29 h. ago Liberian Referee Hannah Moses Selected to Officiate at 2025 Women’s AFCON

Monrovia – Liberian international assistant referee Hannah L. Moses has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the 2025 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. By: Christopher C. Walker |  christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Moses becomes the first Liberian referee ever chosen to [...] The post Liberian Referee Hannah Moses Selected to Officiate at 2025 Women’s AFCON appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia pledges to fight illegal fishing and ocean crimes at UN Conference

Nice, France – Liberia has vowed to crack down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, while championing global transparency and accountability in its marine governance. The announcement came on Tuesday, June 10, as the Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. addressed a high-profile side event at the Third … The post Liberia pledges to fight illegal fishing and ocean crimes at UN Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago Liberia: CDC Youth League Urges UN Investigation into Police Brutality Against Chairman Kowo

Monrovia – The National Youth League of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change has called on the United Nations to investigate what it describes as the unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of the party’s National Chairman, Cllr. Janga Augustus Kowo, by officers of the Liberia National Police.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com   The incident occurred on Saturday, June 7 [...] The post Liberia: CDC Youth League Urges UN Investigation into Police Brutality Against Chairman Kowo appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’

Monrovia – The Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Jangar Kowo has been released from police custody following his arrest by the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Saturday for allegedly obstructing police functions. By Webster Clayeh Kowo was detained during a protest calling for the release of former House Speaker Cllr. [...] The post Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police have denied a request from the legal team representing Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and his colleagues to sign for their temporary release, FrontPage Africa has reliably learned. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This development follows the formal charging of Koffa and several lawmakers with criminal facilitation, arson, and criminal [...] The post Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Former Solicitor General Cephus Fined for Expired Registration, Missing License Plate

Monrovia – The Monrovia Traffic Court has found former Solicitor General of Liberia, Cllr. Syrenius Cephus, guilty of operating a vehicle with expired registration documents and without a visible rear license plate. By Victoria G. Wesseh, victorial.wesseh@frontpageafricaonline.com The ruling follows a May 10, 2025, traffic stop on 10th Street in Sinkor, during which Police Inspector [...] The post Liberia: Former Solicitor General Cephus Fined for Expired Registration, Missing License Plate appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: CDC Loses Bid To Halt Enforcement of 2016 Ejectment Ruling

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has denied a legal effort by the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) to halt enforcement of a 2016 ruling that mandates the party’s removal from a disputed 4.23-acre property in Monrovia. By Willie Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com In an opinion issued on May 28 and read by Associate Justice Jamesetta [...] The post Liberia: CDC Loses Bid To Halt Enforcement of 2016 Ejectment Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: With Wind in Its Sails, Liberia Charts Course for Continued IMO Leadership

LONDON, UK – In a compelling and heartfelt address delivered at the official launch of Liberia’s campaign for re-election to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, Liberia Maritime Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to global maritime leadership, safety, and sustainability. By: Trokon Wrepue [...] The post Liberia: With Wind in Its Sails, Liberia Charts Course for Continued IMO Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Protest Group Challenges CSA Boss to Publish Names Allegedly on Former Speaker’s Supplementary Payroll

Monrovia – A group calling itself Citizens United to Demand Accountability for US$48 Million, which has announced a planned protest for June 19, 2025, is challenging the Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah Joekai, to publish the names of its members he alleged were on the supplementary payroll of former House Speaker, Cllr. [...] The post Liberia: Protest Group Challenges CSA Boss to Publish Names Allegedly on Former Speaker’s Supplementary Payroll appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Assets Recovery Chief Vows ‘Massive Recoveries’ as Probe Uncovers Suspicious Properties Tied to Past, Current Officials  

MONROVIA – The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has identified and traced more than 30 properties allegedly acquired through illicit means by public officials and private individuals, the head of the taskforce, Cllr. Edwin Kla-Martin, told the House of Representatives on Tuesday. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafriconline  Appearing under oath before lawmakers, Cllr. Martin [...] The post Liberia: Assets Recovery Chief Vows ‘Massive Recoveries’ as Probe Uncovers Suspicious Properties Tied to Past, Current Officials   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: EJS Center Introduces Fourth Cohort of Amujae Leaders: Liberia’s Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Among Illustrious African Women Selected

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development has welcomed 13 outstanding women from across Africa into the fourth cohort of its flagship Amujae Initiative—an ambitious program aimed at elevating accomplished women in public leadership. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com According to an official release from the EJS Center, the [...] The post Liberia: EJS Center Introduces Fourth Cohort of Amujae Leaders: Liberia’s Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Among Illustrious African Women Selected appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Maritime Commissioner Lighe Calls for Bold Reforms on 2025 Women in Maritime Day

Liberia’s Maritime Authority Commissioner/CEO, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. has expressed the need for reforms in terms of gender equity at the celebration marking the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025. At the weekend, the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) joined the global community in commemorating the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025, which … The post Maritime Commissioner Lighe Calls for Bold Reforms on 2025 Women in Maritime Day appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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