16 h. ago Liberia Prioritizes Economic Interests and Legal Stability in Backing ArcelorMittal’s Rail Operatorship

Monrovia – After months of intense negotiations and corporate lobbying, the Liberian government has drawn a clear line: it will uphold its contractual commitments and national economic interest by retaining ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as operator of the vital Yekepa–Buchanan railway. The Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) – a high-level panel of Liberian ministers, announced the decision [...] The post Liberia Prioritizes Economic Interests and Legal Stability in Backing ArcelorMittal’s Rail Operatorship appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: CSO Council Wants Boakai Act Now In Dorr’s Situation

Monrovia – Amid recent action by the state-run University of Liberia (UL) to dismiss eight of its staff in relation to aiding and abetting academic fraud, the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take action against the main character in the center of all this. By [...] The post Liberia: CSO Council Wants Boakai Act Now In Dorr’s Situation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions

Monrovia — Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has announced an end to the culture of delays and inefficiency in the public sector, warning ministries and agencies that there will be “no more excuses.” By Jahiem Tumu Minister Ngafuan made this bold declaration on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Ministry of Public [...] The post Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 h. ago Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms

Zorzor City – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has concluded a comprehensive Annual Economic Review (AER) workshop aimed at assessing the nation’s economic performance and strengthening development planning. The week-long review, held in Zorzor City, Lofa County, was organized by the Economic Policy, Macroeconomic and Financial Sector [...] The post Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 h. ago Liberian Government’s Commitment to Press Freedom Undermined by Local Official

MONROVIA — A commitment by the Government of Liberia (GoL), led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, to uphold press freedom and free speech has been severely undermined by a local government official. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageAfricaonline.com During a Presidential Dinner on April 11, 2025, President Boakai, alongside Minister Piah, [...] The post Liberian Government’s Commitment to Press Freedom Undermined by Local Official appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia’s Economic Advisor Slams Ivanhoe CEO for “Disrespectful” Letter to President Boakai Over Railway Dispute

Monrovia – Liberia’s Economic Advisor, Molley Kamara, has issued a sharp rebuke to Bronwyn Barnes, President and CEO of Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc., accusing her of disrespecting President Joseph N. Boakai in a contentious letter regarding the government’s decision to maintain ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the operator of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway corridor. In a letter obtained [...] The post Liberia’s Economic Advisor Slams Ivanhoe CEO for “Disrespectful” Letter to President Boakai Over Railway Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith

Monrovia – A FrontpageAfrica investigation has uncovered concerns regarding HPX’s efforts to pressure President Boakai for access to the Liberian railroad to transport Guinean iron ore to the Port of Buchanan. The investigation raises questions about HPX’s bad faith, apparent lack of capacity, alleged misrepresentation of its $5 billion Liberty Corridor promises, and the potentially [...] The post Liberia: Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: HPX Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith

Monrovia – A FrontPageAfrica Investigation into the bid by HPX to bully President Boakai to access the railroad to ship Guinean iron ore to the Port of Buchanan raises question of bad faith, bullying, lack of capacity, misrepresentation on $5bn broken promises on Liberty Corridor and improper use of ties to the American government. By [...] The post Liberia: HPX Shipment of Guinean Ore by Liberian Rail Shows Bad Faith appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: Barbados President, Delegation to Visit Liberia; Aim to Strengthen Cultural and Economic Ties

Monrovia – The President of Barbados, H.E. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, will lead a high-level delegation to Liberia this week for a three-day visit aimed at deepening cultural and economic ties between the two countries.  The visit follows the formal presentation of letters of credence by Madam Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, Barbados’ Ambassador to Liberia and Ghana, to [...] The post Liberia: Barbados President, Delegation to Visit Liberia; Aim to Strengthen Cultural and Economic Ties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: NIR Excited Over President Boakai Support to Compulsory Citizens Enrollment

The Management of the National Identification Registry is thrilled by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recognition of the NIR and his continuous support to the implementation of the registry’s statutory mandate.     The mandate of the NIR include designing, producing, and issuing biometric cards, each with a unique identifying number to be called a social security [...] The post Liberia: NIR Excited Over President Boakai Support to Compulsory Citizens Enrollment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Silent on Commerce Inspector Cooper Academic Fraud Allegations While Suspending Two Officials for ‘Corruption’

Monrovia – Despite President Joseph Boakai’s ongoing efforts to clean up his administration through swift disciplinary actions against officials accused of misconduct, Commerce Inspector General Dorr Cooper appears to be untouched, even in the face of mounting calls for accountability. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com Just days ago, President Boakai suspended the Managing Director of the [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Silent on Commerce Inspector Cooper Academic Fraud Allegations While Suspending Two Officials for ‘Corruption’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vows to Revamp Foreign Missions with Well

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, speaking at the launch of the Ambassador George W. Wallace Ambassadorial Lecture and Seminar Series, said Liberia must reset its foreign policy to confront shifting global dynamics, particularly in a world where international aid is diminishing. By J.H. Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com  The lecture series, organized by the Gabriel L. Dennis [...] The post Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vows to Revamp Foreign Missions with Well-Trained Diplomats appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Pres. Boakai Will Not Be Pressured on Dorr Cooper Scandal, Says Unity Party Stalwart Lobbo

Monrovia — An official of the ruling Unity Party, George Lobbo, says President Joseph Boakai will not be rushed into taking action on the growing academic fraud scandal involving Commerce Inspector General Dorr Cooper, despite mounting public and media pressure. By Selma Lomax/ selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Lobbo told FrontPageAfrica on Friday that although the President remains committed to principles of transparency [...] The post Liberia: Pres. Boakai Will Not Be Pressured on Dorr Cooper Scandal, Says Unity Party Stalwart Lobbo appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NICOL Leadership Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement

MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended the Managing Director of the National Insurance Company of Liberia (NICOL), Mr. Nortu Jappah, and the Chairman of the NICOL Board of Directors, Mr. Joseph Sando Momolu, amid allegations of financial improprieties and board oversight failures. An official statement from the Executive Mansion indicates that the suspensions [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NICOL Leadership Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Pledges Stronger Support for National Football Growth

MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of football in Liberia during a meeting with the leadership of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) at the Executive Mansion. The LFA delegation, led by President Mustapha I. Raji, also included 1st Vice President Prof. Sekou W. Konneh, 2nd Vice [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Pledges Stronger Support for National Football Growth appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments In Government to Bolster Governance, Legislative Engagement, and Institutional Oversight

Executive Mansion, Monrovia –: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening institutional governance, deepening legislative collaboration, and improving operational efficiency across key sectors of the Liberian government.  The institutions include the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Civil Service Agency (CSA), Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Presidential […] The post President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments In Government to Bolster Governance, Legislative Engagement, and Institutional Oversight appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago President Boakai Suspends NICOL Managing Director and Board Chairman,Orders Full Audit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, with immediate effect, suspended the Managing Director of the National Insurance Company of Liberia (NICOL), Mr. Nortu Jappah, and the Chairman of the NICOL Board of Directors, Mr. Joseph Sando Momolu, on account of alleged financial improprieties, Board oversight failures, among others. The suspension of the […] The post President Boakai Suspends NICOL Managing Director and Board Chairman,Orders Full Audit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai to Deliver Landmark Lecture at Foreign Service Institute

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is expected to deliver a landmark lecture at the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute, located within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, Friday. According to a Foreign Ministry’s release, the Liberian leader will address students, foreign service personnel, and members of the diplomatic corps on the government’s [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai to Deliver Landmark Lecture at Foreign Service Institute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Caldwell Residents Plea for Street Light After Years of Neglect

Caldwell – Residents of Caldwell Township are calling on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s government to restore streetlights in the area, following years of darkness caused by the looting of solar lights by criminals. By Augustus D.R. Bortue According to Nelson Bedell Sr., Chairman of the Sims Community in Coffee Farm, Caldwell, the streetlights were installed [...] The post Liberia: Caldwell Residents Plea for Street Light After Years of Neglect appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago President Boakai Renews Executive Order No. 131 to Advance War and Economic Crimes Accountability in Liberia

Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has officially renewed Executive Order No. 131, now Executive Order No. 148, reaffirming his Administration’s commitment to establishing the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia. This renewal ensures the continued operation of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court […] The post President Boakai Renews Executive Order No. 131 to Advance War and Economic Crimes Accountability in Liberia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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