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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1 week 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: 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 Senate Confirms Nominee Despite Lying Under Oath, Sparking Integrity Crisis

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — The Liberian Senate has confirmed Madam Fatima Bintu Sirleaf as Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs, igniting a firestorm of criticism after she publicly admitted to providing false academic information during her initial confirmation hearing. The vote—seventeen senators in favor and only one dissenting—stands in stark opposition to the Senate’s recent pledges […] The post Senate Confirms Nominee Despite Lying Under Oath, Sparking Integrity Crisis appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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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: Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Fatima Sirleaf Insults, Mocks Critics and Opposition Just a Day After Apologizing During Confirmation

Monrovia – A viral video showing Deputy Internal Affairs Minister for Urban Affairs Fatima Bintu Sirleaf celebrating her confirmation by the Liberian Senate has generated national outrage, as it showed the minister hurling insults at perceived critics and opposition figures less than twenty-four hours after publicly apologizing for misleading lawmakers about her academic credentials during her confirmation [...] The post Liberia: Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Fatima Sirleaf Insults, Mocks Critics and Opposition Just a Day After Apologizing During Confirmation 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 EDITORIAL: Liberian Senate Betrays Public Trust by Confirming a Liar

THE LIBERIAN Senate has delivered a profound blow to the nation’s moral compass and the integrity of its democratic institutions. On November 18, the upper house confirmed Fatima Bintu Sirleaf as Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs, despite her prior admission that she misled the Senate under oath regarding her academic qualifications. SEVENTEEN SENATORS voted in [...] The post EDITORIAL: Liberian Senate Betrays Public Trust by Confirming a Liar appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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