Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Chairman of the Liberian Telecommunications Authority Meets with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission

Following this information, the two figures discussed issues related to the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks, the development of digital infrastructure and the promotion of a more integrated, inclusive and resilient regional telecommunications market

During his visit to Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Clarence Massaquoi, met with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, provided an opportunity to discuss reforms and development in the digital sector…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security – 29th to 30th January, 2026

The Summit concluded with a renewed sense of regional solidarity and determination to implement the agreed outcomes, marking a critical step toward strengthened cooperation and collective security

The High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security concluded on Friday, 30th January, 2026 with a meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government. Delivering his remarks during the Opening Session, the President of the Republic of Ghana and host stated that the Consultative Conference was being…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

China and Liberia Sign Agreement on Development Cooperation

Liberia is willing to effectively implement the Agreement and to further deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation

On January 9, the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Liberia signed the Agreement on Development Cooperation in Monrovia. H.E. Ambassador Yin Chengwu signed on behalf of China, while H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented Liberia. The signing ceremony was also…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu attends the Handover Ceremony of China-Aid Police Supplies to Liberia

China remains committed to strengthening law enforcement cooperation with Liberia and promoting the development of China-Liberia strategic partnership

On January 7, Ambassador Yin Chengwu and Hon. Gregory O.W. Coleman, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, attended the handover ceremony for the China-Aid police supplies project to Liberia. The event was also attended by Counselor Zhang Yimin of Chinese Embassy, Hon. William K. Mulbah, Deputy Inspector General for Administration of Liberia National Police, and…

Source: World Health Organization - Liberia |

Liberia advances implementation of amended International Health Regulations

The International Health Regulations (2005), revised in 2024, are a legally binding global framework that guides 196 countries to prevent, detect and respond to public health risks

The Government of Liberia has taken a key step towards implementing the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) following the signing of a national declaration of commitment after a three-day national technical workshop held in Monrovia from 15–17 December 2025, with support from World Health Organization (WHO). The…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej meets The First Lady of Liberia & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia

On the first day of the conference, the Plenary Session of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 took place, featuring keynote speeches of First Ladies of Africa

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference is co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Liberia secures Global Environment Facility (GEF) approval for landmark mercury-reduction project in the gold mining sector, backed by the African Development Bank Group

The initiative marks Liberia’s entry into the planetGOLD programme, a global effort supported by the GEF that has already assisted more than 20 countries in reducing mercury use while improving environmental health and livelihoods

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a transformative project developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia and supported by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) to dramatically reduce mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). The project, with $7.67 million in GEF financing and an…

Source: Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia |

Liberia: Ministry of Health (MOH) Climaxes Health Sector Resource Mapping

The exercise aimed to map existing health sector resources, validate and analyze data, and produce a comprehensive report to guide planning and decision-making for FY2026

The Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Health Financing Unit with support from the Global Fund and Last Mile Health, has concluded a three-day Health Sector Resource Mapping, Data Cleaning, and Report Writing Workshop in Gbarnga, Bong County. The exercise aimed to map existing health sector resources, validate and analyze…

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AfrInnovate Youth Challenge 3rd Edition Crowns Tanzania’s SkyVerse Solutions as Champion in Abuja, Nigeria

SkyVerse Solutions from Tanzania emerged as 1st Place winner with their mechanized post-harvest groundnut processing solution designed to increase yields and farmer income

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org), in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, proudly concludes the third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a platform showcasing the creativity and resilience of Africa’s youth. This year’s event celebrated young innovators who are redefining inclusion and sustainability through purpose-driven…

Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) |

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Study Explores SMS Messaging to Strengthen Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment

The study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of SMS-based TB adherence support in Africa, identify barriers and enablers to the use of digital adherence tools, and guide TB control policies and programmes in Ethiopia, Liberia and other Member States

A new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is exploring how mobile phone messaging can improve tuberculosis (TB) treatment adherence in Ethiopia and Liberia, two of the continent’s most affected countries. The research is supported by a US$100,000 grant from the World Bank and…