Capital of Liberia, Atlantic coast city of 1,010,970 (2008 census)
A cross-border cocaine trafficking operation involving Liberia, Spain and the UK has been revealed. Liberia’s case centers on a 237.6-kilogram seizure linked to Paul King and Global Logistics Services, with prosecutors alleging a web of false documentation and warehousing. Spain’s investigation ties a 13-ton haul to a money-laundering network connected to a California SPAC founders. San Diego’s gang sweep uncovers a retail-to-wholesale cocaine market, with 20 pounds seizing weekly. Authorities warn of Liberia as a transit hub and Europe-bound shipments.
Since late May more than 160,000 foreign nationals have returned or been repatriated from South Africa, with governments reporting 115,000 back to Zimbabwe and 56,000 to Malawi; many returns have followed protests that have targeted migrants, sparked violent attacks and diplomatic rows across Africa. Petitioners have asked the ICC to examine whether the violence and state failures constitute crimes against humanity.
Liberia’s Armed Forces of Liberia has begun a nationwide drive to recruit more women, aiming to reach all 15 counties by 2030. Pvt. Tamar Tarr, 24, has risen from trainee to a clerk at AFL headquarters and competed abroad in a UN peace operations program, illustrating progress and ongoing gender barriers.
A Liberian government standoff over a cargo ship has intensified as authorities examine claims of a vessel in distress, while political upheaval and a broader cocaine scandal shadow the investigation. The IB Atlantic IV’s status and potential cargo remain unclear as officials exchange questions over jurisdiction and response.
Two Cardiff men have been charged with conspiring to import a Class B drug and to facilitate exploitation, after two 17-year-olds were caught with 64kg of cannabis while travelling to the UK. The teens remain in custody in Thailand, with families and the Foreign Office assisting. A fourth man faces related charges and will appear in court on 4 September.
A protocol establishing a Sudanese-Turkish University strengthens higher education ties, expands scholarships, and lays groundwork for joint academic work between Sudan and Turkey. The agreement aims to develop capacity, support research, and foster mutual expertise, signalling a new phase in bilateral academic collaboration.
Liberia’s National Development Plan is moving from planning to implementation as the government seeks to mobilize domestic resources, attract private investment and use innovative financing. The ARREST/AAID framework is being evaluated for progress, with a focus on delivering measurable improvements for Liberians amid declining traditional aid.
The first 20 people have arrived at Roberts International Airport under the Liberia–U.S. third-country deportation arrangement. Liberia is set to receive up to 1,200 people within a year, with most transfers involving nationals from Africa and the Western Hemisphere who have been medically cleared. Deportees can seek asylum or leave under Liberian law; the U.S. will facilitate transfers and provide support.
Liberia’s former vice president has denied involvement in a transnational cocaine-trafficking network. Police accuse her of meetings and payments linked to the operation; she has been detained, hospitalized for a medical emergency, and court appearances have been disrupted as the investigation broadens to include foreign suspects and multiple charges.
The Trump administration has expanded third-country deportations, sending thousands to several countries, including Liberia, Equatorial Guinea and Uganda. Deportees report harsh conditions, with some arriving in chains. Liberia will host up to 1,200 migrants over the next year under a new arrangement, while critics call the move a loophole that bypasses due process.
A new wave of US third-country deportations has expanded to several African states, including Liberia and Equatorial Guinea. Dozens of migrants, many with long ties to the U.S., are facing detention and uncertain legal status as flights push them to new destinations.
The United States has continued third‑country deportations, sending dozens of asylum seekers to Equatorial Guinea under opaque deals. Rights groups accuse authorities of retaliation and abuse, while lawyers say the transfers are part of a broader immigration crackdown.