5 h. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia — The prosecution’s case in the Capitol Building arson trial came under renewed pressure on Monday, December 15, after its principal witness delivered testimony that repeatedly conflicted with an official investigative report he personally authored and signed—providing the defense fresh grounds to challenge the credibility of the state’s evidence and advance an alibi for one [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago “We’re taking concrete steps to address financial obligations.“

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, December 15, 2025: Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has assured the banking sector that the government is taking deliberate and concrete steps to meet its financial obligations and rebuild confidence with commercial banks. Minister Ngafuan spoke at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Liberian Bank for Development … The post “We’re taking concrete steps to address financial obligations.“ appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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29 h. ago Liberia: Koijee Debunks Social Media Post Linking Him to Alleged Assault of Former FPA News Desk Chief

Monrovia — Former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that he assaulted journalist Lennart Dodoo, former News Desk Chief of FrontPage Africa and current Managing Editor of The Liberian Investigator. By Jaheim Tumu The claim appeared in a December 11, 2025 post by online platform DTV Liberia, [...] The post Liberia: Koijee Debunks Social Media Post Linking Him to Alleged Assault of Former FPA News Desk Chief appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago Liberia Secures Fresh Funding to Restart Gbarnga–Mendikorma Road Corridor

MONROVIA — Liberia has recorded a major breakthrough in its drive to restore and expand critical national infrastructure following the signing of a new 12.8 million United States dollar financing agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and other Arab development partners to advance the second phase of the Gbarnga Mendikorma Road Project. [...] The post Liberia Secures Fresh Funding to Restart Gbarnga–Mendikorma Road Corridor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago LINA Workers Petition Legislature, Demand Audit Of Nearly US$1 Million 

By Amos Harris MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Staff members of the Liberia News Agency (LINA) have officially petitioned the National Legislature, demanding an immediate investigation into the agency’s near-collapse despite substantial funding in recent national budgets. According to the petition submitted this week, the agency received more than US$700,000 during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, yet employees claim this sizeable support has […] The post LINA Workers Petition Legislature, Demand Audit Of Nearly US$1 Million  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Nimba’s Rep. Taa Wongbe Demands Full Disclosure of Liberia–U.S. $176M Health Deal

Monrovia – Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Wongbe is calling for full transparency and public disclosure of the US–Liberia US$176 million health agreement, warning that the deal presents potential risks to Liberia’s sovereignty, data security, and legal compliance if not thoroughly scrutinized. In a statement issued Wednesday, Rep. Wongbe welcomed the investment—comprising US$125 million [...] The post Nimba’s Rep. Taa Wongbe Demands Full Disclosure of Liberia–U.S. $176M Health Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia to Launch the Wonegizi–Wologizi Initiative for Sustainable Ecosystems (WISE)

MONROVIA, Liberia — Stakeholders from Liberia’s development sector will come together on December 10, 2025, for the official launch and signing ceremony of the Wonegizi–Wologizi Initiative for Sustainable Ecosystems (WISE), a new effort focused on sustainably managing one of West Africa’s most ecologically valuable forest areas. The event, set for 9 a.m. at the Forestry [...] The post Liberia to Launch the Wonegizi–Wologizi Initiative for Sustainable Ecosystems (WISE) appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: UP Margibi Fundraising Chair Fofana Extols Partisans For Securing 5th Place At National Fundraising Rally

KAKATA—The Margibi County Chairperson of the just-ended Unity Party (UP) Homecoming and Fundraising Rally,  Ben A. Fofana, has praised partisans in the county for their overwhelming contributions to the party’s membership and financial drive — efforts that placed Margibi in the 5th position among the highest-contributing counties. By Yawah Y. Jaivey In an exclusive interview [...] The post Liberia: UP Margibi Fundraising Chair Fofana Extols Partisans For Securing 5th Place At National Fundraising Rally appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA

A 2M sqft masterplan inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance, clarity, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next-generation waterfront destinations in the UAE, today unveiled SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands and the company’s second large-scale community within a year. […] The post BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Flenekan School Battles Capacity Crisis: Students Learn in Zinc Structures Amid Stalled Construction

By: James Myking Suah Barclayville, Grand Kru County, December 10, 2025 – The Flenekan Elementary and Junior High School, situated within the Barclayville Education District, is facing severe challenges due to an inadequate learning environment and insufficient seating capacity as it endeavors to prepare the next generation of leaders. Founded in 1955, the school has […] The post Flenekan School Battles Capacity Crisis: Students Learn in Zinc Structures Amid Stalled Construction appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Mines and Energy Ministry Launches Digital Mineral Rights Application System 

