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Liberia, Morocco Deepen Military Ties as AFL Secures Commando Training, Vehicles and Air Wing Support

Major General Davidson F. Forleh, chief of staff of Liberia's armed forces, is in Morocco working to expand military cooperation between the two countries. He secured commitments covering commando training, military vehicles and training equipment for the Liberian army. Morocco has also pledged support for Liberia's effort to establish and operationalize an Air Wing. The visit points to Rabat's growing role as Monrovia's main military partner.

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Liberia: Africa College of Bishops Ends Liberia Meeting, Calls for Bigger Church Footprint Across Africa

Monrovia — The 2026 Africa College of Bishops Meeting of The United Methodist Church has concluded in Liberia with bishops from across the continent renewing their commitment to expanding the Church’s mission, strengthening institutional sustainability and partnering with governments and civil society to address Africa’s social and development challenges. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The five-day gathering, […]

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Liberia: Tweh Backers Fire Back at Snowe, Reject Claims of ‘Politicizing’ Liberia’s Defense Ministry

Monrovia — A group of former and incoming staff members associated with newly appointed Acting Minister of Defense Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh has mounted a strong defense of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, rejecting Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe’s decision to oppose Tweh’s confirmation. The group’s response comes after Senator Snowe, a ranking […]

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Liberia: How Sen. Moye Helped Steer Unity Party Lofa County Through Years of Division and a High-Stakes Leadership Contest

VOINJAMA, Lofa County — Long before the first ballot was cast last week, the Unity Party’s county convention in Lofa had already become a political test. The question was not simply who would emerge as chairman. The bigger question was whether the party, after years of internal disagreements, competing claims to leadership and politically charged […]

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Liberia’s Electoral Success Strengthens Democratic Consolidation Across AfricaNaymote Executive Director highlights four post-conflict elections, peaceful transfers of power, and lessons for credible elections ahead of 2029

Liberia’s transition from civil conflict to four consecutive competitive elections and two peaceful transfers of presidential power was highlighted as a significant success story in Africa’s democratic journey during the second quarterly convening of the FixPolitics Africa Conference. Speaking under the theme “Credible Elections in Africa: Lessons from Cape Verde and Liberia,” Eddie D. Jarwolo, […]

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Liberia: MFDP Minister Ngafuan Commends JFD for Utilizing Funding

Tappita, Nimba County, September 12, 2026: Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has hailed the management and staff of the Jackson F. Doe Hospital for their effective use of government funding. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Speaking during his visit to the hospital in Tapita, Nimba County, over the weekend, Min. Ngafuan highlighted […]

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Liberia: “Lions” Charged to Expand Service, Impact

Monrovia – The Governor of Lions Clubs International District 403A2, Lion Ayite Mawulolo Hillah, has ended a three-day official working visit to Liberia. During his visit here, he received a rousing welcome from members of the Lions Club of Liberia, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening service, collaboration and humanitarian impact across the district. Governor Hillah’s […]

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LPP Demands Work-Permit Overhaul, Warns Foreign Workers Are Crowding Out Liberians

Monrovia — The Liberian People’s Party has called for an urgent overhaul of Liberia’s work-permit and immigration systems, warning that the government risks prioritizing revenue collection over the protection of jobs for Liberian citizens. In a strongly worded statement issued Sunday, September 13, the opposition party accused the government of allowing work permits to increasingly function […]

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Liberia: TDA Expands Youth Investment as 45 Students Enter Sixth Internship Cycle

SALALA, Bong County — Forty-five graduating high school students have entered a new phase of practical learning and career preparation as the Thompson Development Alliance (TDA) launches the sixth edition of its Student Internship Program. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The latest group of beneficiaries brings the number of young people reached by the initiative since […]

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CSOs Coalition Raises Red Flag in AU CEVAWG Convention, Petitions House Gender Committee to Halt Ratification Proceeding

Monrovia – The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has identified and raised a red flag over what it described as troubling gaps in the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG). The group is also demanding the House Committee on Gender to place an immediate halt to any ratification of […]

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Liberia: WAHO Welcomes New Director General, Bids Farewell to Outgoing Chief

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has officially welcomed Professor Palokinam T. Pitche as its new Director General, while paying tribute to outgoing Director General By Anthony Gray, contributing writer Dr. Melchior Athanase J. C. Aissi following the completion of his four-year tenure. The transition ceremony was held Wednesday, September 9 […]

