7 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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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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27 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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31 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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32 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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32 h. ago Liberia: BoTA Conducts Tax Education Workshops in Maryland and River Gee Counties

PLEEBO, Maryland – The Board of Tax Appeals (BoTA) has ended a series of regional taxpayer education workshops in Maryland and River Gee counties, aimed at raising awareness on taxpayers’ rights and the tax appeal process. By Peter P Toe Jr, contributing writer The workshops were held on April 23 in Pleebo City, Maryland County, and [...] The post Liberia: BoTA Conducts Tax Education Workshops in Maryland and River Gee Counties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 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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54 h. 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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55 h. ago Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott

Monrovia – Tensions within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have escalated as 11 county coordinators, under the banner of “Concerned County Coordinators,” have threatened to withdraw their support from FLY President Banica Elliott, citing repeated constitutional breaches and exclusionary leadership practices. By: Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, representing 11 counties, criticized Elliott for allegedly ignoring [...] The post Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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55 h. ago Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies

PAYNESVILLE – Youth Bridge Inc., in collaboration with the Liberian Youth for Climate Action and the Youth Humanitarian Movement, with support from ActionAid Liberia, has concluded a one-day Youth-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Policy Brief Development aimed at strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and resilience building in Liberia. Held under the theme “Enhancing Youth [...] The post Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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55 h. ago Liberia: Abandoned Public Works Machine in Harper Sparks Safety Fears as Sen. Biney Fails to Respond

HARPER, Maryland –     A broken-down road construction machine belonging to the Ministry of Public Works has been left abandoned on a main street in Harper City, Maryland County, raising serious concerns over traffic safety and emergency access. The machine, a motor compactor, stalled during a recent community road rehabilitation project and has remained [...] The post Liberia: Abandoned Public Works Machine in Harper Sparks Safety Fears as Sen. Biney Fails to Respond appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Advocates Warn Trump Administration’s Plans to Shut Offices Devoted to Global Justice and Human Trafficking Will Be Big Blow to Liberian Victims

Human rights advocates working on transitional justice and human trafficking in Liberia say they are shocked by this week’s announcement by Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, that the US government will shut down the Office of Global Criminal Justice and the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, both of which have played [...] The post Liberia: Advocates Warn Trump Administration’s Plans to Shut Offices Devoted to Global Justice and Human Trafficking Will Be Big Blow to Liberian Victims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Boakai’s “Functioning Quorum” Gambit A Blow to Judicial Integrity

PRESIDENT JOSEPH BOAKAI’S national address Thursday following the Supreme Court’s decisive ruling on the House of Representatives impasse was an opportunity to reaffirm the executive branch’s fidelity to the Constitution and judicial authority.  INSTEAD, it raised alarm. BY SIGNALING HIS intention to continue governing with a so-called “functioning quorum” — despite the Supreme Court’s ruling [...] The post Boakai’s “Functioning Quorum” Gambit A Blow to Judicial Integrity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Shepherd International Impacts Lives in Liberia, Provides Medical Aid to Over 400; Unveils Plans for School and Hospital Projects

Monrovia – Shepherd International Ministry Network (SION), a U.S.-based Liberian Christian and humanitarian organization, has delivered free medical care to more than 400 Liberians during a recent outreach in Bomi and Margibi Counties, while unveiling plans to construct a hospital and school to serve rural communities. By Obediah Johnson Led by its founder and Lead Shepherd, [...] The post Liberia: Shepherd International Impacts Lives in Liberia, Provides Medical Aid to Over 400; Unveils Plans for School and Hospital Projects appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberian Staff Working with USAID Raise Alarm Over Delayed Salaries, Vanishing Supervisors

MONROVIA – Several aggrieved employees of Democracy International’s Elections and Democracy Activity (EDA), a project funded by the United States government in Liberia, have raised alarms over what they describe as an alleged scheme to deprive them of their rightful salaries and benefits following the suspension of funding from the United States Agency for International [...] The post Liberian Staff Working with USAID Raise Alarm Over Delayed Salaries, Vanishing Supervisors appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Down Town FC CEO Commends Team, Fans After Historic Promotion to First Division

Monrovia – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Down Town FC, Porkah Roberts, has extended heartfelt appreciation to team officials, players, technical staff, and fans following the club’s historic promotion to the First Division of the Liberia Football Association (LFA). By Macaulay Sombai | sombai.macaulaysombai@frontpageafricaonline.com Down Town FC secured their promotion after a decisive 3-1 victory over [...] The post Liberia: Down Town FC CEO Commends Team, Fans After Historic Promotion to First Division appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Moniba Warns Against Political Overreach, Urges Full Compliance with Supreme Court Decision

Monrovia — Dr. Clarence Moniba, political leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), has issued a statement calling for unwavering respect for the Supreme Court ruling regarding the ongoing leadership dispute in the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking on behalf of LINU, Dr. Moniba commended the Court for its decisive intervention, describing the ruling [...] The post Liberia: Moniba Warns Against Political Overreach, Urges Full Compliance with Supreme Court Decision appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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