29 h. ago Liberia: Press Union of Liberia Commends Human Rights Lawyer Gongloe for Thought

Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has acknowledged and commended renowned human rights lawyer and statesman, Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe, for his open letter from in which he revisits a pivotal moment in Liberia’s political history through the lens of the late Albert Porte’s seminal article, “The Day Monrovia Stood Still.” By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Press Union of Liberia Commends Human Rights Lawyer Gongloe for Thought-Provoking Letter, Reflection on Albert Porte and the April 14, 1979 Rice Riots appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 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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30 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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50 h. ago Liberia: ‘Systemic Theft’ – Rep. Bility Accuses Legislature of Deep Corruption, Demands Audit

Nimba County Electoral District #7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility has thrown a full weight behind transparency and accountability and has challenged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to muster the courage to order the audit of the Legislature, which he said is at the peak of corruption. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway In an open letter to President Boakai, [...] The post Liberia: ‘Systemic Theft’ – Rep. Bility Accuses Legislature of Deep Corruption, Demands Audit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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58 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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63 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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3 d. ago Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ as Pres. Boakai Awards 100% Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NOCAL Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input

Monrovia – President Joseph N. Boakai’s recent decision to award 100 percent ownership of four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) without first seeking input from the Legislature or key stakeholders is drawing sharp criticism from industry experts and economists, who warn that the move could undermine transparency and investor confidence [...] The post Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ as Pres. Boakai Awards 100% Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NOCAL Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Liberia: CDC Acting Chairman Kowo Accuses Police IG Coleman of Abuse and Misconduct

Monrovia – The Acting Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Atty. Janga A. Kowo, has accused Police Inspector General, Gregory O.W. Coleman, of leading the Liberia National Police (LNP) in what he described as an unprofessional and abusive direction following an incident in which he was allegedly beaten and wrongfully detained by police [...] The post Liberia: CDC Acting Chairman Kowo Accuses Police IG Coleman of Abuse and Misconduct appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Human Rights Advocate Condemns Police Brutality and Arbitrary Arrests of Opposition Figures in Liberia

By Amos Harris A prominent human rights and civil society advocate, Jefferson B. Knight, has issued a strong condemnation of the Liberia National Police (LNP) following a series of violent incidents and what he describes as politically motivated arrests targeting opposition leaders. Knight publicly decried a “disturbing escalation of violence, arbitrary arrests, and brutality” carried […] The post Human Rights Advocate Condemns Police Brutality and Arbitrary Arrests of Opposition Figures in Liberia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 d. ago Liberia: Grief Gives Way to Politics as Doe Family Splits over a Condolence Gesture from Ex

Monrovia – The funeral of former First Lady Nancy B. Doe, widow of slain President Samuel Kanyon Doe, has taken an unexpected turn, erupting into a controversy that has shaken the Doe family.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  At the center of the controversy is Nancy Doe’s daughter, Veronica “Mamie” Doe, whose firm stance against accepting a funeral [...] The post Liberia: Grief Gives Way to Politics as Doe Family Splits over a Condolence Gesture from Ex-President Weah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. 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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4 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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4 d. 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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