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Liberia: FeJAL President Challenges Pres. Boakai to Open Presidential Media Access, Back Independent Journalism Fund

Monrovia — The President of the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL), Madam Lisa Tenneh Diasay, has challenged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take concrete steps to strengthen media access, support county-based journalism, and establish an independent public-interest journalism fund amid growing concerns over the sustainability of Liberia’s media sector. By Patience M. Jones, patience ones@frontpageafricaonline.com […]

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Boakai Pledges US$3M Annual Subsidy for Lone Star as Liberia’s Football Financing Crisis Comes Under Scrutiny

Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has promised to allocate no less than US$3 million annually to Liberia’s national football team, the Lone Star, beginning with the upcoming fiscal Budget, marking one of the executive’s strongest financial commitments yet to the country’s chronically underfunded sports sector. By Christopher C. Walker, christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com However, the high-profile […]

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Erradi Faces First Real Test as Lone Star Names 25-Man Squad for Rwanda, Mali Fixtures

Monrovia — Lonestar head coach Mohammed Erradi has unveiled a 25-man roster for Liberia’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Mali, marking the Moroccan tactician’s first major competitive test since taking charge of the national team. By Christopher C. Walker, christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com | The September double-header represents a crucial juncture […]

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BEA Mountain Backs Lone Star with US$50,000 Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Monrovia — BEA Mountain Mining Corporation has pledged US$50,000 to support Liberia’s national football team, the Lone Star, as the team prepares for its upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, speaking to FrontPage Africa, reaffirmed BEA Mountain’s commitment to supporting Liberian football and youth development, saying the contribution is […]

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Liberia: CBL, Commerce Ministry Push SMEs to Turn Market Opportunities into Growth as Liberia Expands Access to Finance

Paynesville — Access to finance, business readiness and stronger partnerships between entrepreneurs and financial institutions dominated discussions on the second day of a national dialogue aimed at strengthening Liberia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Patience M. Jones, patiencejones@frontpageafricaonline.com The dialogue brought together government officials, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), financial institutions, development partners and […]

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Former Maryland Quizzer Donates to Team, Pledges Help After Poor Living Conditions Exposed

MONROVIA — A former Maryland County quizzer and coach, Freddie Goe, has donated US$35 to the county’s quizzing team following reports about the difficult conditions under which the players are staying during the ongoing National Quizzing Tournament. By Peter P. Toe, Jr., peterp.toe@frontpageafricaonline.com Goe visited the team on Friday and also pledged to support their […]

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Sleeping on the Bare Floor: Maryland Quizzing Team Battles Hardship for National Glory

MONROVIA — Despite defeating Bong County 130 points to 100, a 30-point margin, in their first encounter at the ongoing National Quizzing Tournament, Maryland’s quizzing team is battling difficult living conditions, with some players sleeping on the bare floor due to a shortage of mattresses. By Peter Poklo Toe-Jr A photo shows members of the […]

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U.S. Embassy Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Memorial Walk in Monrovia

Monrovia — The United States Embassy in Monrovia on Friday commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, honoring the 2,977 people who lost their lives in one of the deadliest attacks in U.S. history. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The commemoration began with the lowering of the […]

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Liberia: Boakai Shuffles Cabinet: New Acting Defense, Commerce Ministers; Gender Deputy Suspended

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has shaken up several government ministries and agencies, announcing a wave of new appointments this week. Cllr. Oswald Natu Tweh takes over as Acting Minister of National Defense, stepping in for Geraldine J. George. Over at Commerce and Industry, Stephen Marka Yekeson Jr. steps into the acting minister […]

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Liberia: A Mystery Vessel, a Prison, and a Warning Nobody Answered

MONROVIA — There is a version of this story in which the boat behind the Monrovia Central Prison is nothing more than a stray vessel, pushed toward shore by the tide and forgotten within days. By Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com and Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com But Thursday’s discovery is difficult to view in isolation. Five […]

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Liberia: Expert Warns of Security Risks if Legislature Fails to Approve War Crimes Court Before U.N. Security Council Presidency

Summary By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Aaron Weah, the leading historian and transitional justice expert, has warned of security risks if the country fails to approve legislation establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court before it assumes the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in December. Despite years of advocacy, the push […]

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SpoonTV CEO Details Cooperation With U.S. Investigators That Led to Reduced Sentence and Early Release

