• Boakai's 100 Days As President of Liberia and the Challenges Thereafter

  May 1, 2024 | 17:37 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] JOSEPH BOAKAI marked his first 100 days in office Wednesday, May 1, 2024 as Liberia's 26th president under a cloud of uncertainty, apprehension, and gloom.

• Boakai Ought to Rescind His Decision Regarding Tenured Appointments or Be Impeached

  May 1, 2024 | 13:14 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] It is regrettably that having lost at the Supreme Court, President Boakai has shamelessly doubled down in his abuse of Presidential power by suspending holders of tenure offices. The conduct of President Boakia to suspend tenure- holders amidst the[…]

• Pres. Boakai Submits Presidential Transition Bill to Guide Future Power Transfer

  May 1, 2024 | 13:13 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- President Joseph Boakai has submitted before the House of Representatives a bill that will govern all transitional activities of the Government of Liberia following the holding of General and Presidential elections.

• 'Let Them Talk On Facebook' - Boakai Throws Jab At Critics

  May 1, 2024 | 13:13 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph N. Boakai has thrown jabs at pundits opposing the primary work of his government, noting that their whine will not deter his administration from ensuring Liberia gets on the right trajectory.

• Swal Condemns Vandalization of SKD By Hooligans

  May 1, 2024 | 13:11 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has strongly condemned what it terms as an act of 'hooliganism' exhibited by a few supporters on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium.

• President Boakai Threatens Closure of Western Cluster Limited Over Road Damage and Broken Promises

  May 1, 2024 | 13:10 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Western Cluster Limited has fallen out of favor not only with the Senators of its operational counties, but also with the President, who has threatened to close the mining company in Liberia's impoverished western region.

• Activist Couple Recalls Attack for LGBTQ+ Rights, Sgbv

  May 1, 2024 | 13:09 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- An activist couple living in the suburbs of Paynesville has been alarmed over repeated threats on their lives due to their open acceptance of people from the LGBTQ+ community in Liberia.

• World Bank Delegation Discusses Policy to Strengthen Liberia's State-Owned Enterprises

  May 1, 2024 | 13:08 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A World Bank Delegation has paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Bureau of State Enterprises, Hon. Arthur S. Massaquoi at his Capital Bye Pass office in Monrovia.

• CBL Sets May 15 As Expiration Date for Old Bank Notes

  May 1, 2024 | 12:57 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia has set May 15, 2024, as the expiration date for the old Liberian Dollar banknotes, SL1 and SL2, printed during the administrations of former Presidents Charles G. Taylor and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

• Activist Couple Recalls Attack for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, SGBV

  May 1, 2024 | 12:56 pm

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• Senate Places 'Mining Cartel Ringleader' On Its Radar

  May 1, 2024 | 12:55 pm

  [Liberian Observer] Gao Feng, a Chinese national, dubbed the "Real Minister", due to his significant sway within the mining sector of the country, has come under the radar of the Liberian Senate, with modalities being worked out to launch thorough[…]

• Supreme Court Declines to Hear LTA Commissioners' Suspension Case

  May 1, 2024 | 12:53 pm

  [Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court on April 30 declined to hear a Bill of Information filed by the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Chairperson of the Governance Commission to declare their suspension by President[…]

• Liberia Benefits From Geospatial Training

  Apr 30, 2024 | 17:23 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for Climate Action Bilateral Programme funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) continues its supports to partner countries. This time, Liberia and Gambia benefit Geospatial training.

