February 21
Liberia: House Approves President Boakai's Request for U.S.$41.3 Million, Snubs Rep. Bility's Call for Rejection
The House of Representatives has given the green light to President Joseph Boakai's plea to authorize US$41.3 million for immediate use this February, averting a potential… Read more »
Liberia: Findley Presents Bill to Halt Prolong Stay in Acting Positions in Govt
As part of efforts to promote good governance and transparency in Liberia, Grand Bassa County Senator Gbehnzongar Findley has presented a bill seeking to halt the perpetual acting… Read more »
Liberia: State Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against 'Prophet Key' to the Dismay of Amb. Endee
Government lawyers prosecuting 'Prophet Key' on behalf of Cultural Ambassador Juli Endee has withdrawn all charges filed against 'Prophet Key' at the Monrovia City Court. Read more »
February 19
Liberia: Government Finalizes Slight Reduction in Rice Price
The government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce, has swiftly intervened to slightly reduce the price of Liberia's staple food, rice, to $16.75 after the Association of… Read more »
Liberia: Former Nimba Rep. Johnson Gwaikolo Is Dead
Johnson Gwaikolo, former Nimba County Representative, has passed away, according to family sources. Gwaikolo's sudden demise occurred at the St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in… Read more »
Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia's U.S.$80.3m Loan to Government for Salaries Sparks Debate Over 'Skipping' Legislative Approval
The Central Bank of Liberia is once again under the spotlight. A member of the House of Representatives, has requested the appearance of the Executive Governor to provide… Read more »
Liberia: Transport Minister Calls On Police IG to Investigative Corruption Allegations Against RFIR's Daniel Johnson
During his confirmation hearing early last week, the then Transport Minister-designate, Sirleaf Tyler, faced questioning from Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph regarding… Read more »
Liberia: Monrovia City Mayor-Designate Declares Waste a National Emergency, Appeals for Surge in Budgetary Support
The City Mayor-designate of Monrovia, John C. Siafa, has declared waste management a national emergency that requires a deliberate collective effort to address. Read more »
February 15
Senegal: Constitutional Council Rejects Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election
Senegal's Constitutional Council late Thursday overturned the controversial law recently passed by parliament postponing the country's presidential election scheduled for 25… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Did Not Meet With Ghanaian President Akufo Addo On Maiden Foreign Trip to Ghana
President Joseph Boakai's first official trip abroad following his inauguration on January 22 has been marred by controversy after it emerged that his host, Ghanaian President John… Read more »
Africa: Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Wants the Boakai's Administration Takes Full Advantage of China's Development Opportunities for Africa
Newly Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H.E. YIN Chengwu is urging the Joseph Boakai's administration to tap into the China-Africa Cooperation to achieve its development goals, the… Read more »
Liberia: New Health Minister Vows to Combat Corruption, Assures Donors of Using Fund Transparently
The newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Kpoto has reiterated her commitment to combat graft at the Ministry of Health. Read more »
Liberia: Downtown FC Secures Revenge Over Scores Mamba Points Warriors
The head coach of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) third division side Downtown FC, Jasper Kun, has described his side's 2-1 triumph over Mamba Points Warriors on Tuesday,… Read more »
Liberia: UNFPA, Ymca, Dedicate Post-Partum Ward, and Mini Theatre in Cestos City
Collaborating to enhance healthcare facilities, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Liberia, alongside the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and in partnership with… Read more »
Liberia: 'J. Nelson Freeman Did Not Open Fire On Cdcians' - Nov. 7 Investigative Report Shows
FrontPageAfrica has obtained a copy of the investigative report of the November 7, 2011 shooting at the headquarters of the Congress for Democratic Change. The report clears the… Read more »
Liberia: Former EPs Director Roberts, Comptroller Nmah Allegedly Plot Escape From Liberia Amid Looming Audit
FrontPage Africa has gathered that Trokon Roberts, former director of the Executive Protection Service and former Comptroller, Philip G. Nmah are allegedly planning to evade the… Read more »
Liberia: Resigned Defense Minister's Briefing Notes to Pres. Boakai Suggest Most Afl Soldier Wives' Issues Beyond His Control
Over the weekend, Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, III, (Rtd.) who had been confirmed as Minister of Defense was forced to resign just three days after his confirmation. His… Read more »
Liberia: MCC, LNP Begin Major Crackdown On Street Vendors in Monrovia
The Monrovia City Police and the Liberia National Police have begun to raid vendors who are said to be selling illegally in Monrovia as part of its joint cleanup and demolition of… Read more »
Liberia: Leaked Documents Expose Alleged Backdoor Casino License Deal Days Before Liberia's Presidential Inauguration
An anonymous source within the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia leaked documents that show only weeks before the inauguration of His Excellency President Joseph N.… Read more »
Liberia: Nocal Officer-in-Charge Highlights Prospects of Liberia's Hydrocarbon Sector to Investors At Saipec Conference in Nigeria
The Officer-In-Charge of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Mr. Jacob Kabakole, has told oil and gas experts attending the Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum… Read more »
Liberia: Democracy Delivers. Liberians Must Choose It Every Day
Last month, I visited Liberia to celebrate the inauguration of President Boakai. I will never forget the image of former President Sirleaf, outgoing President Weah, and incoming… Read more »
February 14
Liberia: What Boakai Promised Army Wives That Brought Protest to Halt
In response to the mounting tensions spurred by protests from the Military Wives Association of the Armed Forces of Liberia, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai took decisive action,… Read more »
Liberia: Environmental Protection Agency Hosts First Global Environment Facility Workshop in Liberia
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has commenced a four-day Environment Constituency Workshop to discuss current… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Constitutes Nine-Man Committee to Probe Afl Wives Complaints
The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Honorable Nyomblee Karnga-Lawrence, has constituted a special ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Women Forum Calls for Calm in Wake of Army Wives' Continued Protest
The Liberia Women Forum (LWF), a nongovernmental women advocacy group has called for calm among women believed to be wives and spouses of service men of the Armed Forces of Liberia… Read more »