31 h. ago Liberia: Former President Weah Clears Air on Doe Family Relations, Pays Tribute to Late First Lady Doe

Monrovia — Former President George Weah has reaffirmed his long-standing relationship with the Doe family, dispelling widespread rumors of a rift and paying tribute to former First Lady Nancy B. Doe during a condolence visit to her home in Sinkor, Monrovia. By Willie Tokpah The visit, which took place on June 8, was a symbolic gesture [...] The post Liberia: Former President Weah Clears Air on Doe Family Relations, Pays Tribute to Late First Lady Doe appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission

Monrovia – Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term marks a diplomatic milestone for the West African nation. Yet, the celebratory moment has been overshadowed by political discord over who deserves credit for the achievement. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  President Joseph Boakai’s address on Tuesday hailed [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago GVL Driver Allegedly Steals 10,000 Gallons of Palm Oil, Abandons Truck in Botched Transfer Attempt

By Christian Appleton Weah Village, Maryland County, Liberia – June 3, 2025 – In a brazen act of alleged industrial theft, a driver employed by Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) reportedly diverted a company tanker truck carrying a massive 10,000-gallon load of palm oil, attempting to transfer the valuable contents to another vehicle before fleeing the […] The post GVL Driver Allegedly Steals 10,000 Gallons of Palm Oil, Abandons Truck in Botched Transfer Attempt appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Former President Weah, ANC Leader Cummings Hold Private Meeting Amid Rising Political Speculation

Monrovia – Former President George Manneh Weah and Alternative National Congress (ANC) political leader Alexander B. Cummings held a private meeting Monday evening at Weah’s residence on 9th Street in Monrovia. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The unannounced closed-door meeting, which reportedly lasted over an hour, brought together two of Liberia’s most recognizable political figures and [...] The post Liberia: Former President Weah, ANC Leader Cummings Hold Private Meeting Amid Rising Political Speculation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Former President Weah Publicly Backs Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid, Urges National Unity

Monrovia, Liberia – Former President George Manneh Weah has officially and publicly thrown his weight behind Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing that the endeavor transcends political divides and is a matter of paramount national interest. With the crucial vote slated for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Weah has […] The post Former President Weah Publicly Backs Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid, Urges National Unity appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: STAND Chairman Morlu Slams Boakai Over Demolition of Poor Communities

Monrovia – Mulbah K. Morlu, Chairman of the Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), has criticized President Joseph Boakai’s administration over what he described as a “ruthless war on the poor” through an ongoing wave of demolitions affecting low-income communities across Liberia. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a statement issued on behalf of STAND and [...] The post Liberia: STAND Chairman Morlu Slams Boakai Over Demolition of Poor Communities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban’s Intervention Sparks Hope for Resolution in Bong Mining Dispute

GBALONAI, Bong County- The town of Gbakonai, nestled within Liberia’s mineral-rich Bong County, has become the focal point of an escalating mining dispute, raising concerns about community harmony, legal adherence, environmental protection, and the well-being of its residents. By Jaheim Tumu On Wednesday, May 14, Unification Day, Assistant Minister of Mines and Energy, Carlos E. [...] The post Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban’s Intervention Sparks Hope for Resolution in Bong Mining Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago TWP urges national leaders to create equal opportunities for Liberians

Liberia’s oldest political party spanning over hundred years, True Whig Party (TWP) calls on government to unite the country and create equal opportunities for all citizens. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – As Liberians observed National Unification Day here on Wednesday, May 14, an executive member of the True Whig Party, … The post TWP urges national leaders to create equal opportunities for Liberians appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Weah Slams Boakai’s Unification Day Outreach as Cleric Calls It ‘Good but Belated’

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai’s symbolic Unification Day outreach to former leaders has drawn mixed reactions — welcomed by many as a step toward reconciliation, yet critiqued as too little, too late by key national voices like Bishop Kortu Brown. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com On May 14, President Boakai revealed he had extended goodwill messages [...] The post Liberia: Weah Slams Boakai’s Unification Day Outreach as Cleric Calls It ‘Good but Belated’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: FC Fassell President Condemns LFA Over Suspension of Grace Weah, Relegation of Jubilee FC

Monrovia – The President of FC Fassell, Cassell Kuoh, has criticized recent decisions by the Liberia Football Association (LFA), labeling them as politically motivated and a threat to the integrity of football governance in Liberia. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Kuoh expressed strong opposition to the LFA’s suspension of Grace H. Weah, president of Determine Girls [...] The post Liberia: FC Fassell President Condemns LFA Over Suspension of Grace Weah, Relegation of Jubilee FC appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: ‘One Poisonous Snake with two Heads’ – Koijee Slams Boakai & Koung Over ‘Failed Leadership,’ Inspires Masses with Message of Hope

MONROVIA – Former Mayor of Monrovia and Secretary General of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson T. Koijee, has launched a scathing critique of President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, describing their leadership as a “poisonous snake with two heads.” By Jenkins Y. Kollie, contributing writer   In a statement [...] The post Liberia: ‘One Poisonous Snake with two Heads’ – Koijee Slams Boakai & Koung Over ‘Failed Leadership,’ Inspires Masses with Message of Hope appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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