Liberia

The United States carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 non-Liberians. The deportees, which include African and North American nationals, arrived at Roberts International Airport outside Monrovia. This effort is part of the Trump administration's immigration policies aimed at ending illegal and mass immigration.

Liberia received its first deportation flight from the U.S. under an agreement to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals over the next year. Many of the deportees, including nationals from Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia, are seeking protection because they fear returning to their home countries due to potential torture or abuse. Liberian officials emphasized that the arrivals are treated as guests until legal proceedings regarding pending protection claims have been finalized.

Liberia announced an agreement to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year. Liberian officials described this arrangement as a purely humanitarian gesture, stating that the country is not demanding compensation or engaging in quid pro quo with the U.S. government. The first group of 20 deportees are expected to arrive on Thursday.

The Justice Department aims to reinstate criminal smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia following a previous dismissal by a federal judge in Tennessee. Simultaneously, Abrego Garcia is facing separate legal action in Maryland federal court regarding potential deportation to Liberia.

Sixteen years ago, American agents assisted Liberia in prosecuting a cocaine pilot in New York. Currently, a Liberian prison warden is accepting cartel money, a coast guard boat is unable to proceed further due to equipment limitations, and Washington remains largely uninvolved.

The dismissed Ria Airport official is the sole owner of the company that requested dock privileges for the IB Atlantic IV, a fugitive vessel. The request was rejected by Liberian maritime authorities.

Liberia's drug suspects may not face trial in an American courtroom due to issues of 'Nexus.' Sam Gaye, Director of Liberia's Executive Protection Agency, compared the current case to a 2010 drug investigation he helped build, highlighting differences in legal connections.

The Minoan Pioneer, under Liberia's flag, was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew abandoned the ship, and one seafarer is missing. A fire broke out in the accommodation area after the projectile hit the engine room, according to Vanguard.

The Food Authority of Liberia (FAL) destroyed over 76,000 cans of expired energy drinks and uncovered an organized operation to alter expiration dates, raising concerns about consumer protection, public health, and regulatory oversight in Liberia's food distribution chain.

Former President George Manneh Weah has urged the Boakai administration to take decisive action against Liberia's growing drug crisis, stating narcotics pose a serious threat to society and require a firm government response.

Former President George Manneh Weah has declared his intention to seek the presidency again in 2029, reigniting a political debate about whether his presidency represented an interruption in Liberia's democratic progress or an unfinished project deserving of a second chance.

Nigeria has deployed 86 troops to an ECOWAS peace mission in Guinea-Bissau. The country is noted as one of the largest troop contributors to ECOWAS peace support operations in West Africa, having provided personnel and resources for missions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau.

Kush, a drug, is spreading across Liberia, causing family distress while traffickers remain difficult to apprehend. The situation highlights risks to a generation and a hidden trade network.

Liberia's Inspector General claimed a cocaine scandal was 'sanctioned' from the top of government without providing names or evidence. He also accused journalists of accepting cartel money to sabotage the investigation, as the crisis involves a fired police official, two NSA operatives, and a presidential son.

Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine worth about $336 million following a record drug seizure.

The article analyzes a statement made by Jojo Boakai in Liberia, examining what aspects of the situation it resolves and what questions remain unresolved. The focus is on the implications and clarity provided by his statement.

Liberia's largest cocaine seizure involved Srdjan Seleš, a former kickboxer arrested alongside Johann David Garces Grajales. Serbia's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) denied any connection to Seleš.

A quarter of young Africans believe US aid cuts, specifically USAID reductions, could have a positive impact by forcing leaders to address domestic challenges. In Ghana and Nigeria, 41% and 40% of young people aged 18-24, respectively, expressed optimism about the cuts, while 11% remained uncertain. The African Youth Survey sampled nearly 5,000 individuals across 16 African countries.

A quarter of young Africans believe US aid cuts could have a positive impact by compelling leaders to address domestic challenges, according to the African Youth Survey. In Ghana, Nigeria, and Liberia, 41%, 40%, and 37% of young people aged 18-24, respectively, viewed the cuts optimistically. The survey interviewed nearly 5,000 individuals across 16 African countries.

Kush, a synthetic and highly addictive drug, is causing devastation in Sierra Leone and Liberia. A drug user in Goderich, a shantytown on the outskirts of Freetown, Sierra Leone, exemplifies the crisis.

