18 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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19 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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34 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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40 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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41 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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47 h. ago President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity!

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. is calling on all Liberians to embrace the profound significance of Liberia’s election to the United Nations Security Council, describing it as both a great honor and a weighty responsibility. “Liberia is back on the global stage, and Liberia is ready!” the President declared, as he opened […] The post President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity! appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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62 h. ago Speaker Koon welcomes first testing center for Liberian accounting professionals

By Lewis S.Teh  Monrovia, Liberia; June 11, 2025 – House Speaker Richard N. Koon expresses joy over what is being considered, Liberia’s first comprehensive preparatory testing center for professionals seeking advanced professional credentials.  “It is a strategic milestone, a turning point in our national efforts to domesticate international professional standards and open new pathways for … The post Speaker Koon welcomes first testing center for Liberian accounting professionals appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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