41 m. ago Sen. Smith urges Senate to prioritize WASH amid donor fatigue concerns

By Naneka Hoffman Senator Wellington Geevon Smith has urged the Liberian Senate to prioritize Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in the national budget, warning that donor fatigue could erode hard-won gains if domestic leadership is not strengthened. Speaking at the High-Level WASH Financing and Partnership Dialogue on December 17, 2025, at Farmington Hotel, Margibi County, … The post Sen. Smith urges Senate to prioritize WASH amid donor fatigue concerns appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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74 m. ago LPRA Commends Liberian Legislature On Offshore Contract Ratification

Monrovia –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority has described the ratification of several offshore petroleum contracts by the Liberian Legislature as a significant national breakthrough that positions the country to resume offshore oil and gas exploration after more than ten years of inactivity. The ratified contracts cover offshore blocks LB-06, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29, which were [...] The post LPRA Commends Liberian Legislature On Offshore Contract Ratification appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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12 h. ago Xsolla Adds Airtel Money in Tanzania and Madagascar, Giving Players Access to a Trusted Local Payment Method

Airtel Mobile Money Extends Trusted, Mobile-First Payments with Instant Confirmations to Enhance Secure and Seamless Transactions for Players in Emerging Markets Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of Airtel Mobile Money as a local payment method to include Tanzania and Madagascar. […] The post Xsolla Adds Airtel Money in Tanzania and Madagascar, Giving Players Access to a Trusted Local Payment Method appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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15 h. ago Dubai Brings Together Sport Stars and Legends, Leaders and Decision

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the supervision of the Dubai Sports Council – The Summit, under the theme ‘Uniting the World Through Sports’, aligns with the objectives of Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 – A comprehensive programme will address the future of sports, development […] The post Dubai Brings Together Sport Stars and Legends, Leaders and Decision-Makers on the Largest Global Platform to Shape the Future of Sports: the World Sports Summit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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18 h. ago NEC ICT Staff Certified in Network and Security Administration Training

Monrovia, December 16, 2025 – Fourteen (14) staff members of the National Elections Commission (NEC) have been certified following the successful completion of an intensive ICT training series in Network Administration and Security. The program, based on the globally recognized CISCO curriculum, culminated in a certification ceremony held at Stella Maris Polytechnic University in Monrovia. […] The post NEC ICT Staff Certified in Network and Security Administration Training appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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20 h. ago Media Institute of Liberia Lauds House of Representatives for Passage of the Community Radio Sustainability and Governance Bill

Monrovia, Liberia – The Media Institute of Liberia (MIL) has lauded the House of Representatives for passing the Act Governing the Ownership, Management, Licensing, and Operation of Community Radio Stations in Liberia. The landmark decision was made during the body’s 14th Day of sitting, the 3rd Quarter Session, on Thursday, November 4, 2025. This historic legislative [...] The post Media Institute of Liberia Lauds House of Representatives for Passage of the Community Radio Sustainability and Governance Bill appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia: Morlu Condemns ‘Police Brutality,’ Rallies Opposition to Speak Up After Executive Mansion Rejects Petition

Monrovia — Mulbah K. Morlu, chairman of the advocacy group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), has condemned what he described as police brutality against peaceful protesters and criticized the Executive Mansion for rejecting a petition submitted by demonstrators. He vowed that the opposition’s struggle against what he called “bad governance” will continue.   By [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Condemns ‘Police Brutality,’ Rallies Opposition to Speak Up After Executive Mansion Rejects Petition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal

Monrovia — The Joint Committee reviewing the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic has raised serious concerns about treaty compliance, diplomatic risks, and infrastructure governance, warning that the agreement cannot proceed without major amendments. In a detailed report submitted to the Senate Plenary, the Joint Committee—comprising the Committees on [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature

Monrovia — The Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMCOL) has released its Legislative Monitoring Report Summary for November–December 2025, citing commendable adherence to democratic procedures alongside persistent shortcomings in transparency, inclusion and citizen participation within the Liberian National Legislature. By Patience M. Jones LEMCOL unveiled the report on Monday, December 15 during a press conference [...] The post Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia: Ambassador Kennedy Presents Letters of Credence to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

