The regional bloc honored media professionals who lost their lives covering civil wars in West Africa, reaffirming commitment to press safety and historical memory.

Nikola Ivančić, a Croatian national involved in a drug trafficking case with Liberia's former second lady, pleaded guilty to drug smuggling and received a relatively lenient sentence after expressing remorse in court.

Liberian President George Weah addressed Nigerian lawyers, emphasizing that democracy requires more than just elections to survive and thrive.

Liberia's government announced the deportation of individuals from the US, two days before the flight, with politicians stating they were not consulted. Those deported face an uncertain future in Liberia.

The Trump administration reportedly approved a $5 million payment to Liberia after the country indicated it would consider accepting migrants from other nations.

Sources report that migrants were flown to Equatorial Guinea after resisting deportation to Liberia, a move reportedly carried out under a Trump-era deal.

The United States has commenced the deportation of immigrants to Liberia, with the first group of deportees having arrived in the country. This marks a new phase in US immigration enforcement policies.

Liberia has charged former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering, and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.

US immigration judges have decided that deported individuals from Venezuela and Cuba could face torture or other violence in their home countries, leading to a decision to deport them to Liberia.

Liberia's former Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor, has been charged in connection with an international drug trafficking network. The charges stem from an investigation into cocaine smuggling.

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, managed by a Greek company, was abandoned by its crew after being struck near the coast of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No Greek nationals were among the crew.

The Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles is facing an overwhelming crisis of hard drug addiction, with heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl flooding the nation.

Liberian authorities have incinerated over four tons of cocaine valued at $336 million, following a major drug bust. A Serbian national was among those arrested in connection with the illicit narcotics.

Young Liberians are leveraging digital platforms, including podcasts and TikTok, to keep their history alive and challenge traditional narratives.

Two significant cocaine seizures in Liberia and Italy have brought renewed attention to the potential involvement of Balkan groups, including Serbia, in the global cocaine trade.

Liberian authorities have confiscated cocaine valued at $317 million, marking the largest drug seizure in the nation's history.

Authorities in Liberia have seized cocaine valued at $370 million, with an individual holding a Serbian passport among those arrested in connection with the drug bust.

Nigeria and Liberia are deepening their trade relations and attracting investment under the African Continental Free Trade Area agenda.

A Liberian minister expressed appreciation to the Nigerian government and people for their unwavering support to Liberia over the years.

Wilder Eusse Osorio, president of Costa Rican First Division soccer club Municipal Liberia, was arrested in San José following a U.S. request for his extradition in connection with a drug trafficking case.

Greek shipowner Harry Vafias received a distinguished award from the Liberian Registry during the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2026.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin may have inadvertently disrupted the Trump administration's year-long effort to re-deport Maryland immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.

Nigeria and Liberia are fortifying their regional maritime ties in an effort to enhance and boost the blue economy sector.

A Southwest Airlines flight departing from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport made an emergency landing at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia after the crew reported a midair problem shortly after takeoff.

Liberia is reportedly facing a threat of losing funding if it fails to sell its carbon credits. This situation highlights the intense pressure on rainforest nations to sell such credits to airlines and wealthier countries.

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica, has reported its strongest first quarter in history, indicating a growing share of the country's tourism traffic.

The Trump administration is reportedly preventing Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia from self-deporting, instead finalizing plans to send him to Liberia, a nation he has never visited, as part of a mass deportation campaign.

A judge has halted the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was previously mistakenly deported to El Salvador by ICE, to Liberia.

A historical account details the Polish Colonial League's efforts to exploit Liberia, an initiative that garnered a million members, including over three hundred thousand primary and secondary school students.

Ghana is urging for enhanced regional cooperation to fully realize the economic potential of West Africa's marine and freshwater resources, making the appeal at a fisheries investment conference in Liberia.

A Turkish Foreign Ministry delegation met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Monrovia to discuss the establishment of a Turkish Embassy in Liberia, aiming to enhance bilateral relations.

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are reportedly engaging in dialogue to resolve ongoing border disputes, emphasizing peaceful resolution among the West African nations.

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are reportedly relying on dialogue to resolve ongoing border disputes, indicating a diplomatic approach to regional tensions.

"Not a single centimeter of our land!": Mamadi Doumbouya deploys the army against Liberia and Sierra Leone  Seneweb

China Daily covers stories of individuals guarding lives under dangerous conditions, spanning from Libya to Liberia.