• CDC Acting Chairman Cautions Pres. Boakai to Refrain From Tampering With the Peace and Stability of Liberia

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:32 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Acting Chairperson of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Atty. Janga Augustus Kowo has sent out a fresh warning to President Joseph Boakai to desist from what he termed as witch-hunting Liberians, something he said could[…]

• Guinean Securities Assault and Seize Belongings of Liberia National Police Officers for Disrespect

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:32 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County -- Five police officers alongside some immigration officers have been hospitalized in Ganta, Nimba County, following a severe beating they received from Guinean Joint Securities. Both sets of securities are assigned at the border, working in[…]

• Bomi College Former President Goes Missing Following Appointment of His Successor

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:32 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Authorities of the Bomi Community College (BCC) have successfully retrieved a 2023 model Totoya Prado vehicle that was assigned to the college immediate former President Abimelech Paye Gbatu, who is reported missing after failing to attend series[…]

• Slum Dwellers Crave Relief

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:31 pm

  [Liberian Observer] On a regular day, Mary Sayon sits beside her mini shop in Buzzi Quarter near the drainage, inhaling the fetid order of trash dumped in the water. Here, access to quality air is a luxury. One could mistakenly[…]

• Demolishing of Buduburam Refugee Camp Leaves Liberians Homeless, Rights Group Asserts

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:31 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Society for Human Rights is urging the Liberian government to take concrete steps to address the current situation facing Liberians living in the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana.

• House Passes U.S.$738.8 Million National Budget

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:31 pm

  [Liberian Observer] -- Public Administration, Education get the largest appropriations

• Liberian Government Faces Backlash Over Ban On Unprocessed Rubber Export

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:31 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Representatives of the Consortium of Rubber Sector Actors of Liberia (CORSAL) and various progressive forces have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Liberian government's ban on the exportation of unprocessed rubber. The ban, enforced by Executive Order #124[…]

• LRA Boss Reinforces Commitment to Combat Fraud for Revenue Growth

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:23 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah has reiterated his dedication to curbing illicit practices within customs operations, including false declarations and under-reporting, to grow the country's revenue.

• CDC Warns Govt

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:22 pm

  [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberia's main opposition, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has warned the government against inviting instability and chaos in the country through its alleged actions.

• UP Alarms National Emergency

  Apr 30, 2024 | 12:20 pm

  [New Dawn] Barely days from completing its first hundred days in office, the ruling Unity Party (UP) says the scramble for jobs among its partisans and political collaborators has become a national emergency that needs to be addressed quickly.

• Boakai's Appointees Acting At LTA Is Unnecessary

  Apr 29, 2024 | 17:29 pm

  [New Dawn] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. suspended all 5 members of the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) over the weekend and has reportedly sent in his appointees to acting pending an entity audit. The President[…]

• Boakai Outmaneuvers Tenured Officials Following Court's Ruling

  Apr 29, 2024 | 17:28 pm

  [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Following a recent Supreme Court opinion that went against his attempt to forcibly remove commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority and other tenure position holders from office, President Boakai has taken the route of suspending all[…]

• Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra U.S.$51m in Revenue

  Apr 29, 2024 | 13:05 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts.

• Liberia Integrates Malaria Vaccine Into Expanded Immunization Program

  Apr 29, 2024 | 13:03 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Gbelia Town -- Liberia on Thursday, April 25 achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria as it introduces the highly anticipated RTS,S malaria vaccine on World Malaria Day under the theme "Health Equity, Gender, and Human Rights:[…]

• Consider Resumption Over Decommissioning - Mines & Energy Boss Entreats Mng Gold, Tours China Union Facilities

  Apr 29, 2024 | 13:01 pm

  [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Since assuming office earlier this year as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Liberia, Wilmot Paye has emphasized that measures ensuring the country benefits from its mineral resources are reviewed and, where applicable, meet required global[…]

• Armed Police Besiege Office Of Suspended Officials

  Apr 29, 2024 | 12:30 pm

  [Liberian Observer] Armed officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Friday, April 26, besieged the head office of Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) headquarters. The police's action, which followed the suspension of all members of the Board of the LTA,[…]

• Man in U.S.$100k Theft Case Accuses Police of Torture

  Apr 29, 2024 | 12:24 pm

  [Liberian Observer] Defendant Abraham Benjamin, a Ghanaian and a pastor of the Christ Embassy International Church on trial for allegedly stealing US$100K has disclosed that he was tortured during a police investigation to admit to committing the crime.