6 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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6 h. ago Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’

Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Court is set to rule in the coming weeks on a motion to dismiss the arson case involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers. By: Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The case stems from the December 18, 2024 fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building, [...] The post Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 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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18 h. ago The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric

By Cornelius Robert U-Sayee Over the past decade, Liberia has been undergoing a quiet but deeply disturbing crisis— the constant erosion of trust across nearly every layer of society. From families to public institutions, from religious spaces to local markets, dishonesty has increasingly become normalized, creating ripple effects that threaten the nation’s social and economic […] The post The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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18 h. ago Maryland Vocational Training Institute Relocation Sparks Outrage in Gedetarbo 

Gedetarbo, Maryland County, Liberia – A dispute over the planned relocation of the Maryland Vocational Training Institute (MVTI) is fueling significant tension in Gedetarbo and Pleebo towns. Community leaders, residents, and youth groups are vehemently opposing what they claim is a politically motivated attempt to move the institute from its originally designated site. In 2023, […] The post Maryland Vocational Training Institute Relocation Sparks Outrage in Gedetarbo  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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28 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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30 h. ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Slams Police Over Treatment of Koffa, Lawmakers in Capitol Fire Case

Monrovia – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has issued a strong rebuke of the Liberia National Police (LNP) over what he described as the excessive and politically charged treatment of former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers, who are accused in connection with the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Slams Police Over Treatment of Koffa, Lawmakers in Capitol Fire Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers

Monrovia – Lawyers representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers have filed a motion at the Monrovia City Court requesting the dismissal of all charges related to the December 18, 2024, fire that gutted parts of the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The defense motion, submitted on Tuesday, June 10, [...] The post Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 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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48 h. 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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54 h. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Slams Police IG After Release, Vows to Expose Coleman’s ‘Lies and Innuendos’

Monrovia – Former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman, accusing him of initiating a politically motivated investigation and prosecution against him and other lawmakers linked to the recent Capitol fire incident. By: Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com, and Victoria Wesseh, wesseh.victoria@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking shortly after his release from [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Slams Police IG After Release, Vows to Expose Coleman’s ‘Lies and Innuendos’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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54 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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54 h. ago Liberia: Central Bank Clarifies Insurance Bond Directive Amid Allegations of Targeting Ex

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has moved to clarify details surrounding a new regulatory directive on insurance-backed court bonds, pushing back against public speculation that the measure is politically motivated or aimed at targeting former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and other individuals.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued Monday, the Bank [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Clarifies Insurance Bond Directive Amid Allegations of Targeting Ex-Speaker Koffa, Others appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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55 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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55 h. ago Liberia: Unity Party Protesters Say Bong Superintendent Norris is ‘Selling Out’ to Opposition

GBARNGA  – Dozens of young members of the ruling Unity Party in Bong County took to the streets on Monday, calling for the immediate removal of Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The youth accused her of gross misconduct, political betrayal, and deliberate empowerment of opposition figures in the county, which they say is threatening [...] The post Liberia: Unity Party Protesters Say Bong Superintendent Norris is ‘Selling Out’ to Opposition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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66 h. ago Liberia: Africa CDC: Over 35,000 Confirmed Mpox Cases Across Continent, Sierra Leone Among Worst Hit

Monrovia – The Head of the Incident Management Support Team at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Ngashi Ngongo, has disclosed that Africa has recorded 141,000 suspected cases of Mpox, with over 35,000 confirmed. By Williametta Jabbah, contributing writer Dr. Ngongo revealed that 94% of all confirmed Mpox cases on [...] The post Liberia: Africa CDC: Over 35,000 Confirmed Mpox Cases Across Continent, Sierra Leone Among Worst Hit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial

Monrovia – The National Chairman of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, was on Monday denied entry to the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, where the trial of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers is underway. By Obediah Johnson The Temple of Justice compound, which houses the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago CDC Youth League Declares Police and President Boakai ‘Enemies of the State,’ Calls for Mass Action

The Revolutionary National Youth League of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has vehemently condemned what it terms the arbitrary arrest, politically motivated charges, and illegal incarceration of its chairman, Janga Kowo. The league also denounced the detention of former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and other opposition leaders by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, labelling […] The post CDC Youth League Declares Police and President Boakai ‘Enemies of the State,’ Calls for Mass Action appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison 

By Seltue Karweaye Sr. The Liberian National Police stated on Friday that there are “credible links” suggesting that Honorable Councillor J. Fonati Koffa was “strategically involved” in an incident that has led to his detention along with five other lawmakers. Police Chief Gregory Colman announced that Koffa has been charged with several offenses, including arson, … The post Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers  

Monrovia – Prominent opposition leaders have rallied their supporters to turn out en masse at the Temple of Justice in a show of solidarity with four members of the House of Representatives who are currently held in detention at the Monrovia Central Prison awaiting court trial. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The lawmakers including former [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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