What are the latest news in Liberia?
- Anti-Narcotics Crackdown & Political Probes: The administration of President Joseph Boakai has intensified its national campaign against drug trafficking and illicit substances. High-profile investigations and legal proceedings have drawn significant public attention, including police summons and inquiries involving political figures such as former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor. The New Dawn Liberia———
- Judicial Action on Corruption: The Supreme Court of Liberia upheld convictions in major anti-graft cases, ordering prison sentences and financial restitution for former officials involved in a US$6 million illegal forestry concession case. -www.thenewdawnliberia.com——–
- Energy & Financial Initiatives: The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) opened prequalification rounds for offshore oil licensing blocks.- Simultaneously, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) launched an enhanced digital credit and collateral system aimed at easing loan access for local businesses and tightening banking oversight. -www.thenewdawnliberia.com+ 1——–
- Education & Governance Programs: The government advanced its national “Back to My Classroom” initiative, coordinating with international partners like UNICEF to re-enroll 250,000 out-of-school children by 2029. Civics was also formally reintroduced into the national school curriculum.- The New Dawn Liberia———
- Maritime Security: The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Coast Guard confirmed the interception and seizure of an unidentified vessel operating off the Liberian coast, triggering ongoing security assessments. -www.thenewdawnliberia.com——–