What are the latest news in Liberia? September 1st, 2026
Legal & Political Developments
- Former Vice President Case: Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been detained and faces court proceedings following charges related to a major narcotics and cocaine trafficking investigation, drawing intense debate and scrutiny from opposition parties and government officials. smartnewsliberia.com
- Anti-Drug Enforcement: President Joseph Boakai’s administration has reiterated an intensified campaign against drug trafficking and illicit trade across the country, stating that legal accountability will proceed without political interference.
- Supreme Court Decisions: The Supreme Court of Liberia has issued notable rulings on ongoing administrative and political disputes, including dismissing petitions related to House leadership cases and reviewing high-profile commercial and economic sabotage cases.
- U.S. Deportation Agreement: Liberia commenced receiving initial groups of third-country migrants deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement covering up to 1,200 foreign nationals. The policy has generated public discussion regarding logistical and legal procedures in Monrovia. AP News
- Financial Sector Modernization: The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) launched an enhanced digital collateral registry platform aimed at mitigating duplicate claims and expanding credit access for small and medium enterprises. NewsNow
- Cross-Border Trade: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) opened a modernized joint border post at Bo Waterside to streamline trade and immigration processes along the Liberia–Sierra Leone border corridor. NewsNow
- Renewable Energy Expansion: The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) was authorized to advance development on a 20-megawatt solar power project to reinforce grid stability and diversify the country’s energy mix. NewsNow