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Justice

Liberia Moves Closer to Ending Death Penalty: Justice Ministry Hosts Landmark Roundtable‎

‎By: The People News Online Monrovia — Liberia’s long-awaited move to abolish the death penalty gained fresh momentum on Monday as the Ministry of Justice convened a high-level roundtable and technical drafting session aimed at preparing legislation to formally end capital punishment in the country.‎‎The landmark discussion, held in the 6th Floor Conference Room of […]

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International News

Paul Biya Wins Cameroon Election Amid Fraud Claims and Street Protests

By: The People News Online YAOUNDÉ — Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya has once again been declared the winner of the country’s October 12, 2025 presidential election, extending his decades-long rule amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud and growing public dissent. The Constitutional Council on Sunday confirmed Biya’s re-election after what it described as a […]

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Governance

When Did a Clean Audit Become Misconduct? — The Truth Behind NASSCORP’s Unqualified Report‎‎

‎By: Staff Writer ‎Monrovia, Liberia — In modern auditing, an Unqualified Report signifies a clean bill of financial health — meaning an institution’s books are transparent, accurate, and free from material misstatements or fraud. It is the highest assurance an auditor can give, confirming that the organization’s financial statements are fair and credible.‎‎However, several media […]

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Article

Liberia Accepts U.S. Request to Host Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on Humanitarian Grounds‎

‎By: The People News Online ‎Monrovia — The Government of Liberia has announced its decision to receive Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia from the United States on strictly humanitarian and temporary grounds, following a formal request from the U.S. Government.‎‎According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), the […]

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Editorial

Unity Party in CDC’s Playbook as the Code of Conduct Lies in Perpetual Death

By: The People News Online Liberians had hoped that the election of the Unity Party (UP) in 2023 would restore ethical governance and moral discipline in public service. Yet, barely two years into power, the ruling party appears to be walking in the exact footsteps of its predecessor — the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). […]

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Corruption

Liberia’s Investment Boom Undermined by Bribes, Broken Systems, and Bureaucracy

By The People News Liberia’s economic potential has long captured international attention, boasting abundant natural resources such as iron ore, gold, diamonds, rubber, oil palm, and timber. The country also offers investment opportunities in emerging sectors like energy, telecommunications, agribusiness, tourism, and financial services. According to the 2025 U.S. Department of State Investment Climate Statement, […]

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Article

‎Movement Against Bad Labor Practices Calls on Labor Minister to Revoke Trust Service Company’s Permit

‎By: The People News ‎The Executive Director of the Movement Against Bad Labor Practices, Societal Ills, and Injustice, Mr. Harris D. Carto, has made a special appeal to the Minister of Labor, Hon. Cllr. Cooper Kruah, to immediately revoke the operating permit of a company known as Trust Service Company. ‎According to Mr. Carto, Trust […]

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Economy

Liberia Bolsters Maritime Future with Landmark Shanghai Maritime University Partnership

‎By: Staff Writer Shanghai, China – Liberia has taken another bold stride in advancing its maritime sector through a strategic partnership with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU). The agreement, forged on the sidelines of the prestigious North Bund Forum in Shanghai, aims to deepen educational, technical, and professional collaboration between Liberia and China.‎‎Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) […]

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Economy

Ngafuan Urges Media to Champion Private Sector Growth for Liberia’s Economic Transformation

By The People News Greenbelt, Maryland, USA – Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has called on Liberian journalists at home and abroad to use their platforms to promote private sector investment, describing it as the cornerstone of Liberia’s path to sustainable economic growth and development. Delivering the keynote address at […]

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