Vatican City — Liberia’s Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with concurrent accreditation to the Holy See, the Republic of Ireland, and the Republic of Malta, Her Excellency Genevieve A. Kennedy, has formally presented her Letters of Credence to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.  The [...] The post Liberia: Ambassador Kennedy Presents Letters of Credence to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago CENTAL: Research Exposes Liberia: Persistent Failures in County Social Development Funds, Calls for Urgent Reform to Align with ARREST Agenda

Monrovia — The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has released a research report exposing serious shortcomings in the management of the County Social Development Fund. The report, titled “Open Expenditure: Examining CSDF Projects in Six Counties,” was presented on Wednesday at CENTAL’s headquarters in Monrovia by Executive Director Anderson Miamen. By Francis [...] The post CENTAL: Research Exposes Liberia: Persistent Failures in County Social Development Funds, Calls for Urgent Reform to Align with ARREST Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia, China Discuss Intellectual Property Development Partnership

The Director General of the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), Garmai Koboi, and the Chinese Ambassador, Yin Chengwu, have held a courtesy meeting to discuss the development and advancement of intellectual property in Liberia. China, which has a large development footprint in Liberia, has in time past been a supportive partner to LIPO, providing technical [...] The post Liberia, China Discuss Intellectual Property Development Partnership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago Liberia: West Africa Bar Association Condemns Military Coups and Calls for Restoration of Democratic Order in the Region

Monrovia, Liberia — The West Africa Bar Association (WABA), a leading regional organization representing legal professionals across West Africa, has issued a strong condemnation of recent military interventions in governance, warning that such actions pose a severe threat to democracy, constitutional order, and regional stability. By Victoria G Wesseh The statement specifically referenced the recent [...] The post Liberia: West Africa Bar Association Condemns Military Coups and Calls for Restoration of Democratic Order in the Region appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago Liberia: Lawmakers and Citizens Engage in Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa on Legislative Performance and Budget Priorities

Monrovia — Lawmakers, local government officials, civil society representatives, traditional leaders, and residents of Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa Counties recently participated in an extensive two-day Legislative Constituency Engagement organized by the Center for Media Studies & Peacebuilding (CEMESP) with support from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD). The engagements, held in Robertsport [...] The post Liberia: Lawmakers and Citizens Engage in Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa on Legislative Performance and Budget Priorities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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33 h. ago Invitation to Tender – Liberia MFGAP 2 Vehicle Fleet Provision

Download The Full PDF MFGAP 2_Vehicle Procurement_ ITT Pack_Dec 2025Download The post Invitation to Tender – Liberia MFGAP 2 Vehicle Fleet Provision appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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36 h. ago Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal

Monrovia, Liberia — The Senate Joint Committee has issued authoritative and far-reaching recommendations on the proposed Concession and Access Agreement involving Ivanhoe, setting firm, non-negotiable conditions intended to protect Liberia’s sovereignty, reinforce legislative authority, and guarantee that communities directly affected by the project receive measurable and lasting benefits. Central to the Committee’s position is a … The post Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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36 h. ago Liberia: STAND Chairman Warns Against Alleged Government Plot to Provoke Violence at Peaceful Protests

Monrovia — The Chairman of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu, has warned of what he described as a potential attempt by elements within the government to provoke violence during ongoing peaceful protests. By Patience Jones In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Morlu said that while maintaining [...] The post Liberia: STAND Chairman Warns Against Alleged Government Plot to Provoke Violence at Peaceful Protests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal

Monrovia — The Liberian Senate Joint Committee on Transport and Concessions has recommended the conditional approval of the Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Agreement, outlining a series of amendments it says must be addressed before the Legislature grants final concurrence. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The agreement, which governs road, rail, and logistics access for Ivanhoe’s iron ore [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago Liberia: Police Arrest STAND Protester as Demonstrators Defy Orders, Insist on “Cooking at the Executive Mansion”

Monrovia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Wednesday arrested an affiliate of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) during protest activities near the Executive Mansion, sparking accusations of profiling and selective enforcement by demonstrators. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The arrested protester, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, claimed he [...] The post Liberia: Police Arrest STAND Protester as Demonstrators Defy Orders, Insist on “Cooking at the Executive Mansion” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: Morlu Warms Boakai to ‘Lead or Leave’ as STAND Marches to Protest Ground

Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Executive Director Mulbah K. Morlu, has launched a defiant protest march to the Executive Mansion, vowing not to be intimidated by what it described as the “muscles” of Liberia’s security forces. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking to reporters at the start of the march [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Warms Boakai to ‘Lead or Leave’ as STAND Marches to Protest Ground appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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