5 h. ago Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities

Monrovia — Scores of aggrieved employees of the Liberian Senate on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Capitol Building, demanding that the leadership of Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence standardize their salaries in line with other public employees across government ministries, agencies, and corporations.  By Obediah Johnson The protesting staffers stormed the offices of several [...] The post Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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28 h. ago Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate

Monrovia – Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, has raised serious concerns about Liberia’s $1.2 billion draft budget, urging the Senate to resist passing the budget at the aggregate level without detailed scrutiny.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a statement following the House of Representatives’ approval of the budget, Senator [...] The post Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate-Level’ Passage, But MFDP Consultant Pushes Back appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago Liberia: LINA Workers Petition Legislature Over ‘Missing’ US$700K, Non

Monrovia  — Concerned employees of the state-owned Liberia News Agency (LINA) have petitioned the Liberian Legislature, raising alarm over what they described as severe institutional stagnation, unutilized budgetary allocations exceeding US$700,000, and the near-collapse of the agency’s operations. The petition, presented on December 11 to members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Information, Broadcasting [...] The post Liberia: LINA Workers Petition Legislature Over ‘Missing’ US$700K, Non-Functional Website, Operational Collapse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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67 h. ago Liberia: MFDP Budget Consultant Lloyd Pushes Back Against Senator Konneh’s Criticism

By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com MONROVIA — A Budget Consultant at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, S. Emmanuel Lloyd Sr, has defended the integrity of budgetary transfers contained in the FY26 National Budget, while pushing back against comments made by Senator Amara Konneh, which he says misrepresent lawful fiscal practices and risk misleading the public [...] The post Liberia: MFDP Budget Consultant Lloyd Pushes Back Against Senator Konneh’s Criticism appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: House Approves US$1.2 Billion Draft Budget, Sends to Senate For Concurrence

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House of Representatives sitting on the 18th and final day of the second session of the third quarter of the 55th Legislature endorsed the report of its Joint Committee on Ways, Means, and Public Accounts with the passage of the Draft 2026 National Budget. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The total approved [...] The post Liberia: House Approves US$1.2 Billion Draft Budget, Sends to Senate For Concurrence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes New Measures for Rock and Sand Miners to Pay Royalties

Monrovia – Senator Numene Bartekwa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Concessions and Investment, is calling for immediate enforcement of royalty payments by individuals and companies engaged in sand mining and rock crushing across Liberia. According to Senator Bartekwa, the Government of Liberia receives no meaningful benefits from Liberians and foreign nationals mining sand and [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes New Measures for Rock and Sand Miners to Pay Royalties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today? 

The answer can be found in his book, ‘Liberia Today & Tomorrow: Some Personal Reflections.’ By Senator Amara Konneh, contributing writer 1. He would probably share his insights on Liberia’s historical struggles (old Liberia vs. new Liberia) and leadership challenges. He would commend President Boakai for maintaining stability and fundamental rights, and for not targeting [...] The post What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today?  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberian Senator Findley Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty on 50th Anniversary of the Green March

As Morocco marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Green March, Grand Bassa County Senator and former Liberian Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Milton Findley has reaffirmed Liberia’s unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing the enduring diplomatic ties between the two nations. By: Julius Konton Speaking to journalists at the close of the [...] The post Liberian Senator Findley Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty on 50th Anniversary of the Green March appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Senators Oppose Salary Reduction In A Murmuring Sittting

Monrovia – A wave of dissatisfaction and quiet outrage swept through the Liberian Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers reacted to a briefing by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, Senator Prince Moye, on a long-pending bill seeking to reduce lawmakers’ salaries to US$5,000. By Obediah Johnson  The bill, titled “An [...] The post Liberia: Senators Oppose Salary Reduction In A Murmuring Sittting appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Nimba Lawmaker Calls for Senatorial Review as US$363.9M Road Bill Faces Claims of Irregular Passage in House

Monrovia – The ongoing legislative scrutiny of a proposed US$363.9 million financial bill—intended to fund major road construction projects along Liberia’s western and northern corridors—has taken a dramatic turn, as Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has formally alerted the Liberian Senate to what he describes as serious constitutional and procedural breaches in [...] The post Liberia: Nimba Lawmaker Calls for Senatorial Review as US$363.9M Road Bill Faces Claims of Irregular Passage in House appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Internal Rift Widens as House, Senate Clash Over Constitutional Roles in Budget Hearing Process

CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – A fresh constitutional storm is brewing within Liberia’s bicameral Legislature, as long-standing tensions between the House of Representatives and the Liberian Senate deepen over conflicting interpretations of Article 34(d)(i) of the 1986 Constitution regarding the National Budget. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The dispute—marked by accusations, fiery exchanges, and dueling constitutional claims—has once [...] The post Liberia: Internal Rift Widens as House, Senate Clash Over Constitutional Roles in Budget Hearing Process appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Snowe Warns Lawmakers Against Politicizing Legislative Projects, Dedicates New Basketball, Volleyball Courts in Bomi

