4 h. 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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5 h. 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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5 h. 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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26 h. ago Principles of Eagle and Lion for Effective Governance in Liberia:

Think like an Eagle and a Lion beyond the Empty Rhetorical Slogan and Empty Noisemaking/Noisemakers: The “eagle and lion principles” for the national economy are often represented by these animals in proverbs and motivational content, symbolizing integrity, vision, and leadership. These principles are considered beneficial for personal and national success. “The lion says, No matter … The post Principles of Eagle and Lion for Effective Governance in Liberia: appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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29 h. 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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29 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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67 h. ago Liberia: MFDP Budget Consultant Lloyd Pushes Back Against Senator Konneh’s Criticism

By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com MONROVIA — A Budget Consultant at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, S. Emmanuel Lloyd Sr, has defended the integrity of budgetary transfers contained in the FY26 National Budget, while pushing back against comments made by Senator Amara Konneh, which he says misrepresent lawful fiscal practices and risk misleading the public [...] The post Liberia: MFDP Budget Consultant Lloyd Pushes Back Against Senator Konneh’s Criticism appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 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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5 d. ago Flenekan School Battles Capacity Crisis: Students Learn in Zinc Structures Amid Stalled Construction

By: James Myking Suah Barclayville, Grand Kru County, December 10, 2025 – The Flenekan Elementary and Junior High School, situated within the Barclayville Education District, is facing severe challenges due to an inadequate learning environment and insufficient seating capacity as it endeavors to prepare the next generation of leaders. Founded in 1955, the school has […] The post Flenekan School Battles Capacity Crisis: Students Learn in Zinc Structures Amid Stalled Construction appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence

Monrovia – The prosecution’s attempt to tightly link the defendants to the December 2024 Capitol Building arson came under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday after its first witness admitted that investigators never conducted forensic fingerprint testing on the very items allegedly used to start the fire. Testifying before Criminal Court “A,” Liberia National Police (LNP) investigator Rafael [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes New Measures for Rock and Sand Miners to Pay Royalties

Monrovia – Senator Numene Bartekwa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Concessions and Investment, is calling for immediate enforcement of royalty payments by individuals and companies engaged in sand mining and rock crushing across Liberia. According to Senator Bartekwa, the Government of Liberia receives no meaningful benefits from Liberians and foreign nationals mining sand and [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes New Measures for Rock and Sand Miners to Pay Royalties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: ISSA 2025/2026 League Resumes This Week in Montserrado; President Warns Against Violations

MONROVIA – The Inter-School Sports Association (ISSA) Football and Kickball League for the 2025/2026 season is scheduled to resume this Thursday, December 11, 2025, in four of the ten designated zones across Montserrado County. By A. Macaulay Sombai Contact: Sombai.macaulaysombai@FrontPageAfricaonline.com | 0777217428 ISSA President Evan Somah confirmed that the registration process has been completed and [...] The post Liberia: ISSA 2025/2026 League Resumes This Week in Montserrado; President Warns Against Violations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Guinea Emerges as West Africa’s New Digital Transformation Powerhouse

The Republic of Guinea has reached a decisive turning point as a regional digital power. By hosting the Transform Africa Summit 2025, becoming the first francophone nation to receive this major continental event since its creation in 2013, Guinea confirmed the emergence of Conakry as a new digital innovation hub in West Africa. The numbers […] The post Guinea Emerges as West Africa’s New Digital Transformation Powerhouse appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 d. ago Boakai Eulogizes, Defends Late Minister Grigsby: “Mediocre Voices Couldn’t See His Worth”

Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has defended his longstanding decision to retain the late Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Sylvester M. Grigsby, despite public criticism, describing the fallen statesman as a man of unmatched integrity, discipline, and competence—qualities he said many detractors never understood. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The President spoke [...] The post Boakai Eulogizes, Defends Late Minister Grigsby: “Mediocre Voices Couldn’t See His Worth” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: FPA Releases Government Performance Report of Cabinet, Integrity Institutions for 2025

Monrovia –   Heading into the third year of governance, the ruling Unity Party led by President Joseph Boakai unraveled targets in hopes of assessing its direction. This coming on the heels of its 2023 election mandate aiming to steer the nation toward progress and development. The country’s key stakeholders like the World Bank and the [...] The post Liberia: FPA Releases Government Performance Report of Cabinet, Integrity Institutions for 2025 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Boakai Defends Late Minister Grigsby: “Mediocre Voices Couldn’t See His Worth”

Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has defended his longstanding decision to retain the late Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Sylvester M. Grigsby, despite public criticism, describing the fallen statesman as a man of unmatched integrity, discipline, and competence—qualities he said many detractors never understood. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The President [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Defends Late Minister Grigsby: “Mediocre Voices Couldn’t See His Worth” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today? 

The answer can be found in his book, ‘Liberia Today & Tomorrow: Some Personal Reflections.’ By Senator Amara Konneh, contributing writer 1. He would probably share his insights on Liberia’s historical struggles (old Liberia vs. new Liberia) and leadership challenges. He would commend President Boakai for maintaining stability and fundamental rights, and for not targeting [...] The post What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today?  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberian Senator Findley Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty on 50th Anniversary of the Green March

As Morocco marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Green March, Grand Bassa County Senator and former Liberian Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Milton Findley has reaffirmed Liberia’s unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing the enduring diplomatic ties between the two nations. By: Julius Konton Speaking to journalists at the close of the [...] The post Liberian Senator Findley Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty on 50th Anniversary of the Green March appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Xsolla Integrates MVola as a Payment Method to Enable Instant, Card

MVola Integration Enhances Payment Accessibility And Supports The Growth Of Madagascar’s Thriving Mobile Gaming Ecosystem Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced that MVola, Madagascar’s number one digital wallet, is now available as a payment option for players across the country. Madagascar is a fast-growing, […] The post Xsolla Integrates MVola as a Payment Method to Enable Instant, Card-Free Payments for Gamers in Madagascar’s Mobile-First Market appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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