2 h. ago Liberia: Court Orders Fadiga Brothers to Pay US$1.5 Million in Libel Case Filed by Former LDEA Chief

MONROVIA – The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has ruled in favor of former Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Director Abraham Kromah, awarding him US$1.5 million in general damages and US$100,000 in punitive damages in a libel case against Deputy LDEA Director Hassan Fadiga and his brother Hussein Fadiga. By: Victoria G. [...] The post Liberia: Court Orders Fadiga Brothers to Pay US$1.5 Million in Libel Case Filed by Former LDEA Chief appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberia: Just Two Months After Announcing a Renegotiated $22M Deal, VP Koung Leads High

CHANGSHA, CHINA – Vice President Jeremiah Koung was once credited with salvaging the controversial Yellow Machines deal, a multimillion-dollar equipment procurement that had drawn widespread criticism for its lack of transparency and inflated price. Today, however, the man once hailed as the deal’s fixer is under increasing scrutiny, as fresh developments suggest he may have undermined [...] The post Liberia: Just Two Months After Announcing a Renegotiated $22M Deal, VP Koung Leads High-Level Delegation to China for Equipment Inspection—Contradicting Earlier Government Claims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberia: NPA Boss Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for Allegedly Defrauding Chinese Business Partner of $3.6M; Denies Claims

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A. M. Dukuly, defrauded a Chinese investor, Yang Dan, of more than US$3.6 million. Dukuly has strongly denied the accusations, calling them an attempt to tarnish his reputation. By Gerald [...] The post Liberia: NPA Boss Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for Allegedly Defrauding Chinese Business Partner of $3.6M; Denies Claims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Acting LTA Boss Amid Explosive GAC Report—$2.6M Scandal Rocks Telecom Sector

MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended Abdullah L. Kamara, Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), following allegations of corruption and financial misconduct detailed in a recent General Auditing Commission (GAC) report. By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr. The suspension, announced late Monday, comes after the GAC report linked Kamara to financial [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Acting LTA Boss Amid Explosive GAC Report—$2.6M Scandal Rocks Telecom Sector appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 h. ago Liberia: ESIA and EPA Permits Disprove Sen. Twayen’s Claim Against ArcelorMittal’s Iron Ore Project, Documents Show Project Followed Environmental Laws

Yekepa, Nimba County – An environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and two official permits issued by Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have debunked recent claims by Senator Nya Twayen that ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) constructed its multi-million-dollar iron ore concentrator in Toledeh, Nimba County without proper environmental clearance. Last week, Senator Twayen lodged a formal [...] The post Liberia: ESIA and EPA Permits Disprove Sen. Twayen’s Claim Against ArcelorMittal’s Iron Ore Project, Documents Show Project Followed Environmental Laws appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 h. ago Liberia: Internal Affairs Minister Expresses Alarm Over Guinea

MONROVIA – Internal Affairs Minister, Franklin Sakila Nyumalin, has issued a strong warning over the rising tensions between Guinea and Sierra Leone at the Yengar border, calling the situation a serious threat to regional peace. By: Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  Speaking during the opening of the AU-ECOWAS Border Conference in Monrovia on June 16, 2025, Minister Nyumalin revealed [...] The post Liberia: Internal Affairs Minister Expresses Alarm Over Guinea-Sierra Leone Border Conflict at Historic AU-ECOWAS Border Program Conference appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 h. ago Liberia: Wisner Urges Harmonized Reforms to Improve Investment Climate Across ECOWAS

Monrovia, Liberia – Former Executive Director of the National Investment Commission, George Gyude Wisner II, has called on ECOWAS policymakers to urgently reform and harmonize regional investment frameworks to make the sub-region more attractive to both domestic and foreign investors. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Presenting a position paper on the topic “Investment Climate in [...] The post Liberia: Wisner Urges Harmonized Reforms to Improve Investment Climate Across ECOWAS appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 h. ago Liberia: MRU Holds Ministerial Meetings to Begin Joint Boundary Commissioning

Monrovia, Liberia-Representatives from Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, have convened in Monrovia to commence discussions on establishing joint technical commissions on the reaffirmation of land borders and the delimitation of maritime boundaries among the four West African nations. By Francis G. Boayue The meeting, hosted by Liberia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, brought together [...] The post Liberia: MRU Holds Ministerial Meetings to Begin Joint Boundary Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 h. ago “We Cannot Abandon the Private Sector” – Finance Minister Ngafuan Says as Liberia, EU Sign €25M Deal to Boost Private Sector Development

Monrovia – Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has reiterated the government’s pledge to strengthen and empower the private sector, warning that to do otherwise would be a “self-inflicted wound” to national development. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking Monday at the signing ceremony of a €25 million financial agreement to boast private sector [...] The post “We Cannot Abandon the Private Sector” – Finance Minister Ngafuan Says as Liberia, EU Sign €25M Deal to Boost Private Sector Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

6 h. ago Liberia: Lofa Superintendent Warns Youth Against Political Manipulation, Urges Unity for Development

