8 h. ago Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature

Monrovia — The Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMCOL) has released its Legislative Monitoring Report Summary for November–December 2025, citing commendable adherence to democratic procedures alongside persistent shortcomings in transparency, inclusion and citizen participation within the Liberian National Legislature. By Patience M. Jones LEMCOL unveiled the report on Monday, December 15 during a press conference [...] The post Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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22 h. ago Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal

Monrovia, Liberia — The Senate Joint Committee has issued authoritative and far-reaching recommendations on the proposed Concession and Access Agreement involving Ivanhoe, setting firm, non-negotiable conditions intended to protect Liberia’s sovereignty, reinforce legislative authority, and guarantee that communities directly affected by the project receive measurable and lasting benefits. Central to the Committee’s position is a … The post Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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 ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Samoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth

Monrovia – Liberia has made a great statement with a bold and decisive step towards modern digital financial economy on the launch of Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) otherwise known as Mobile Money Interoperability. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The launch of the IIPS, led by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, [...] The post ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Samoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Saamoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth

Monrovia – Liberia has made a great statement with a bold and decisive step towards modern digital financial economy on the launch of Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) otherwise known as Mobile Money Interoperability. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The launch of the IIPS, led by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, [...] The post ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Saamoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth 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.

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51 h. ago Liberia Launches US$88.7M EXCEL Program to Fix Foundational Learning Crisis

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia on Monday officially launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, a five-year, nationwide education reform initiative aimed at addressing deep gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy across the country. By Patience M. Jones The high-level launch, held at the Monrovia City Hall in Sinkor, brought together [...] The post Liberia Launches US$88.7M EXCEL Program to Fix Foundational Learning Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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53 h. ago AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase”

AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, convened the “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” on December 10th, 2025. This joint initiative brought together senior leaders from government, utilities, regulators, and industry to explore how Oman can meet surging AI economic development led electricity […] The post AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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55 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia

Monrovia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), with support from the UN Women Liberia on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted in four (4) counties in [...] The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities

Monrovia — Scores of aggrieved employees of the Liberian Senate on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Capitol Building, demanding that the leadership of Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence standardize their salaries in line with other public employees across government ministries, agencies, and corporations.  By Obediah Johnson The protesting staffers stormed the offices of several [...] The post Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference

By Amos Harris Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Rural Development at the Ministry of Public Works, Jocelia J. Tarpah, has announced plans for a forthcoming National Infrastructure Conference, even as public skepticism lingers over the tangible outcomes of such national forums. Speaking during a briefing at the Ministry of Information (MOI), Tarpah stated that the conference […] The post Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Nigeria and Benin Republic Foreign Ministers hold joint press briefing

Abuja, Nigeria – 11 December 2025: Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama TUGAR, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Benin. Olushegun Adjadi BAKARI held a joint press briefing on Thursday in Abuja on the sidelines of the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers. The … The post Nigeria and Benin Republic Foreign Ministers hold joint press briefing appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. 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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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.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Liberia Secures Fresh Funding to Restart Gbarnga–Mendikorma Road Corridor

MONROVIA — Liberia has recorded a major breakthrough in its drive to restore and expand critical national infrastructure following the signing of a new 12.8 million United States dollar financing agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and other Arab development partners to advance the second phase of the Gbarnga Mendikorma Road Project. [...] The post Liberia Secures Fresh Funding to Restart Gbarnga–Mendikorma Road Corridor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: MFDP Budget Consultant Lloyd Pushes Back Against Senator Konneh’s Criticism

By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com MONROVIA — A Budget Consultant at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, S. Emmanuel Lloyd Sr, has defended the integrity of budgetary transfers contained in the FY26 National Budget, while pushing back against comments made by Senator Amara Konneh, which he says misrepresent lawful fiscal practices and risk misleading the public [...] The post Liberia: MFDP Budget Consultant Lloyd Pushes Back Against Senator Konneh’s Criticism appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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