friday will mark the day of the official return of the lawmakers, while they will start sessions (Legislative business) on Tuesday, October 14 at their respective chambers.
No 3rd Quarter Report, No Salary
- [Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has issued a strict warning to heads of all government ministries, agencies, and commissions, as well as their comptrollers, that failure to submit their third-quarter financial reports by the October 15, 2025, deadline will result in the immediate withholding of salaries.
Liberia's Draft Carbon Policy - Oversight, and Equitable Benefit Sharing, Explained
- [Liberian Observer] Carbon is life. It keeps us moving daily. We breathe and live it. From animal to human, ecosystem, and biodiversity, there can never be us, them, or they without carbon. However, when released into the atmosphere in excessive amounts as carbon dioxide (CO2), it traps heat, leading to climate change known as the "Greenhouse Effect".
Afell Disappointed in Police Chief
- [New Republic] The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has expressed disappointment in the Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman's deliberate refusal to arrest suspect Bryant McGill on the allegation of Statutory Rape.
Police Probe Mount Barclay Murder After Missing Man's Body Found Buried in Swamp
- [Liberian Investigator] MOUNT BARCLAY -- Police have launched an investigation into the mysterious killing of 41-year-old Augustine Nyaweh, whose decomposed body was discovered buried in a swamp near his home in the City View Community (formerly Whiteman Hill), Montserrado County.
NPHIL, Defense Ministry Sign MOU to Bolster Liberia's Fragile Health Security System
- [Liberian Investigator] Published: October 10, 2025
Amplifying Rights Network Launches 2nd Srhr Conference
- [New Republic] The Amplifying Rights Network of Liberia has launched the second edition of the Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in Monrovia.
A Response to Gregory Coleman's Outrageous Lies to Deliberately Deceive the Public in the Death of Compatriot Matthew Mulbah
- [New Republic] I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Matthew Mulbah, whose tragic death at the hands of an officer of the Liberia National Police (LNP) has deeply shaken our nation.
Maryland County Faces Uphill Battle in Liberia's Anti-Drug Campaign Despite Public Support
- [Liberian Investigator] - Hundreds of residents, led by women's groups and civil society organizations, took to the streets of Harper this week to back Liberia's nationwide "Say No to Drugs" campaign.
QNET Wins Gold At 2025 International Business Awards
- [Liberian Investigator] QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, has been honored with multiple awards at the 22nd Annual International Business Awards (IBAs) for its bold campaign against fraud, earning praise for promoting transparency and consumer protection across Africa.
LNBA Eyes Partnership With American Bar Association After U.S. Visit
- [Liberian Investigator] The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has announced plans to formalize a strategic partnership with the American Bar Association (ABA) through a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
NCBAL President Urges Customs Excellence As Catalyst for Liberia's Economic Growth
- [Liberian Investigator] - The President of the National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has reaffirmed his organization's commitment to driving transparency, professionalism, and modernization within the customs sector -- a move he believes is vital to strengthening Liberia's economy and enhancing global trade competitiveness.