Wanhassan, Lofa County – Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi has cautioned young people in the county not to allow themselves to be used by politicians for selfish agendas, warning that doing so will not yield any meaningful benefits for them. By Augustus D.R. Bortue Speaking on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the official dedication [...] The post Liberia: Lofa Superintendent Warns Youth Against Political Manipulation, Urges Unity for Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: Gov’t Dedicates US$650K Fangoma Dam to Reclaim Lofa’s ‘Food Basket’ Status

WANHASSAN, Lofa County – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially dedicated the newly reconstructed Fangoma Dam in Wanhassan Administrative District, Lofa County, signaling a major step toward restoring the county’s historic status as Liberia’s “food basket.” By Augustus D.R. Bortue The dedication ceremony, held on Saturday, June 14, brought together [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t Dedicates US$650K Fangoma Dam to Reclaim Lofa’s ‘Food Basket’ Status appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Lawmakers Meet in Monrovia to Address Youth Unemployment Through Investment Policy

MONROVIA – Lawmakers from the ECOWAS Parliament are meeting in Monrovia for a five-day session to review the effectiveness of the ECOWAS Investment Policy (EIP) in tackling youth unemployment across West Africa.  By: Jaheim Tumu The meeting is being held under the theme: “Assessing the Effectiveness of the ECOWAS Investment Policy as an Instrument for Addressing the [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Lawmakers Meet in Monrovia to Address Youth Unemployment Through Investment Policy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: Day of the African Child Marked with Call for Stronger Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights

Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Youth Network for Positive Change (YOUNETPO), hosted a program commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC) with a strong call for improved planning and budgeting to advance children’s rights in Liberia. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The event, held at the Boulevard [...] The post Liberia: Day of the African Child Marked with Call for Stronger Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

6 h. ago Liberia: Dorley Omitted from Slavia Prague Preseason Squad Amid Transfer Speculation

MONROVIA – Liberian international and national team captain Murphy Oscar Dorley has been left out of Slavia Prague’s 25-man squad for pre-season training, raising speculation about his future at the Czech club. By Christopher C. Walker |  christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The squad list, published Monday on the club’s official website, includes senior players, youth prospects, and players returning [...] The post Liberia: Dorley Omitted from Slavia Prague Preseason Squad Amid Transfer Speculation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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15 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Suspends LTA Acting Chairman Amid GAC Report on Financial Misconduct

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended Mr. Abdullah L. Kamara from his position as Acting Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), with immediate effect. The suspension follows a report from the General Auditing Commission (GAC) that outlines serious allegations of financial misconduct and corruption. According to [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Suspends LTA Acting Chairman Amid GAC Report on Financial Misconduct appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

30 h. ago Liberia Included on a List of 36 Countries for Potential US Travel Ban; Foreign Minister Nyanti Says Government Is Engaging The Trump Administration on the Matter

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has included Liberia on a list of 36 countries whose citizens will be banned from travelling to the US according to a draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, a U.S. media outlet. By Anthony Stephens, senior correspondent with New Narratives The memo “signed by Secretary of State Marco [...] The post Liberia Included on a List of 36 Countries for Potential US Travel Ban; Foreign Minister Nyanti Says Government Is Engaging The Trump Administration on the Matter appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 h. ago Liberia’s Civil Society Demands Fiscal Reform and Climate Justice Ahead of Global Finance Summit

As Liberia prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, a vital United Nations-led global summit focused on mobilizing resources to fund sustainable development, later this year, civil society leaders has mounted a bold challenge to the status quo — demanding transparency, tax justice, and climate-conscious reforms from government as foreign aid is slashed [...] The post Liberia’s Civil Society Demands Fiscal Reform and Climate Justice Ahead of Global Finance Summit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 h. ago Liberia: Former NIC Executive Director Wisner Invited To Present At Ecowas Parliament Special Committee Session

Monrovia – Former Executive Director of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Mr. George G. Wisner II, has been formally invited by the ECOWAS Parliament to deliver a keynote paper and participate in two high-level panel discussions during the sitting of a Special Committee of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament. The session will take [...] The post Liberia: Former NIC Executive Director Wisner Invited To Present At Ecowas Parliament Special Committee Session appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 h. ago Liberia: Defense Ministry Recognized as Top Performing Institution in Government

MONROVIA – The Ministry of National Defense has been honored as one of the top three best-performing government institutions. The honor was bestowed on the ministry during the Performance Contracts Signing and Recognition Ceremony held on Thursday, June 12, at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. Deputy Minister for Administration, Dr. Augustine T. Larmin, received two [...] The post Liberia: Defense Ministry Recognized as Top Performing Institution in Government appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 h. ago Editorial: ID Chaos in Liberia: A Digital Dream Turned Public Nightmare

WHEN PRESIDENT JOSEPH Boakai issued Executive Order No. 147 in April, mandating that all Liberians obtain a national identification card by August 1, the directive was hailed as a long-overdue push toward modern digital governance.    BUT JUST TWO months later, that dream is unraveling in real time. What was intended to be a groundbreaking [...] The post Editorial: ID Chaos in Liberia: A Digital Dream Turned Public Nightmare appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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