The crew of the Liberia-flagged Shenlong transited the strait overcoming the absence of electronic navigational equipment.

The MR tanker 'MAGIC WAND', its captain, and crew received an honorary distinction from the Liberian Registry for bravely rescuing 20 shipwrecked individuals on December 8, 2025.

Ghana Police Service has identified a fifth suspect in connection with the killing of Austin Tengbeh, a 26-year-old Liberian IT specialist, who was attacked in Sakumono, Accra.

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has called on Ghana to support international efforts aimed at confronting Iran’s leadership following a dramatic escalation in hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran that has shaken the Middle East and raised fears of a broader regional war.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the Republic of Ghana, H. E. Musu Jatu Ruhle, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Austin Tengbe, a 26-year-old Liberian national who was tragically killed by an angry mob in the Lashibi–Sakumono area of the Greater Accra region.

The Accra Regional Police Command is investigating the death of 26-year-old Austin Tengeeh, a Liberian national, following an incident at an apartment complex in Lashibi near Sakumono on Friday, 27th February 2026.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, near Lashibi in Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leon, H.E. Roey Gilad, has described President John Dramani Mahama's description of the war in Gaza as genocide as a mistake, insisting Israel is…

Four Cuban nationals and one Brazilian were forcibly deported to Equatorial Guinea after refusing to leave an ICE-chartered flight in Liberia. The unprecedented incident raises questions about asylum procedures and international deportation agreements.

The court has ordered the former vice president to remain incarcerated while facing multiple charges including drug trafficking, marking a significant development in the nation's anti-corruption efforts.

Greek shipping supports the proposal put forward by Liberia and Panama for the green transition of shipping under the International Maritime Organization (IMO), while maintaining that an alternative proposal is also being considered.

Melina Travlou, representing Greek shipping, has expressed support for the proposal by Liberia and Panama regarding the green transition of shipping within the International Maritime Organization.

Liberia has accused a Croatian man of being a drug lord, with Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK also investigating him and possessing his messages. The case involves a company registered in Monrovia where one of his co-defendants is a co-owner.

Jewel Howard-Taylor, the former Vice President of Liberia, has been indicted as part of an investigation into a transnational drug trafficking network.

First 20 migrants deported from US arrives in Liberia under new 'entirely humanitarian' deal Inbox.lv

The United States has carried out its first deportations under a new pact that requires Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberian individuals.

The first group of US deportees, part of an expected 1,200, has arrived in Liberia.

Liberia has reached an agreement to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States.

Former Liberian President George Weah is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association conference, which will be held in Port Harcourt.

The Liberian president has dismissed a dozen officials following two large cocaine seizures in the country.

Liberian authorities publicly burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine, valued at $336 million, following the country's largest-ever drug bust.

Police in Lagos State, Nigeria, have detained six Liberian nationals on allegations of human trafficking, abduction, and an international visa scam that lured compatriots with false promises of relocation to Canada and the United Kingdom.

A Liberian-flagged commercial vessel, transporting coal from the US to Ukraine, issued an emergency call while in Romania's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea, reporting a possible impact with a drone or sea mine.

Authorities in Liberia have seized a massive quantity of cocaine, valued at $370 million, during a raid near the capital Monrovia, marking the largest drug bust in the country's history.

Liberian police have seized over $370 million worth of cocaine, with forensic tests confirming the substance, and a Serbian national is among those arrested in connection with the bust.

US airlines flying to San José or Liberia, Costa Rica, are no longer required to display baggage and change fees upfront, allowing them to show only the base fare.

Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects following one of the country's largest drug seizures, where over 200kg of cocaine valued at £14.2m was found at Monrovia airport, falsely declared as seasoning cubes.

David F. Fallah, a Liberian man recently regularized in Barcelona, participated in an event at the Sagrada Família and is beginning an internship at a pharmacy.

Shipowner Charis Vafias received an honorary distinction from the Liberian Registry during the Posidonia 2026 International Shipping Exhibition.

An article explores the potential for a revived ECOMOG, led by Nigeria, to effectively combat terrorism across West Africa. The discussion draws lessons from the organization's past successes in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Guanacaste Airport in Liberia has become the first airport in Costa Rica to partner with the U.S. Embassy to promote the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), aiming to improve safety information for U.S. visitors.

