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LWSC Steps Up Work on Zwedru Water Project

Pinky Vangerline Kpotoe August 19, 2026

LWSC's Zwedru City Water Supply System rehabilitation project is a crucial initiative to improve water access for households, businesses, and healthcare facilities in Grand Gedeh County. The project, which involves linking more homes to the improved water distribution network and extending a pipeline to the hospital, is essential for the region's development. Engineers are conducting pressure tests on the water tower to ensure the system's safety and reliability.

Liberia Marks 23 Years Since Accra Peace Deal With Renewed Call for Justice and Reconciliation

Dakpannah U-Thant Nicholas Smith August 18, 2026

Marking the 23rd anniversary of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement, Liberia’s PeaceGen project has kicked off nationwide community dialogues. Bringing together survivors, youth, and government officials, the discussions explore memory, reconciliation, and accountability, highlighting recent legislative steps toward establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court to secure lasting peace.

LWSC Prepares to Commission Major Water Pipeline as Boakai Pushes ARREST Implementation

Pinky Vangerline Kpotoe August 18, 2026

With water coverage rising from 5 percent in 2024 to 9 percent in 2026, the LWSC details its upcoming pipeline commissioning and broader expansion plans aimed at reaching 30 percent access across urban and rural Liberia.

Education

Liberian Government Removes Registration Fees for Public Primary School Pupils

Dakpannah U-Thant Nicholas Smith August 12, 2026

Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah announced that children enrolling in public schools from Kindergarten to Grade 6 will not be required to pay registration fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, as part of the government's effort to make primary education more accessible to all children, especially those from families facing financial difficulties.

Economy & Innovation

UN Calls for Stronger Financing and Accountability to Drive Liberia’s Development Agenda

Nicole Nicholas August 12, 2026

UN Resident Coordinator Christine N. Umutoni has urged Liberia to shift from aid dependence toward stronger institutions, domestic financing and private investment to deliver the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Speaking at the AAID National Steering Committee meeting, she praised the Government’s inclusive development vision and called for flagship investments in youth, agriculture, digital transformation, climate resilience and governance to move Liberia from peace to prosperity.

Politics

Howard-Taylor Defends CDC Record in Bong, Challenges Moye’s Claims of Marginalization

Dakpannah U-Thant Nicholas Smith August 10, 2026

Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has pushed back against claims that Bong County was neglected under the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) administration. Highlighting unprecedented political influence and major infrastructure, health, and education investments during the Weah-led government, she urged leaders and voters to focus on factual development records rather than political rhetoric.

Liberia

LWSC Steps Up Work on Zwedru Water Project

Liberia Marks 23 Years Since Accra Peace Deal With Renewed Call for Justice and Reconciliation

LWSC Prepares to Commission Major Water Pipeline as Boakai Pushes ARREST Implementation

Liberian Government Removes Registration Fees for Public Primary School Pupils

UN Calls for Stronger Financing and Accountability to Drive Liberia’s Development Agenda

Howard-Taylor Defends CDC Record in Bong, Challenges Moye’s Claims of Marginalization

UNFPA Trains Journalists on Reproductive Health Reporting in Liberia

LWSC Steps Up Work on Zwedru Water Project

Liberia Marks 23 Years Since Accra Peace Deal With Renewed Call for Justice and Reconciliation

Liberia Alcohol Policy Conference Renews Push for Strong National Law

LWSC Prepares to Commission Major Water Pipeline as Boakai Pushes ARREST Implementation

UNFPA Trains Journalists on Reproductive Health Reporting in Liberia

LWSC Steps Up Work on Zwedru Water Project

Liberia Marks 23 Years Since Accra Peace Deal With Renewed Call for Justice and Reconciliation

Liberia Alcohol Policy Conference Renews Push for Strong National Law

LWSC Prepares to Commission Major Water Pipeline as Boakai Pushes ARREST Implementation

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