15 h. ago Liberia: UP Supporter Urges Boakai to Hold Town Halls, Says Presidency Risks Losing Touch With Ordinary Liberians

Monrovia, Liberia — A staunch supporter of the ruling Unity Party–led government has openly appealed to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to begin holding regular direct public engagements, warning that the presidency risks becoming isolated from the everyday realities facing ordinary Liberians. In an open letter dated December 1, 2025, and written from New Georgia Township, [...] The post Liberia: UP Supporter Urges Boakai to Hold Town Halls, Says Presidency Risks Losing Touch With Ordinary Liberians appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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19 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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20 h. ago Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves Urges Liberia to Confront Its Past to Heal and Rebuild

Monrovia — Senior Pastor of the historic Providence Baptist Church and President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves Jr., on Thursday delivered a powerful call for national healing, urging Liberians at home and abroad to confront the country’s painful past as a prerequisite for rebuilding a peaceful and just future. [...] The post Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves Urges Liberia to Confront Its Past to Heal and Rebuild appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company’s

BONG MINES – China Union Investment Liberia has yielded to mounting legislative pressure following an action by Bong County District 7 lawmaker, Foday Fahnbulleh, who ordered the stoppage of one of the company’s trains operating in the district over longstanding concerns of concession noncompliance. By S selma Lomax, selma.lomaxfrontpageficaonline.com The development is contained in a communication dated [...] The post Liberia: China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company’s appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company’s Train

BONG MINES – China Union Investment Liberia has yielded to mounting legislative pressure following an action by Bong County District 7 lawmaker, Foday Fahnbulleh, who ordered the stoppage of one of the company’s trains operating in the district over longstanding concerns of concession noncompliance. By S selma Lomax, selma.lomaxfrontpageficaonline.com The development is contained in a communication dated [...] The post Liberia: China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company’s Train appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Leper Colony appeals for protection amid alleged land seizure.

By Edwin N Khakie Leprosy patients of the Leper Colony Rehabilitation Community in Suakoko District, Bong County, have issued a desperate plea to the Government of Liberia for urgent intervention, warning that an alleged land grab could displace one of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Speaking Wednesday at the Gbarnga Magisterial Court, community leaders accused … The post Leper Colony appeals for protection amid alleged land seizure. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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22 h. ago Sen. Pennue reminds gov’t of youth education, national development

By Lincoln G. Peters Capitol Hill, December 19, 2025: Grand Gedeh County Senator, Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, has reminded the government, through the Ministry of Education, that education remains a major cornerstone of empowering young people and fostering national development. At the same time, he urged students to be disciplined and unwavering in their commitment to … The post Sen. Pennue reminds gov’t of youth education, national development appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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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44 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal

Monrovia — The Joint Committee reviewing the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic has raised serious concerns about treaty compliance, diplomatic risks, and infrastructure governance, warning that the agreement cannot proceed without major amendments. In a detailed report submitted to the Senate Plenary, the Joint Committee—comprising the Committees on [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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44 h. ago CENTAL: Research Exposes Liberia: Persistent Failures in County Social Development Funds, Calls for Urgent Reform to Align with ARREST Agenda

Monrovia — The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has released a research report exposing serious shortcomings in the management of the County Social Development Fund. The report, titled “Open Expenditure: Examining CSDF Projects in Six Counties,” was presented on Wednesday at CENTAL’s headquarters in Monrovia by Executive Director Anderson Miamen. By Francis [...] The post CENTAL: Research Exposes Liberia: Persistent Failures in County Social Development Funds, Calls for Urgent Reform to Align with ARREST Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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45 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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58 h. ago Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal

Monrovia, Liberia — The Senate Joint Committee has issued authoritative and far-reaching recommendations on the proposed Concession and Access Agreement involving Ivanhoe, setting firm, non-negotiable conditions intended to protect Liberia’s sovereignty, reinforce legislative authority, and guarantee that communities directly affected by the project receive measurable and lasting benefits. Central to the Committee’s position is a … The post Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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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67 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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67 h. ago Liberia: Justice Minister Tweh Urges African Law Students to Defend Rule of Law Amid Rising Coups

Monrovia-Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, has challenged members of the Federation of African Law Students (FELAS) to play a decisive role in strengthening Africa’s legal and constitutional frameworks amid what he described as a worrying resurgence of coups and democratic decline across the continent. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | [...] The post Liberia: Justice Minister Tweh Urges African Law Students to Defend Rule of Law Amid Rising Coups appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations resident coordinator in Liberia, reaffirmed the U.N.’s support for the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at an event in Monrovia marking International Human Rights Day, as a dispute between the Office and a bloc of [...] The post Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public 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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3 d. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission

Abuja, Nigeria — The ECOWAS Parliament has appointed Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., Chair of its Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, to lead the Parliament’s delegation to the ECOWAS Observer Mission to the Republic of Guinea. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The observer mission is scheduled to take place from 23 to 31 December 2025, [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate

Monrovia – Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, has raised serious concerns about Liberia’s $1.2 billion draft budget, urging the Senate to resist passing the budget at the aggregate level without detailed scrutiny.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a statement following the House of Representatives’ approval of the budget, Senator [...] The post Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate-Level’ Passage, But MFDP Consultant Pushes Back 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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