4 h. ago China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self

Ganta, Nimba County — China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s agricultural transformation, pledging deeper cooperation in farmer empowerment, mechanization, capacity building, and expanded access to international markets as Liberia seeks food self-sufficiency and economic growth. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking at the 2025 National Agriculture Fair on Friday, December 12, the Chinese Ambassador [...] The post China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations resident coordinator in Liberia, reaffirmed the U.N.’s support for the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at an event in Monrovia marking International Human Rights Day, as a dispute between the Office and a bloc of [...] The post Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 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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25 h. ago ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia

Tarr Town, Old Road, Monrovia, December 13, 2025 – ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with national and regional partners, will convene the Second National People’s Climate Justice Summit on Monday, December 15, 2025. This national event will gather about 700 to 1,000 participants, including climate justice activists, academics, human rights defenders, farmers, renewable energy practitioners, environmentalists, […] The post ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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29 h. ago Liberia: ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia

This national event will gather about 700 to 1,000 participants, including climate justice activists, academics, human rights defenders, farmers, renewable energy practitioners, environmentalists, state officials, civil society actors, local and international NGOs, and community representatives, women, men, and youth from across Liberia and the West African region. The two-day summit, scheduled for December 15–16, 2025, [...] The post Liberia: ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago International Standards Proliferate, Reshaping Global EconomyToo Many Developing Countries Are Left Behind, Report Finds

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2025- A proliferating set of international standards-covering everything from food labeling to the specifications of 5G cellular networks-is steadily reshaping the global economic order, delivering hefty benefits to the wealthy nations and large multinational companies that set them while leaving many developing countries on the sidelines, according to a new World Bank […] The post International Standards Proliferate, Reshaping Global EconomyToo Many Developing Countries Are Left Behind, Report Finds appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago LINA Workers Petition Legislature, Demand Audit Of Nearly US$1 Million 

By Amos Harris MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Staff members of the Liberia News Agency (LINA) have officially petitioned the National Legislature, demanding an immediate investigation into the agency’s near-collapse despite substantial funding in recent national budgets. According to the petition submitted this week, the agency received more than US$700,000 during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, yet employees claim this sizeable support has […] The post LINA Workers Petition Legislature, Demand Audit Of Nearly US$1 Million  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Economics

4 d. ago Liberia: U.S. Judge Orders Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Despite Trump Administration’s Plan to Deport Him to Liberia

A U.S. judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody, after he was mistakenly deported and returned to the United States to face criminal charges. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricoanline.com U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland ruled that since his return, Mr. Abrego Garcia had been re-detained “without lawful [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Judge Orders Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Despite Trump Administration’s Plan to Deport Him to Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Nimba’s Rep. Taa Wongbe Demands Full Disclosure of Liberia–U.S. $176M Health Deal

Monrovia – Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Wongbe is calling for full transparency and public disclosure of the US–Liberia US$176 million health agreement, warning that the deal presents potential risks to Liberia’s sovereignty, data security, and legal compliance if not thoroughly scrutinized. In a statement issued Wednesday, Rep. Wongbe welcomed the investment—comprising US$125 million [...] The post Nimba’s Rep. Taa Wongbe Demands Full Disclosure of Liberia–U.S. $176M Health Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

5 d. ago Liberia Maritime Authority Earns ‘B’ Rating in 2025 Performance Scorecard

By Amos Harris  The Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA) has received a solid “B” rating in the 2025 national performance scorecard, reflecting a year marked by major international achievements, domestic reforms, and lingering governance concerns. The scorecard, released this week, highlights the Authority’s strong performance under the leadership of Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, who oversaw significant progress in […] The post Liberia Maritime Authority Earns ‘B’ Rating in 2025 Performance Scorecard appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Sport

5 d. ago Mines and Energy Ministry Launches Digital Mineral Rights Application System 