By Amos Harris The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched a fully digital mineral rights application system, transitioning the once manual, paper-driven licensing process into an online platform intended to boost transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in Liberia’s extractive sector. The new system, unveiled on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, during a well-attended ceremony in […] The post Mines and Energy Ministry Launches Digital Mineral Rights Application System  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Court Postpones Capitol Arson Trial As Missing Forensic Evidence Exposes Major Weaknesses In Prosecution Case

By Amos Harris The high-profile Capitol Building arson trial, involving former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several co-defendants, suffered a major setback on Wednesday after the Criminal Court “A” temporarily halted proceedings due to glaring deficiencies in the prosecution’s forensic evidence. The delay followed a troubling disclosure from prosecution witness Rafael Wilson, an investigator with […] The post Court Postpones Capitol Arson Trial As Missing Forensic Evidence Exposes Major Weaknesses In Prosecution Case appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago GCG Enterprise Solutions Drives Innovation and Industry Leadership

Serves as Gold Sponsor of OutSystems One Executive Day UAE Event GCG Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation and Interactive Smart Solutions, served as Gold Sponsor of the OutSystems One Executive Day UAE held on December 10th in Dubai. The premier industry gathering focused on “Exploring the Power of AI […] The post GCG Enterprise Solutions Drives Innovation and Industry Leadership appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence

Monrovia – The prosecution’s attempt to tightly link the defendants to the December 2024 Capitol Building arson came under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday after its first witness admitted that investigators never conducted forensic fingerprint testing on the very items allegedly used to start the fire. Testifying before Criminal Court “A,” Liberia National Police (LNP) investigator Rafael [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes New Measures for Rock and Sand Miners to Pay Royalties

Monrovia – Senator Numene Bartekwa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Concessions and Investment, is calling for immediate enforcement of royalty payments by individuals and companies engaged in sand mining and rock crushing across Liberia. According to Senator Bartekwa, the Government of Liberia receives no meaningful benefits from Liberians and foreign nationals mining sand and [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes New Measures for Rock and Sand Miners to Pay Royalties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago LIFT Project Recognized for Advancing SME Finance and Market Access at 2025 MSME Conference and Trade Fair

Monrovia, – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.,  has officially launched the 2025 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Conference and Trade Fair in Monrovia. Speaking on behalf of the President, Hon. Samuel A. Stevquoah, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs recognized the Liberia Investment, Finance and trade Project [...] The post LIFT Project Recognized for Advancing SME Finance and Market Access at 2025 MSME Conference and Trade Fair appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

5 d. ago Liberia: RPAL Begins Nationwide Capacity Training for 450 Smallholder Rubber Farmers

Todee District, Montserrado County—The Rubber Planters’ Association of Liberia (RPAL), in collaboration with the Rubber Development Fund Incorporated (RDFI), has launched a nationwide hands-on capacity training program in bud-grafting, tapping, and nursery management for 450 smallholder rubber farmers across the country. By Yawah Y. Jaivey The training, which kicked off on Monday in Montserrado and [...] The post Liberia: RPAL Begins Nationwide Capacity Training for 450 Smallholder Rubber Farmers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: AGL Liberia, Office of the Ombudsman Commemorate International Anti

Monrovia –AGL Liberia, in collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman, brought together a gathering of students, government officials, and civil society partners to mark International Anti‑Corruption Day. By Patience M. Jones The event aimed to raise awareness about money laundering, terrorist financing, and the broader threats of corruption to Liberia’s national development. Addressing the [...] The post Liberia: AGL Liberia, Office of the Ombudsman Commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day In Monrovia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Launches Major Preparations for Its 2026 Global Fisheries Investment Conference

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia(GoL), through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has officially launched preparations for its landmark 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference. By Francis G. Boayue The global event is scheduled for March 30–31, 2026 at Farmington Hotel, Margibi County. The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority [...] The post Liberia Launches Major Preparations for Its 2026 Global Fisheries Investment Conference appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to shape the next generation of financial and investment solutions

Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate the development of next-generation financial and investment solutions and expand the emirate’s role as a global capital hub. Spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the cluster is a core […] The post Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to shape the next generation of financial and investment solutions appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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