3 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Urged to Suspend or Dismiss Finance, Justice Ministers Over Supreme Court Ruling Controversy

Monrovia – A former Budget Analyst at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Wilmot F. Smith, has called on President Joseph Boakai to suspend or dismiss Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan and Justice Minister Oswald Tweh for what he described as their deliberate misguidance during the country’s recent budget crisis. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuelweedee.conway@frontpageafricaonline.com Smith, [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Urged to Suspend or Dismiss Finance, Justice Ministers Over Supreme Court Ruling Controversy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: LMDC Suspends Vacuum Therapy Services at Fortune Skincare  

Monrovia – The Liberian Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has suspended vacuum therapy procedures at Fortune Skincare pending a full review of the facility’s compliance with national health regulations. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The LMDC stated that while vacuum therapy is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, it must be performed by trained professionals with adequate knowledge of human [...] The post Liberia: LMDC Suspends Vacuum Therapy Services at Fortune Skincare   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: Government Bids Farewell to Mayor Allen Joines of Winston

The Mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Mr. Allen Joines has concluded a five-day working visit to Liberia, the first sitting Mayor from a city in the US to visit Liberia in the last 40 years.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The five-day working visit was facilitated by Sister Cities International.  At the event marking the [...] The post Liberia: Government Bids Farewell to Mayor Allen Joines of Winston-Salem as He Becomes First Sitting Mayor from US to Visit Liberia after 40 Years appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation

Monrovia – A fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday severely disrupted operations at the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), temporarily halting activities at the agency and affecting nearby institutions. The blaze originated in the generator room shared by LMHRA, the Liberia National Lottery, and the Pharmacy Board. The incident also impacted [...] The post Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberian Parliamentarians Joined MPs from Africa and Asia to Sign the Istanbul Call to Action for Immunization Financing

Istanbul, Turkey- In the heart of Istanbul, a powerful alliance emerged last week as 21 Members of Parliament (MPs) from across Africa and Asia gathered with a shared mission: to champion sustainable immunization financing in their countries.  The two-day forum, organized by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, marked [...] The post Liberian Parliamentarians Joined MPs from Africa and Asia to Sign the Istanbul Call to Action for Immunization Financing appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal

Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL) has taken decisive action following a four-month investigation into alleged academic fraud and misconduct, most notably the widely publicized Dorr Cooper fake graduation incident. In a statement released today, the University announced the dismissal of seven individuals and the suspension of the Associate Vice President & Registrar. […] The post University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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26 h. ago Liberia: LNBA Split Over Supreme Court Ruling as President Varmah Faces Criticism for ‘Bypassing’ Executive Members

Monrovia – The Liberian legal community is in the throes of a credibility crisis after a controversial statement by Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, President of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), sparked an internal revolt and sharpened questions over the Bar’s political neutrality.  By Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Willie N. Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com  At the heart of the [...] The post Liberia: LNBA Split Over Supreme Court Ruling as President Varmah Faces Criticism for ‘Bypassing’ Executive Members appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister

Leading local and international human rights organizations have joined together to issue a statement urging Liberian President Joseph Boakai to renew an executive order for the Office of War and Economics Crimes Court set to expire tomorrow, May 1. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The groups, including the Liberian based Civil [...] The post Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Kleber Silva Returns to Liberia, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety of Liberian Employs

Yekepa, Liberia – Kleber Silva, Executive Vice President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining, has returned to Liberia with a strong message focused on health, safety, and the future of Liberia’s workforce. By: Wremongar B Joe II, contributing writer The Brazilian mining executive, known across the global mining industry for his strategic leadership and technical expertise, visited [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Kleber Silva Returns to Liberia, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety of Liberian Employs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation

Monrovia – Liberia will host the 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC), marking the first time the event will be held in the country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced. The landmark decision highlights Liberia’s growing role in regional security and logistics cooperation, while advancing its profile as a reliable partner in peacebuilding and [...] The post Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia’s U.S. Ambassador Champions Education at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention

Liberia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has congratulated the leadership of the Liberian Studies Association (LSA) for keeping aloft the ideals of the organization over the years. The Ambassador recounted how he became part of the first generation of indigenous Liberians trained to take over the leadership of the LSA many years ago. [...] The post Liberia’s U.S. Ambassador Champions Education at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has signed Executive Order No. 147, making it compulsory for all Liberian citizens and foreign residents to enroll in the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS) as part of a nationwide push for digital transformation and improved national security. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Effective immediately, the order requires any individual residing [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago Liberia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Advocates for EducationalAdvancement at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention

Washington DC. April 25, 2025. Liberia Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh has congratulated the leadership of the Liberian Studies Association (LSA) for keeping aloft the ideals of the organization over the years. The Ambassador recounted how he became part of the first generation of indigenous Liberians trained to take over the […] The post Liberia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Advocates for EducationalAdvancement at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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50 h. ago Liberia: A Glimpse at ArcelorMittal Liberia’s $800 Million Bold Investment in Rail Infrastructure

Buchanan – In September last year, 28 members of the Liberian media were granted exclusive access to one of the most transformative infrastructure projects currently unfolding in the country. “At approximately 11 a.m., aboard an ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) helicopter, we soared above the Yekepa-Buchanan railway, witnessing first-hand the sweeping changes reshaping Liberia’s economic future” “Our [...] The post Liberia: A Glimpse at ArcelorMittal Liberia’s $800 Million Bold Investment in Rail Infrastructure appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Liberia: Opposition Coalition Supports Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for Calm in Speaker Koffa Case

Monrovia – Three major opposition parties—the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), and People’s Unification Party (PUP)—have jointly endorsed the Supreme Court’s recent decision reinstating Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and urged restraint from political actors in the wake of the ruling. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafrontpageafricaonline.com At a press conference on Monday, [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Coalition Supports Supreme Court Ruling, Calls for Calm in Speaker Koffa Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Liberia: Land Dealer Ralph Paye Distances Himself from Police Chief’s Shooting, Denounces Threats to Life

MONROVIA – The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) has launched a capacity-building partnership with the University of Botswana aimed at training Liberian statisticians and improving the country’s data systems. By Francis G. Boayue, francisgboayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The initiative was announced during a joint press conference held at LISGIS headquarters in Monrovia, where LISGIS Director General [...] The post Liberia: Land Dealer Ralph Paye Distances Himself from Police Chief’s Shooting, Denounces Threats to Life appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Liberia: FIA Slaps Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money with L$25 Million Fine for Anti

Monrovia – The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia has imposed a hefty fine of L$25,000,000 on Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money, Inc. (LCMMMI) for repeated failures to comply with Liberia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations. According to the FIA, the decision followed a risk-based inspection conducted from September 2 to [...] The post Liberia: FIA Slaps Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money with L$25 Million Fine for Anti-Money Laundering Violations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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69 h. ago Legislative Crossroads: Compliance vs. Reform Grips Liberian House of Representatives

Monrovia, Montserrado County – The Liberian House of Representatives is facing a complex political landscape as lawmakers grapple with judicial compliance and calls for sweeping governance reforms. In a notable development, Montserrado County Electoral District 17 Representative, Bernard Benson Blue, has publicly pledged to adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling, affirming his commitment to “sit […] The post Legislative Crossroads: Compliance vs. Reform Grips Liberian House of Representatives appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 d. ago Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Taps Former President Sirleaf to Mediate House Crisis

Monrovia—Amidst a deepening constitutional crisis in the Liberian House of Representatives, the Rule of Law Caucus has submitted a draft proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing leadership impasse that has divided the Legislature and challenged the authority of the Supreme Court. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The proposal, submitted to former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for [...] The post Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Taps Former President Sirleaf to Mediate House Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: AFELL Ends 23rd Convention with Election of New Officials as Chief Justice Urges Action Over Rhetoric

The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has successfully concluded its 23rd National Convention with the election of a new corps of officials to lead the organization for the next term. By: Julius Konton, contributing writer The well-organized and colorful event, held at the Banquet Hall of the Temple of Justice on Capitol Hill, [...] The post Liberia: AFELL Ends 23rd Convention with Election of New Officials as Chief Justice Urges Action Over Rhetoric appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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