2 h. ago Liberia: CENTAL Report: 83% of Liberians Say Corruption Remains High Despite 7% Drop — Police, Health Workers Most Corrupt  

Monrovia, Liberia – Despite a marginal decline in public perception, corruption in Liberia remains deeply entrenched, particularly in public institutions such as the police and health sectors. According to the 2024 State of Corruption Report (SCORE) released by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), 83% of Liberians still believe corruption is high—down [...] The post Liberia: CENTAL Report: 83% of Liberians Say Corruption Remains High Despite 7% Drop — Police, Health Workers Most Corrupt   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 h. ago Liberia: 8 In 10 Liberians Urge Protection for Women and Girls from Discrimination and Harassment

MONROVIA — A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that a significant majority of Liberians believe the police and courts should intensify efforts to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment.  By Edwin Genoway edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com The survey, conducted in 2024 by the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG), involved 1,200 adult Liberians and highlights persistent gender disparities in [...] The post Liberia: 8 In 10 Liberians Urge Protection for Women and Girls from Discrimination and Harassment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 h. ago Liberia: Prominent Nimba Activist Armstrong Selekpoh Slams Senator Twayen’s Criticism of ArcelorMittal

MONROVIA – Prominent Nimba County activist Armstrong Gobac Selekpoh has strongly criticized Senator Nya Twayen’s recent comments about ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), calling them “dishonest and deceitful.”  Senator Twayen had accused AML of failing to honor its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with Liberia during a news conference on Tuesday. Selekpoh contends that Senator Twayen, who has [...] The post Liberia: Prominent Nimba Activist Armstrong Selekpoh Slams Senator Twayen’s Criticism of ArcelorMittal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue

Monrovia – The family of the late Liberian President Samuel K. Doe has strongly distanced itself from recent accusations made by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. Appearing on the Spoon Talk show late Tuesday night, Veronica Doe — the biological daughter of the slain President — accused Senator Pennue of [...] The post Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberian Journalist Laymah Kollie Makes History in Guinness World Records Through Global Music Project

Gbarnga, Bong County – From humble beginnings as a young aspiring reporter in Gbarnga,Bong County, Liberia, Laymah Kollie has risen through the ranks of journalism with resilience, purpose, and unshakable passion. Like many women in the field, her early career was marked by challenges, including subtle suppression and underestimation from some of her male counterparts. [...] The post Liberian Journalist Laymah Kollie Makes History in Guinness World Records Through Global Music Project appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago UBA Dashes Cash to Liberians; Climax of Cultural Celebration

In recognition of the African Best Dressed Social Media Campaign, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia has awarded three Liberians as first, second and third winners respectively. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The Africa Best Dress Social Media Campaign was one of key activities that marked this year’s observance of Africa Day, as UBA-Liberia proudly joined [...] The post UBA Dashes Cash to Liberians; Climax of Cultural Celebration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: Group of 77 Decries Discrimination, Receives Humanitarian Aid from Unification Movement of Liberia

Monrovia – Members of the Group of 77 Disabled Center have expressed deep frustration over what they describe as systemic neglect and long-standing discrimination within Liberian society. By Sylvester Tamba, contributing writer Speaking on behalf of the organization, Mr. Joseph W. Jimmy said that persons with disabilities continue to face widespread marginalization, particularly in employment and [...] The post Liberia: Group of 77 Decries Discrimination, Receives Humanitarian Aid from Unification Movement of Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity!

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. is calling on all Liberians to embrace the profound significance of Liberia’s election to the United Nations Security Council, describing it as both a great honor and a weighty responsibility. “Liberia is back on the global stage, and Liberia is ready!” the President declared, as he opened […] The post President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity! appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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23 h. ago Speaker Koon welcomes first testing center for Liberian accounting professionals

By Lewis S.Teh  Monrovia, Liberia; June 11, 2025 – House Speaker Richard N. Koon expresses joy over what is being considered, Liberia’s first comprehensive preparatory testing center for professionals seeking advanced professional credentials.  “It is a strategic milestone, a turning point in our national efforts to domesticate international professional standards and open new pathways for … The post Speaker Koon welcomes first testing center for Liberian accounting professionals appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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24 h. ago Gbarpolu Senator urges youth to embrace education for Liberia’s future.

