3 d. ago Liberia: Women’s Legislative Caucus Backs Vice Chair Amid Capitol ‘Arson’ Allegations

MONROVIA — The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) has declared its support for Montserrado County District 5 Representative Prescilla A. Cooper as she faces trial alongside three other sitting lawmakers in connection with the December 2024 incident at the Capitol Building. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued Thursday, June 12, the WLCL [...] The post Liberia: Women’s Legislative Caucus Backs Vice Chair Amid Capitol ‘Arson’ Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Another First for Liberia: Showcasing the new WBG Engagement Approach and Jobs Agenda

Liberia is a country of firsts – and contrasts.  Founded in 1847, Liberia is Africa’s first republic.  The country elected Africa’s first female president and boasts two Nobel laureates among its 5.6 million strong population. Liberia’s abundant forests are the lungs of West Africa, representing a global biodiversity hotspot.  Richly endowed with natural resources – including [...] The post Another First for Liberia: Showcasing the new WBG Engagement Approach and Jobs Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting

Monrovia – Internal tensions have erupted within the House of Representatives over Liberia’s representation at the ECOWAS Parliament, just as the country prepares to host a high-profile ECOWAS Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the 9th sitting of the second quarter of the 55th Legislature, a communication from Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, [...] The post Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership

Monrovia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has launched the 12th cohort of its flagship Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), bringing together 120 emerging leaders from 11 African countries for a week-long intensive training in Monrovia. The training, running from June 9 to 13, 2025, is being held under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s [...] The post Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution

Monrovia, Liberia; June 9, 2025: To mark World Environment Day 2025, UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Dia called for strong regulatory frameworks, improved enforcement, and enhanced recycling infrastructure to combat the growing plastic pollution crisis. The event, held on June 5, 2025, at Paynesville Town Hall in Monrovia, was themed End Plastic Pollution and supported […] The post Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 d. ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Repression, Demands Dismissal of Police Chief

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the Unity Party-led government of drifting toward authoritarianism. By Willie N. Tokpah The group said the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung is using state security to intimidate political opponents and suppress dissent. SUP made the statement during a press [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Repression, Demands Dismissal of Police Chief appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three sitting members of the House of Representatives were remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison on Saturday following their appearance at the Monrovia City Court on multiple charges linked to the December 2024 fire at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah Alongside Koffa, Representatives [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Opposition CDC Calls Emergency Meeting to Defend Detained Lawmakers

Monrovia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee and grassroots leadership to rally in defense of party lawmakers currently in police custody. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, along with Representatives Dixon Seboe, Abu Kamara, Jacob Debee [...] The post Liberia: Opposition CDC Calls Emergency Meeting to Defend Detained Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police have denied a request from the legal team representing Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and his colleagues to sign for their temporary release, FrontPage Africa has reliably learned. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This development follows the formal charging of Koffa and several lawmakers with criminal facilitation, arson, and criminal [...] The post Liberia: Police Deny Temporary Release of Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Others After Arson Charges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: House of Representatives Ratifies Global Treaty to Protect Marine Biodiversity

Monrovia – The House of Representatives has ratified the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) Agreement.  By Yawah Jaivey, yawah.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com The decision was made during the House’s 7th Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session, making Liberia one of the early countries to endorse the treaty, which was adopted in 2023 under the [...] The post Liberia: House of Representatives Ratifies Global Treaty to Protect Marine Biodiversity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: West Point Marketers Petition Speaker Koon, Urge Rep. Dahn to Grant Access to Market Building

Monrovia – A dispute over control of market facilities has escalated as the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) is demanding District Seven Representative Emmanuel Dahn relinquish the keys to several market offices and facilities in accordance with a court ruling. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway In a petition delivered to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon on Tuesday, June [...] The post Liberia: West Point Marketers Petition Speaker Koon, Urge Rep. Dahn to Grant Access to Market Building appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago “Increase Your footprint in rural Liberia”: UN Women Country Representative Urges AFELL

