June 28
Liberia: House Summons Finance Minister Under Contempt Charge
Liberia's Finance Minister Boima Kamara's attempt to appease the House of Representatives has only exacerbated his troubles. On Thursday, the House voted unanimously to hold… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Fines Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange U.S.$300k Each for 'Regulatory Violations'
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to both Lonestar MTN and Orange Liberia, compelling each to pay a fine of $300,000. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai, Chargé d'Affaires Rodriguez Reaffirm Liberia, United States Historic Relations At U.S. 248th Independence Celebration
President Joseph Boakai and United States Chargé d'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez reaffirmed the historic relations between Liberia and the United States, emphasizing… Read more »
Liberia: Uncertainty Hangs Over Liberia Women's Amputee Team World Cup Participation
FrontPageAfrica has learned that the Liberia Female Amputee National Team's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to financial constraints. Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Youth and Sports Releases 2024/2025 National County Meet Draw
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has released the draw for the 2024/2025 National County Sports Meet, which was held on Thursday, June 27,2024 at the Ministry of Youth and… Read more »
Liberia: Stage Media Gets IFCN Grant Alongside 38 Other Organizations
Liberia's first fact-checking media outlet, The Stage Media-Liberia is among 38 international fact-checking platforms to receive the "International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)"… Read more »
Liberia: Protesters Set Plantation Manager's Home, Vehicle Ablaze At Salala Rubber Corporation
Scores of workers, predominantly tappers, of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Thursday staged a violent protest over the reported failure of management to mark them (employers… Read more »
June 27
Liberia: Liberia People's Democratic Party Withdraws Coalition for Democratic
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has faced another setback as the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), one of its constituent political parties, has withdrawn following… Read more »
Liberia: Beatha Foundation Wants Quality Education for Every Liberian Kid
Mr. Johnny B. White, Co-founder of the BEATHA Foundation, has pledged that the foundation will continue to advocate for and work towards improving the quality of education for… Read more »
Liberia: CAF Referee Instructor Urges Liberian Referees to Be Professional
CAF Referee Instructor Jason Damoo has urged young Liberian referees to train to meet the "demand of the game" after completing a two-week training program in Liberia for both… Read more »
June 26
Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Craves Plenary to Summon Lbs Director General Eugene Fahngon
Representative Yekeh Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County) has requested the plenary of the House of Representatives to summon Eugene Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: 'Multi-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Exchange Poses No Major Public Health Risk' - Says Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, a Biomedical scientist and public health expert, has reassured the public that the multi-rider exchange of motorcycle helmets does not pose a public health… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Accuses American-Owned Company Firestone Of 'Dehumanizing' Laborers
It is nearly two years since Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill was sanctioned by the United States government for the alleged commission of multiple acts of corruption and… Read more »
June 25
Liberia: WECC Liberia Office Defends Cllr. Massaquoi's Legal Service to Alleged War Crimes Perpetrators
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has come in strong defense of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi amid fear of creeping conflict of interest from human rights… Read more »
Liberia: Govt of Liberia Clarifies New Transport Buses Were Supplied By Ghanaian-Based Brazilian Manufacturer Company
The Government of Liberia has clarified that the new buses being brought into the country were supplied by a Ghanaian-based Brazilian manufacturer, Marcopolo. Read more »
Liberia: Government of Liberia Celebrates Public Service Day
The Government of Liberia, through the Civil Service Agency (CSA) on Monday joined other African nations in celebrating African Public Service Day in Monrovia. Read more »
Liberia: IMF Delegation Visits Liberia for Extended Credit Facility Program
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Daehaeng Kim (DK), is visiting Monrovia from June 24 to July 5, 2024, to assess the Extended Credit… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Fires University of Liberia President Nelson After Pressure From Faculty
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has immediately relieved Dr. Julius J.S. Nelson of his position as President of the University of Liberia, responding to the University of Liberia… Read more »
June 24
Liberia: Daring to Dream - the Path to a Progressive Liberia
In the heart of every Liberian youth lies the potential to forge a new destiny for their nation, a destiny predicated on the pillars of enlightenment, progress, and an unabashed… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai and Koung's Asset Disclosures Set a High Transparency Benchmark
RECENTLY, PRESIDENT JOSEPH Boakai and his Vice President Jeremiah Koung, publicly declared their assets, revealing that the president, who served as vice president under Ellen… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Requests Approval of Legislative Matters Before Senate Sessions
What appears to be a power struggle between Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence is unfolding at the Liberian Senate, a FrontPage… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Maritime Authority to Host National Stakeholders Consultative Engagement Workshop
June 21, 2024 - The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), over the weekend held an inception meeting with key stakeholders to set the stage for its forthcoming National Stakeholders… Read more »
Liberia: Earth-Moving Equipment Arrive At Freeport of Monrovia Reportedly for Govt - but Officials Remain Silent
The Government of Liberia has not officially confirmed or clarified the arrival of a large consignment of earth-moving equipment recently delivered to the Freeport of Monrovia,… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai, VP Koung's Declared Assets Spark Mixed Reactions Following Public Disclosure
President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung did something uncommon last week by making public sketchy details of their asset declarations, although it was in response… Read more »
June 21
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System Among Stations Not in Compliance With Regulations
Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System among numerous stations that are not complying with government regulations, and risks being shut down. Read more »