8 h. ago Liberia: EPS Threatens to Withdraw Security from VIPs Accused of Inciting Violence Amid Protest Calls Over Rule of Law ‘Abuse’

MONROVIA – A standoff is emerging between the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and opposition figures, spotlighting deepening tensions within the country’s political and security landscape.  By Jaheim T. Tumu, jaheimt.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The controversy follows a warning from the EPS Wednesday that it will withdraw protection from any VIP who incites rebellion or violence — a statement [...] The post Liberia: EPS Threatens to Withdraw Security from VIPs Accused of Inciting Violence Amid Protest Calls Over Rule of Law ‘Abuse’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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33 h. ago Liberia: AFELL Reaffirms Commitment to Justice, Elects New Leadership at 23rd Convention

Monrovia – The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting justice across Liberia. The call was made during the organization’s 23rd National Convention held over the weekend on Capitol Hill in Monrovia. The convention, held under the theme “Together Let’s Rise Up to Strengthen [...] The post Liberia: AFELL Reaffirms Commitment to Justice, Elects New Leadership at 23rd Convention appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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47 h. ago ActionAid, Partners Host National Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Agenda

The government of Liberia through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ActionAid Liberia (AAL) and other key stakeholders, has successfully concluded a three-day National Dialogue focused on integrating youth, gender, and child- […] The post ActionAid, Partners Host National Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 d. ago EPA Executive Director Calls for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures for Women Farmers

Copenhagen, Denmark – April 28, 2025: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has issued a passionate call for greater investment in climate adaptation initiatives targeting women farmers. He emphasized that rural women are among the most vulnerable groups facing the devastating impacts of climate change on agriculture. […] The post EPA Executive Director Calls for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures for Women Farmers appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 d. ago Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott

Monrovia – Tensions within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have escalated as 11 county coordinators, under the banner of “Concerned County Coordinators,” have threatened to withdraw their support from FLY President Banica Elliott, citing repeated constitutional breaches and exclusionary leadership practices. By: Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, representing 11 counties, criticized Elliott for allegedly ignoring [...] The post Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Morlu Blasts Boakai for Defying Supreme Court, Warns of Growing Threat to Rule of Law

Monrovia – The Chairman of the political advocacy group STAND, Mulbah Morlu, has criticized President Joseph Boakai’s refusal to honor the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that reaffirmed J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Morlu called the President’s stance a “deliberate assault on the rule of law” [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Blasts Boakai for Defying Supreme Court, Warns of Growing Threat to Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education

(Monrovia, Liberia – April 21, 2025)– Liberia’s commitment to climate education and environmental leadership took center stage today as Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, delivered the opening remarks at an international webinar hosted by the University of Liberia. The virtual event, organized through the University’s National […] The post EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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9 d. ago Liberia: EPS Director Sues Former Minister for $2 Million Over “Gun Photo” Allegation, Nagbe Rejects Lawsuit

Monrovia – Sam Gaye, the Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Information Minister Eugene Lenn Nagbe, seeking US$2 million in damages.  By Willie N. Tokpah The legal action, filed at the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court in Monrovia, follows comments Nagbe made during a March 31 [...] The post Liberia: EPS Director Sues Former Minister for $2 Million Over “Gun Photo” Allegation, Nagbe Rejects Lawsuit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Climate Promise, UN Women, UNICEF, ActionAid Liberia, Medica Liberia and the Liberian Youth for Climate Action (LYCA), is holding a National Dialogue on integrating the priorities of Youth, Children, Gender and People with Disabilities in [...] The post Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville

Congo Town – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), the Ministry of Public Works, and the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has begun a major demolition exercise targeting illegal structures on the Montserrado wetlands. By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The operation commenced on Wednesday along the [...] The post Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: PUL President Julius Kanubah Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law

Monrovia — The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has called on President Joseph Boakai to make unwavering respect for the rule of law a cornerstone of his administration. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at the first-ever Presidential Media Dinner hosted by President Boakai at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town Thursday, [...] The post Liberia: PUL President Julius Kanubah Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: EPS Director Gaye Threatens Legal Action Against Eugene Nagbe Over Defamation Claims, Gives 48hrs to Withdraw Statement

Monrovia – The Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), Mr. Sam Gaye, has threatened legal action against Mr. Eugene Lenn Nagbe, Chief of Staff to ex-President George M. Weah, over what his lawyers describe as “defamatory and baseless accusations” made during a recent radio interview. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In a formal communication [...] The post Liberia: EPS Director Gaye Threatens Legal Action Against Eugene Nagbe Over Defamation Claims, Gives 48hrs to Withdraw Statement appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia:$10 million Weather Warning System Delayed Four Years by EPA “Lack of Competence”, Inflated Salary Claims and Refusal to Follow Donor Rules, Says Report

VARNEY GOWAH TOWN, Montserrado – Kulah Tokpah arrives home from her farm, exhausted, her arms burdened with firewood for the meal she is preparing for men clearing her new plot of land. Her once fertile farm is now a patchwork of withered crops, cracked soil, and dead plants. By Aria Deemie with New Narratives Kulah [...] The post Liberia:$10 million Weather Warning System Delayed Four Years by EPA “Lack of Competence”, Inflated Salary Claims and Refusal to Follow Donor Rules, Says Report appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago EPA Highlights Liberia’s Rich Biodiversity as Partners Validate National Strategy

Monrovia, Liberia; April 3, 2025: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partners with UNDP to facilitate a two-day validation workshop on the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). The event, held in Ganta, Nimba County, on April 1-2, 2025, was supported under the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) project, with funding from Sweden, to refine and […] The post EPA Highlights Liberia’s Rich Biodiversity as Partners Validate National Strategy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 w. ago Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate and prominent Liberian lawyer Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe has criticized the recent actions of the “Majority Bloc,” describing their attempts to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa without the constitutionally required votes as an illegal power grab that threatens Liberia’s democratic integrity. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frotpageaficaonline.com In a statement titled [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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