51 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

6 d. ago Liberia: Close Ties Between Boakai Officials and AGL Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Corruption Probe of Company’s ‘Controversial’ former Owners

Monrovia – The close relationship between President Joseph Boakai’s political advisor, MacDella Cooper, and House Speaker Richard Koon—particularly their alleged ties to African Global Logistics (AGL), the controversial successor of Bolloré Africa Logistics—has raised serious concerns about transparency and integrity at the highest levels of Liberia’s leadership. Observers warn that the growing engagement with AGL, [...] The post Liberia: Close Ties Between Boakai Officials and AGL Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Corruption Probe of Company’s ‘Controversial’ former Owners appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 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.

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1 week ago Liberia: A Close call as President’s Plane Crash lands while landing at Roberts International AirPort; Asky, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Kenya Airways all cancel Flights as Plane Remains on Runway

Monrovia – For years, travelers have raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of the runway at Roberts International Airport (RIA). On Thursday afternoon, those fears were realized at the highest level when President Joseph Boakai and his delegation narrowly escaped disaster. The 36-year-old Gulfstream IV (G4) private jet carrying the President crash-landed upon arrival from [...] The post Liberia: A Close call as President’s Plane Crash lands while landing at Roberts International AirPort; Asky, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Kenya Airways all cancel Flights as Plane Remains on Runway appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

1 week ago Legislative Caucus frowns at Western Cluster Liberia’s operations

By Lincoln G. Peters Bong Mines, Liberia, May 30, 2025 – The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has received a formal communication from Senator J. Alex Tyler, Senator of Bomi County and Chairman of the Western Region Legislative Caucus, raising serious concerns about the operations of Western Cluster Liberia Limited (WCL).  Western Cluster Liberia Limited … The post Legislative Caucus frowns at Western Cluster Liberia’s operations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

3 w. ago Liberia: Duala Marketers Raise Concerns Over Declining Sales Amid Economic Challenges

Monrovia – Marketers in the bustling commercial district of Duala, Montserrado County, are raising concerns over declining sales, citing economic hardships that have significantly reduced their profits compared to previous years. By Augustus D.R. Bortue, augustus.dr.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com Duala Market serves as a vital trading hub and food distribution center, linking Liberia’s agricultural regions to Monrovia’s urban [...] The post Liberia: Duala Marketers Raise Concerns Over Declining Sales Amid Economic Challenges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

3 w. ago Liberia: FPA Investigation Reveals Speaker Koon’s Committee Appointments Violate House Rules, Minority Bloc Raises Concern

MONROVIA – The recent election of Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker of the House of Representatives was anticipated as a resolution to the prolonged legislative paralysis that gripped the Lower Chamber of Liberia’s Legislature for over seven months. However, instead of ushering in a new era of unity and adherence to constitutional order, Speaker Koon’s [...] The post Liberia: FPA Investigation Reveals Speaker Koon’s Committee Appointments Violate House Rules, Minority Bloc Raises Concern appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

3 w. ago Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban’s Intervention Sparks Hope for Resolution in Bong Mining Dispute

GBALONAI, Bong County- The town of Gbakonai, nestled within Liberia’s mineral-rich Bong County, has become the focal point of an escalating mining dispute, raising concerns about community harmony, legal adherence, environmental protection, and the well-being of its residents. By Jaheim Tumu On Wednesday, May 14, Unification Day, Assistant Minister of Mines and Energy, Carlos E. [...] The post Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban’s Intervention Sparks Hope for Resolution in Bong Mining Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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 to Be Impacted from Trump Administration’s Proposed Remittance Tax Hike

Washington – A draft bill introduced by Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives is drawing sharp criticism in Liberia and other developing countries.  By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The proposed legislation seeks to impose a 5% excise tax on all international remittances—raising serious concerns about the potential impact on Liberia’s already fragile economy. The [...] The post Liberia to Be Impacted from Trump Administration’s Proposed Remittance Tax Hike 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

3 w. ago Liberia: Central Bank Unveils $63M Strategic Plan, Appeals for Support to Close $41M Gap

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched a five-year strategic plan (2025–2029), which Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi described as a roadmap for economic transformation. By Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The plan, unveiled on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Bank’s headquarters on Ashmun Street, aims to build a resilient and inclusive financial system [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Unveils $63M Strategic Plan, Appeals for Support to Close $41M Gap appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

4 w. ago Liberia, West Africa’s Cybersecurity Undermined; IT Specialist Cites Weak Legal Framework, Limited Expertise, and Low Awareness

Monrovia – An Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist at Liberia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, who also serves as the ECOWAS Cybersecurity Focal Point for Liberia, has raised concerns over the region’s growing digital vulnerabilities. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Victor K. Jarlwood, Jr. cited weak legal frameworks, limited technical expertise, and poor public awareness as major contributors to [...] The post Liberia, West Africa’s Cybersecurity Undermined; IT Specialist Cites Weak Legal Framework, Limited Expertise, and Low Awareness appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

last month Presidents Boakai, Mason Reaffirm Liberia–Barbados Ties at 160th Anniversary of Crozierville, Celebrating Shared Heritage

CROZIERVILLE, Montserrado County – In a vibrant celebration of shared  heritage, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and President Dame Sandra Prunella Mason of Barbados joined residents and dignitaries on Saturday May 10, to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the founding of Crozierville, a historic Liberian town founded by Barbadian settlers in 1865. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [...] The post Presidents Boakai, Mason Reaffirm Liberia–Barbados Ties at 160th Anniversary of Crozierville, Celebrating Shared Heritage appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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