4 d. ago Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting

Monrovia – Internal tensions have erupted within the House of Representatives over Liberia’s representation at the ECOWAS Parliament, just as the country prepares to host a high-profile ECOWAS Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the 9th sitting of the second quarter of the 55th Legislature, a communication from Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, [...] The post Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. 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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9 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa

Timeline 2005: ArcelorMittal signs a 25-year MDA with the Liberian government, setting the stage for iron ore mining operations.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com  YEKEPA, Nimba County – President Joseph Boakai, and ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, on Thursday attended the inauguration of ArcelorMittal’s world-class concentrator. The state-of-the-art concentrator—one of the largest iron ore beneficiation plants in [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberian Human Rights Activist Quaye Accuses Government of Enabling Migrant

Monrovia – Stanley Delano Quaye, a Liberian human rights advocate and writer based in Ottawa, Canada, has accused the Government of Liberia of turning a blind eye to widespread illegal migration and deforestation allegedly driven by Burkinabè nationals crossing into Liberia from Côte d’Ivoire. By Webster Clayeh websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement and communication to the European Union [...] The post Liberian Human Rights Activist Quaye Accuses Government of Enabling Migrant-Led Deforestation and Land Conflict appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Works Min. Gives Highlights of Major Overpass Bridges, Pending Projects

Liberia’s Minister of Public Works has given highlight of several major public projects which are pending including the much-publicized overpass bridges. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The Liberian government had long unveiled plan for the construction of two overpass bridges on Tubman Boulevard in Monrovia to alleviate traffic congestion. These overpasses are part of a project funded [...] The post Liberia: Works Min. Gives Highlights of Major Overpass Bridges, Pending Projects appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Bomi Authorities Accused of Ignoring Supreme Court Order on Disputed Equipment Sale

Bomi County — Authorities in Bomi County are being accused of defying a Supreme Court stay order by continuing the sale of disputed machines and equipment in Sackie Town, Sinje Township—despite an ongoing legal battle and a pending conference before the court. By Victoria G. Wesseh The order, issued by Supreme Court Chamber Justice Ceaineh [...] The post Liberia: Bomi Authorities Accused of Ignoring Supreme Court Order on Disputed Equipment Sale appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government as ‘False and Unfounded’

Monrovia – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has condemned what he describes as “unfounded and malicious” accusations by the Government of Liberia, which he claims are intended to tarnish his reputation and intimidate opposition voices. By Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Augustus Bortue, augustus.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com  The Government of Liberia, on Saturday, accused Senator Snowe — who [...] The post Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government as ‘False and Unfounded’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Minister Barchue Advocates for Enhanced Local Capacity and Sensitization on ARREST Agenda

Sanniquellie, Nimba County – Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Development Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), J. Wellington Barchue I, has emphasized the critical need for increased public capacity building and sensitization regarding the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). This call comes as the Liberian government intensifies its efforts to improve […] The post Minister Barchue Advocates for Enhanced Local Capacity and Sensitization on ARREST Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Liberia Intensifies Diplomatic Push for UN Security Council Seat

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – May 22, 2025 – The Liberian government is significantly advancing its bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a move signaling a renewed focus on enhancing the nation’s global standing and attracting international investment. Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of […] The post Liberia Intensifies Diplomatic Push for UN Security Council Seat appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Civil Society Group Urges Rigorous Negotiations in Railway Access Discussions, Warns Against ‘Praise Mindset’

MONROVIA – A Liberian civil society organization, One Voice Liberia, has urged the government to proceed cautiously in ongoing railway access negotiations with concession companies, particularly Ivanhoe Liberia (High Power Exploration – HPX), warning against the return to a culture of weak and rushed deals. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, in a statement issued [...] The post Liberia: Civil Society Group Urges Rigorous Negotiations in Railway Access Discussions, Warns Against ‘Praise Mindset’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberian Minister Slams Previous Government, Declares “Complete Hell” Under CDC Rule

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, Jerolinmek M. Piah, has launched a blistering critique of the nation’s condition under the former Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) government, starkly describing the period as “complete hell.” Speaking at the Ministry’s regular press briefing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Minister […] The post Liberian Minister Slams Previous Government, Declares “Complete Hell” Under CDC Rule appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Government Breaks Ground for Sinoe Coastal Project Construction Work

Monrovia, Liberia; May 19, 2025: The Liberian Government, through the Environmental Protection Agency, has officially launched construction work for the Sinoe Coastal project. The project enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County is an ambitious US$8.9 million grant initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The Sinoe Coastal Resilience Project aims […] The post Government Breaks Ground for Sinoe Coastal Project Construction Work appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 w. ago Liberia: STAND Accuses Government of Intimidation After Armed Police Deployment at Headquarters

Monrovia – Leaders of the STAND movement have accused the Liberian government of political intimidation following the arrival of armed police officers at their headquarters Friday afternoon. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com According to the group, the incident took place around 1:50 p.m. when a police patrol vehicle and armed personnel appeared near their offices. The situation escalated [...] The post Liberia: STAND Accuses Government of Intimidation After Armed Police Deployment at Headquarters appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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