Liberia Charges Ex-Vice President With Drug Trafficking
#Liberia #DrugTraffickingLiberia charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking and money laundering linked to a transnational narcotics network. Detained at Roberts International Airport, she faces multiple charges, while three foreigners were charged in absentia. read more
Liberia to accept 1,200 deportees from US
#Immigration #LiberiaLiberia agreed to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S., with the first 20 arriving Thursday. The deal, part of Trump's immigration crackdown, includes migrants from multiple continents, though safety concerns remain over those with protection orders. read more
Liberia Burns $336 Million in Historic Cocaine Bust
#Liberia #CocaineBustLiberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth $336 million in the nation's largest drug bust. High-ranking police officials face charges, and two foreign nationals were arrested. This highlights West Africa's role as a key cocaine transit route to Europe. read more