Monrovia — SpoonTV CEO Stanton Witherspoon has offered a detailed account of how his decision to cooperate with U.S. federal investigators ultimately helped secure his release from prison after he was convicted in a multimillion-dollar scheme involving fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Witherspoon, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire […]

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Liberia: Ngafuan Highlights Gains in Health, Education and Energy, Admits More Work Remains

Monrovia – In an appearance on the state-owned Liberia Broadcasting System, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, walked Liberians through progress in social delivery, especially in roads, education, health, and energy. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Minister Ngafuan told the audience how the government has been able to make life-touching progress over a little […]

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Liberia: PUL President: Community Radio Critical to Making Fiscal Decentralization Work

Monrovia —The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has warned that the success of Liberia’s fiscal decentralization agenda will depend largely on the strength and independence of community radio journalism, describing local broadcasters as a critical link between government fiscal policies and citizens. By Patience M. Jones.patiencejones@frontpageafricaonline.com PUL President Julius Kanubah said community radio is more […]

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Liberia: Acting Justice Minister Blamo Pledges to Lead With Integrity, Fairness and Impartiality As She Officially Assumes Office

Monrovia — Acting Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M. Lamin Blamo, has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Justice, pledging to lead with integrity, fairness and impartiality. By Augustus D. R Bortue-augustusd.rbortue@frontpageafricaonline.com Cllr. Blamo made the commitment Thursday, September 10 during an elaborate transition ceremony held in the 6th Floor […]

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Liberia: Deputy MFDP Minister Myers Challenges Media to Join Fight Against Misuse of Public Resources Amid Power Shift

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – After nearly 200 years of total centralization, Liberia is now moving into a new direction of decentralization; hence, the Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Anthony G. Myers, wants journalists’ involvement in the process. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Deputy Minister Myers challenged journalists […]

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Liberia: IAA Launches Digital Platform To Improve Audit Processes

Monrovia – The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) of Liberia has launched the iSoft Public Sector Internal Audit Management System as a means of improving auditing processes. iSoft is a new digital platform aimed at automating audit processes and strengthening accountability across ministries, agencies, commissions and public corporations. The launch, held in Monrovia, the Agency says, […]

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Liberia: Koijee Challenges Property Claims, Demands Answers From NPP Chairman Mulbah

Monrovia — Former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee has pushed back against competing claims surrounding a property in Monrovia that he says was publicly identified as his by officials of the then-ruling Unity Party government in 2018. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Koijee, now Secretary General of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), issued […]

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Liberia: LINSU Launches Second National Quizzing County Meet

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Students Union (LINSU) has launched the second edition of its flagship academic competition, the Liberia National Quizzing County Meet 2026, bringing together high school students from across the country to compete in an effort to promote academic excellence and intellectual development. By Francis G. Boayue The national student organization launched […]

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Liberia: AYEE Summit Opens in Monrovia, Elevate Liberia Program Launched

Monrovia – The 2026 Annual Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (AYEE) Summit has opened in Monrovia, bringing together young entrepreneurs, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) graduates, government officials and development partners to promote youth entrepreneurship and skills development. By Francis G. Boayue Held under the theme: “From Skills to Enterprise,” the two-day summit features […]

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Liberia: LERC Holds Public Hearing in Nimba as JEP License Renewal Begins

GANTA, Nimba — The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) held a public hearing in Ganta City, Nimba County on Wednesday, September 9 as part of the license renewal process for Jungle Energy Power (JEP). By Franklin Doloquee / Nimba The session brought local officials, community leaders and stakeholders together to ensure transparency and solicit public […]

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Taxation by Default: A former Assistant Commissioner for Tax Policy examines how currency depreciation quietly increased the tax burden on US-dollar earners—and how the safeguard in the law was never implemented

How a falling currency raised personal income taxes without an act of the Legislature If you earn United States dollars in Liberia, your income tax has gone up since 2011. You were not told. The Legislature never voted to raise it. By Nyane C-Jay Wratto, contributing writer In 2011, a worker earning US$700 a month […]

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Liberia: Professionals Bolster Squad with Shaita Angels Duo Ahead of New Season

MONROVIA — Liberian women’s top-tier football club, Senior Female Professional, has strengthened its squad ahead of the upcoming league season by signing former Shaita Angels FC players Erica Pearson and Nalresa Teah. By Christopher C. Walker, christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Pearson, a former league Most Valuable Player, joins the Professionals from Shaita Angels as the Paynesville-based club continues […]

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Liberia: Senator Cyrus Fulfils Campaign Promise to Women’s Football

MONROVIA — In a resounding demonstration of his commitment to gender equality and sports development, Lofa County Senator and Liberia Football Association (LFA) Executive Committee Member, Hon. Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus, has fulfilled his campaign pledge to reinvest his football earnings directly into transforming women’s football in Liberia. True to the promise made during this year’s […]

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Liberia: Bassa Stakeholders Group Donates Sporting Gear Worth Over US$2,000 to Boost Grand Bassa District League

A civic group from Grand Bassa County has handed more than $2,000 in sports equipment to the county's sports association. The Bassa Stakeholders Group, a non-political body made up of prominent citizens and professionals, presented the gear at a short ceremony in Monrovia. Twelve sets were among the donated items, which are meant to support the upcoming District League.

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Stanton Witherspoon Is Free But How Can a Man Who Never Went to Prison Have His 41-Month Sentence Reduced to “Time Served”?

The extraordinary journey from a 41-month federal prison sentence to freedom — and why what happened in that Florida courtroom may matter far beyond Stanton Witherspoon himself. For almost three years, Stanton Witherspoon lived with a 41-month federal prison sentence hanging over him. By Derek M. Moore, contributing writer He had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, been sentenced by a federal judge and given a date to surrender. Yet the founder of Spoon Network remained outside prison […]

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Judge Willie Sets To Receive America’s 250 International Judicial Excellence Award

Resident Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “A” of the First Judicial Circuit, Montserrado County, Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, is expected to receive the “America’s 250 International Judicial Excellence Award” in the United States on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Judge Willie, who is currently assigned to preside over the August Term of Court at the 13th […]

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Liberia: Chief Justice Temporarily Suspends Lawyer Over Misconduct Complaint

Monrovia-Chief Justice Yarmie Q. Gbeisaye, has temporarily suspended Cllr. Peter King from practicing law before any court in Liberia, following his reported failure to appear for an investigation into a professional misconduct complaint. By: Willie Tokpah According to a release sanctioned by the Chief Justice, the suspension stems from a complaint filed by Beatrice Swen, […]

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MFDP to Train Journalists on Fiscal Decentralization

Monrovia, September 9, 2026 – Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) is set to hold a four-day training program for journalists on reporting fiscal decentralization and local governance. The training, organized through the Ministry’s Fiscal Decentralization Unit, will take place in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, from September 9 to 12. Journalists from national […]

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BREAKING: Second Mystery Vessel Seized in Liberia, Two Foreign Nationals Held Amid Drug Probe

Liberia’s joint security forces are in control of yet another mysterious vessel — this time docked behind the Monrovia Central Prison — where two foreign nationals linked to ongoing drug investigations are being held. Authorities confirmed to FrontPageAfrica early Thursday that a search is underway. “The AFL LCG took hold of the strange boat by […]

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Applied Scholastics Liberia Trains Bong County Educators On Effective, Competency Based Learning

While acute crises such as COVID and Ebola have temporarily crippled Liberian development, the corrosion of educational standards and widespread illiteracy are the enduring plagues threatening life in the region. Confronting these stark realities and working from over 20 years of successful human rights and literacy programs in West Africa, Liberian Joseph Yarsiah, Nigerian Dr. Olatunde […]

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Liberia: SpoonTV CEO Cuts a Deal, Trades Prison for Testimony

Monrovia — SpoonTV CEO Stanton Witherspoon has secured his release after prosecutors credited him with providing substantial assistance in the investigation and prosecution of a multimillion-dollar scheme involving the sale of fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Witherspoon, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was originally sentenced in […]

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Liberia: Boakai Puts Banks, Borrowers and Government on Notice As NPLs Hit 19%, Demands Urgent Fix

Monrovia — President Joseph Boakai has called for urgent and coordinated action to resolve Liberia’s persistent non-performing loan (NPL) problem, warning that the crisis is restricting access to credit and threatening the country’s broader economic growth. Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking Wednesday, September 9, at the opening of the National Conference on the Resolution of Non-Performing […]

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Liberia: McGill Rejects Costa’s Drug Cartel Allegation, Demands Evidence

Monrovia — Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has strongly rejected allegations by political commentator Henry Pedro Costa seeking to link him to an alleged drug cartel, describing the claims as false, malicious and unsupported by credible evidence. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The allegation comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Liberia’s ongoing investigation and prosecution of […]

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