Liberia: New Monrovia City Mayor Takes Drug Test On First Day in Office

Charuk Siafa had a comprehensive drug test in his Monrovia City Corporation office and came up negative on day one of his official commencement of work. Read more »

Liberia: Former President Weah Denied Access to Airport VIP Lounge

The Chairman of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) legislative caucus Senator Nathaniel McGill has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to with immediate… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Maintains Stay Order On Tenure Positions As Ministry of Justice Absence Delays Conference

FrontPageAfrica has gathered that the scheduled conference between the government and tenure position holders failed to materialize as the Minister of Justice and government… Read more »

Liberia: Opposition CDC Secretary General Labels Government's Actions a 'Diplomatic Boo-Boo

The Secretary General of the oppostion Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Koijee, has strongly criticized the the decision of the Joseph Boakai-led regime to deny… Read more »

Liberia: Sen. Moye Admits Making Recommendations to Pres. Boakai for Appointment

Bong County Senator Prince Moye appears to be enjoying preferential patronage from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai over the nominations of appointees to various cabinet positions in… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai in Talks to Establish War Crimes Court - Report

Information gathered by FrontPageAfrica indicates that Ghana is slated to be the venue for the hosting of Liberia's long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court. Perpetrators from… Read more »

Liberia: JNB Press Secretary Fumbles Over Roberts International Airport Vip Lounge Denied Ex-President Weah

Presidential Press Secretary, Ms. Kula Fofana says former President Geoerge Weah and his wife were not denied access to the VIP lounge at the Roberts International Airport (RIA)… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Skips AU and Ecowas Summits Without Explanation

The African Union held its 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government on February 17-18, 2024. The theme for that Session was: "Educate an African fit… Read more »

Liberia: Presidential Order to Audit Liberia's Central Bank Sparks Debate Over Legal Boundaries and Bank's Autonomy

President Joseph Boakai's mandate for the General Auditing Commissin (GAC) to audit the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has sparked a debate over the legality of the President's… Read more »

Liberia: Tenured Officials Contemplate Lawsuit Against Govt

When President Boakai mounted the podium on January 22, 2024 to give the most important speech of his life right after his swearing in by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Youh, he… Read more »

Liberia: Executive Law Gives the President Right to Appoint Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

President Joseph Boakai's appointment of Ms. Saran Kaba Jones as Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Thursday evening garnered some reactions on social media,… Read more »

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Names New Maritime Boss, Makes Other Nominations to Government

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, among other nominations, named a new Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority. In his latest list of appointments, the President… Read more »

Liberia: LDEA Director Abraham Kromah Launches Administration With Seizure of Three Million Liberian Dollars Drugs - Foreign Nationals Arrested for Drug Trafficking

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 seized pills of hard drugs with a street value of more than three million Liberian dollars in Sayon Town,… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Bility Expresses Dismay Over House's Decision to Grant President Boakai's Budget Approval Request

Representative Musa Hansan Bility (District #7, Nimba County), has expressed his disappointment and frustration over the House of Representatives' decision to grant President… Read more »

Liberia: Foreign Minister Sets Up Committee to Investigate Issues Affecting Liberian Embassies and Consulates for the Period Between July 2023 to February 2024

As part of efforts to rebrand Liberia's Foreign Mission, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has set-up a special committee to probe into issues comforting… Read more »

Liberia: Hike in Price of Rice Claims Lawmakers' Attention

The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has cited the Minister of Commerce and Industry Amin Modad to state reasons behind the hike in the price of rice, despite his latest… Read more »

Liberia: Madam Sirleaf Corruption Rejects Land in Boakai's Government

A hallmark of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's election campaign was his commitment to fight graft and incompetence in government. The President has repeatedly echoed this promise… Read more »

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Controversial Appointments to Tenured Positions Raises Eyebrows On His Respect for Rule of Law

In 2018, when the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) took over the Unity Party with a popular mandate having stayed in opposition for 12 years, they attempted to do something… Read more »

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 »

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 »