37 h. ago Liberians Slam Deputy Information Minister Sando over Foya Project Construction

MONROVIA –Liberians across the country have erupted in criticism following Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sando’s long awaited explanation concerning the controversial construction project in Foya District, Lofa County, which for months had been widely described as a presidential villa linked to President Joseph Boakai. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The criticism intensified after Deputy Minister Sando [...] The post Liberians Slam Deputy Information Minister Sando over Foya Project Construction appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago EDITORIAL: Deputy Minister Sando’s Second Clarification on Foya Project Fails the Test of Transparency

TUESDAY’S SECOND clarification by Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs Daniel Sando regarding the controversial Foya project in Lofa County was meant to settle a storm of public speculation, yet it has only fanned the flames of distrust, skepticism, and outright frustration among Liberians. NEARLY SEVEN months after his initial explanation, and following a string of [...] The post EDITORIAL: Deputy Minister Sando’s Second Clarification on Foya Project Fails the Test of Transparency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference

By Amos Harris Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Rural Development at the Ministry of Public Works, Jocelia J. Tarpah, has announced plans for a forthcoming National Infrastructure Conference, even as public skepticism lingers over the tangible outcomes of such national forums. Speaking during a briefing at the Ministry of Information (MOI), Tarpah stated that the conference […] The post Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 d. ago Liberia Questions Credibility of International Peace Mechanisms

In recent years, West Africa has witnessed a troubling surge in insecurity and humanitarian crises, prompting renewed scrutiny of international peace mechanisms. By Lincoln G. Peters At the 12th high-level seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, Liberia, through Deputy Minister Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei, raised concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of the United Nations … The post Liberia Questions Credibility of International Peace Mechanisms appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Nigeria Welcomes First Wave of St. Kitts and Nevis Delegation Following Landmark Visa

PRESSER PHOTO – The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, The Honourable Samal Mojah Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, The Honourable Lanien Blanchette, Speaker of the National Assembly Nigeria yesterday welcomed an official government delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, just weeks after the two nations achieved a historic milestone: granting visa-free entry to […] The post Nigeria Welcomes First Wave of St. Kitts and Nevis Delegation Following Landmark Visa-Free Agreement appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Former Deputy Foreign Minister Urges Liberians to Engage Positively with Investments

SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County – The Managing Director of Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), Mr. B. Elias Shoniyin, has called on Nimbaians—and Liberians in general—to adopt a more constructive approach in engaging mining companies operating in their communities. By D. Franklin Doloquee, Nimba  Speaking at a two-day stakeholder engagement session aimed at addressing conflicts within the [...] The post Liberia: Former Deputy Foreign Minister Urges Liberians to Engage Positively with Investments appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 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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4 w. ago Liberia: ‘GBV Is Not an Isolated Act—It’s a Culture We’ve Allowed to Thrive’: ECOWAS Ambassador Nkrumah, Deputy Minister Golaken Call for Coordinated National Action

Monrovia – ECOWAS Resident Representative Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah has warned that Liberia—like the rest of West Africa—continues to grapple with a deeply rooted culture that sustains gender-based violence (GBV), rather than just isolated incidents of abuse. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com  Delivering her address at the opening of a four-day National Training Workshop for judicial, health  and [...] The post Liberia: ‘GBV Is Not an Isolated Act—It’s a Culture We’ve Allowed to Thrive’: ECOWAS Ambassador Nkrumah, Deputy Minister Golaken Call for Coordinated National Action appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Go Beyond Work Permit Inspection! Deputy Labour Minister Urges Labour Inspectors

Monrovia, November 19, 2025, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Labour, Othello P. Mansuo, has called on Labour Inspectors to broaden their focus beyond inspecting work permits for foreign workers. He emphasized that the responsibilities of Labour Inspectors extend far deeper, covering workplace conditions, employee and employer rights, and overall compliance with labour […] The post Go Beyond Work Permit Inspection! Deputy Labour Minister Urges Labour Inspectors appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 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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4 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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last month 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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