36 h. ago Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement

Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through … The post Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Sogbie Introduces Sports Reform Bill as National Teams Struggle for Support

Monrovia – Senator Jonathan Boy Charles Sogbie of River Gee County has introduced a comprehensive bill to establish a national sports funding authority aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to sports development. By Christopher C. Walker | christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The bill, titled “An Act to Establish the Liberia National Sports Fund Authority for Sole: Sponsorship of Sporting [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Sogbie Introduces Sports Reform Bill as National Teams Struggle for Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Konneh Presses Government for Answers on Capitol Blaze Report

MONROVIA — Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has expressed concerns over the government’s prolonged delay in releasing an official investigative report on the fire incident that gutted parts of the Capitol Building last December.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com He warned that continued inaction could mirror the unresolved circumstances surrounding the fire at the Executive Mansion [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Konneh Presses Government for Answers on Capitol Blaze Report appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Snowe Demands Protection After Government’s ‘Chilling’ Response to Controversial Remarks About President Boakai; Opposition CDC Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Statement  

Monrovia – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has called on the Liberian Senate to guarantee protection for him and his family, claiming that his life is under threat following a press release issued last week by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), which he believes has placed him in grave danger. [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Snowe Demands Protection After Government’s ‘Chilling’ Response to Controversial Remarks About President Boakai; Opposition CDC Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Statement   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Dillon Accuses Labor Minister of Giving Liberian Jobs to Foreigners Amid Soaring Unemployment

MONROVIA –  The issue of unemployment in Liberia has long been a major source of concern, especially as the country faces increasing economic challenges. As the country grapples with high unemployment rates, particularly among its youth, a new controversy has emerged, placing the Labor Ministry under the spotlight.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.jonhnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  This issue revolves [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Dillon Accuses Labor Minister of Giving Liberian Jobs to Foreigners Amid Soaring Unemployment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Head of Liberian Delegation At Ecowas Parliament Sen. Snowe Jr. Participates in UN

Monrovia – Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), is currently participating in a high-level course on dialogue and mediation facilitated by the United Nations and the Folke Bernadotte Academy in Stockholm, Sweden. According to Ecowasnewsonline.com, the intensive training, [...] The post Liberia: Head of Liberian Delegation At Ecowas Parliament Sen. Snowe Jr. Participates in UN-Facilitated Dialogue and Mediation Course in Sweden appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Chie Wants National Road Fund Revenues Removed From Consolidated Account

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Senator Albert Chie, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Works and Rural Development, has called for the removal of National Road Fund (NRF) revenues from the government’s Consolidated Account, citing persistent delays in fund disbursement and revenue leakages. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.jonson@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking during the opening of the Liberian Senate’s second [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Chie Wants National Road Fund Revenues Removed From Consolidated Account appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Moye Raises Concern Over US$5.2M Revenue Shortfall, Cites Slow Budget Spending

Monrovia – Senator Prince Moye, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget, has expressed concern over a US$5.2 million shortfall in revenue collection for the first quarter of the 2025 National Budget. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.jonson@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking during the opening of the second quarter session of the National Legislature on Tuesday, May [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Moye Raises Concern Over US$5.2M Revenue Shortfall, Cites Slow Budget Spending appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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