23 h. ago Liberia: Lawmakers and Citizens Engage in Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa on Legislative Performance and Budget Priorities

Monrovia — Lawmakers, local government officials, civil society representatives, traditional leaders, and residents of Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa Counties recently participated in an extensive two-day Legislative Constituency Engagement organized by the Center for Media Studies & Peacebuilding (CEMESP) with support from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD). The engagements, held in Robertsport [...] The post Liberia: Lawmakers and Citizens Engage in Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa on Legislative Performance and Budget Priorities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago Liberia: STAND Chairman Warns Against Alleged Government Plot to Provoke Violence at Peaceful Protests

Monrovia — The Chairman of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu, has warned of what he described as a potential attempt by elements within the government to provoke violence during ongoing peaceful protests. By Patience Jones In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Morlu said that while maintaining [...] The post Liberia: STAND Chairman Warns Against Alleged Government Plot to Provoke Violence at Peaceful Protests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Morlu Warms Boakai to ‘Lead or Leave’ as STAND Marches to Protest Ground

Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Executive Director Mulbah K. Morlu, has launched a defiant protest march to the Executive Mansion, vowing not to be intimidated by what it described as the “muscles” of Liberia’s security forces. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking to reporters at the start of the march [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Warms Boakai to ‘Lead or Leave’ as STAND Marches to Protest Ground appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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44 h. ago AML presents US$25K Check to Nimba Sports Steering Committee

Sanniquellie, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has presented a US$25,000 cheque to the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee to support the county’s participation in the ongoing National County Sports Meet. The cheque was officially presented during a brief ceremony held in Sanniquellie on behalf of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Chief Executive Officer and senior management. Speaking … The post AML presents US$25K Check to Nimba Sports Steering Committee appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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44 h. ago China’s handover of 3600 metric tons of emergency food aid to Liberia

By Lincoln G. Peters The Government of the People’s Republic of China, through its Embassy in Monrovia, has officially handed over 3,600 metric tons of emergency humanitarian food assistance to Liberia. The gesture is a reaffirmation of China’s commitment to supporting the country’s (Liberia) food security and deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations, through … The post China’s handover of 3600 metric tons of emergency food aid to Liberia appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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45 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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45 h. ago Liberia: CBL Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System, Ends Era of Mobile Money Silos

Monrovia, — Liberia took a major leap toward a cash-lite, digitally inclusive economy on Tuesday with the official launch of the Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), a nationwide mobile money interoperability platform spearheaded by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Unveiling the system, President Joseph Boakai declared a new era for Liberia’s economy, describing it as [...] The post Liberia: CBL Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System, Ends Era of Mobile Money Silos appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NCD Officials, Orders Audit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has taken decisive administrative action at the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), suspending two senior officials and ordering a comprehensive audit following recommendations from a Special Investigative Committee. According to a statement released Tuesday by the Executive Mansion, the President has temporarily suspended the NCD’s Executive [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NCD Officials, Orders Audit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago UNDP Welcomes Launch of 2025 National Agriculture Fair by President Boakai

Monrovia, Liberia; December 15, 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Liberia joined national authorities, development partners, and farmers across the country in celebrating the official opening of the 2025 National Agriculture Fair, by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, on Friday, December 12, 2025. Held under the […] The post UNDP Welcomes Launch of 2025 National Agriculture Fair by President Boakai appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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65 h. ago Liberia Launches US$88.7M EXCEL Program to Fix Foundational Learning Crisis

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia on Monday officially launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, a five-year, nationwide education reform initiative aimed at addressing deep gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy across the country. By Patience M. Jones The high-level launch, held at the Monrovia City Hall in Sinkor, brought together [...] The post Liberia Launches US$88.7M EXCEL Program to Fix Foundational Learning Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia — The prosecution’s case in the Capitol Building arson trial came under renewed pressure on Monday, December 15, after its principal witness delivered testimony that repeatedly conflicted with an official investigative report he personally authored and signed—providing the defense fresh grounds to challenge the credibility of the state’s evidence and advance an alibi for one [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Liberia: ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia

This national event will gather about 700 to 1,000 participants, including climate justice activists, academics, human rights defenders, farmers, renewable energy practitioners, environmentalists, state officials, civil society actors, local and international NGOs, and community representatives, women, men, and youth from across Liberia and the West African region. The two-day summit, scheduled for December 15–16, 2025, [...] The post Liberia: ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago The Museum of African Art opened at the Moscow University of Finance and Law, dedicated to a self

The opening of the new MFUA-MASI Museum of African Art took place in the Krasnye Vorota academic building of the Moscow Finance and Law University in honor of MFUA-MASI’s 35th anniversary. The exhibition, spread across two halls, is dedicated to the distinctive culture of the peoples of Tropical Africa. The Museum Art of Africa has […] The post The Museum of African Art opened at the Moscow University of Finance and Law, dedicated to a self-sufficient civilization with a rich cultural heritage. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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6 d. ago 5 most memorable moments in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21. The best sports betting site 1xBet, an official partner of CAF, looks back at the most remarkable events in the history of the continent’s premier football tournament. The first AFCON and Egypt’s triumph The tournament was first held in the … The post 5 most memorable moments in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 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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6 d. ago APM Terminals Liberia renews major sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet

Monrovia, Liberia – The National County Sports Meet, Liberia’s premier sporting event, is set for another exciting season as APM Terminals Liberia renews its sponsorship for the 2025/2026 edition. The tournament officially kicks off this Sunday, 14th December 2025, continuing its legacy as a platform for nurturing young talent and fostering unity across the nation. … The post APM Terminals Liberia renews major sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: ANC, CDC, CMC, MOVEE Decry Arson Attack on STAND; Accuse Government of Dangerous Silence

MONROVIA – Opposition political parties from across Liberia united on Thursday to condemn the pre-dawn arson attack on the headquarters of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day, known as STAND, describing it as a dangerous assault on civil liberties and a troubling signal of shrinking democratic space under the Boakai administration.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The [...] The post Liberia: ANC, CDC, CMC, MOVEE Decry Arson Attack on STAND; Accuse Government of Dangerous Silence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: APM Terminals Liberia Renews Major Sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet

Monrovia, Liberia – The National County Sports Meet, Liberia’s premier sporting event, is set for another exciting season as APM Terminals Liberia renews its sponsorship for the 2025/2026 edition. The tournament officially kicks off this Sunday, 14th December 2025, continuing its legacy as a platform for nurturing young talent and fostering unity across the nation. For [...] The post Liberia: APM Terminals Liberia Renews Major Sponsorship for 2025/2026 County Sports Meet appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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