15 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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15 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL presents findings on Local Governance Service Delivery

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) and with support from UN Women Liberia, on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented the findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted … The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL presents findings on Local Governance Service Delivery appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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15 h. ago From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little

By A Boakai Namah II | Email: aboakainamahiigmail.com Liberia’s currency has strengthened; inflation has cooled. Yet prices at markets stay stubborn, and farmers still struggle to reach consumers directly. The invisible walls—between exchange‑rate headlines and grocery bills, and between rural producers and urban buyers—are the real economy’s bottlenecks. Currency Gains, Price Pains Recent forex data … The post From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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15 h. ago Principles of Eagle and Lion for Effective Governance in Liberia:

Think like an Eagle and a Lion beyond the Empty Rhetorical Slogan and Empty Noisemaking/Noisemakers: The “eagle and lion principles” for the national economy are often represented by these animals in proverbs and motivational content, symbolizing integrity, vision, and leadership. These principles are considered beneficial for personal and national success. “The lion says, No matter … The post Principles of Eagle and Lion for Effective Governance in Liberia: appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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18 h. 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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18 h. ago Boakai Must Break Silence on the Foya Presidential Villa Project, Liberian Journalist Urges

New Castle, Delaware – In the wake of public outcry and growing controversy surrounding the Foya presidential villa project, a U.S.-based Liberian journalist Moses D. Sandy says it is imperative for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to make a public statement regarding the ownership, funding, and overall necessity of the project. Mr. Sandy, National President Emeritus of [...] The post Boakai Must Break Silence on the Foya Presidential Villa Project, Liberian Journalist Urges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Prosecution Presents Key Evidence As Court Hears Testimony Linking Suspects To Capitol Arson Plot

By Amos Harris Government prosecutors on Wednesday advanced their case in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial as a key prosecution witness took the stand, providing detailed testimony linking defendants Amos Koffa, Dixon Seebo, and others to an alleged conspiracy to attack the Capitol in December 2024. The testimony was delivered during the 26th Day […] The post Prosecution Presents Key Evidence As Court Hears Testimony Linking Suspects To Capitol Arson Plot appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia stamps agreement to host ECOWAS Youth Development Center

By Lincoln G. Peters The Government of Liberia, represented by Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet, along with the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, signed a landmark Host Country Agreement for Liberia to serve as the home of the … The post Liberia stamps agreement to host ECOWAS Youth Development Center appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago India & Liberia sign MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Pharmacopoeia

The Embassy of India, Monrovia, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Pharmacopoeia between the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and the Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Liberia. The MoU was formally signed … The post India & Liberia sign MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Pharmacopoeia appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia: ANC, CDC, CMC, MOVEE Decry Arson Attack on STAND; Accuse Government of Dangerous Silence

MONROVIA – Opposition political parties from across Liberia united on Thursday to condemn the pre-dawn arson attack on the headquarters of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day, known as STAND, describing it as a dangerous assault on civil liberties and a troubling signal of shrinking democratic space under the Boakai administration.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The [...] The post Liberia: ANC, CDC, CMC, MOVEE Decry Arson Attack on STAND; Accuse Government of Dangerous Silence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago United States and Liberia Sign Five Year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum Understanding

By James T. Brooks The United States and the Republic of Liberia have officially established a monumental five-year, US$176 million Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement represents a decisive step in executing the America First Global Health Strategy, fundamentally reshaping health aid by establishing a direct, government-to-government model that prioritizes national ownership, […] The post United States and Liberia Sign Five Year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum Understanding appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Liberia Maritime Authority Earns ‘B’ Rating in 2025 Performance Scorecard

By Amos Harris  The Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA) has received a solid “B” rating in the 2025 national performance scorecard, reflecting a year marked by major international achievements, domestic reforms, and lingering governance concerns. The scorecard, released this week, highlights the Authority’s strong performance under the leadership of Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, who oversaw significant progress in […] The post Liberia Maritime Authority Earns ‘B’ Rating in 2025 Performance Scorecard appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments

By Lincoln G. Peters Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, is demanding that the government of Liberia, headed by President Joseph N. Boakai, respect and honor international human rights instruments and treaties signed and ratified by the national legislature. In his Human Rights Day Message marking the 77th Anniversary of the Universal … The post Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago US Lawmaker Warns Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Rail Project Could Expand China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

Washington D.C. – The controversial rail-access deal between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic—now before the Legislature for ratification—has suffered a major setback after a senior member of the United States Congress warned that the project could deepen China’s control over critical minerals in Africa. Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the U.S. House [...] The post US Lawmaker Warns Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Rail Project Could Expand China’s Grip on Critical Minerals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, the body tasked with establishing a war and economic crimes court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, has dismissed a newly submitted civil society bill to establish a war and economics crimes court as “mischief” [...] The post Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 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.

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4 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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4 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 Liberia launches preparations for 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, December 10, 2025: The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has officially launched preparations for the 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference, a landmark global event scheduled for March 30–31, 2026. The announcement was made yesterday, December 9, 2025, by J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., acting Director … The post Liberia launches preparations for 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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