1 hour ago Dubai Brings Together Sport Stars and Legends, Leaders and Decision

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the supervision of the Dubai Sports Council – The Summit, under the theme ‘Uniting the World Through Sports’, aligns with the objectives of Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 – A comprehensive programme will address the future of sports, development […] The post Dubai Brings Together Sport Stars and Legends, Leaders and Decision-Makers on the Largest Global Platform to Shape the Future of Sports: the World Sports Summit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal

Monrovia — The Joint Committee reviewing the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic has raised serious concerns about treaty compliance, diplomatic risks, and infrastructure governance, warning that the agreement cannot proceed without major amendments. In a detailed report submitted to the Senate Plenary, the Joint Committee—comprising the Committees on [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal

Monrovia, Liberia — The Senate Joint Committee has issued authoritative and far-reaching recommendations on the proposed Concession and Access Agreement involving Ivanhoe, setting firm, non-negotiable conditions intended to protect Liberia’s sovereignty, reinforce legislative authority, and guarantee that communities directly affected by the project receive measurable and lasting benefits. Central to the Committee’s position is a … The post Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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23 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal

Monrovia — The Liberian Senate Joint Committee on Transport and Concessions has recommended the conditional approval of the Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Agreement, outlining a series of amendments it says must be addressed before the Legislature grants final concurrence. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The agreement, which governs road, rail, and logistics access for Ivanhoe’s iron ore [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago AML presents US$25K Check to Nimba Sports Steering Committee

Sanniquellie, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has presented a US$25,000 cheque to the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee to support the county’s participation in the ongoing National County Sports Meet. The cheque was officially presented during a brief ceremony held in Sanniquellie on behalf of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Chief Executive Officer and senior management. Speaking … The post AML presents US$25K Check to Nimba Sports Steering Committee appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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31 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NCD Officials, Orders Audit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has taken decisive administrative action at the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), suspending two senior officials and ordering a comprehensive audit following recommendations from a Special Investigative Committee. According to a statement released Tuesday by the Executive Mansion, the President has temporarily suspended the NCD’s Executive [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NCD Officials, Orders Audit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self

Ganta, Nimba County — China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s agricultural transformation, pledging deeper cooperation in farmer empowerment, mechanization, capacity building, and expanded access to international markets as Liberia seeks food self-sufficiency and economic growth. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking at the 2025 National Agriculture Fair on Friday, December 12, the Chinese Ambassador [...] The post China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission

Abuja, Nigeria — The ECOWAS Parliament has appointed Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., Chair of its Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, to lead the Parliament’s delegation to the ECOWAS Observer Mission to the Republic of Guinea. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The observer mission is scheduled to take place from 23 to 31 December 2025, [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago ArcelorMittal Liberia dedicates refurbished St John Bridge between Grand Bassa and Bong Counties

For nearly 30 years, people moving between Grand Bassa Bong and Nimba counties have faced a horrible nightmare as they risk their lives crossing the St John River on a severely damaged infrastructure. The St John Bridge was so bad that, as one bike rider puts it, “old people never use to cross at all” … The post ArcelorMittal Liberia dedicates refurbished St John Bridge between Grand Bassa and Bong Counties appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate

Monrovia – Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, has raised serious concerns about Liberia’s $1.2 billion draft budget, urging the Senate to resist passing the budget at the aggregate level without detailed scrutiny.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a statement following the House of Representatives’ approval of the budget, Senator [...] The post Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate-Level’ Passage, But MFDP Consultant Pushes Back appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: LINA Workers Petition Legislature Over ‘Missing’ US$700K, Non

Monrovia  — Concerned employees of the state-owned Liberia News Agency (LINA) have petitioned the Liberian Legislature, raising alarm over what they described as severe institutional stagnation, unutilized budgetary allocations exceeding US$700,000, and the near-collapse of the agency’s operations. The petition, presented on December 11 to members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Information, Broadcasting [...] The post Liberia: LINA Workers Petition Legislature Over ‘Missing’ US$700K, Non-Functional Website, Operational Collapse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia Reopens Rehabilitated St. John Bridge, Restoring Safe Passage Between Three Counties

GRAND BASSA — ArcelorMittal Liberia has completed the rehabilitation of the St. John Access Road Bridge, bringing renewed safety and connectivity to Grand Bassa, Bong and Nimba Counties after nearly thirty years of deterioration that made the crossing a source of fear and hardship for thousands of residents. For decades, the bridge over the St. [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia Reopens Rehabilitated St. John Bridge, Restoring Safe Passage Between Three Counties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago 5 most memorable moments in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21. The best sports betting site 1xBet, an official partner of CAF, looks back at the most remarkable events in the history of the continent’s premier football tournament. The first AFCON and Egypt’s triumph The tournament was first held in the … The post 5 most memorable moments in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago APM Terminals Liberia renews major sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet

Monrovia, Liberia – The National County Sports Meet, Liberia’s premier sporting event, is set for another exciting season as APM Terminals Liberia renews its sponsorship for the 2025/2026 edition. The tournament officially kicks off this Sunday, 14th December 2025, continuing its legacy as a platform for nurturing young talent and fostering unity across the nation. … The post APM Terminals Liberia renews major sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: House Passes Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies and ‘Controversial’ Oranto Oil Deals – But Bility, Others Reject

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — The Liberian House of Representatives has approved a series of high-profile oil and mining agreements, including deals with Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies, and the controversial Oranto Oil, sparking criticism from some lawmakers who questioned the rationale and transparency behind the combined vote. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Representative Musa Hassan Bility of Nimba County, a vocal [...] The post Liberia: House Passes Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies and ‘Controversial’ Oranto Oil Deals – But Bility, Others Reject appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: House Approves US$1.2 Billion Draft Budget, Sends to Senate For Concurrence

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House of Representatives sitting on the 18th and final day of the second session of the third quarter of the 55th Legislature endorsed the report of its Joint Committee on Ways, Means, and Public Accounts with the passage of the Draft 2026 National Budget. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The total approved [...] The post Liberia: House Approves US$1.2 Billion Draft Budget, Sends to Senate For Concurrence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: APM Terminals Liberia Renews Major Sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet

Monrovia, Liberia – The National County Sports Meet, Liberia’s premier sporting event, is set for another exciting season as APM Terminals Liberia renews its sponsorship for the 2025/2026 edition. The tournament officially kicks off this Sunday, 14th December 2025, continuing its legacy as a platform for nurturing young talent and fostering unity across the nation. For [...] The post Liberia: APM Terminals Liberia Renews Major Sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 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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7 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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7 d. ago Liberia: ISSA 2025/2026 League Resumes This Week in Montserrado; President Warns Against Violations

MONROVIA – The Inter-School Sports Association (ISSA) Football and Kickball League for the 2025/2026 season is scheduled to resume this Thursday, December 11, 2025, in four of the ten designated zones across Montserrado County. By A. Macaulay Sombai Contact: Sombai.macaulaysombai@FrontPageAfricaonline.com | 0777217428 ISSA President Evan Somah confirmed that the registration process has been completed and [...] The post Liberia: ISSA 2025/2026 League Resumes This Week in Montserrado; President Warns Against Violations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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