Bomi County Senator Edwin Snowe has cautioned his colleagues against using government-funded legislative projects for self-promotion, warning that such actions undermine the intended purpose of national development initiatives. By Obediah Johnson Senator Snowe emphasized that the Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), allocates funding to every lawmaker to undertake projects [...] The post Liberia: Snowe Warns Lawmakers Against Politicizing Legislative Projects, Dedicates New Basketball, Volleyball Courts in Bomi appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Sen. McGill Demands Full Disclosure on Oranto’s Offshore Oil Dealings, Questions LPRA and NOCAL Over Prequalification, Seismic Data Purchases

Monrovia – Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill has intensified scrutiny over the controversial offshore oil blocks currently before the Liberian Senate. McGill  has written to the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) demanding complete transparency on Oranto Petroleum’s involvement in the process. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The requests, addressed separately [...] The post Liberia: Sen. McGill Demands Full Disclosure on Oranto’s Offshore Oil Dealings, Questions LPRA and NOCAL Over Prequalification, Seismic Data Purchases appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Corruption Scandal Hits Disaster Management Agency as FPA Probes Sen. Duncan’s Explosive Complaint

Monrovia — A serious corruption scandal is unfolding at the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) after Senator Crayton O. Duncan of Sinoe County officially alerted the Liberian Senate to what he describes as major administrative and financial wrongdoing within the institution. In a letter dated March 10, 2025, addressed to Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of [...] The post Liberia: Corruption Scandal Hits Disaster Management Agency as FPA Probes Sen. Duncan’s Explosive Complaint appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: House Ratifies US$60M IDA Credit For Liberia EXCEL Education Project, Forwards Instrument To Senate

Monrovia – The House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature of Liberia has unanimously voted to ratify a US$60 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the Liberia Excellence in Learning (EXCEL) Project. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway This figure is expected to rise to US$88.7M with a grant of US$28.7M. The House took the decision Tuesday, [...] The post Liberia: House Ratifies US$60M IDA Credit For Liberia EXCEL Education Project, Forwards Instrument To Senate appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Sen. Cyrus warns of potential crisis triggered by agents of the Executive

By Lincoln Peters Monrovia, November 20, 2025: Senator Momo Cyrus, Chairman of Liberia’s Senate Committee on National Security, Defense Intelligence, and Veteran Affairs, has issued a strong warning to the Liberian Senate and the nation about a looming and potentially escalating crisis.  He attributes this risk to provocative verbal attacks and public insults directed at … The post Sen. Cyrus warns of potential crisis triggered by agents of the Executive appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Konneh Critiques FY2026 Draft Budget as Public Raises Concerns Over NSA, EPS Spending Outpacing Major Hospitals and War Crimes Court Office

MONROVIA — Senator Amara Konneh’s renewed scrutiny of the proposed National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has intensified national debate over Liberia’s fiscal priorities, as a growing number of analysts, civil society groups, and lawmakers express concern that the government’s spending plan contradicts its stated development agenda. By Obediah Johnson and Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The senator’s [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Konneh Critiques FY2026 Draft Budget as Public Raises Concerns Over NSA, EPS Spending Outpacing Major Hospitals and War Crimes Court Office appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Senate Endorses Fatima Sirleaf as Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs After Apology for Lying Under Oath  

Monrovia – The Liberian Senate on Tuesday, November 18 moved ahead with the confirmation of Fatima Bintu Sirleaf as Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, despite her public admission that she had earlier misled lawmakers about her academic credentials while under oath.  By Obediah Johnson The decision has stirred intense [...] The post Liberia: Senate Endorses Fatima Sirleaf as Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs After Apology for Lying Under Oath   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Dillon: “My Life Is Threatened” as Rift With Labor Minister Kruah Deepens

Monrovia — Montserrado County Senator Abe Darius Dillon has raised alarm about threats to his life, saying escalating political attacks from supporters of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) have placed him at personal risk.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The senator made the claim during Tuesday’s Senate plenary, where he detailed what he described as [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Dillon: “My Life Is Threatened” as Rift With Labor Minister Kruah Deepens appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Senate Internal Affairs Committee to Endorse Fatima Sirleaf’s Confirmation Following Apology for Lying Under Oath

The Senate Committee on Local Government,  Peace and Reconciliation has conducted what critics called a stage-managed hearing for the confirmation of the Deputy Minister-Designate for Urban Affairs Madam Fatima Bintu Sirleaf, who lied under oath during her first appearance before the committee. By Obediah Johnson Madam Sirleaf was recently appointed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs [...] The post Liberia: Senate Internal Affairs Committee to Endorse Fatima Sirleaf’s Confirmation Following Apology for Lying Under Oath appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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