11 m. ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Slams Police Over Treatment of Koffa, Lawmakers in Capitol Fire Case

Monrovia – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has issued a strong rebuke of the Liberia National Police (LNP) over what he described as the excessive and politically charged treatment of former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers, who are accused in connection with the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Slams Police Over Treatment of Koffa, Lawmakers in Capitol Fire Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

20 m. ago Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers

Monrovia – Lawyers representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers have filed a motion at the Monrovia City Court requesting the dismissal of all charges related to the December 18, 2024, fire that gutted parts of the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah The defense motion, submitted on Tuesday, June 10, [...] The post Liberia:  Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

24 m. 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.

Politics

28 m. ago Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Fires Live Rounds at National Port Authority Official’s Home, Injures Pet, Damages Vehicle

Monrovia – A police officer assigned to the Executive Protection Service (EPS) is being accused of firing live rounds during a civil eviction operation at the residence of Charles Massaley, Executive Director for Procurement at the National Port Authority (NPA), injuring a pet and damaging a vehicle. By Jaheim T. Tumu – jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com The incident occurred [...] The post Liberia: Police Officer Allegedly Fires Live Rounds at National Port Authority Official’s Home, Injures Pet, Damages Vehicle appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

34 m. ago Liberia: Min. Ngafuan Says Pres. Boakai Demands Results, Not Delays

Monrovia – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan has called for urgent and unified action across government institutions to fast-track Liberia’s development efforts, stressing that President Joseph Boakai is “impatient with delays” and determined to see immediate improvements in public service delivery and civil servant welfare. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking on Tuesday, [...] The post Liberia: Min. Ngafuan Says Pres. Boakai Demands Results, Not Delays appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

36 m. ago Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone

Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, has extended warm congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for what he described as a major diplomatic achievement—Liberia’s election to one of Africa’s two non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Liberia secured a [...] The post Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

40 m. ago Liberia: CDC Acting Chairman Kowo Accuses Police IG Coleman of Abuse and Misconduct

Monrovia – The Acting Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Atty. Janga A. Kowo, has accused Police Inspector General, Gregory O.W. Coleman, of leading the Liberia National Police (LNP) in what he described as an unprofessional and abusive direction following an incident in which he was allegedly beaten and wrongfully detained by police [...] The post Liberia: CDC Acting Chairman Kowo Accuses Police IG Coleman of Abuse and Misconduct appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

43 m. ago Liberia: 9th Street Landlord Demands Probe After Fire Destroys Apartment

Monrovia – The owner of a residential property on 9th Street, Sinkor, is urging the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) to immediately investigate a weekend fire that destroyed part of his compound and displaced multiple tenants. By Willie N. Tokpah Mohammed Kuyateh, owner and manager of the Kuyateh Residence, made the call following the incident, [...] The post Liberia: 9th Street Landlord Demands Probe After Fire Destroys Apartment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

45 m. ago Liberia: House Approves Creation of New Township, City, and District in Sinoe County

Monrovia – The House of Representatives has passed three key legislative bills establishing new administrative zones in Sinoe County aimed at promoting local governance and development.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The decision was made during the 9th Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature. The approved bills provide for the [...] The post Liberia: House Approves Creation of New Township, City, and District in Sinoe County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

48 m. ago Liberia: Bong’s District 7 Residents Give Rep. Fahnbulleh 75% Approval Rating for Leadership

Bong Mines, Bong County – Eighteen months after his election as Representative of Bong County District 7, Hon. Foday E. Fahnbulleh has earned a strong 75 percent approval rating from residents of Fuamah and Sanoyea, according to a community-based feedback survey conducted by FrontPageAfrica across the districts. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The rating reflects growing public [...] The post Liberia: Bong’s District 7 Residents Give Rep. Fahnbulleh 75% Approval Rating for Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

8 h. ago Independent Information Commission Launches FOI Compliance Training Amid Widespread Non

Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant move to tackle widespread non-compliance with Liberia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Law, the Independent Information Commission (IIC) has announced a two-day “Freedom of Information Awareness, Compliance and Record Management Training.” The training, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, and Friday, June 13, 2025, aims to bolster transparency and accountability across […] The post Independent Information Commission Launches FOI Compliance Training Amid Widespread Non-Compliance appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Events

11 h. ago Human Rights Advocate Condemns Police Brutality and Arbitrary Arrests of Opposition Figures in Liberia

By Amos Harris A prominent human rights and civil society advocate, Jefferson B. Knight, has issued a strong condemnation of the Liberia National Police (LNP) following a series of violent incidents and what he describes as politically motivated arrests targeting opposition leaders. Knight publicly decried a “disturbing escalation of violence, arbitrary arrests, and brutality” carried […] The post Human Rights Advocate Condemns Police Brutality and Arbitrary Arrests of Opposition Figures in Liberia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Events

17 h. ago Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire

Monrovia- Defence attorneys representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers have called on the Monrovia City Court to dismiss all charges against their clients, arguing that prosecutors have failed to present any physical or direct evidence linking them to the December 2024 “arson attack” on the Capitol Building. By Willie [...] The post Liberia: Defence Urges Court to Dismiss Charges Against Koffa, Others; Says No Direct Evidence of Involvement in Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

20 h. ago Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – A distinguished lineup of African and international leaders today called upon young people across the continent to take bold steps in shaping Africa’s future by driving economic development, promoting democratic governance, and championing accountability. This powerful call to action was made during the official opening […] The post Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

23 h. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Slams Police IG After Release, Vows to Expose Coleman’s ‘Lies and Innuendos’

Monrovia – Former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman, accusing him of initiating a politically motivated investigation and prosecution against him and other lawmakers linked to the recent Capitol fire incident. By: Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com, and Victoria Wesseh, wesseh.victoria@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking shortly after his release from [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Slams Police IG After Release, Vows to Expose Coleman’s ‘Lies and Innuendos’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

24 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

24 h. 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.

Politics

24 h. ago Liberia: Grief Gives Way to Politics as Doe Family Splits over a Condolence Gesture from Ex

Monrovia – The funeral of former First Lady Nancy B. Doe, widow of slain President Samuel Kanyon Doe, has taken an unexpected turn, erupting into a controversy that has shaken the Doe family.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  At the center of the controversy is Nancy Doe’s daughter, Veronica “Mamie” Doe, whose firm stance against accepting a funeral [...] The post Liberia: Grief Gives Way to Politics as Doe Family Splits over a Condolence Gesture from Ex-President Weah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

24 h. ago Liberia: Central Bank Clarifies Insurance Bond Directive Amid Allegations of Targeting Ex

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has moved to clarify details surrounding a new regulatory directive on insurance-backed court bonds, pushing back against public speculation that the measure is politically motivated or aimed at targeting former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and other individuals.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued Monday, the Bank [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Clarifies Insurance Bond Directive Amid Allegations of Targeting Ex-Speaker Koffa, Others appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

24 h. ago Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning

WHAT WAS meant to be a solemn farewell for Liberia’s former First Lady, Nancy B. Doe, has turned into a national flashpoint — not over the funeral itself, but over a daughter’s decision to reject a condolence gesture rooted in Liberian tradition. That decision, made by Veronica “Mamie” Doe, has sparked an emotional and divisive [...] The post Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics