18 h. ago Liberia: LINA Workers Petition Legislature Over ‘Missing’ US$700K, Non

Monrovia  — Concerned employees of the state-owned Liberia News Agency (LINA) have petitioned the Liberian Legislature, raising alarm over what they described as severe institutional stagnation, unutilized budgetary allocations exceeding US$700,000, and the near-collapse of the agency’s operations. The petition, presented on December 11 to members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Information, Broadcasting [...] The post Liberia: LINA Workers Petition Legislature Over ‘Missing’ US$700K, Non-Functional Website, Operational Collapse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago LINA Workers Petition Legislature, Demand Audit Of Nearly US$1 Million 

By Amos Harris MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Staff members of the Liberia News Agency (LINA) have officially petitioned the National Legislature, demanding an immediate investigation into the agency’s near-collapse despite substantial funding in recent national budgets. According to the petition submitted this week, the agency received more than US$700,000 during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, yet employees claim this sizeable support has […] The post LINA Workers Petition Legislature, Demand Audit Of Nearly US$1 Million  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia: House Approves US$1.2 Billion Draft Budget, Sends to Senate For Concurrence

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House of Representatives sitting on the 18th and final day of the second session of the third quarter of the 55th Legislature endorsed the report of its Joint Committee on Ways, Means, and Public Accounts with the passage of the Draft 2026 National Budget. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The total approved [...] The post Liberia: House Approves US$1.2 Billion Draft Budget, Sends to Senate For Concurrence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Decades after: NPA workers sign new Collective Bargaining Agreement

The National Port Authority has signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Dock Workers Union of Liberia and the Liberia Labour Congress, ending a ten-year delay that denied workers updated benefits and protections. The signing took place at the NPA Corporate Headquarters and was met with intense excitement by employees who had waited a … The post Decades after: NPA workers sign new Collective Bargaining Agreement appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments

By Lincoln G. Peters Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, is demanding that the government of Liberia, headed by President Joseph N. Boakai, respect and honor international human rights instruments and treaties signed and ratified by the national legislature. In his Human Rights Day Message marking the 77th Anniversary of the Universal … The post Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago US Lawmaker Warns Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Rail Project Could Expand China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

Washington D.C. – The controversial rail-access deal between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic—now before the Legislature for ratification—has suffered a major setback after a senior member of the United States Congress warned that the project could deepen China’s control over critical minerals in Africa. Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the U.S. House [...] The post US Lawmaker Warns Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Rail Project Could Expand China’s Grip on Critical Minerals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Liberty Party Leaders Reject Unity Party Invitation, Announce Boycott of December 6 Homecoming

Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has reliably learned that the Liberty Party’s top leadership has unanimously rejected an invitation from the Unity Party (UP) to participate in its December 6 Homecoming event, citing longstanding grievances and a demand for “equity and respect” within the governing alliance. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh According to party insiders, the LP’s [...] The post Liberia: Liberty Party Leaders Reject Unity Party Invitation, Announce Boycott of December 6 Homecoming appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Dr. Moniba Calls on Lawmakers to Cut Legislature Budget by $4.6 Million

Monrovia- Dr. Clarence Moniba has called on the 55th Legislature to redirect millions of dollars from committee hearings, entertainment, and gift expenses toward science lab projects to advance the country’s human capital development. Moniba’s plea, which was contained in remarks at the Center for Intellectual Exchange (CEIO) on Dec. 4, comes as the drafted 2026 [...] The post Liberia: Dr. Moniba Calls on Lawmakers to Cut Legislature Budget by $4.6 Million appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Civil Society Groups Submit New War Crimes Bill As Advocates Scramble To Kill Earlier Version That Would Exclude War Crimes

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In a surprise move, a coalition of advocates led by the Independent National Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday submitted a new war crimes court bill to the Legislature. It came as campaigners intensified efforts to block an earlier version that would exclude so-called “international” crimes including war crimes and crimes against humanity from [...] The post Liberia: Civil Society Groups Submit New War Crimes Bill As Advocates Scramble To Kill Earlier Version That Would Exclude War Crimes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Women’s advocacy group calls for an increase in Family Planning budget

In a recent appeal to the government, Musu W. Davis, the Executive Director of the Initiative for Women and Youth Empowerment (IWYE), has called for a significant increase in the Family Planning (FP) budget allocation within the Ministry of Health. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, December 4, 2025: Her statement comes as the legislature debates … The post Women’s advocacy group calls for an increase in Family Planning budget appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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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1 week ago Liberia: Margibi Residents Demand Urgent Repairs as Sinking Weala Section of Monrovia–Gbarnga Highway Reportedly Claims Two Lives

KAKATA, Margibi County—Motorists and residents of Weala Town along the Monrovia–Gbarnga Highway in Margibi County have raised concerns over a portion of the road that appears to be sinking, a situation that has reportedly led to numerous accidents and two deaths. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey  The 176-kilometer Monrovia–Gbarnga asphalt highway, constructed in 2016 and named [...] The post Liberia: Margibi Residents Demand Urgent Repairs as Sinking Weala Section of Monrovia–Gbarnga Highway Reportedly Claims Two Lives appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: PUL Condemns Speaker Koon’s “Grab and Jail” Threats as Escalating Hostility Toward Liberian Journalists

Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia  says recent threats issued by House Speaker Richard Koon to “grab” and “jail” journalists covering the Legislature are a disturbing new milestone in what it describes as a rising wave of hostility toward the press in Liberia. In a strongly worded statement issued Wednesday, the PUL, through its President [...] The post Liberia: PUL Condemns Speaker Koon’s “Grab and Jail” Threats as Escalating Hostility Toward Liberian Journalists appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Traditional Leaders Reject Calls for Ban on Customs, Petition Boakai for Welfare and Respect of Culture

Gbarnga – Traditional leaders who attended the two-day Assembly of Traditional Chiefs and Tribal Governors in Gbarnga have asserted that Liberia must protect and preserve its cultural heritage, stressing that any attempt to ban traditional practices would undermine the identity and authority of communities that have sustained the nation for generations.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  Their position came [...] The post Liberia: Traditional Leaders Reject Calls for Ban on Customs, Petition Boakai for Welfare and Respect of Culture appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Validates its National Strategy for PPR Eradication and other animal diseases in Liberia

Monrovia- The Regional Coordinator for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in West Africa, Dr. Perdita Hilary Lopes, believed that Liberia has the knowledge and regional backing needed to eliminate PPR by 2030, but this goal requires strong support from the government. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com In a interview with FrontPageAfrica following a two-day workshop on [...] The post Liberia Validates its National Strategy for PPR Eradication and other animal diseases in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Commerce Ministry Workers Challenge Bus, Motorbike Purchases as Discontent Deepens

Monrovia — Employees of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry are demanding full transparency and accountability after raising serious concerns over the Ministry’s recent procurement of a staff bus and motorbikes.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  Workers say the purchases do not reflect what was initially promised and believe the discrepancies point to deeper problems within the [...] The post Liberia: Commerce Ministry Workers Challenge Bus, Motorbike Purchases as Discontent Deepens appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: House Ratifies US$60M IDA Credit For Liberia EXCEL Education Project, Forwards Instrument To Senate

Monrovia – The House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature of Liberia has unanimously voted to ratify a US$60 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the Liberia Excellence in Learning (EXCEL) Project. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway This figure is expected to rise to US$88.7M with a grant of US$28.7M. The House took the decision Tuesday, [...] The post Liberia: House Ratifies US$60M IDA Credit For Liberia EXCEL Education Project, Forwards Instrument To Senate appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago MICAT loses it after LINA employees accuse management of neglect

By Kruah Thompson Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah lost his temper on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during a regular press briefing at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism. The outburst followed an employee of the Liberia News Agency (LINA) accusing the Ministry of Information’s management of neglecting the agency despite its government-allocated budget. … The post MICAT loses it after LINA employees accuse management of neglect appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 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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3 w. ago Liberian Women Petition UN Over Rising Sexual Violence, Alleged Justice Failures

Monrovia – A group of Liberian women and girls has formally petitioned the United Nations Office in Liberia, calling for international intervention amid what they describe as a worsening crisis of sexual violence and a breakdown in justice for victims. The petition, addressed to the UN Resident Coordinator on Monday, was presented on behalf of [...] The post Liberian Women Petition UN Over Rising Sexual Violence, Alleged Justice Failures appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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