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22/04/2025

Today marks 45 years since 13 public servants were executed, accused of “promoting corruption, marginalization, and nepotism” in the aftermath of the coup that took place just 12 days earlier.

25/03/2025

Libpedia, in partnership with the Liberia News Agency, is hosting a special edition of the Future Leaders Town Hall with Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning.

This town hall will focus on the ARREST agenda’s commitment to young people, giving youth a platform to directly engage with the Minister, ask critical questions, and discuss their role in shaping Liberia’s economic future.

The Future Leaders Town Hall is a space where public officials sit with young people, listen to their concerns, and engage in meaningful conversations about the nation’s development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! See you there!

06/03/2025

Today in History, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule, marking the dawn of a new era of freedom. Happy 68th Independence Day, Ghana!

20/12/2024

The Capitol building of Liberia under construction, December 18th, 1949

19/12/2024

1957. VP Tolbert. Speaker Henries. Pro Tem Gibson. President Tubman in the back. At the dedication of the Capitol Building.

22/11/2024

The Supreme Court must now determine whether Speaker Koffa was given due process, as mandated by the Justice in Chambers at the case’s inception.

Embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has presented several grievances to the Supreme Court, arguing that the majority bloc has illegally…

22/11/2024

Yesterday, the Legislature voted to mandate the Speaker to vacate the chair. Prior to this decision, we conducted an assessment of public opinion on the matter.

21/11/2024

Yesterday marked one year since Joseph Boakai was declared the winner of the 2023 Presidential election. But how did this happen? How did an octogenarian, without much public appeal or significant campaign funds, manage to defeat one of the most popular Liberians alive?

Yesterday marked one year since Joseph Boakai was declared the winner of the 2023 Presidential election. Entering the race as an underdog…

21/11/2024

The Boakai administration’s budgetary decisions appear particularly egregious given the overwhelming support President Boakai received from young voters during his election.

The Boakai administration has once again slashed the budget allocated for youth services in the FY25 National Budget, indicating a…

19/11/2024

Join us on November 20, 2024, for a special panel discussion marking one year since Joseph Boakai’s presidential victory. We’ll reflect on the election and explore prospects for Liberia’s future. The conversation will take place on X, the largest social media platform. Don’t miss out—be part of this important dialogue at 8:00 PM. Click the link to join us:

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19/11/2024

Yesterday, the University of Liberia was invaded by the Liberia National Police ostensibly to dislodge students who had gathered to protest the reopening of the University of Liberia. This is a familiar scene. SUP has opposed every government since its establishment in the 70s. But why?

Yesterday, the University of Liberia was invaded by the Liberia National Police ostensibly to dislodge students who had gathered to protest…

19/11/2024

With the budget in the hands of the majority and lawmakers needing to participate in discussions to advocate for budget support for their districts, it seems inevitable that the Speaker’s bloc will crumble.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning presented the draft FY 2025 budget to the Deputy Chief Clerk of the House of…