21 h. ago Liberia: City Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Ex

MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court has denied a motion filed by lawyers representing former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers seeking to dismiss criminal charges stemming from alleged misconduct at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The ruling, delivered on Friday, June 13, followed a week-long preliminary hearing during which [...] The post Liberia: City Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Ex-Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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28 h. ago Liberia: Discretion or Denial of Rights? Judge Willie Withholds Approval of Bond for Capitol Building Arson Defendants

Monrovia – Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Willie is yet to approve the criminal appearance bond submitted on behalf of Tom Edridge and several co-defendants accused of setting fire to the Capitol Building. FrontPageAfrica has learned that although the bond has been submitted to the court on more than two occasions, Judge Willie has neither [...] The post Liberia: Discretion or Denial of Rights? Judge Willie Withholds Approval of Bond for Capitol Building Arson Defendants appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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28 h. ago Liberia: Top UP Lawmaker Leads Senators in Condemning Executive Over ‘Clandestine’ GTMS, CTN Deal and Refusal to Seek Ratification

MONROVIA –  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means and Finance, Prince Moye, has condemned the Executive Branch for renegotiating the controversial Global Tracking & Maritime Solutions (GTMS) and Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) contract without the knowledge, involvement, or ratification of the National Legislature.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The Unity Party lawmaker said [...] The post Liberia: Top UP Lawmaker Leads Senators in Condemning Executive Over ‘Clandestine’ GTMS, CTN Deal and Refusal to Seek Ratification appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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: Women’s Legislative Caucus Backs Vice Chair Amid Capitol ‘Arson’ Allegations

MONROVIA — The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) has declared its support for Montserrado County District 5 Representative Prescilla A. Cooper as she faces trial alongside three other sitting lawmakers in connection with the December 2024 incident at the Capitol Building. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued Thursday, June 12, the WLCL [...] The post Liberia: Women’s Legislative Caucus Backs Vice Chair Amid Capitol ‘Arson’ Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago Liberia: Law Reform Commission Proposes Amendment to LACC Act, Seeks to Give President Power to Remove Commissioner Without Senate Vote

Monrovia – The Law Reform Commission (LRC) of Liberia is proposing amendments to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Act, including a controversial provision that would grant the President the authority to remove LACC commissioners for “probable cause” without requiring a two-thirds majority vote from the Senate. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com  According to the LRC, the [...] The post Liberia: Law Reform Commission Proposes Amendment to LACC Act, Seeks to Give President Power to Remove Commissioner Without Senate Vote 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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29 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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29 h. ago Liberia: CEMESP and AREPT Conclude Asset Recovery Awareness Town Halls Across Liberia

Monrovia – The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP), in collaboration with the Liberia Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce, has successfully concluded a series of Asset Recovery Awareness Town Hall meetings across four counties in Liberia. The final town hall was held over the weekend in Logan Town, Montserrado County, bringing the civic engagement [...] The post Liberia: CEMESP and AREPT Conclude Asset Recovery Awareness Town Halls Across Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 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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29 h. ago Liberia: Senior Brothers Close In on Big Eight Spot With Eleven

Monrovia – Senior Brothers Association have emerged as one of the surprise contenders in the 2025 Liberia National Oldtimers Association (LONA) League season, thanks to an eleven-match unbeaten run under the leadership of head coach Marcus “Marriage Ibafi” Weah. By: Christopher C. Walker |  christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Their latest victory came on Sunday, June 8, with a 3-2 win [...] The post Liberia: Senior Brothers Close In on Big Eight Spot With Eleven-Game Unbeaten Run appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 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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44 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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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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51 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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51 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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51 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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51 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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52 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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52 h. ago Liberia: AMEU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Intervention at JFK Maternity Center

Monrovia – As part of its ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, AME University demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community care with a heartfelt visit to the Liberia-Japanese Maternity Center at JFK Hospital. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the visit, the university distributed essential maternal and newborn health materials to mothers who had recently given birth. AME University [...] The post Liberia: AMEU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Intervention at JFK Maternity Center appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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