Monrovia – UN Women Liberia Country Representative Madam Comfort Lamptey wants the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), to consider providing legal literacy for Liberia’s rural women, declaring that justice cannot be truly accessible until every woman understands her basic rights.   Delivering the keynote address at the induction ceremony of AFELL on Friday, [...] The post “Increase Your footprint in rural Liberia”: UN Women Country Representative Urges AFELL appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: LACRA Records Over 1,200% Export Growth Under New Leadership

Monrovia – Under the leadership of Director General Christopher D. Sankolo, the Liberia Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has recorded a dramatic surge in agricultural exports, rising from just 2,660 metric tons in 2023 to more than 35,000 metric tons in 2024.  By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The leap represents an increase of over 1,200 percent [...] The post Liberia: LACRA Records Over 1,200% Export Growth Under New Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: House Approves LACC Probe of Lawmakers Amid Bribery Allegations

MONROVIA — The House of Representatives has approved a request from the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to investigate three of its members over allegations of bribery.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The decision was reached during the sixth day sitting of the second quarter of the 55th Legislature after the LACC, through a communication, requested the House’s [...] The post Liberia: House Approves LACC Probe of Lawmakers Amid Bribery Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Marks 50th Anniversary with Call for Unity and Reflection on Founding Vision

Monrovia – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commemorated its 50th anniversary with a renewed call for unity among member states. At a ceremony in Monrovia, ECOWAS Resident Representative to Liberia, Madam Josephine Nkrumah, urged Liberians and fellow West Africans to reflect on the founding fathers’ vision of a unified and prosperous [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Marks 50th Anniversary with Call for Unity and Reflection on Founding Vision appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: VP Koung Proposes Additional Legislative Seats for Women

Monrovia — Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has proposed the creation of additional legislative seats exclusively for women as part of efforts to meet Liberia’s long-standing goal of 30 percent female representation in the National Legislature. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  Speaking at the induction ceremony of the Women’s Legislative Caucus (WLC) on Tuesday, VP Koung said data [...] The post Liberia: VP Koung Proposes Additional Legislative Seats for Women appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Amb. Nkrumah Urges Job Creation, Improved Healthcare as ECOWAS, LCP Mark 50th Anniversary in Liberia

Monrovia –The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Representative to Liberia, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, has called for swift action to create jobs and improve healthcare services across West Africa. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Her remarks were made during a Made in Liberia Trade Fair Jamboree held over the weekend in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, [...] The post Amb. Nkrumah Urges Job Creation, Improved Healthcare as ECOWAS, LCP Mark 50th Anniversary in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Dr. Bhofal Chambers Donates L$5 Million to Sustain Scholarship Program in Pleebo

Pleebo, Maryland County – Dr. Bhofal Chambers, former District #2 Representative and Speaker of Liberia’s 54th Legislature, has made a significant donation of L$5 million to his long-running scholarship program, underscoring his enduring commitment to education in Pleebo Sodoken District. The substantial funding, distributed through his scholarship committee in Pleebo, is intended to cover outstanding […] The post Dr. Bhofal Chambers Donates L$5 Million to Sustain Scholarship Program in Pleebo appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Liberia’s Amputee National Team Secures Spot in 2025 World Cup in Costa Rica

MONROVIA – The Liberian Amputee National Team has officially qualified for the 2025 Amputee World Cup, which will take place in Costa Rica from July 31 to August 9. This achievement highlights the team’s ongoing resilience and commitment, as they prepare to represent Liberia on the global stage once again. By Christopher Walker, Christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Liberia [...] The post Liberia’s Amputee National Team Secures Spot in 2025 World Cup in Costa Rica appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Health Authorities Request Additional Funding to Combat Mpox Outbreak

Monrovia – With four active Mpox cases currently confirmed in Liberia, health authorities have appealed to the House of Representatives for increased funding to effectively respond to the outbreak, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.conway@frontpageafricaonline.com The request, made jointly by the Ministry of [...] The post Liberia: Health Authorities Request Additional Funding to Combat Mpox Outbreak appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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