2 h. ago Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations

Assistant Minister Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs for Urban Affairs, A. Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh says recent allegations levied against Senator Zoe Pennue of Grand Gedeh County by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe are unfortunate and deeply concerning. Minister Jabateh says the allegation must not be … The post Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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15 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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20 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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30 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 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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32 h. 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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33 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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33 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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33 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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33 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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33 h. 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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33 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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44 h. 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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57 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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57 h. ago Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces

Monrovia – The civil society organization Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced that it has successfully mobilized more than 100,000 Liberians nationwide to participate in a protest scheduled for July 17.  By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr  edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com  The demonstration, to be held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” aims to address what [...] The post Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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58 h. ago Liberia: CDC Youth League Urges UN Investigation into Police Brutality Against Chairman Kowo

Monrovia – The National Youth League of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change has called on the United Nations to investigate what it describes as the unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of the party’s National Chairman, Cllr. Janga Augustus Kowo, by officers of the Liberia National Police.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com   The incident occurred on Saturday, June 7 [...] The post Liberia: CDC Youth League Urges UN Investigation into Police Brutality Against Chairman Kowo appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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58 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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58 h. ago Liberia: NBC Launches Comprehensive Compliance Review of MOPP and CRC Operations in Maryland County

PLEEBO, Maryland County – The National Bureau of Concessions (NBC) has launched a compliance review of two of Liberia’s largest agribusiness concessionaires operating in Maryland County — the Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) and Cavalla Rubber Corporation (CRC).  By: Peter P. Toe, Jr, Contributing Writer  A high-level team of monitoring and evaluation compliance officers from [...] The post Liberia: NBC Launches Comprehensive Compliance Review of MOPP and CRC Operations in Maryland County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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63 h. ago Pres. Boakai grants full ownership of strategic oil blocks to NOCAL

Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – In a landmark decision to strengthen Liberia’s energy independence and economic prosperity, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has allocated four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) with full 100% ownership. The Executive Allocation of blocks LB-10, LB-11, LB-29, and LB-31 represents a transformative step … The post Pres. Boakai grants full ownership of strategic oil blocks to NOCAL appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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65 h. ago Deputy Health Minister pats Cuttington graduating nurses on the back

Graduating nurses here have been told that their advancement is a significant step in strengthening Liberia’s health sector. By Edwin N Khakie Suakoko, Bong County – June 10, 2025: Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health, Martha C. T. Morris, has commended the graduating class of the College of Health Sciences at Cuttington … The post Deputy Health Minister pats Cuttington graduating nurses on the back appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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