22 m. ago Liberia: CSO Council Wants Boakai Act Now In Dorr’s Situation

Monrovia – Amid recent action by the state-run University of Liberia (UL) to dismiss eight of its staff in relation to aiding and abetting academic fraud, the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take action against the main character in the center of all this. By [...] The post Liberia: CSO Council Wants Boakai Act Now In Dorr’s Situation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 m. ago Liberia: Producer of Diamond Water Clarifies Media Report Following WASH Commission’s Clearance

The business reputation of one of the country’s beverages and mineral water producing companies has been on the line in recent times amid media report that it was rebottling and selling contaminated water to the public. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Local media, most particularly, social media reported a fortnight ago that the company’s local workforce was [...] The post Liberia: Producer of Diamond Water Clarifies Media Report Following WASH Commission’s Clearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 m. ago Liberia: Caldwell Residents Warn of Imminent Erosion Due to Sand Mining

Caldwell – Residents of Caldwell are sounding the alarm over increasing erosion along the banks of the St. Paul River, which they say is being worsened by relentless sand mining operations. By Augustus D.R Bortue, augustus.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com An investigation by FrontPage Africa has uncovered that machines frequently drill into the riverbed to extract sand, which is then piped to [...] The post Liberia: Caldwell Residents Warn of Imminent Erosion Due to Sand Mining appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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35 m. ago Liberia: Gabonese President Honors Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honors – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. [...] The post Liberia: Gabonese President Honors Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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39 m. ago Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions

Monrovia — Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has announced an end to the culture of delays and inefficiency in the public sector, warning ministries and agencies that there will be “no more excuses.” By Jahiem Tumu Minister Ngafuan made this bold declaration on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Ministry of Public [...] The post Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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43 m. ago Liberia; WAEC Liberia Bans “Flexibility Fees” and Exam Camps Ahead of WASSCE

Monrovia – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a strong warning to students, parents, and schools in Liberia against paying unauthorized “flexibility fees” and participating in “exam camps” ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), set to begin on May 15. By Christopher Walker, Christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking to reporters in Monrovia, [...] The post Liberia; WAEC Liberia Bans “Flexibility Fees” and Exam Camps Ahead of WASSCE appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 m. ago Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms

Zorzor City – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has concluded a comprehensive Annual Economic Review (AER) workshop aimed at assessing the nation’s economic performance and strengthening development planning. The week-long review, held in Zorzor City, Lofa County, was organized by the Economic Policy, Macroeconomic and Financial Sector [...] The post Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 m. ago Liberian Government’s Commitment to Press Freedom Undermined by Local Official

MONROVIA — A commitment by the Government of Liberia (GoL), led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, to uphold press freedom and free speech has been severely undermined by a local government official. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageAfricaonline.com During a Presidential Dinner on April 11, 2025, President Boakai, alongside Minister Piah, [...] The post Liberian Government’s Commitment to Press Freedom Undermined by Local Official appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 m. ago Liberia: Attorney Mulbah Warns of Security Threat After Arrest of Two Burkinabés in Bong County

Gbarnga, Bong County – Prominent Bong County lawyer, Attorney George Mulbah, has raised alarm over potential jihadist threats in Liberia following the recent arrest of two Burkinabé nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Gbankoneh Town, Bong County. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com According to Attorney Mulbah, the discovery of a Burkinabé hideout in the town has sparked [...] The post Liberia: Attorney Mulbah Warns of Security Threat After Arrest of Two Burkinabés in Bong County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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80 m. ago Liberia: Tebeh FC President Eyes Top Flight, Continental Glory

Monrovia – Tebeh FC President Trokon N. Roberts has declared the club’s ambition to rise to Liberia’s top football division and compete in continental tournaments such as the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. By Macaulay Sombai Sombai.macaulaysombai@frontPageAfricaonline.com Speaking to FrontPage Africa, Roberts praised the club’s performance in the ongoing 2024/2025 Liberia Football Association (LFA) third division [...] The post Liberia: Tebeh FC President Eyes Top Flight, Continental Glory appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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12 h. ago Liberia: Criminal Court ‘A’ orders Monrovia City Court to Reconsider Video Evidence in Kindness Wilson Assault Case

