26 h. ago Liberia: Top UP Lawmaker Leads Senators in Condemning Executive Over ‘Clandestine’ GTMS, CTN Deal and Refusal to Seek Ratification

MONROVIA –  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means and Finance, Prince Moye, has condemned the Executive Branch for renegotiating the controversial Global Tracking & Maritime Solutions (GTMS) and Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) contract without the knowledge, involvement, or ratification of the National Legislature.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The Unity Party lawmaker said [...] The post Liberia: Top UP Lawmaker Leads Senators in Condemning Executive Over ‘Clandestine’ GTMS, CTN Deal and Refusal to Seek Ratification appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: Prominent Nimba Activist Armstrong Selekpoh Slams Senator Twayen’s Criticism of ArcelorMittal

MONROVIA – Prominent Nimba County activist Armstrong Gobac Selekpoh has strongly criticized Senator Nya Twayen’s recent comments about ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), calling them “dishonest and deceitful.”  Senator Twayen had accused AML of failing to honor its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with Liberia during a news conference on Tuesday. Selekpoh contends that Senator Twayen, who has [...] The post Liberia: Prominent Nimba Activist Armstrong Selekpoh Slams Senator Twayen’s Criticism of ArcelorMittal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue

Monrovia – The family of the late Liberian President Samuel K. Doe has strongly distanced itself from recent accusations made by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. Appearing on the Spoon Talk show late Tuesday night, Veronica Doe — the biological daughter of the slain President — accused Senator Pennue of [...] The post Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Gbarpolu Senator urges youth to embrace education for Liberia’s future.

By: Edwin N. Khakie In a passionate appeal to the youth of Gbarpolu County and beyond, Senator Botoe Kanneh has called on young people to place education at the center of their lives, emphasizing its critical role in both personal growth and national development. Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County, June 11, 2025 – Speaking during a … The post Gbarpolu Senator urges youth to embrace education for Liberia’s future. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. 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.

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4 d. ago Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny

A US$ 500k bridge construction contract awarded to the wife of former Senator Henry Yallah in Bong County has left many scratching their heads. This is because several years after the contract was awarded, the bridge project was left as a white elephant. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 8, 2025 — … The post Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine S. Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, has raised concerns about the impartiality and fairness surrounding the ongoing legal proceedings against former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers charged in connection with the December 18, 2024, fire at the Capitol [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Former Mayor Koijee Slams Senator Dillon for Splashing Cash During UN Security Council Celebration

Monrovia – Former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has criticized Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon for what he described as a display of opulence during Liberia’s recent celebration of its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Liberia on Tuesday secured one of three slots allocated to Africa on [...] The post Liberia: Former Mayor Koijee Slams Senator Dillon for Splashing Cash During UN Security Council Celebration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority

Monrovia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has thrown its full support behind Senator Jonathan BoyCharles Sogbie’s push to establish a National Sports Fund Authority, describing the bill as a visionary step toward sustainable sports development in Liberia. Senator Sogbie, a former standout striker for the national team, the Lonestar, and football giant [...] The post Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Senate Investigate LACE for Allegedly Spending OVER $US675,000 on Assessment Tour

Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has launched an investigation into the reported expenditure of US$675,000 by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), which the agency says was used to assess legislative projects across Liberia’s 15 counties. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The probe was announced during plenary on Tuesday, June 3, and is being conducted [...] The post Liberia: Senate Investigate LACE for Allegedly Spending OVER $US675,000 on Assessment Tour appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Legislative Caucus frowns at Western Cluster Liberia’s operations

By Lincoln G. Peters Bong Mines, Liberia, May 30, 2025 – The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has received a formal communication from Senator J. Alex Tyler, Senator of Bomi County and Chairman of the Western Region Legislative Caucus, raising serious concerns about the operations of Western Cluster Liberia Limited (WCL).  Western Cluster Liberia Limited … The post Legislative Caucus frowns at Western Cluster Liberia’s operations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Senate Hearing on MTN Mobile Money Ends Without Results as Lawmakers Opt for Closed

