4 h. ago Independent Information Commission Launches FOI Compliance Training Amid Widespread Non

Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant move to tackle widespread non-compliance with Liberia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Law, the Independent Information Commission (IIC) has announced a two-day “Freedom of Information Awareness, Compliance and Record Management Training.” The training, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, and Friday, June 13, 2025, aims to bolster transparency and accountability across […] The post Independent Information Commission Launches FOI Compliance Training Amid Widespread Non-Compliance appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 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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12 h. ago Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire

Monrovia- Defence attorneys representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers have called on the Monrovia City Court to dismiss all charges against their clients, arguing that prosecutors have failed to present any physical or direct evidence linking them to the December 2024 “arson attack” on the Capitol Building. By Willie [...] The post Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. 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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19 h. 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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19 h. 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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19 h. 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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19 h. 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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19 h. 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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20 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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20 h. ago Liberia: Nimba Supt. Extols AML for New Development, Urges Company to do More amid Warning Against Violence and Protest  

Yekepa – Nimba County Superintendent, Kou Meapeh Gono has applauded ArcelorMittal for what she described as a Bold Step in Liberia’s industrial evolution with the commissioning of its Concentrator Plant in Tokedeh, Nimba County. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway   Speaking at the recent dedicatory ceremony of the plant, the Nimba County administrator said the construction of [...] The post Liberia: Nimba Supt. Extols AML for New Development, Urges Company to do More amid Warning Against Violence and Protest   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 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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20 h. ago APM Terminals Liberia Cleans Over 29,000 Feet of Drainage In Logan Town, Belimah

Monrovia — APM Terminals Liberia, in collaboration with Cleanex Incorporated, has rolled out a drainage clean-up exercise in Logan Town and Belimah. The activity, which began on Friday, June 6 and concludes on Monday, June 9, forms part of the company’s annual Go Green campaign aimed at improving sanitation in communities surrounding the Freeport of [...] The post APM Terminals Liberia Cleans Over 29,000 Feet of Drainage In Logan Town, Belimah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 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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20 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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20 h. ago Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership

Monrovia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has launched the 12th cohort of its flagship Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), bringing together 120 emerging leaders from 11 African countries for a week-long intensive training in Monrovia. The training, running from June 9 to 13, 2025, is being held under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s [...] The post Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: African Media Forum Set to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN – The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) has announced plans to convene the 4th African Media Forum on NTDs in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from November 25 to 27, 2025.  By: Siaway T. Miapue, contributing writer The announcement was made during a press conference held on Friday, May 30, in the Ivorian [...] The post Liberia: African Media Forum Set to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: United Methodist Women Hold Faith Renewal Conference Amid Church Crisis

GEE RIVER DISTRICT – Hundreds of women from across southeastern Liberia gathered on Friday at Flanagan United Methodist High School in Gee River District for a regional conference organized by the United Methodist Women’s Organization.  By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer The gathering brought together delegates from several districts, including Borrobo, Nana Kru, Kru Coast, [...] The post Liberia: United Methodist Women Hold Faith Renewal Conference Amid Church Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 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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25 h. ago Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny

A US$ 500k bridge construction contract awarded to the wife of former Senator Henry Yallah in Bong County has left many scratching their heads. This is because several years after the contract was awarded, the bridge project was left as a white elephant. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 8, 2025 — … The post Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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