Liberian President Joseph Boakai stated he is in contact with his Guinean counterpart Mamady Doumbouya, a month after Guinea deployed troops to their shared border, emphasizing that they have 'learned to live with our neighbours'.

Afrobeats star Davido was awarded the Best International Act at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards, triumphing over fellow artists Rema and Tyla.

Communities in Liberia are expressing alarm over increasing water and soil pollution attributed to gold mining operations, with residents in Jikandor village accusing Bea Mountain Mining Corporation of environmental violations.

A historical article recounts the activities of the Polish Colonial League, which amassed a million members, including hundreds of thousands of students, in its efforts to exploit Liberia.

Morocco's top security official, Abdellatif Hammouchi, held high-level meetings in Rabat to expand the country's international security cooperation with Liberia and Indonesia.

A judge has issued an order blocking Trump administration officials from deporting Abrego Garcia to Liberia, thereby extending a high-stakes legal battle over the migrant's status that has lasted for 12 months.

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are relying on dialogue to resolve ongoing border disputes between their nations.

Border disputes: Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone rely on dialogue - Seneweb

Paschal Donohoe, World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15 – 20, 2026.

Summit to be held Monday in Conakry on tensions at the borders of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea  Seneweb

Two crude oil tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, heading towards Indian ports. This offers some relief to energy supplies. Several tankers carrying Russian oil are also rerouting to India. Shipping operations in the Gulf remain challenging, with increased costs due to diversions and higher insurance premiums.

The World Bank Group Managing Director, Mr. Donohoe, is scheduled to visit Ghana and Liberia to meet with their respective presidents and hold high-level discussions with government officials on key development priorities.

Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint A second China-linked bulk carrier broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_ALL CREW" while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning in an effort to reduce the risk of an IRGC drone or missile attack. We were the first to highlight this tactic late Wednesday night and believe it will only become more widespread within the commercial shipping community. The Liberia-flagged Sino Ocean broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_AL...

Liberia's anti-graft agency has cleared the chairperson of the country's fishery agency of fraud allegations related to World Bank funds, after she had sued the government over alleged rights violations.

The killing of young Austin Tengeeh at Sakumono near Tema is heartbreaking. A life cut short over what has been described as a misunderstanding or argument. No civilised society can watch such an act and remain unmoved. His family deserves justice. Liberia deserves answers. Ghana must act. But we must also be honest. Mob justice, […]

Police in Ghana have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, near Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region.

Authorities detained former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor following her alleged ties to a transnational drug trafficking network that also involves a prominent Croatian organized crime figure.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for inviting former Liberian President George Weah to its annual conference, questioning Weah's democratic record.

Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor remains in custody awaiting trial on charges linking her to a major global drug smuggling network.

Liberia, historically a destination for Black Americans, is now receiving migrants that the United States seeks to deport, highlighting a complex shift in migration patterns.

Liberian authorities have charged two Croatian citizens, Nikola Ivančić and Mihovil Vrovac, along with a Ukrainian national, in absentia as part of a large drug trafficking case also involving a former Liberian vice president.

Sources report that migrants were flown to Equatorial Guinea after they resisted deportation to Liberia under a deal made during the Trump administration.

The first group of 20 migrants deported from the United States has arrived in Liberia as part of a new 'entirely humanitarian' deal.

The United States has been deporting individuals to various African nations, with Liberia being the latest destination, and an article explains the reasons behind this policy.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a maternity facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, due to alleged baby sale and trafficking involving a Liberian national.

Liberia has filed charges against former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, marking a significant legal development.

Liberia has charged its former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses as part of an investigation into a transnational drug ring. The charges were announced by the government, implicating a high-profile political figure.

Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine have been burned in Liberia, signaling authorities' stance against drug cartels, but the country faces pressure from the cocaine trade, with corruption hindering effective countermeasures.

First Atlantic Bank, a Ghanaian institution, has expanded its operations into Liberia, demonstrating the growing capacity of Ghanaian businesses to compete internationally.

A daily news summary covers various global events, including tensions in Ceuta, the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lviv, sports in Great Britain, and a drug seizure in Liberia.