By Amos Harris The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched a fully digital mineral rights application system, transitioning the once manual, paper-driven licensing process into an online platform intended to boost transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in Liberia’s extractive sector. The new system, unveiled on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, during a well-attended ceremony in […] The post Mines and Energy Ministry Launches Digital Mineral Rights Application System  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

5 d. ago Citizens raise hope and doubt over US$124M bilateral health MoU

By: Naneka A. Hoffman A cross-section of Liberians has welcomed the newly signed US$124 million bilateral health cooperation agreement between Liberia and the United States. Still, many are demanding more precise details on how the five-year health package will directly benefit citizens. Speaking in an exclusive interview with citizens on Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, in … The post Citizens raise hope and doubt over US$124M bilateral health MoU appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Liberia Questions Credibility of International Peace Mechanisms

In recent years, West Africa has witnessed a troubling surge in insecurity and humanitarian crises, prompting renewed scrutiny of international peace mechanisms. By Lincoln G. Peters At the 12th high-level seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, Liberia, through Deputy Minister Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei, raised concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of the United Nations … The post Liberia Questions Credibility of International Peace Mechanisms appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments

By Lincoln G. Peters Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, is demanding that the government of Liberia, headed by President Joseph N. Boakai, respect and honor international human rights instruments and treaties signed and ratified by the national legislature. In his Human Rights Day Message marking the 77th Anniversary of the Universal … The post Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Liberia: AGL Liberia, Office of the Ombudsman Commemorate International Anti

Monrovia –AGL Liberia, in collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman, brought together a gathering of students, government officials, and civil society partners to mark International Anti‑Corruption Day. By Patience M. Jones The event aimed to raise awareness about money laundering, terrorist financing, and the broader threats of corruption to Liberia’s national development. Addressing the [...] The post Liberia: AGL Liberia, Office of the Ombudsman Commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day In Monrovia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Launches Major Preparations for Its 2026 Global Fisheries Investment Conference

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia(GoL), through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has officially launched preparations for its landmark 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference. By Francis G. Boayue The global event is scheduled for March 30–31, 2026 at Farmington Hotel, Margibi County. The Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority [...] The post Liberia Launches Major Preparations for Its 2026 Global Fisheries Investment Conference appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia launches preparations for 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, December 10, 2025: The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has officially launched preparations for the 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference, a landmark global event scheduled for March 30–31, 2026. The announcement was made yesterday, December 9, 2025, by J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., acting Director … The post Liberia launches preparations for 2026 International Fisheries Investment Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Kadi’s Restaurant Rebuts Minister Bangalu’s Claims, Raises Questions Over Internal Issues at Youth Ministry

Paynesville – Ms.  Kadi Porte, the owner of Kadi’s Restaurant has clarified recent claims made by Minister J. Cole Bangalu regarding FrontPage Africa’s (FPA) performance rating of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, describing his assertions as misleading and inappropriate. J. H. Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com  According to Ms. Porte, the Minister’s suggestion that the Ministry [...] The post Liberia: Kadi’s Restaurant Rebuts Minister Bangalu’s Claims, Raises Questions Over Internal Issues at Youth Ministry appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago “Our Rights: Our Everyday Essentials” – Bringing Human Rights to Everyday Life Through Hope, Courage, and Innovation

Every year, Human Rights Day offers a moment for reflection and renewed purpose. This year’s global theme “Our Everyday Essentials” reminds us that human rights are not abstract ideals but practical commitments that shape how people live, work, participate, and dream. By Christian MUKOSA, Representative in Liberia, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights [...] The post “Our Rights: Our Everyday Essentials” – Bringing Human Rights to Everyday Life Through Hope, Courage, and Innovation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today? 

The answer can be found in his book, ‘Liberia Today & Tomorrow: Some Personal Reflections.’ By Senator Amara Konneh, contributing writer 1. He would probably share his insights on Liberia’s historical struggles (old Liberia vs. new Liberia) and leadership challenges. He would commend President Boakai for maintaining stability and fundamental rights, and for not targeting [...] The post What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today?  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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