By: Edwin N. Khakie In a passionate appeal to the youth of Gbarpolu County and beyond, Senator Botoe Kanneh has called on young people to place education at the center of their lives, emphasizing its critical role in both personal growth and national development. Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County, June 11, 2025 – Speaking during a … The post Gbarpolu Senator urges youth to embrace education for Liberia’s future. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Fires Live Rounds at National Port Authority Official’s Home, Injures Pet, Damages Vehicle

Monrovia – A police officer assigned to the Executive Protection Service (EPS) is being accused of firing live rounds during a civil eviction operation at the residence of Charles Massaley, Executive Director for Procurement at the National Port Authority (NPA), injuring a pet and damaging a vehicle. By Jaheim T. Tumu – jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com The incident occurred [...] The post Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Fires Live Rounds at National Port Authority Official’s Home, Injures Pet, Damages Vehicle appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone

Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, has extended warm congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for what he described as a major diplomatic achievement—Liberia’s election to one of Africa’s two non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Liberia secured a [...] The post Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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50 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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50 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex

BREWERVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY – Bishop Kortu Brown, a prominent Liberian religious leader, is urging the Unity Party-led government and opposition politicians to avoid creating unnecessary tension in the country amid the ongoing prosecution of several lawmakers accused of involvement in the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By: Obediah Johnson Speaking Monday during an interview in [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Over Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning

WHAT WAS meant to be a solemn farewell for Liberia’s former First Lady, Nancy B. Doe, has turned into a national flashpoint — not over the funeral itself, but over a daughter’s decision to reject a condolence gesture rooted in Liberian tradition. That decision, made by Veronica “Mamie” Doe, has sparked an emotional and divisive [...] The post Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Liberia: Nimba Supt. Extols AML for New Development, Urges Company to do More amid Warning Against Violence and Protest  

Yekepa – Nimba County Superintendent, Kou Meapeh Gono has applauded ArcelorMittal for what she described as a Bold Step in Liberia’s industrial evolution with the commissioning of its Concentrator Plant in Tokedeh, Nimba County. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway   Speaking at the recent dedicatory ceremony of the plant, the Nimba County administrator said the construction of [...] The post Liberia: Nimba Supt. Extols AML for New Development, Urges Company to do More amid Warning Against Violence and Protest   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces

Monrovia – The civil society organization Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced that it has successfully mobilized more than 100,000 Liberians nationwide to participate in a protest scheduled for July 17.  By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr  edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com  The demonstration, to be held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” aims to address what [...] The post Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago ArcelorMittal’s Broken Promises, Liberians Still Living in Makeshift Shelters Amidst Talk of ‘Phase II

By Amos Harris While ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) trumpets its “Phase II Expansion” as a transformative initiative for Liberia’s economy and communities, the stark reality on the ground paints a vastly different picture. Over a decade into AML’s operations in Liberia, many of its contractors and community residents in mining areas remain trapped in deplorable makeshift […] The post ArcelorMittal’s Broken Promises, Liberians Still Living in Makeshift Shelters Amidst Talk of ‘Phase II appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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68 h. ago Liberian Opposition Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests Amid Capitol Arson Probe

Monrovia – Four of Liberia’s leading opposition political parties—the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—have issued a joint statement demanding that the government uphold due process and cease what they perceive as the political weaponization of the judiciary in the […] The post Liberian Opposition Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests Amid Capitol Arson Probe appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 d. ago President Boakai Urges National Unity to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector During Fish Harvest in Gbarma

Gbarma, Gbarpolu County – In demonstration of leadership by example, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today called on all Liberians to unite in uplifting the agriculture sector, as he harvested fish from his fish farm in Gbarma, Gbarpolu County. Speaking during the harvest event, President Boakai emphasized the urgent need for more Liberians to return […] The post President Boakai Urges National Unity to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector During Fish Harvest in Gbarma appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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