Monrovia – Criminal Court “A” has overturned a key evidentiary ruling by Magistrate Ben L. Barco of the Monrovia City Court in the ongoing assault case involving defendant Kindness Wilson. By Willie Tokpah The court has instructed that complainant Jumel Cox be granted two days to authenticate a video she claims shows Wilson committing assault, [...] The post Liberia: Criminal Court ‘A’ orders Monrovia City Court to Reconsider Video Evidence in Kindness Wilson Assault Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago Nimba disability community demands inclusion in ArcelorMittal deal

People living with disabilities in Nimba County advocate for inclusion in ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Mineral Development Agreement with the Government of Liberia.  By: S. Matthew M. Quoi Jr., Nimba County Sanniquellie City, Liberia, May 6, 2025, – The President of the Nimba County Disabled Community, D. Abestine Tozay, appeals to the Nimba Legislative Caucus, local authorities, … The post Nimba disability community demands inclusion in ArcelorMittal deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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24 h. ago Liberia’s Economic Advisor Slams Ivanhoe CEO for “Disrespectful” Letter to President Boakai Over Railway Dispute

Monrovia – Liberia’s Economic Advisor, Molley Kamara, has issued a sharp rebuke to Bronwyn Barnes, President and CEO of Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc., accusing her of disrespecting President Joseph N. Boakai in a contentious letter regarding the government’s decision to maintain ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the operator of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway corridor. In a letter obtained [...] The post Liberia’s Economic Advisor Slams Ivanhoe CEO for “Disrespectful” Letter to President Boakai Over Railway Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith

Monrovia – A FrontpageAfrica investigation has uncovered concerns regarding HPX’s efforts to pressure President Boakai for access to the Liberian railroad to transport Guinean iron ore to the Port of Buchanan. The investigation raises questions about HPX’s bad faith, apparent lack of capacity, alleged misrepresentation of its $5 billion Liberty Corridor promises, and the potentially [...] The post Liberia: Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: HPX Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith

Monrovia – A FrontPageAfrica Investigation into the bid by HPX to bully President Boakai to access the railroad to ship Guinean iron ore to the Port of Buchanan raises question of bad faith, bullying, lack of capacity, misrepresentation on $5bn broken promises on Liberty Corridor and improper use of ties to the American government. By [...] The post Liberia: HPX Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: Barbados President, Delegation to Visit Liberia; Aim to Strengthen Cultural and Economic Ties

Monrovia – The President of Barbados, H.E. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, will lead a high-level delegation to Liberia this week for a three-day visit aimed at deepening cultural and economic ties between the two countries.  The visit follows the formal presentation of letters of credence by Madam Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, Barbados’ Ambassador to Liberia and Ghana, to [...] The post Liberia: Barbados President, Delegation to Visit Liberia; Aim to Strengthen Cultural and Economic Ties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: Green Guard Eco Solutions Breaks Ground For Liberia’s First Waste

CROZIERVILLE, Montserŕado – Green Guard Eco Solutions officially launched the country’s first Resource Recovery, Carbon Capture, Waste-to-Energy Project in Crozierville Township, Montserrado County. Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com  The event brought together high-level dignitaries, including City Mayor of Monrovia John C. Siafa, Paynesville City Mayor Roberts Bestman, and the Superintendent of Montserrado County, who joined community [...] The post Liberia: Green Guard Eco Solutions Breaks Ground For Liberia’s First Waste-to-Energy Facility in Crozierville appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: The Politics of Continuity and Development in Liberia

Liberia’s political landscape has undergone significant upheaval in recent years, revealing deep-seated issues that hinder the nation’s progress. By: Austin S Fallah, contributing writer The sentiment among the populace, particularly the young people, often reflects a grim reality: “Oh, or yes, at least he or she did well. “ However, this attitude fails to address [...] The post Liberia: The Politics of Continuity and Development in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: NIR Excited Over President Boakai Support to Compulsory Citizens Enrollment

The Management of the National Identification Registry is thrilled by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recognition of the NIR and his continuous support to the implementation of the registry’s statutory mandate.     The mandate of the NIR include designing, producing, and issuing biometric cards, each with a unique identifying number to be called a social security [...] The post Liberia: NIR Excited Over President Boakai Support to Compulsory Citizens Enrollment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Bishop Brown Blames Irresponsible Fathers for Rising Poverty in Liberia

MONROVIA — Renowned Liberian clergyman Bishop Kortu Brown has attributed the increasing rate of poverty in Liberia to the growing social issue of men abandoning their responsibilities in homes across the country. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Bishop Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) and Senior Pastor of the New Water in [...] The post Bishop Brown Blames Irresponsible Fathers for Rising Poverty in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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