47 h. ago Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War

Monrovia– A Liberian father residing in the United States is pleading with the Government of Liberia and international partners to take swift diplomatic action to rescue his son, who remains stranded and in grave danger in war-torn Ukraine. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Nyenetu Jarkloh, a Liberian citizen currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says his 21-year-old [...] The post Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War-Torn Ukraine appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships  

Monrovia – Hawa Yorwatei Weah, the founder of the Dream Alive Foundation Orphanage is calling on the Liberian government and other humanitarian groups to help send about 20 orphans to school.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Madam Weah and several kids from the Dream Alive Foundation on Tuesday visited the Ministry of Education at the [...] The post Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco

Monrovia – While allegations of corruption have placed suspended National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director-General Emma Metieh Glassco at the center of a high-profile investigation, documents reviewed by FrontPageAfrica, along with strict World Bank procedures, suggest a system governed by tight financial controls and minimal opportunities for fraud. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafrciaonline.com   [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

1 week ago Liberia: USAID Contractor RTI International Accused of Withholding Legal Benefits from Liberian Staff

Monrovia – Two former employees of RTI International, a U.S. government contractor operating in Liberia, have accused the organization of violating Liberian labor laws by refusing to honor fixed-term contracts and pay benefits owed following the premature termination of their project. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaoline.com Jefferson Krua, who served as a Value Chain Marketing [...] The post Liberia: USAID Contractor RTI International Accused of Withholding Legal Benefits from Liberian Staff appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Government Confirms Full Retirement Benefits for Former VP Jewel Howard

By Amos Harris The Liberian government has officially confirmed that former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is receiving her full retirement benefits, including insurance coverage and monthly payments, as mandated by law. Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah addressed the matter during the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism’s (MICAT) regular press briefing on Thursday, April […] The post Government Confirms Full Retirement Benefits for Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Liberia: Government Pushes for Justice in SRC Protests: The Case of Mary Boimah 

MARGIBI –The Liberian government has taken legal action against former union leaders of the Salala Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (SAWUL) following violent protests at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Margibi County on June 27, 2024.  By Yaway Jaivey Former union President Mary P. Boimah and Secretary Lawrence Gorgbor, along with six other individuals, [...] The post Liberia: Government Pushes for Justice in SRC Protests: The Case of Mary Boimah  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Government’s Rerouting Internet Cable at PHP Park Sparks Mixed Reactions

Monrovia – A decision by the Liberian government to dig up part of the PHP Park to reroute the country’s only fiber optic cable has ignited a heated debate, particularly among supporters of former President George Weah.  By: J.H. Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The park, which was inaugurated in December 2023, stands as a symbol of [...] The post Liberia: Government’s Rerouting Internet Cable at PHP Park Sparks Mixed Reactions appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia Races to Repair Vital Undersea Internet Cable Damaged by Construction

Monrovia, Liberia – April 2, 2025: The Liberian government, through the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), has initiated urgent repair and rerouting operations on the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine fiber optic cable, the nation’s primary source of internet data transmission. This critical intervention comes after construction on […] The post Liberia Races to Repair Vital Undersea Internet Cable Damaged by Construction appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns  

Monrovia – The NGO Coalition of Liberia has raised alarm over the increasing influx of Burkinabe and Ivorian nationals into Liberia, alleging that their involvement in cocoa farming and illegal mining is causing widespread deforestation, land conflicts, and illegal immigration concerns. In a statement issued this week, the coalition called on the Liberian government to [...] The post Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago C.B. Dunbar Hospital’s alleged drug destruction sparks heated debate

By Edwin N Khakie As the Liberian government continues its efforts to strengthen the country’s fragile healthcare system, serious allegations have emerged from Bong County, accusing the management of C.B. Dunbar Comprehensive Hospital—the only government-run health facility in Gbarnga—of destroying medical drugs. According to an independent investigation conducted by this platform, some top hospital officials … The post C.B. Dunbar Hospital’s alleged drug destruction sparks heated debate appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Events

3 w. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Court Registers Lawsuit from Suspended NAFAA Director, Orders Gov’t to Respond

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially registered a lawsuit filed by Emma Metieh Glassco, the suspended Director General of Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA).  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The case, filed on March 24, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, challenges her suspension [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Court Registers Lawsuit from Suspended NAFAA Director, Orders Gov’t to Respond appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $15 Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court Over “Wrongful Suspension”

Abuja, Nigeria – The Director General of Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Emma Metieh Glassco, has taken legal action against the Liberian government at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Glassco is challenging her indefinite suspension, arguing that it amounts to unlawful removal from office [...] The post Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $15 Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court Over “Wrongful Suspension” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

4 w. ago Liberia: New Acting Director General of NaFAA Calls for Financial Audit Amid US$3.1 Million Arrears

Monrovia – The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) is currently facing significant financial challenges, including outstanding arrears totaling US$3.1 million, according to the newly appointed acting Director General, J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Saygbe took office on March 24, following the suspension of former Director General, Madam Emma Glassco, due to [...] The post Liberia: New Acting Director General of NaFAA Calls for Financial Audit Amid US$3.1 Million Arrears appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $10M Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court

Monrovia – Emma Metieh Glassco, the recently suspended Director-General of Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Liberian government at the ECOWAS High Court in Abuja, Nigeria. By Yawah Jaivey, yawah.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com Glassco claims her fundamental human rights, particularly her right to due process and a fair trial, [...] The post Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $10M Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Suspended NAFAA Director General Emma Glassco Files $10M Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court, Alleging Rights Violations

(Abuja, Nigeria/Monrovia, Liberia) – Emma Metieh Glassco, the recently suspended Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), has escalated her dispute with the Liberian government by filing a $10 million lawsuit at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria. The lawsuit alleges a violation of her fundamental human rights, specifically […] The post Suspended NAFAA Director General Emma Glassco Files $10M Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court, Alleging Rights Violations appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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