Over 400 Liberians are displaced and sleeping in schoolrooms near Abidjan after their homes were demolished three weeks ago. Ghana has repatriated 228 of its citizens affected by the same demolition, but Liberia has not yet responded.

Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama accused Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings of making public statements that could prejudice ongoing court proceedings over a disputed land in the Hotel Africa Community. The legal battle is taking place in the Civil Law Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Montserrado County.

Liberia has formally indicted 12 individuals in a $317.68 million cocaine case, alleging a smuggling scheme dating back to 2024. The charges were filed at Paynesville City Magisterial Court by Stipendiary Magistrate William G. Saygah, with details outlining the government's account of the operation.

Retired Marshal of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Brig. Gen. Amos B.K. Dickson, criticized a court-ordered eviction along the Jamaica Road-Japan Freeway corridor as poorly coordinated and dangerous. He called for an investigation after sustaining serious injuries during the operation.

The legacy of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is being scrutinized again eight years after she left office. Her presidency is evaluated based on the aftermath of civil war, reconstruction efforts, and democratic institutions she built. A new debate focuses on whether her 2017 political decisions influenced a major event in Liberia.

Liberia and France are strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. The two countries have taken steps toward a security pact focused on these issues.

As Liberia celebrated its 179th Independence Day, Dr. Jallah A. Barbu, Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), called for the urgent passage of legislation to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC). He described the move as essential to strengthening justice, accountability, national reconciliation, and the rule of law.

A video threatening Liberia's President's son shows two armed men claiming a father-son relationship with Jojo Boakai and demanding cocaine. The article urges Liberia's joint security team to treat the video as evidence and investigate.

Paula White-Cain, an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump's White House Faith Office, praised Liberia's 179-year history as a testament to faith, resilience, and God's sustaining grace. The statement highlights Liberia's enduring strength and spiritual foundation.

Johnny Bolar Dean was repeatedly flagged as problematic in 2016 and 2025, and removed only after accepting a $10,000 bribe linked to Liberia's largest drug case. The article criticizes Liberia's security policy, arguing that firing one officer is insufficient and systemic change is needed.

Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has initiated the Fiscal Year 2027 National Budget process in Liberia, cautioning against poor planning and unplanned spending that undermine fiscal discipline and public service delivery.

Liberia will celebrate its 179th independence anniversary on July 26 with speeches, military parades, church services, cultural displays, and patriotic declarations. The title questions whether Liberia is a republic or a criminal enterprise.

Liberia's police intelligence chief, two other ranking officers, and a National Security Agency operative are being interrogated following the country's largest cocaine seizure. Suspects arrested in the case named these individuals to investigators, prompting the NSA to seek control of the investigation from police.

Johnny Bolar Dean, a police intelligence chief in Liberia, was arrested and dismissed for attempting to compromise a major drug case with a $10,000 bribe. His actions shocked investigators and the Inspector General of Police, Gregory Coleman.

A Supreme Court justice in Liberia upheld a lower court decision that overturned a jury verdict against Nohad M. Hage, resulting in a new trial for the property fraud case. The ruling allows the case to be retried.

Nora Finda Bundoo, former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol, has petitioned the Supreme Court to void an US$8 million criminal bond. Her lawyers argue the bond is unconstitutional, excessively high, and unfairly targets her among 48 individuals charged in a corruption case.

Eugene Nagbe, a former official in George Weah's government, alleges that people in authority are colluding with drug traffickers in Liberia's cocaine trade, claiming large shipments could not bypass detection without inside assistance. He disputes the government's U.S.$19 million valuation of the trade.

Liberian security forces arrested two foreign nationals and discovered a suspected cocaine cache valued at up to US$50 million in the VOA community along the Roberts International Airport Highway. Authorities believe this could be the country's largest narcotics seizure.

Liberian security forces seized a large suspected cocaine cache in Duazon, Margibi County, detaining two foreign nationals. This follows a $19.2 million cocaine bust at Roberts International Airport six weeks prior, highlighting Liberia's role in transnational trafficking.

A judge in Liberia ruled today on the acquittal of Samuel D. Tweah Jr., a former Finance Minister, which was expected to end a high-profile corruption trial but instead sparked a new legal battle over jury accountability and judicial oversight. The case has raised questions about the limits of judicial and jury responsibilities in the country.