24 h. 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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47 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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48 h. ago Liberia: Senator Moye Slams Former Regime for Neglecting Totota

Bong County – Senator Prince K. Moye has sharply criticized the previous Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) government and former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor for failing to rehabilitate the Totota-Phebe Road, a key infrastructure need in Bong County, despite her being a native of the region. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Moye expressed disappointment that during the [...] The post Liberia: Senator Moye Slams Former Regime for Neglecting Totota-Phebe Road Despite Bong Producing a Vice President appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberia: Kogar Promises Unity and Reform as He Takes Senate Seat in Nimba

Sanniquellie, Nimba County – The certification and swearing-in of Senator Samuel G. Kogar marks a pivotal political transition in Nimba County. While the April 22 by-election victory gave Kogar a strong electoral mandate, his inauguration also opens a new chapter fraught with expectations for reform, healing, and performance.  By: : Williett Wonyenneh, Contributing Writer The [...] The post Liberia: Kogar Promises Unity and Reform as He Takes Senate Seat in Nimba appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vows to Revamp Foreign Missions with Well

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, speaking at the launch of the Ambassador George W. Wallace Ambassadorial Lecture and Seminar Series, said Liberia must reset its foreign policy to confront shifting global dynamics, particularly in a world where international aid is diminishing. By J.H. Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com  The lecture series, organized by the Gabriel L. Dennis [...] The post Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vows to Revamp Foreign Missions with Well-Trained Diplomats appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments In Government to Bolster Governance, Legislative Engagement, and Institutional Oversight

Executive Mansion, Monrovia –: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening institutional governance, deepening legislative collaboration, and improving operational efficiency across key sectors of the Liberian government.  The institutions include the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Civil Service Agency (CSA), Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Presidential […] The post President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments In Government to Bolster Governance, Legislative Engagement, and Institutional Oversight appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai to Deliver Landmark Lecture at Foreign Service Institute

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is expected to deliver a landmark lecture at the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute, located within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, Friday. According to a Foreign Ministry’s release, the Liberian leader will address students, foreign service personnel, and members of the diplomatic corps on the government’s [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai to Deliver Landmark Lecture at Foreign Service Institute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Caldwell Residents Plea for Street Light After Years of Neglect

Caldwell – Residents of Caldwell Township are calling on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s government to restore streetlights in the area, following years of darkness caused by the looting of solar lights by criminals. By Augustus D.R. Bortue According to Nelson Bedell Sr., Chairman of the Sims Community in Coffee Farm, Caldwell, the streetlights were installed [...] The post Liberia: Caldwell Residents Plea for Street Light After Years of Neglect appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc’s Press Conference Marred by Math Mistakes and Confusion

Monrovia — The self-proclaimed “Majority Bloc” in the House of Representatives has suffered a major setback in its ongoing effort to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, following a chaotic press conference that exposed inconsistencies in their claimed support and deepened concerns about their legitimacy. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com During the event, which was streamed live, a physical [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc’s Press Conference Marred by Math Mistakes and Confusion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the government of President Joseph Boakai of unleashing violence on student activists, following a police crackdown on the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus that has sparked outrage and condemnation from both students and the university administration. By Jaheim Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released Monday, [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc Struggles to Show Strength Amid Push to Oust Speaker Koffa

Monrovia – Efforts by the Majority Bloc in the House of Representatives to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa appear to be faltering as questions mount over the bloc’s actual numerical strength and internal coherence. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com During a press conference aired live on various online platforms, the Majority Bloc faced visible challenges in [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc Struggles to Show Strength Amid Push to Oust Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Senator Nuquay Rallies Margibi Women to Lead and Empower at MARWAPD Induction

Margibi County – Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay has called on women in Margibi County to stand together, support one another, and actively seek leadership roles across various sectors. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey Delivering the keynote address at the weekend induction ceremony of the Margibi Women Alliance for Peace and Development (MARWAPD) in Kakata, the senator encouraged [...] The post Liberia: Senator Nuquay Rallies Margibi Women to Lead and Empower at MARWAPD Induction appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Editorial: Legal or political path: Which way is expedient for peace?

Despite acknowledging the Supreme Court Ruling on the leadership impasse in the House of Representatives, President Joseph Boakai says his government would seek a political resolution to the impasse. This supposes that despite the ruling from the High Court being as crystal clear as daylight that Representative Richard Koon is not Speaker, the Executive seems … The post Editorial: Legal or political path: Which way is expedient for peace? appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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1 week ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Urges Respect for Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for National Reconciliation

Monrovia – Following the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Liberia affirming the constitutional legitimacy of the leadership of the House of Representatives under Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Senator Amara M. Konneh has issued a statement urging full compliance with the Court’s decision and calling for national reconciliation. “As a Senator of the Republic [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Urges Respect for Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for National Reconciliation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, describing it as troubling and a blatant rejection of the Court’s authority. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Boakai said his administration welcomed the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: NEC Declares Kogar Winner of Nimba County Senatorial By

Nimba County – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially announced Representative Samuel Kogar as the winner of the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, following the completion of the final vote tally. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com NEC Chairperson Davidetta Brown Lansanah made the declaration on Thursday, confirming that Kogar, the candidate of the Movement for Democracy and [...] The post Liberia: NEC Declares Kogar Winner of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Senator Twehway Calls on Rivercess Lawmakers to Honor Supreme Court Ruling

MONROVIA — Senator Bill Twehway of Rivercess County is urging fellow lawmakers and local stakeholders to uphold Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Senator Twehway reiterated his firm commitment to democracy and the rule of law, stressing that the judiciary plays [...] The post Liberia: Senator Twehway Calls on Rivercess Lawmakers to Honor Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Kogar Poised for Victory in Nimba Senate Race as NEC Tallies Over 92% of Votes

Monrovia – Samuel Kogar of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) is set to win the Nimba County Senatorial by-election, based on provisional results released by the National Elections Commission (NEC). By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com With votes counted from 682 out of 736 polling places — representing 92.66% of the total — Kogar leads with 56,706 [...] The post Liberia: Kogar Poised for Victory in Nimba Senate Race as NEC Tallies Over 92% of Votes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: After Supreme Court Ruling, Pressure Mounts on Executive, Senate to Recognize Koffa as Speaker

MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai finds himself at the center of a constitutional storm that could shape the course of his presidency. The Supreme Court of Liberia, in a landmark ruling Wednesday, dealt a decisive blow to the claim of Rep. Richard Koon — an influential figure in Boakai’s ruling Unity Party — who had declared [...] The post Liberia: After Supreme Court Ruling, Pressure Mounts on Executive, Senate to Recognize Koffa as Speaker appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: World Bank Commits $490 Million to Support Liberia’s ARREST Agenda

Washington, D.C– The Management of the World Bank has committed to providing US$490 million in support of the Boakai-Koung-led government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development through its upcoming Country Program Framework (CPF), signaling a major boost to Liberia’s development priorities. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The new Country Framework, expected to be presented to the World Bank [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Commits $490 Million to Support Liberia’s ARREST Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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