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Political Analyst Says Opposition Has Failed to Hold Government Accountable

By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, June 30, 2026 – Liberian political analyst Abdullah Kiatamba has described the country’s opposition as the weakest in recent history, arguing that its inability to effectively challenge the Boakai administration has allowed the government to avoid sustained political pressure despite…

Businessman Defends Nagbe Town Land Claim

By Edwin N. Khakie MONROVIA, June 30, 2026 – Liberian businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Gods Willing Business Incorporated, Odoshall Karnue, has defended his claim to a disputed parcel of land in Nagbe Town while calling for tougher penalties against individuals involved in multiple…

Dr. Tokpah Named President of UMU

By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, June 30, 2026 – The Board of Directors of the United Methodist University (UMU), in collaboration with the Presidential Search Committee, has unanimously appointed Rev. Dr. David M. Tokpah as the institution’s new president, succeeding Acting President Atty. Mandina Wesseh…

Boakai to Raise Civil Servants’ Salaries

By S. Matthew M. Quoi Jr. SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County, June 30, 2026 – Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has announced that the Boakai-Koung administration is preparing to increase the salaries of civil servants across Liberia as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and strengthen…

Gov’t Vows Crackdown on Drug Cartels

By Lincoln G. Peters MAMBA POINT, Monrovia, June 30, 2026 – Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh has vowed to intensify Liberia’s fight against drug trafficking, warning that the government will pursue drug cartels and any public officials found to be protecting them. Speaking during…

Vol.16 No. 106 TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026

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Sierratel Officially Returns to Commercial Service, Expands Nationwide GSM Connectivity

Sierra Leone’s national telecommunications company, Sierratel, has officially launched nationwide commercial mobile services, marking a major milestone in the country’s telecommunications sector and signalling the return of the state-owned operator as a competitive player in the digital economy. The commercial launch, which commenced on Monday,…