29 m. ago Liberia: Supreme Nullifies Majority Bloc Actions, Richard Koon’s Efforts Ruled Unconstitutional in Landmark Rebuke of Legislative Overreach

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a decisive ruling in the ongoing power struggle between the House of Representatives’ self-declared Majority Bloc and embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, declaring the group’s actions unconstitutional and effectively ending Representative Richard N. Koon’s controversial campaign to unseat the Speaker.In its final judgment, the Court described [...] The post Liberia: Supreme Nullifies Majority Bloc Actions, Richard Koon’s Efforts Ruled Unconstitutional in Landmark Rebuke of Legislative Overreach appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia Launches Intensive Tech Training for Border Security Modernization

MONROVIA – A three-day intensive training in advanced border management technology has kicked off in Monrovia, targeting senior officials from key government institutions.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The training is being conducted by SOMAPA IT, a leading Asian technology firm specializing in border modernization solutions. The program aims to enhance the capacity of Liberian officials in [...] The post Liberia Launches Intensive Tech Training for Border Security Modernization appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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33 h. ago Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise

Monrovia – Prominent Liberian businessman George Kailondo has denied allegations that his building along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town was spared during recent demolition exercises due to political connections or campaign support for the ruling Unity Party. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Kailondo described the claims as baseless and “garbage,” stating that the decision not to [...] The post Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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55 h. ago Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics

MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has drawn widespread support from prominent women, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. But the noticeable absence of key female legislators has raised questions about solidarity within Liberia’s female political circles. By Joyclyn Wea, [...] The post Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago Liberia: Chinese, Ghanaian Nationals Arrested for Illicit Mining in Sinoe County; Atlantic Mineral Company Found in Violation

Monrovia –In collaboration with the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), the Ministry of Mines and Energy has arrested two foreign nationals—Jack Chen, a Chinese national, and Obed Burikoney, a Ghanaian commonly known as “Kwemie”—for engaging in illegal mining activities in Tuzon, Sinoe County. The Ministry’s Compliance and Enforcement Team discovered [...] The post Liberia: Chinese, Ghanaian Nationals Arrested for Illicit Mining in Sinoe County; Atlantic Mineral Company Found in Violation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day

Nimba County – The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has addressed public curiosity about his unexpected departure from Nimba County just days before Tuesday’s crucial vote. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Bility, whose party is backing Mark Gblinwon for the Nimba senatorial seat, left for Europe at a critical stage in the campaign. But [...] The post Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration

Monrovia – The political pressure group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has declared Thursday, July 17, as “The Day of the People,” a nationwide protest aimed at confronting the country’s deepening economic and governance crisis.  The mass action will rally under the theme: “Enough is Enough.” The announcement followed a mass convergence [...] The post Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence

Integrity Watch Institution, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with the Citizens Bureau, re-launches community justice project here. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, April 18, 2025—In a bid to encourage citizens to uphold the rule of law and abstain from mob violence, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with Citizens Bureau and with funding support from … The post Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities

LIAGBALA, Nimba County — ArcelorMittal Liberia has inaugurated the Liagbala Vegetable Project, a six‑month agricultural initiative designed to bolster food security, generate income and foster long‑term sustainability in a community of 224 subsistence farmers. Developed under the company’s Biodiversity and Conservation Program in partnership with the Rural Integrated Centre for Community Empowerment (RICCE), the project [...] The post Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative

Monrovia – The Kids Reading For All Foundation has received a significant boost in its mission to empower rural youth, thanks to a major donation from the Ministry of Agriculture. The support comes under the foundation’s newly launched initiative, “Harvest for Hope: Cultivating Agriculture to Educate,” which aims to expand educational access for underprivileged children through [...] The post Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, aimed at addressing data gaps in critical sectors impacting Liberians. The report, launched Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall, is a significant achievement in the government’s efforts to inform policy development and decision-making with […] The post Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville

Congo Town – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), the Ministry of Public Works, and the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has begun a major demolition exercise targeting illegal structures on the Montserrado wetlands. By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The operation commenced on Wednesday along the [...] The post Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Bomi to Receive First Rainwater Preservation Project to Ease Water Shortage

Monrovia – The first Rainwater Preservation Project in Liberia will soon be established in Bomi County, providing residents in Western Liberia with improved access to clean and safe water. By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributing Writer The project was officially launched on Tuesday by Tears Mother International in partnership with the Good Water Corridor Africa [...] The post Liberia: Bomi to Receive First Rainwater Preservation Project to Ease Water Shortage appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness

Monrovia – In a move to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in Liberia, the Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Liberia Project has launched a five-day public campaign titled “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The campaign, which began on April 14th, 2023, is taking place across [...] The post Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Captain Jerry Kollie accuses Sen. Moye of tearing Bong apart

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga- Bong County -Captain Jerry Kerkulah Kollie has launched his first political attack on Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye, accusing him of fueling division among the county’s leadership. Speaking during a radio appearance on a local radio station in Gbarnga, Kollie criticized Senator Moye for what he described as “self-styled … The post Captain Jerry Kollie accuses Sen. Moye of tearing Bong apart appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Movement for Justice in Liberia Calls on Citizens to Actively Shape the Nation’s Future

Monrovia – In a bid to strengthen democratic participation in Liberia, the Movement for Justice in Liberia, led by Executive Director Yahsyndi Martin-Kpeyei, is urging all citizens to take a proactive role in electing their leaders. In a recently issued statement, Madam Martin-Kpeyei emphasized the crucial need for nationwide engagement in both direct and indirect [...] The post Liberia: Movement for Justice in Liberia Calls on Citizens to Actively Shape the Nation’s Future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: 100K Adolescent Girls to Benefit from New UN Joint Program on SRHR and Nutrition

Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with UNICEF and the United Nations in Liberia, has launched a new Joint Program focused on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Nutrition, targeting 100,000 adolescent girls across Liberia. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The five-year initiative, officially launched at [...] The post Liberia: 100K Adolescent Girls to Benefit from New UN Joint Program on SRHR and Nutrition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program

Monrovia -In a significant boost for youth empowerment, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jeror Cole Banggalu, has announced an allocation of $1 million for the reintroduction of the National Youth Service Program.   During the launch of the 2025 National Cadet Program supported by UNDP at the weekend, Minister Bangalu emphasized the government’s commitment [...] The post Liberia: Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: LNP Deputy Chief Kulee Varfley Denies Bribery Allegation, Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Journalist

Monrovia – Deputy Chief of Organized Crime at the Liberia National Police (LNP), Kulee Christopher Varfley, has strongly denied allegations that he accepted a $1,600 bribe to aid the escape of a suspect in a vehicle theft case involving the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA). By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The accusation was published by Golden TV [...] The post Liberia: LNP Deputy Chief Kulee Varfley Denies Bribery Allegation, Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Journalist appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program

Monrovia, Liberia; April 14, 2025: – In a significant boost for youth empowerment, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jeror Cole Banggalu, has announced an allocation of $1 million for the reintroduction of the National Youth Service Program. During the launch of the 2025 National Cadet Program supported by UNDP at the weekend, Minister Bangalu […] The post Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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