Liberia

Mark Toner, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, retires early citing “a personal choice” Toner also denies U.S. news media that the reason for President Trump’s meeting with President Boakai and four African leaders was to pressure them to take third country... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Anthony Stephens
Director General Dewitt B. VonBallmoos paid tribute to three post-war Liberian presidents—Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, George Weah, and Joseph Boakai—for the trust placed in his leadership. Monrovia, Liberia – The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) on Thursday, July 10,... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Patience M Jones
A high-ranking employee at the Ministry of Transport has accused the Liberia National Police (LNP) of unleashing brutal force on peaceful civil servants with her suffering the worst hurt during a protest over a controversial contract reportedly awarded to a... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
Jallah Barbu, executive director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at a national transitional justice stakeholders’ meeting. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives. The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court has formally submitted a roadmap for... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Anthony Stephens
CHI Executive Director Madam Naomi Solanke emphasized the importance of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion across all spheres of society—from communities to the workplace. Monrovia – In a stirring call for national unity and social harmony, the Community Health Initiative (CHI)... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
According to the committee, Rep. Cole’s actions violated Rule 42 of the House’s Standing Rules, which prohibits disorderly behavior or conduct that brings the House into public disrepute. Monrovia – Bong County District #3 Representative Josiah Marvin Cole is facing possible... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
CDC Youth League Chairman Emmanuel Johnson Presenting Endorsement Statement to STAND Chairman Mulbah Morlu Monrovia – The Revolutionary National Youth League of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) on Thursday formally endorsed the July 17, 2025, peaceful protest organized by... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By J. H. Webster Clayeh
Speaker Koon is reportedly the consensus candidate to lead the MRUPB, following months of internal negotiations and lobbying within the Mano River Union. Monrovia – House Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, is expected to be elected as the first Speaker of... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Francis G. Boayue
Dr. Joekai disclosed that the internal payroll system at the MCC was designed to supplement the CSA-managed payroll due to discrepancies in salary payments. Monrovia – The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr.,... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By FPA Staff Reporter
Minister Nyumalin described the initiative as a “crucial turning point” for Liberia, stressing the importance of sustaining efforts toward reconciliation and healing. Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has officially launched the National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Program, a... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-11
Source: FrontPage News
By Francis G. Boayue
Amb. Toner speaking at an event commemorating the United States’ 249th Independence Anniversary, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia on July 3, 2025. Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has confirmed that U.S. ambassador Marc Toner announced his retirement to staff... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Prue Clarke
Washington – Barely 24 hours before President Donald Trump sat down for a lunch dialogue with African heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon, the five African leaders gathered for a Tete-a-Tete to prepare for any unexpected... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Rodney Sieh
The report states that auditors were unable to verify 81 of those farms due to insufficient information provided by District Agriculture Officers, County Agriculture Coordinators, and Regional Agriculture Coordinators. Monrovia – An audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Selma Lomax
Monrovia – The Commercial Court of Liberia has ordered the seizure and sale of assets belonging to Mutual Benefit Assurance Company (MBAC) to   satisfy a judgment debt of more than US$11.2 million owed to Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC). By Willie Tokpah... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Willie N. Tokpah
She referenced a similar reconciliation ceremony her administration held in 2006, though on a smaller scale, and said the recent event fell short of being inclusive. Monrovia – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says Liberia remains deeply divided, despite efforts... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By J. H. Webster Clayeh
Sheriff added that both his family and business associates have raised concerns about the reputational harm caused by the LACC’s decision. Monrovia – Sheikh Omarou Sheriff, Chief Executive Officer of City Lion Inc., has expressed concern over what he describes as... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Willie N. Tokpah
Coast Guard Base, Montserrado County – Panic and chaos erupted at Starbase Hospital late Monday night when a patient suspected to be infected with rabies reportedly became violently unstable. By Jaheim T. Tumu | [email protected] Eyewitnesses say the patient, allegedly bitten by... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Jaheim T. Tumu
Zorzor District —The Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute (ZRTTI) in Zorzor District, Lofa County, has graduated 81 trainees from its Cohort 14 Pre-Service “C” certificate teacher training program.  By Yawah Y. Jaivey  The graduates include 14 female and 67 male,... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Yawah Jaivey
Monrovia – The National Association of Public Defenders of Liberia (NAPDOL) has congratulated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. on his nomination as Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia. His nomination is currently awaiting confirmation by the Liberian... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Victoria G Wesseh
In his detailed ruling, Judge Carey stated that the Traffic Court’s decision was not supported by any provision of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Monrovia – The First Judicial Circuit Court, Criminal Court “B”, has overturned a ruling by the Monrovia... Read more
Published on: 2025-07-10
Source: FrontPage News
By Victoria G Wesseh