Monrovia – A highly anticipated Senate hearing aimed at clarifying the ownership and dividend issues related to Lone Star Cell MTN Mobile Money ended without definitive answers on Wednesday, after key stakeholders failed to disclose the names of companies or individuals holding a controversial 20% stake allegedly reserved for Liberians. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The [...] The post Liberia: Senate Hearing on MTN Mobile Money Ends Without Results as Lawmakers Opt for Closed-Door Talks appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: NPP’s Sando Johnson Says Party Won’t Shield Edwin Snowe

Monrovia – The National Patriotic Party (NPP) will not intervene to protect Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe following his recent claims that his life is under threat over allegations of plotting to overthrow the government, according to former Senator Sando Johnson, a senior figure within the party. By Emmanuel M. Weedee-Conway, emmanuelmweedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com  Senator Snowe, [...] The post Liberia: NPP’s Sando Johnson Says Party Won’t Shield Edwin Snowe appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Supt. Hawa Norris Accused of Undermining Senator Moye’s Influence

Gbarnga – A political rift within the Unity Party in Bong County is threatening to fracture the local leadership, as Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris faces mounting accusations of disloyalty and political sabotage targeting Senator Prince K. Moye — a senior party stalwart who played a pivotal role in President Joseph Boakai’s electoral victory in 2023. By [...] The post Liberia: Supt. Hawa Norris Accused of Undermining Senator Moye’s Influence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Senator Duncan Defends Wealth Accumulation by Public Officials, Criticizes Silence on ‘Foreign Exploitation’ of Natural Resources

Monrovia – Crayton O. Duncan, Senator of Sinoe County and Chair of the Liberian Senate’s Committee on Autonomous Agencies and Commissions, is under fire following remarks defending the right of elected officials to accumulate wealth, even as fresh evidence links him to an alleged illegal forest land lease and potential conflict of interest.  By Obediah [...] The post Liberia: Senator Duncan Defends Wealth Accumulation by Public Officials, Criticizes Silence on ‘Foreign Exploitation’ of Natural Resources appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government as ‘False and Unfounded’

Monrovia – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has condemned what he describes as “unfounded and malicious” accusations by the Government of Liberia, which he claims are intended to tarnish his reputation and intimidate opposition voices. By Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Augustus Bortue, augustus.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com  The Government of Liberia, on Saturday, accused Senator Snowe — who [...] The post Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government as ‘False and Unfounded’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Woman Allegedly Kills Boyfriend After He Refuses to Spend the Night at Her Home

KAKATA, Margibi County – A woman identified as Naomi Dorbor, believed to be in her 20s, is on the run after allegedly killing her boyfriend, George Yango, during a heated altercation in the Steward Farm Community, along the Kakata–Weala Highway. By Yawah Y. Jaivey, yawahy.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred on Saturday night [...] The post Liberia: Woman Allegedly Kills Boyfriend After He Refuses to Spend the Night at Her Home appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Politics and Religion in Liberia: Why the Senate Must Proceed with Caution on Religious Holiday Legislation Amid Rising Jihadist Influence in West Africa

The recent reemergence of the debate in the Liberian Senate regarding the establishment of separate Christian and Muslim public holidays has stirred significant public discourse—and rightfully so. While the proposal, backed by several senators, appears to be an effort to promote religious inclusion, it risks inflaming dormant religious tensions and potentially opening the door to [...] The post Politics and Religion in Liberia: Why the Senate Must Proceed with Caution on Religious Holiday Legislation Amid Rising Jihadist Influence in West Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Senate Probe Uncovers EPA’s Purchase of $78K and $46K Vehicles in Violation of GoL Guidelines

Monrovia – The Executive Protection Agency (EPA) has come under intense scrutiny following revelations that it breached the Government of Liberia’s (GoL) procurement policy on vehicle purchases by acquiring two high-end vehicles worth well above the officially approved spending cap.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The Senate Committee on Autonomous Commissions and Agencies revealed the violation [...] The post Liberia: Senate Probe Uncovers EPA’s Purchase of $78K and $46K Vehicles in Violation of GoL Guidelines appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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