Kush, a synthetic and highly addictive drug sold at a low price, is causing rapid addiction and severe, often fatal, injuries, devastating communities in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Photographer Gaël Turine documented the destruction wrought by this new synthetic drug among youth in Freetown and Monrovia.

Authorities in Liberia, West Africa, have seized nearly four tons of cocaine this week, valued at approximately $317 million (over 6.7 billion CZK), which was intended for Europe. This represents one of the largest drug seizures in the country's history.

A commercial vessel, the Liberia-flagged Christiana B, sustained damage in the Black Sea near the Romanian coast while transporting coal from the United States to Ukraine.

Authorities in Liberia have seized nearly four tons of cocaine valued at $317 million, leading to the arrest of two foreign nationals and the discovery of a major drug trafficking network.

An LPG vessel, the Gas Lisbon under Liberian flag, was hit in the Black Sea outside Romanian territorial waters, with Romanian official Nicușor Dan stating the incident is part of the Russian Federation's aggression.

Two Liberian-flagged oil tankers were attacked off the coast of Oman, prompting an alert. Crews were evacuated from the vessels, and three crew members are reported missing.

A golfer from Cartersville, Georgia, is attempting a 37-hour world record golf round with the goal of raising $150,000 for children's healthcare programs in Liberia.

Nigeria's foreign ministry has denied issuing a letter to Liberia that falsely claimed to convey Nigeria’s position on statements attributed to a Nigerian religious leader.

Delta Air Lines is reinstating nonstop service between New York City's JFK Airport and Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region.

Nigeria and Liberia are committed to strengthening regional maritime integration, cooperation, and capacity development.

Roberta Di Lecce, Italy's Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and accredited to Liberia and Sierra Leone, presented her credentials to Liberian President Joseph Boakai, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations.

An Iranian gunboat reportedly fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman, with another vessel off Iran also targeted. The Liberian-flagged ship had permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

GCB Bank PLC, a Ghanaian financial institution, has announced its intention to expand regionally by acquiring Liberia's third-largest bank. This strategic move aims to broaden the bank's footprint beyond its domestic market.

Ghanaian students have achieved remarkable success in the WASSCE 2025 examinations, securing the top three positions among over 2.6 million candidates across West Africa.

Jakarta police have arrested two Liberian nationals in connection with a 'Black Dollar' scam, following an investigation into the fraudulent scheme.

The Department of Justice under the Trump administration has urged a judge to dissolve an injunction blocking Kilmar Abrego Garcia's re-detention, stating that the court's order is the sole impediment to his deportation to Liberia.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, has commended the recent agreement by Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to pursue a peaceful and diplomatic settlement of ongoing border disputes.

"Not a single centimeter of our land!": Mamadi Doumbouya deploys the army against Liberia and Sierra Leone  Seneweb

A historical account recalls the 1927 Liberian election where President Charles D. B. King won with 234,000 votes against 9,000, despite only 15,000 eligible voters, marking it as one of the most severely rigged elections in history.

Summit to be held Monday in Conakry on tensions at the borders of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea  Seneweb

The Economic Community of West African States has expressed concern over rising tensions along the borders between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, urging the countries involved to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue. The post Border Tensions: ECOWAS urges restraint among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone appeared first on Vanguard News.

Liberia calls for "calm" after tensions on the border with Guinea  Seneweb

Nigerian Bar Association President Afam Osigwe calls for deeper collaboration and stronger Nigeria-Liberia legal ties to advance justice in West Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-president-seeks-stronger-legal-ties-between-nigeria-liberia/

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has expressed sympathy following a missile attack on a Ghanaian peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon that left soldiers…

Er wurde in Liberia geboren und von Adoptiveltern in die USA gebracht. Seine Lebenserfahrung verarbeitet Mon Rovia zu eindrücklichen Folksongs, die den Nerv der Tiktok-Generation treffen.

Content creators from across West Africa have pledged to promote information integrity in the sub-region at a disinformation webinar jointly hosted by the European Union (EU) in Ghana, the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID), and DUBAWA Ghana. The participants, bloggers, tech experts and influencers from Nigeria, Liberia and Ghana acknowledged the widespread commercialisation of disinformation on social media and committed to confronting the practice within their spheres...

The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Accra has engaged Ghanaian authorities following the tragic death of a Liberian national, Austin Tengbeh, in the Lashibi–Sakumono area of Accra.