September 30
Liberia: Police Fire Teargas, Rubber Bullets At Protesting Senior Students Demanding Graduation in Gbarnga
Police in Gbarnga on Sunday fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse graduating senior students of the Nathaniel Varney Massaquoi and Dolokelen Gboveh High Schools in Gbarnga… Read more »
September 27
Liberia: Koijee Accuses Boakai-Koung Govt of Political Harassment
The Secretary General of Liberia's former ruling political party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Jefferson Tamba Koijee says the Joseph Nyuma Boakai-led administration… Read more »
Liberia: Frontpageafrica Ranked Liberia's Most Read Newspaper in 2024 Internews Geopoll Survey
A survey conducted by GeoPoll, a reputable survey institution, hired by Internews, has ranked the FrontPageAfrica newspaper far above several newspapers in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Ubcaa Helps Bridge Digital Divide With Largest Computer Literacy Program Cohort Graduation
The United Bong County Association in the Americas (UBCAA) celebrated a milestone on Saturday, September 21, 2024, as it graduated 93 students from the fourth cycle of its Computer… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Tackles School Dropout Crisis - Leading the Charge for Accessible, Quality Education
As Liberia grapples with a concerning school dropout crisis, Bridge Liberia is emerging as a beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions to keep children in school and ensure… Read more »
Liberia: Media Lawyers Network Represents FPA Reporter Jaivey in Contempt Charges
On September 25, 2024, The Liberia Media Lawyer Network intervened in a contempt charge brought against FrontpageAfrica Journalist Yawah Y. Jaivey who reported an investigative… Read more »
Liberia: Former Finance Minister Tweah Explains Extended Stay Abroad Was to Ensure His Legal Return Following 'Politically Manipulated Indictment'
Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has refuted claims that he fled justice, clarifying that his extended stay outside Liberia following his indictment by the Government of… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Seeks UN Support to Address Pressing Health Needs
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for urgent support from the United Nations and the international community to tackle critical health challenges facing Liberia,… Read more »
September 25
Liberia: The Washington Dilemma: A Historical Challenge for Liberian Presidents with Devastating Consequences
Attempting to stay clear of Washington due to its controversial approach to Liberian relations is an old playbook. No President of the West African nation has ever survived the… Read more »
September 26
Liberia: Circuit Judge Purges Contempt Against FPA Reporter
The Presiding Judge at the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County, His Honor George S. Wiles, Jr. has purged contempt charges against FrontPageAfrica reporter Yawah Y.… Read more »
Liberia: Court Approves Tweah's Bond After Availing Himself to Defend Against Alleged Multiple Crimes
Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah has made a surprising arrival to defend himself against allegations of multiple crimes against him, amidst public perception that he was… Read more »
Liberia: Loans and Corruption Mix
It should come as no surprise to anyone that loans and corruption do not mix. When there is no program in action, as in Liberia, to end corruption, then any loan to any corrupt… Read more »
Liberia: Workers of Bmmc/Cmc Elect 'Gold and Diamond' As New Mother Union
Workers of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC)/CMC, have elected 'Gold and Diamond' as the new mother union or bargaining agent to steer the affairs of the workers for the next… Read more »
Liberia: In First Address to UN General Assembly, President Boakai Seeks Support for War and Economic Crimes Courts
In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since coming to office eight months ago, President Joseph Boakai has called on the body to support Liberia's war and… Read more »
September 24
Liberia: Leaked Conversations Reveal Minister Amin Modad Expressing Frustration Over Lack of Support From Partisans Amidst Corruption Allegations
A leaked conversation from a senior executive chatroom of the ruling Unity Party has surfaced, revealing concerns raised by Minister Amin Modad of the Ministry of Commerce and… Read more »
Liberia: Sierra Leone Authorities Impound Plane With Fake Registration Number Reportedly Flying From Liberia to Mexico
On September 20, 2024, a plane with four crew members illegally landed at Freetown International Airport, reportedly en route from Liberia to Mexico. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate Hastily Passes Recast Budget During Night Hours, Withholding Shifting and Realignments Which Were Illegally Carried Out By the Executive Previously
In a hasty and shocking manner and form, majority members of the Liberian Senate Monday evening passed the recast National budget for Fiscal Year 2024, ignoring multiple issues… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Minister, Giaba Call for Stronger Enforcement of Anti-Terrorism Financing Laws
GIABA Capacity Building workshop on Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) for National Stakeholders: Justice Minister, GIABA Demand Robust Enforcement of Anti-Terrorist Financing… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Justice Delegation Arrives in Liberia to Support Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court
A U.S. interagency delegation has arrived in Liberia to support the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. Read more »
Liberia: Commuters Decry Bad Road Condition, Calls On President Boakai to Fulfill Promise
The Ganta to Saclepea road has become a major problem for travelers and businesses this rainy season. Deep potholes and muddy patches have made the road nearly impossible to… Read more »
September 23
Liberia: Looking for Trouble - CDC Secretary General Jefferson Koijee Expresses Disappointment After Party Denied Access to West Point Field
The Congress of Democratic Change (CDC) has expressed dismay for being denied the use of the West Point Football field during a community outreach visit by its Secretary General… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Mcgill, Commerce Minister Modad Accuse Each Other of Illegal Wealth Acquisition
Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County has raised serious accusations against Liberia's Minister of Commerce, Amin Modad, alleging illegal wealth acquisition during Modad's… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Charges UL Graduates to Lead Successful Careers in Liberia, Not Elsewhere
United States Ambassador to Liberia H.E. Mark C. Toner says his greatest hope is for graduates of the University of Liberia to lead successful careers in Liberia, rather than in… Read more »
Liberia: Landmark Agreement to Fight Climate Change Through Tree Planting in Liberia Signed Between Three International Entities
September 19, 2024: A landmark agreement to fight climate change through an innovative tree planting program in Liberia has been signed between three international entities. Read more »
Liberia: Government's U.S.$15m Off-Budget Expenditure in Nine Months Raises Eyebrow
At the inception of the 55th National Legislature of Liberia, a high-profile government official, speaking on condition of anonymity to a team of reporters said the national budget… Read more »