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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29 h. 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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4 d. ago Liberia stamps agreement to host ECOWAS Youth Development Center

By Lincoln G. Peters The Government of Liberia, represented by Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet, along with the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, signed a landmark Host Country Agreement for Liberia to serve as the home of the … The post Liberia stamps agreement to host ECOWAS Youth Development Center appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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 of Representatives Passes TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals

Monrovia – The House of Representatives has approved two major oil exploration agreements involving TotalEnergies and Oranto Petroleum. Lawmakers reached the decision late Thursday through majority votes. TotalEnergies Oil Deal TotalEnergies, a major global energy company headquartered in France, signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for offshore exploration blocks LB-6, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29 in [...] The post Liberia: House of Representatives Passes TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Two Young Taekwondo Athletes Depart for Angola to Represent Liberia at 2025 Youth Olympics

Monrovia–Two youthful Liberian Taekwondo athletes departed the country early Monday for Luanda, Angola, where they will represent Liberia at the 2025 Youth Olympics, scheduled for December 10–20, 2025. By: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The athletes Malonecy Sorsor (female category) and Layee Lamin (male category) traveled alongside their coach, Master Henry Dee, who expressed optimism [...] The post Two Young Taekwondo Athletes Depart for Angola to Represent Liberia at 2025 Youth Olympics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago “Our Rights: Our Everyday Essentials” – Bringing Human Rights to Everyday Life Through Hope, Courage, and Innovation

Every year, Human Rights Day offers a moment for reflection and renewed purpose. This year’s global theme “Our Everyday Essentials” reminds us that human rights are not abstract ideals but practical commitments that shape how people live, work, participate, and dream. By Christian MUKOSA, Representative in Liberia, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights [...] The post “Our Rights: Our Everyday Essentials” – Bringing Human Rights to Everyday Life Through Hope, Courage, and Innovation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: House Summons Police, Fire Service, and LEC to Explain Cause of Deadly Duport Road Fire After Weeks of Silence

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has summoned the Liberia National Police (LNP), the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to appear before plenary next Tuesday, December 10, to explain the cause of the tragic Duport Road fire that claimed the lives of nearly an entire family. The summons [...] The post Liberia: House Summons Police, Fire Service, and LEC to Explain Cause of Deadly Duport Road Fire After Weeks of Silence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Ngafuan Hails World Bank Partnership as Bank Unveils “Five

Monrovia – Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has hailed the World Bank’s new Country Partnership Framework as a “five-year plan for Liberia,” declaring that the Bank’s alignment with President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda must translate into jobs, energy access, and real accountability for citizens. Speaking before development partners, cabinet colleagues, private-sector representatives, and World Bank Country [...] The post Liberia: Ngafuan Hails World Bank Partnership as Bank Unveils “Five-Year Plan” To Align With ARREST Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Rep. Kamara Demands Budget Increase For Neglected Clara Town Health Center 

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia — Montserrado County District #14 Representative, Hon. Muka Kamara, has sharply criticized the government for what he calls years of neglect toward the Clara Town Health Center, the district’s sole public health facility. The center, which serves over 60,000 residents, continues to function on a meager US$20,000 annual budget, a […] The post Rep. Kamara Demands Budget Increase For Neglected Clara Town Health Center  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago ALJA condemns threats by House Speaker Richard Koon against journalists

Monticello, Minnesota (November 25, 2025) — The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has condemned in the strongest possible terms threats issued by Liberia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Koon, against journalists assigned to the Capitol Building in Monrovia. In a release, ALJA President Joey Kennedy described Speaker Koon’s threat to … The post ALJA condemns threats by House Speaker Richard Koon against journalists appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago UN Women Liberia Official Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Violence Against Women on and offline

Monrovia — UN Women Liberia’s Deputy Country Representative, Ms. Yemi Falayajo, has issued a strong call to action as the country launches the 16 Days of Activism 2025 campaign, urging all Liberians to unite against violence targeting women and girls in both physical and digital spaces. By Patience M. Jones Speaking at the ceremony in [...] The post UN Women Liberia Official Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Violence Against Women on and offline appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: House Ratifies US$60M IDA Credit For Liberia EXCEL Education Project, Forwards Instrument To Senate

Monrovia – The House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature of Liberia has unanimously voted to ratify a US$60 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the Liberia Excellence in Learning (EXCEL) Project. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway This figure is expected to rise to US$88.7M with a grant of US$28.7M. The House took the decision Tuesday, [...] The post Liberia: House Ratifies US$60M IDA Credit For Liberia EXCEL Education Project, Forwards Instrument To Senate appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: ‘Blatant Lies And Distorting Facts’ – CMC Political Leader Bility Fires Back At Moye, Denies Collecting Bong County Funds

Monrovia – Representative Musa Hassan Bility, political leader of Liberia’s newest political party, is pushing back strongly against allegations that he collected funds belonging to the people of Bong County from China Union. The Nimba County lawmaker has issued a detailed response, dismissing the claims as deliberate misinformation. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The allegations were raised [...] The post Liberia: ‘Blatant Lies And Distorting Facts’ – CMC Political Leader Bility Fires Back At Moye, Denies Collecting Bong County Funds appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: ‘GBV Is Not an Isolated Act—It’s a Culture We’ve Allowed to Thrive’: ECOWAS Ambassador Nkrumah, Deputy Minister Golaken Call for Coordinated National Action

Monrovia – ECOWAS Resident Representative Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah has warned that Liberia—like the rest of West Africa—continues to grapple with a deeply rooted culture that sustains gender-based violence (GBV), rather than just isolated incidents of abuse. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com  Delivering her address at the opening of a four-day National Training Workshop for judicial, health  and [...] The post Liberia: ‘GBV Is Not an Isolated Act—It’s a Culture We’ve Allowed to Thrive’: ECOWAS Ambassador Nkrumah, Deputy Minister Golaken Call for Coordinated National Action appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Gov’t Launches Rehabilitation of 18 Rural Road Lots In Lofa County Under TCEP II

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially commenced the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 18 rural road lots in Lofa County under the Tree Crops Extension Project II (TCEP II). Supported by funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the project represents a significant push to improve rural [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t Launches Rehabilitation of 18 Rural Road Lots In Lofa County Under TCEP II appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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