8 h. ago CENTAL: Research Exposes Liberia: Persistent Failures in County Social Development Funds, Calls for Urgent Reform to Align with ARREST Agenda

Monrovia — The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has released a research report exposing serious shortcomings in the management of the County Social Development Fund. The report, titled “Open Expenditure: Examining CSDF Projects in Six Counties,” was presented on Wednesday at CENTAL’s headquarters in Monrovia by Executive Director Anderson Miamen. By Francis [...] The post CENTAL: Research Exposes Liberia: Persistent Failures in County Social Development Funds, Calls for Urgent Reform to Align with ARREST Agenda 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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29 h. ago Bomi County Attorney Jarba implicated in US$2M Equipment Case

By Lincoln G. Peters Cllr. Pato Jarba, County Attorney of Bomi County, is accused of supporting the escape of a prime defendant, Fatu Kanneh, in connection with the sale and scrapping of equipment and machinery valued at over US$2 million without proper authorization. Fatu, who is at large together with the administrative officer of Bomi … The post Bomi County Attorney Jarba implicated in US$2M Equipment Case appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

31 h. ago Liberians Slam Deputy Information Minister Sando over Foya Project Construction

MONROVIA –Liberians across the country have erupted in criticism following Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sando’s long awaited explanation concerning the controversial construction project in Foya District, Lofa County, which for months had been widely described as a presidential villa linked to President Joseph Boakai. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The criticism intensified after Deputy Minister Sando [...] The post Liberians Slam Deputy Information Minister Sando over Foya Project Construction appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago EDITORIAL: Deputy Minister Sando’s Second Clarification on Foya Project Fails the Test of Transparency

TUESDAY’S SECOND clarification by Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs Daniel Sando regarding the controversial Foya project in Lofa County was meant to settle a storm of public speculation, yet it has only fanned the flames of distrust, skepticism, and outright frustration among Liberians. NEARLY SEVEN months after his initial explanation, and following a string of [...] The post EDITORIAL: Deputy Minister Sando’s Second Clarification on Foya Project Fails the Test of Transparency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia: Only Half Of Paynesville’s Daily Waste Collected As Major Bestman II Cites Funding, Equipment Gaps

Paynesville —As Paynesville continues to expand and modernize, the city is grappling with a growing waste crisis that sees less than half of its daily solid waste collected, Mayor Robert S. Bestman II has disclosed. In his 2025 year-end report delivered on December 15, Mayor Bestman said Paynesville generates an estimated 600 to 800 tons [...] The post Liberia: Only Half Of Paynesville’s Daily Waste Collected As Major Bestman II Cites Funding, Equipment Gaps appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia: Justice Minister Tweh Urges African Law Students to Defend Rule of Law Amid Rising Coups

Monrovia-Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, has challenged members of the Federation of African Law Students (FELAS) to play a decisive role in strengthening Africa’s legal and constitutional frameworks amid what he described as a worrying resurgence of coups and democratic decline across the continent. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | [...] The post Liberia: Justice Minister Tweh Urges African Law Students to Defend Rule of Law Amid Rising Coups appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Society

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.

Culture

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: MOE Reports Measurable Gains but Flags Deep Learning Gaps at Joint Education Sector Review

BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County — Liberia’s education sector has recorded measurable gains in access, infrastructure, and school feeding, but continues to struggle with low learning outcomes, weak accountability, and persistent inequities, Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah has warned. Speaking Thursday at the 2025 Joint Education Sector Review (JESR) in Buchanan, Dr. Jallah acknowledged progress made [...] The post Liberia: MOE Reports Measurable Gains but Flags Deep Learning Gaps at Joint Education Sector Review appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

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.

Sport

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: 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.

Economics

6 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.

Sport

7 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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7 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.

Politics

7 d. ago Liberia: European Union’s Electrification Works Advance In Buchanan

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – As contractors of the Light Up South East Program accelerate the planting of concrete light poles in Buchanan City, a joint assessment mission comprising representatives of the European Union Delegation (EUD), the National Authorizing Office (NAO) of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Rural and Renewable Energy [...] The post Liberia: European Union’s Electrification Works Advance In Buchanan appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 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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