8 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Honors Best Performing and Compliance Public Entities Amid Warning for Others to Follow Suit

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has called on all institutions under the Executive Branch of government to meet or surpass national performance benchmarks following the conclusion of the 2024–2025 Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) cycle.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  Speaking at an official recognition ceremony held at the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, the President [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Honors Best Performing and Compliance Public Entities Amid Warning for Others to Follow Suit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Civil Society Council Distances Itself from ‘Little

Monrovia – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has disassociated itself from a group calling itself the Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), clarifying that the organization is unknown to the Council and has no official status within the country’s civil society community. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  The clarification comes amid public confusion following statements [...] The post Liberia: Civil Society Council Distances Itself from ‘Little-Known’ Group Backing Embattled Monrovia Mayor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Bukonjadeh CEO Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Capitol Building Arson Case

Monrovia – The Chief Executive Officer of the Bukonjadeh Group of Companies, Elton D. Johns, has called on all Liberians to respect the ongoing judicial process involving former House Speaker Fonati Koffa and other lawmakers accused in connection with the fire incident at the Joint Chambers of the Capitol Building. Johns described the ongoing court [...] The post Liberia: Bukonjadeh CEO Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Capitol Building Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberian Referee Hannah Moses Selected to Officiate at 2025 Women’s AFCON

Monrovia – Liberian international assistant referee Hannah L. Moses has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the 2025 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. By: Christopher C. Walker |  christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Moses becomes the first Liberian referee ever chosen to [...] The post Liberian Referee Hannah Moses Selected to Officiate at 2025 Women’s AFCON appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 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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31 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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31 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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31 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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37 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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41 h. ago CRC Workers Union Pleads for Urgent Action on “Dehumanizing” Housing Conditions 

By Christian Appleton Cavalla, Liberia – June 11, 2025 – The President of the Cavalla Rubber Corporation (CRC) Workers Union, Mr. Paul W. Dweh, has issued an impassioned appeal to the company’s management, urging immediate intervention to address what he describes as the “deteriorating and dehumanizing” state of employee housing facilities. In an exclusive interview […] The post CRC Workers Union Pleads for Urgent Action on “Dehumanizing” Housing Conditions  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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51 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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52 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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54 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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54 h. ago Liberia: Min. Ngafuan Says Pres. Boakai Demands Results, Not Delays

Monrovia – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan has called for urgent and unified action across government institutions to fast-track Liberia’s development efforts, stressing that President Joseph Boakai is “impatient with delays” and determined to see immediate improvements in public service delivery and civil servant welfare. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking on Tuesday, [...] The post Liberia: Min. Ngafuan Says Pres. Boakai Demands Results, Not Delays appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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54 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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55 h. ago Liberia: 9th Street Landlord Demands Probe After Fire Destroys Apartment

Monrovia – The owner of a residential property on 9th Street, Sinkor, is urging the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) to immediately investigate a weekend fire that destroyed part of his compound and displaced multiple tenants. By Willie N. Tokpah Mohammed Kuyateh, owner and manager of the Kuyateh Residence, made the call following the incident, [...] The post Liberia: 9th Street Landlord Demands Probe After Fire Destroys Apartment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire

Monrovia- Defence attorneys representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers have called on the Monrovia City Court to dismiss all charges against their clients, arguing that prosecutors have failed to present any physical or direct evidence linking them to the December 2024 “arson attack” on the Capitol Building. By Willie [...] The post Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – A distinguished lineup of African and international leaders today called upon young people across the continent to take bold steps in shaping Africa’s future by driving economic development, promoting democratic governance, and championing accountability. This powerful call to action was made during the official opening […] The post Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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