31 h. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine S. Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, has raised concerns about the impartiality and fairness surrounding the ongoing legal proceedings against former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers charged in connection with the December 18, 2024, fire at the Capitol [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Society

8 d. ago Liberia: CBL’s Repeated Delays and Refusal to Enforce Mobile Money Regulations Raise Concerns; Senate Laments as Foreign Shareholders Meet Quietly with President Boakai

MONROVIA – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is under growing scrutiny for its persistent delays and apparent reluctance to enforce key regulations governing the ownership structure of Lonestar Cell MTN’s Mobile Money service. The controversy has intensified following reports that foreign shareholders of the company held a private meeting with President Joseph Boakai, raising [...] The post Liberia: CBL’s Repeated Delays and Refusal to Enforce Mobile Money Regulations Raise Concerns; Senate Laments as Foreign Shareholders Meet Quietly with President Boakai appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Liberia: Sen. Konneh Presses Government for Answers on Capitol Blaze Report

MONROVIA — Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has expressed concerns over the government’s prolonged delay in releasing an official investigative report on the fire incident that gutted parts of the Capitol Building last December.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com He warned that continued inaction could mirror the unresolved circumstances surrounding the fire at the Executive Mansion [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Konneh Presses Government for Answers on Capitol Blaze Report appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Liberia: Senate Hearing on MTN Mobile Money Ends Without Results as Lawmakers Opt for Closed

Monrovia – A highly anticipated Senate hearing aimed at clarifying the ownership and dividend issues related to Lone Star Cell MTN Mobile Money ended without definitive answers on Wednesday, after key stakeholders failed to disclose the names of companies or individuals holding a controversial 20% stake allegedly reserved for Liberians. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The [...] The post Liberia: Senate Hearing on MTN Mobile Money Ends Without Results as Lawmakers Opt for Closed-Door Talks appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: President Boakai’s Push to Claim Lonestar Cell MTN Share Following Shareholder’s Death Sparks Controversy

MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai’s renewed efforts to reclaim a 20 percent share in Lonestar Cell MTN’s mobile money service—reportedly following the death of one of the shareholders—has ignited a wave of public criticism and raised questions about the administration’s understanding of private ownership rights. FrontPage Africa has learned that the shares in question do [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai’s Push to Claim Lonestar Cell MTN Share Following Shareholder’s Death Sparks Controversy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberia: Boakai’s Probe into Lonestar MTN Mobile Money Over Liberia’s Purported Share Sparks Concern

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to investigate and assume control of a purported 20% stake in Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money, allegedly held in trust for the Liberian people. The President made the surprising revelation during his monthly cabinet meeting [...] The post Liberia: Boakai’s Probe into Lonestar MTN Mobile Money Over Liberia’s Purported Share Sparks Concern appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Liberia: Senators Split Over Presence of Burkinabé in Grand Gedeh       

Two senior members of the Liberian Senate have offered conflicting accounts regarding the presence of Burkinabé in Grand Gedeh County. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The senators—Momo Cyrus of Lofa County and Thomas Yaya Nimely of Grand Gedeh—gave contrasting statements during a recent session of the Liberian Senate. Their debate centers around ongoing concerns raised by [...] The post Liberia: Senators Split Over Presence of Burkinabé in Grand Gedeh        appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Moye Raises Concern Over US$5.2M Revenue Shortfall, Cites Slow Budget Spending

Monrovia – Senator Prince Moye, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget, has expressed concern over a US$5.2 million shortfall in revenue collection for the first quarter of the 2025 National Budget. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.jonson@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking during the opening of the second quarter session of the National Legislature on Tuesday, May [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Moye Raises Concern Over US$5.2M Revenue Shortfall, Cites Slow Budget Spending appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics