20 h. ago Liberia: Senators Express Disenchantments Over ‘Strange’ Legislative Proceedings Leading To Controversial Passage of Ivanhoe, Totalenergies, Oranto Oil Deals

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — Several members of the Liberian Senate have expressed strong dissatisfaction over what they described as unusual and troubling legislative procedures that led to the passage of petroleum agreements involving Atlas/Oranto Petroleum Liberia Limited and TotalEnergies—without plenary debate. By Obediah Johnson Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence [...] The post Liberia: Senators Express Disenchantments Over ‘Strange’ Legislative Proceedings Leading To Controversial Passage of Ivanhoe, Totalenergies, Oranto Oil Deals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago Sen. Smith urges Senate to prioritize WASH amid donor fatigue concerns

By Naneka Hoffman Senator Wellington Geevon Smith has urged the Liberian Senate to prioritize Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in the national budget, warning that donor fatigue could erode hard-won gains if domestic leadership is not strengthened. Speaking at the High-Level WASH Financing and Partnership Dialogue on December 17, 2025, at Farmington Hotel, Margibi County, … The post Sen. Smith urges Senate to prioritize WASH amid donor fatigue concerns appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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23 h. ago LPRA Commends Liberian Legislature On Offshore Contract Ratification

Monrovia –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority has described the ratification of several offshore petroleum contracts by the Liberian Legislature as a significant national breakthrough that positions the country to resume offshore oil and gas exploration after more than ten years of inactivity. The ratified contracts cover offshore blocks LB-06, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29, which were [...] The post LPRA Commends Liberian Legislature On Offshore Contract Ratification appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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44 h. ago Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature

Monrovia — The Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMCOL) has released its Legislative Monitoring Report Summary for November–December 2025, citing commendable adherence to democratic procedures alongside persistent shortcomings in transparency, inclusion and citizen participation within the Liberian National Legislature. By Patience M. Jones LEMCOL unveiled the report on Monday, December 15 during a press conference [...] The post Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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59 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal

Monrovia — The Liberian Senate Joint Committee on Transport and Concessions has recommended the conditional approval of the Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Agreement, outlining a series of amendments it says must be addressed before the Legislature grants final concurrence. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The agreement, which governs road, rail, and logistics access for Ivanhoe’s iron ore [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Bucky Raw Case Sparks Debate Over Fairness in LDEA Drug Enforcement

MONROVIA –What began as the arrest of a popular musician on drug related allegations has evolved into one of Liberia’s most polarizing public debates in recent years, forcing the nation to confront uncomfortable questions about fairness, selective justice, and the methods employed by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The case involving Liberian hip hop [...] The post Liberia: Bucky Raw Case Sparks Debate Over Fairness in LDEA Drug Enforcement appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities

Monrovia — Scores of aggrieved employees of the Liberian Senate on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Capitol Building, demanding that the leadership of Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence standardize their salaries in line with other public employees across government ministries, agencies, and corporations.  By Obediah Johnson The protesting staffers stormed the offices of several [...] The post Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: LDEA Drags Rapper Bucky Raw to Court Over Alleged Marijuana Possession

Monrovia- Liberian Hipco and Trapco artist Karwoudou Cole, popularly known as Bucky Raw, has been taken to court by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on charges of illegal possession of narcotics. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Bucky Raw was arrested early Friday morning following a raid at his Duport Road residence, during which officers allegedly [...] The post Liberia: LDEA Drags Rapper Bucky Raw to Court Over Alleged Marijuana Possession appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago “We’re taking concrete steps to address financial obligations.“

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, December 15, 2025: Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has assured the banking sector that the government is taking deliberate and concrete steps to meet its financial obligations and rebuild confidence with commercial banks. Minister Ngafuan spoke at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Liberian Bank for Development … The post “We’re taking concrete steps to address financial obligations.“ appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little

By A Boakai Namah II | Email: aboakainamahiigmail.com Liberia’s currency has strengthened; inflation has cooled. Yet prices at markets stay stubborn, and farmers still struggle to reach consumers directly. The invisible walls—between exchange‑rate headlines and grocery bills, and between rural producers and urban buyers—are the real economy’s bottlenecks. Currency Gains, Price Pains Recent forex data … The post From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Koijee Debunks Social Media Post Linking Him to Alleged Assault of Former FPA News Desk Chief

Monrovia — Former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that he assaulted journalist Lennart Dodoo, former News Desk Chief of FrontPage Africa and current Managing Editor of The Liberian Investigator. By Jaheim Tumu The claim appeared in a December 11, 2025 post by online platform DTV Liberia, [...] The post Liberia: Koijee Debunks Social Media Post Linking Him to Alleged Assault of Former FPA News Desk Chief appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Boakai Must Break Silence on the Foya Presidential Villa Project, Liberian Journalist Urges

New Castle, Delaware – In the wake of public outcry and growing controversy surrounding the Foya presidential villa project, a U.S.-based Liberian journalist Moses D. Sandy says it is imperative for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to make a public statement regarding the ownership, funding, and overall necessity of the project. Mr. Sandy, National President Emeritus of [...] The post Boakai Must Break Silence on the Foya Presidential Villa Project, Liberian Journalist Urges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 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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7 d. ago Liberia: Bucky Raw Arrested After LDEA Raid Uncovers Cash, Suspected Drugs at His Home

Monrovia – Liberian Hipco and Trapco artist Karwoudou Cole, popularly known as Bucky Raw, was arrested early Friday morning following a raid by officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) at his Duport Road residence. By Jaheim T. Tumu — jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com A Facebook Live video circulating on social media shows LDEA officers entering the [...] The post Liberia: Bucky Raw Arrested After LDEA Raid Uncovers Cash, Suspected Drugs at His Home appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: House Passes Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies and ‘Controversial’ Oranto Oil Deals – But Bility, Others Reject

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia — The Liberian House of Representatives has approved a series of high-profile oil and mining agreements, including deals with Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies, and the controversial Oranto Oil, sparking criticism from some lawmakers who questioned the rationale and transparency behind the combined vote. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Representative Musa Hassan Bility of Nimba County, a vocal [...] The post Liberia: House Passes Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies and ‘Controversial’ Oranto Oil Deals – But Bility, Others Reject appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 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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8 d. ago Liberia: House of Representatives Passes TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals

Monrovia – The House of Representatives has approved two major oil exploration agreements involving TotalEnergies and Oranto Petroleum. Lawmakers reached the decision late Thursday through majority votes. TotalEnergies Oil Deal TotalEnergies, a major global energy company headquartered in France, signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for offshore exploration blocks LB-6, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29 in [...] The post Liberia: House of Representatives Passes TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 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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8 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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