1 hour ago Liberia: 2025 household income and expenditure survey launched

Monrovia, April 30, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) in collaboration with the World Bank, has officially launched the 2025 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES). The HIES will collect critical data to inform evidence-based policy decisions and improve socioeconomic planning. This survey, which is being … The post Liberia: 2025 household income and expenditure survey launched appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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9 h. ago EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal?

IN A NATION striving to rebuild from decades of institutional decay and public mistrust, few issues strike more deeply at the soul of governance than academic fraud.  THE SCANDAL INVOLVING Commerce Inspector General Dorr Cooper is not merely an isolated case of personal misconduct — it is a test of President Joseph Boakai’s resolve to [...] The post EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal? appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: LNBA Split Over Supreme Court Ruling as President Varmah Faces Criticism for ‘Bypassing’ Executive Members

Monrovia – The Liberian legal community is in the throes of a credibility crisis after a controversial statement by Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, President of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), sparked an internal revolt and sharpened questions over the Bar’s political neutrality.  By Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Willie N. Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com  At the heart of the [...] The post Liberia: LNBA Split Over Supreme Court Ruling as President Varmah Faces Criticism for ‘Bypassing’ Executive Members appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister

Leading local and international human rights organizations have joined together to issue a statement urging Liberian President Joseph Boakai to renew an executive order for the Office of War and Economics Crimes Court set to expire tomorrow, May 1. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The groups, including the Liberian based Civil [...] The post Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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18 h. ago Liberia: Former Referee Urges Companies to Emulate Bukonjadeh Group’s Support for Sports Development

Monrovia – A former president of the Liberia Football Referees Association, Cllr. Joseph M. Kollie, is calling on companies and business institutions across Liberia to follow the exemplary footsteps of the Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in supporting youth talent development through sports. By A. Macaulay Sombai, Sombai.macaulaysombai@FrontPageAfricaonline.com-0777217428 Cllr. Kollie made the statement after reading a recent [...] The post Liberia: Former Referee Urges Companies to Emulate Bukonjadeh Group’s Support for Sports Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc’s Press Conference Marred by Math Mistakes and Confusion

Monrovia — The self-proclaimed “Majority Bloc” in the House of Representatives has suffered a major setback in its ongoing effort to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, following a chaotic press conference that exposed inconsistencies in their claimed support and deepened concerns about their legitimacy. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com During the event, which was streamed live, a physical [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc’s Press Conference Marred by Math Mistakes and Confusion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Power Struggle Intensifies In House as Koffa, Koon Camps Lobby for Majority Support

MONROVIA – As the 55th National Legislature prepares to resume its second quarter session in May, intense lobbying is underway within the House of Representatives as both camps loyal to embattled Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and “Majority Bloc” Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon seek to secure a decisive quorum. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageafricaonline.com The renewed political [...] The post Liberia: Power Struggle Intensifies In House as Koffa, Koon Camps Lobby for Majority Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Sen. Chea: Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Nullify Budget or Halt Government Operations

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Claims and Petitions, has asserted that the recent Supreme Court ruling on the House leadership dispute does not nullify critical legislative actions, including the passage of the 2025 national budget. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The ruling, delivered on April 23, declared actions by [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Chea: Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Nullify Budget or Halt Government Operations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Head of Prevention and Awareness at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Madame Grace G. Mulbah, has revealed that a significant gap exists in the enforcement of drug prevention efforts across Liberia due to a lack of government support. Speaking recently at the launch of the Congo Town Township … The post LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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58 h. ago Congotown rallies against drug abuse in schools and communities

By: Kruah Thompson The Township of Congo Town in Monrovia has launched a comprehensive anti-drug awareness campaign, focusing on schools and communities. Monrovia, April 28, 29025: The campaign was officially launched on Friday, April 26, 2025, by Mr. Edward H. Lahai, Commissioner of the Township of Congotown, during a ceremony held at the Jones Christian … The post Congotown rallies against drug abuse in schools and communities appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Cummings Challenges Boakai to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate Alexander B. Cummings has issued a stinging rebuke of President Joseph Boakai’s handling of the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives, warning that failing to uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling threatens Liberia’s democratic foundations. In a strongly worded statement, Cummings declared that “following the rule of law is [...] The post Liberia: Cummings Challenges Boakai to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Taps Former President Sirleaf to Mediate House Crisis

Monrovia—Amidst a deepening constitutional crisis in the Liberian House of Representatives, the Rule of Law Caucus has submitted a draft proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing leadership impasse that has divided the Legislature and challenged the authority of the Supreme Court. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The proposal, submitted to former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for [...] The post Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Taps Former President Sirleaf to Mediate House Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Senator Nuquay Rallies Margibi Women to Lead and Empower at MARWAPD Induction

Margibi County – Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay has called on women in Margibi County to stand together, support one another, and actively seek leadership roles across various sectors. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey Delivering the keynote address at the weekend induction ceremony of the Margibi Women Alliance for Peace and Development (MARWAPD) in Kakata, the senator encouraged [...] The post Liberia: Senator Nuquay Rallies Margibi Women to Lead and Empower at MARWAPD Induction appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia Proposes Social Innovation to Tackle Global Labour Challenges

Monrovia — The Government of Liberia has proposed “social innovation” as a critical solution to address growing global labour challenges, highlighting its potential to create sustainable and transformative changes in the world of work. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Labour, Liberia’s proposal was outlined in remarks delivered by Labour Minister, Hon. [...] The post Liberia Proposes Social Innovation to Tackle Global Labour Challenges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott

Monrovia – Tensions within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have escalated as 11 county coordinators, under the banner of “Concerned County Coordinators,” have threatened to withdraw their support from FLY President Banica Elliott, citing repeated constitutional breaches and exclusionary leadership practices. By: Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, representing 11 counties, criticized Elliott for allegedly ignoring [...] The post Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies

PAYNESVILLE – Youth Bridge Inc., in collaboration with the Liberian Youth for Climate Action and the Youth Humanitarian Movement, with support from ActionAid Liberia, has concluded a one-day Youth-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Policy Brief Development aimed at strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and resilience building in Liberia. Held under the theme “Enhancing Youth [...] The post Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Rep. Bernard Benson Reaffirms Support for Speaker Koffa, Backs Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Representative Bernard Blue Benson of Electoral District #17 has publicly reaffirmed his support for Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, stating that he will sit under Koffa’s leadership in the House of Representatives, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling on April 23, 2025. Rep. Benson, who initially aligned with the Minority Bloc during the [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Bernard Benson Reaffirms Support for Speaker Koffa, Backs Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia’s Political Crisis Escalates: Majority Bloc Challenges Supreme Court Ruling, Opposition Threatens Mass Action

Monrovia, Liberia – April 26, 2025 – Liberia’s deepening political crisis has reached a critical juncture as the self-proclaimed Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, led by Representative Richard Nagbe Koon, has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling that invalidated their legislative actions. This legal challenge sets the stage for […] The post Liberia’s Political Crisis Escalates: Majority Bloc Challenges Supreme Court Ruling, Opposition Threatens Mass Action appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, describing it as troubling and a blatant rejection of the Court’s authority. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Boakai said his administration welcomed the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Gongloe Accuses Boakai of Undermining Rule of Law After Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Prominent human rights lawyer, ClIr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for disregarding a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the legitimacy of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Gongloe, a former presidential candidate and law professor, said the Supreme Court’s April 23 decision is final and [...] The post Liberia: Gongloe Accuses Boakai of Undermining Rule of Law After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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