5 h. ago LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention

Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) strongly and unequivocally condemns the violent attack carried out on its Ganta Mission Station in Nimba County during the early morning hours of Monday. According to credible reports, the assault was led by Morris Neaquoi, William Laywhee, Jerry Kandea, Martin […] The post LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 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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17 h. ago Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution

Monrovia, Liberia; June 9, 2025: To mark World Environment Day 2025, UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Dia called for strong regulatory frameworks, improved enforcement, and enhanced recycling infrastructure to combat the growing plastic pollution crisis. The event, held on June 5, 2025, at Paynesville Town Hall in Monrovia, was themed End Plastic Pollution and supported […] The post Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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17 h. ago Liberian Opposition Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests Amid Capitol Arson Probe

Monrovia – Four of Liberia’s leading opposition political parties—the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—have issued a joint statement demanding that the government uphold due process and cease what they perceive as the political weaponization of the judiciary in the […] The post Liberian Opposition Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests Amid Capitol Arson Probe appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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21 h. ago Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center 

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 8, 2025: A Liberian-owned Koufa Consortium, in collaboration with African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), boosts the education sector of Liberia by the launch of the first premier comprehensive preparatory training programs and testing centers for ACCA, CIA, CFE, and IPSAS exams, setting a new benchmark for professional development … The post Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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21 h. ago Govt names Planning Committee for 2025 Liberian Diaspora Conference

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Government of Liberia has officially constituted a high-level planning committee to organize the 2025 Liberia Diaspora National Conference, which is set to take place in Washington, D.C., United States of America. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, the committee will be … The post Govt names Planning Committee for 2025 Liberian Diaspora Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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22 h. ago Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison 

By Seltue Karweaye Sr. The Liberian National Police stated on Friday that there are “credible links” suggesting that Honorable Councillor J. Fonati Koffa was “strategically involved” in an incident that has led to his detention along with five other lawmakers. Police Chief Gregory Colman announced that Koffa has been charged with several offenses, including arson, … The post Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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25 h. ago Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive

MONROVIA — A directive from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) obtained by FrontPageAfrica, has placed a freeze on the issuance of court bonds by commercial banks and insurance companies without prior written clearance from its Insurance Department — effectively preventing several lawmakers currently facing criminal charges, including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, from securing bail. [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: As Monrovia Sits in Dirt, Allegations of Financial Irregularities Dog City Mayor

Monrovia – As Liberia’s capital remains plagued by uncollected waste and worsening sanitation, a cloud of serious allegations is gathering over the Monrovia City Mayor, John Charuk Siafa, raising questions about the integrity of his administration barely months into his tenure. Mayor Siafa, who replaced former Mayor Jefferson Koijee following the 2023 presidential elections, came [...] The post Liberia: As Monrovia Sits in Dirt, Allegations of Financial Irregularities Dog City Mayor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: PANASA President Declares Liberia Emerging Scrabble Power, Confirms 2026 Championship Host Role

Monrovia – Liberia has been officially named as the host of the 2026 African Scrabble Championship following a historic visit by the President of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), Adekoyejo Adegbesan.  By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The visit, part of the African Youth Scrabble Championship Trophy Tour, marks the first time a sitting PANASA [...] The post Liberia: PANASA President Declares Liberia Emerging Scrabble Power, Confirms 2026 Championship Host Role appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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63 h. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three sitting members of the House of Representatives were remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison on Saturday following their appearance at the Monrovia City Court on multiple charges linked to the December 2024 fire at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah Alongside Koffa, Representatives [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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67 h. ago CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA

. As Concern Worldwide Strengthens Partnership With CHAP On Fundraising And Development Of Strategic Plans MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Liberia’s leading proponent of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), has received a significant financial boost from the Lotus Foods Foundation USA. The support is directed toward CHAP’s flagship Farm4Jobs […] The post CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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69 h. ago Liberia: Opposition Blocs Demand Due Process, Decry “Political Weaponization” in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia – Four of Liberia’s major opposition political parties—the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—have issued a joint statement calling on the government to uphold due process and resist the political weaponization of the judiciary in the ongoing investigation into [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Blocs Demand Due Process, Decry “Political Weaponization” in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police have denied a request from the legal team representing Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and his colleagues to sign for their temporary release, FrontPage Africa has reliably learned. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This development follows the formal charging of Koffa and several lawmakers with criminal facilitation, arson, and criminal [...] The post Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago ALCOP Chairman Ansu Dulleh Under Fire: Party Rocked by Allegations of Mismanagement and Nepotism

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP) finds itself embroiled in a deepening internal crisis as a chorus of voices demands the resignation of its embattled National Chairman, Ansu Dulleh. Accusations of rampant mismanagement, blatant nepotism, and the egregious abuse of party resources have ignited a firestorm, threatening to fracture […] The post ALCOP Chairman Ansu Dulleh Under Fire: Party Rocked by Allegations of Mismanagement and Nepotism appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia Secures UN Security Council Seat, Foreign Minister Nyanti Praised for Diplomatic Triumph

MONROVIA, June 6 – Liberia is celebrating a significant diplomatic achievement: securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. This historic victory has led to widespread acclaim for Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, whose unwavering leadership and strategic diplomatic efforts are credited with the country’s success. In an […] The post Liberia Secures UN Security Council Seat, Foreign Minister Nyanti Praised for Diplomatic Triumph appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago NIR Outlines Milestones and Challenges Under Executive Order #147

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Identification Registry (NIR) is making significant strides in transforming Liberia’s digital identity landscape, with Executive Director Andrew Peters announcing full implementation of Executive Order #147, recently issued by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on April 14, 2025. Speaking on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, […] The post NIR Outlines Milestones and Challenges Under Executive Order #147 appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Insurance Corporation of Liberia (NICOL) has officially launched a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Liberians, irrespective of their economic status. Speaking at […] The post NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia: “No More Unfair Rubber Prices” — Government, Stakeholders Adopt National Pricing Formula to Protect Farmers

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Rubber Planters Association and the Government of Liberia have taken decisive steps to put an end to unfair rubber pricing. By Claudius T. Greene, Jr. “No more unfair rubber prices,” declared T. Bannie Brown, Vice President of the Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL), as he read a landmark resolution ushering [...] The post Liberia: “No More Unfair Rubber Prices” — Government, Stakeholders Adopt National Pricing Formula to Protect Farmers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has again summoned seven current lawmakers, including former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, to appear for questioning in connection with the December 18, 2024 fire that destroyed major portions of the Capitol Building. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com This marks the second time the lawmakers have been identified as “persons [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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