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Liberian Activists Urge Freeze on New Mining Deals Until Decades-Old Law Is Rewritten
A coalition of civil society groups says signing long-term contracts under Liberia’s 2000 mining law would lock in the weak oversight, lost revenue and pollution that have marked the sector for decades. MONROVIA, Liberia — A coalition of civil society organizations in Liberia has called on the government to stop signing and ratifying new long-term mining contracts until the West African nation replaces its 26-year-old mining law.
Liberia: IIC Survey in Grand Gedeh Reveals 87.6% of Respondents Unaware of Freedom of Information Law
ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County — Sixteen years after Liberia enacted the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act of 2010, a new survey conducted by the Independent Information Commission (IIC) has revealed significant gaps in public awareness of the law in Grand Gedeh County, with 87.6% of 1,875 respondents reporting that they had never heard of the legislation.
Liberia’s Agricultural Transformation Gains Momentum as Ministry Receives Final Consignment of Chinese-Donated Machinery Original
Agriculture Ministry Advances Government’s Drive Toward Mechanized Farming, Increased Food Production, and National Food Self-Sufficiency MONROVIA — Liberia’s ambitious journey toward agricultural modernization and national food self-sufficiency has received another significant boost as the Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of Hon. Dr. J.
Liberia: Government says Monrovia’s busiest market won’t be cleared after hundreds of traders march on Public Works Ministry
MONROVIA – Calm has returned to Waterside Market, one of Monrovia’s busiest trading hubs, after government officials assured traders that the market will not be cleared, a day after hundreds marched on the Ministry of Public Works fearing eviction. The standoff began when about 15 iron selling tables were removed from the main road through the market to make way for traffic diversions during construction on Vai Town Road.
LPRC Unveils New Gasoline Tank, Modern Petroleum Laboratory As President Boakai Breaks Ground For 50,000 Metric Ton Storage Expansion
President Boakai performs a symbolic groundbreaking while LPRC officials and others look on. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday, October 26 broke ground for a US$35 million expansion and modernization of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC)’s Product Storage Terminal, stating that the investment is critical to strengthening Liberia’s energy security, improving economic resilience and reducing the country’s vulnerability to disruptions in international petroleum markets.
Nimba Ex-Senatorial Candidate Arrested, Jailed Over Alleged US$14,000 Loan Dispute
Sanniquellie City, Nimba County- Police in Sanniquellie City, Nimba County have arrested and jailed Armstrong Gobac Selekpoh, a former senatorial candidate in the 2022–2023 Nimba County Elections after a creditor accused him of failing to repay a loan of nearly US$14,000. By D. Franklin Doloquee Selekpoh, who is also the Executive Director of the Armstrong Gobac Selekpoh Foundation, was taken into custody and is being held at the Sanniquellie Central Prison pending court proceedings.
Liberia: Commercial Containers Delay Overseas Spark Concerns At Senate
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has cited relevant authorities in the maritime and commercial sectors over the excessive delays in clearing of goods at the Freeport of Monrovia.
Liberia: Law Reform Commission Boss Varmah Challenges Young African Lawyers to Drive the Continent’s Economic Integration
Law Reform Commission Chairman, Cllr. Bornor Varmah The Chairman of the Law Reform Commission(LRC) of Liberia, Cllr. Bornor Varmah, has challenged the next generation of African Lawyers to become the architects of economic integration on the continent. Delivering the Keynote address at the opening of the Federation of African Law Students conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, October 26, Cllr.
Liberia: ‘No Government Can Solve All of Liberia’s Problems in Six Years’ – Says Information Minister Piah
Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah MONROVIA — Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah has acknowledged that Liberia’s development challenges are too enormous for any administration to resolve within a single six-year term, arguing that successive governments must preserve existing gains and build on progress made by their predecessors.
Politics and the Common Good: Why Honest People Should Get Involved
Photo Credit: International Focus Magazine Politics is how people make decisions about their shared lives, choose leaders, and decide how public money and power should be used. The word comes from the ancient Greek polis, meaning city-state. Its central question is simple: how can we organize our community so that people can live well together? By Dr. Emmanuel K.
Liberia: Acting Justice Minister Betty Blamo Set for Senate Confirmation Hearing Today
Acting Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M. Lamin-Blamo MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Acting Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M.
Liberia: Prison Facilities Deplorable, Overcrowded With Pre-Trial Pregnant Women, Others, Senator Chie Raises Alarm
Grand Kru County Senator Albert Chie MONROVIA – Grand Kru County Senator Albert Chie has raised an alarm over increasing hunger and the deplorable state of prison facilities across the country. By Obediah Johnson According to him, many prison facilities are overcrowded with pretrial detainees including ill persons and pregnant women. He made the observation during regular session in the chambers of the Liberian Senate on Thursday, October 22.
Liberia Immigration Service Band Unit Graduates from AFL Training Academy
MONROVIA – The long-awaited dream of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has become a reality under the leadership of Colonel Elijah F. Rufus, with the establishment of the LIS Band Unit. The initiative has been widely described by security practitioners as a dream fulfilled and a significant milestone in the history of the Service.
Minister Nuetah Rejects Rice Repackaging, Cattle Procurement Allegations – Welcomes Independent Scrutiny
Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has vehemently rejected allegations that the Ministry of Agriculture is repackaging imported rice as locally produced rice and engaging in irregular cattle procurement practices, describing the claims as unfounded.
Liberia: Supreme Court to Hear Final Appeal in Dennis Estate’s 200-Acre Property Case
After earlier rulings affirmed the estate’s ownership, the Supreme Court is set to review a fresh appeal challenging lower court judgments over land in Paynesville’s 72nd Community, with the timeliness of the appeal emerging as a key issue. By Victoria G.
Liberia: CSOs, Law Reform Commission Call For Comprehensive Mining Law Reform
Monrovia — Civil society organizations and the Law Reform Commission of Liberia have called for comprehensive reforms of the country’s mining laws, warning that outdated legislation, weak enforcement and limited community participation could prevent Liberians from fully benefiting from the nation’s mineral wealth. By Francis G.
Liberia Land Authority Moves to Advance National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Inter-Agency Collaboration
The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has stepped up efforts to improve how government institutions collect, manage, and share geospatial information needed for national planning and development following its participation in the 16th Session of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Liberia Land Authority Moves to Advance National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Inter-Agency Collaboration
Liberia, Oct. 22 -- The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has stepped up efforts to improve how government institutions collect, manage, and share geospatial information needed for national planning and development following its participation in the 16th Session of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
IAA Commits To Safe, Equitable Work Environment, Launches 1st Gender & Social Inclusion Desk
Monrovia – The Internal Audit Agency of Liberia (IAA) has officially launched its Gender and Social Inclusion Desk in Monrovia. The launching ceremony was held on Friday, October 16 at the Clar Marie Weah Hall on 12th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia alongside the inaugural Retreat of the Agency’s Female Association. The dual event marks a deliberate effort by the IAA to champion gender equality in its operations and foster professional development, leadership, and inclusion across the institution.
Liberia Begins Rwanda Study Tour to Learn Lessons On Decentralization and Local Governance
KIGALI, Rwanda — Liberia has begun a study tour in Rwanda to examine how local government, public financial management and community participation can improve public services, as the West African country seeks practical lessons to advance its decentralization reforms.
Liberia to Launch Modernized Petroleum Testing Lab and Largest Storage Tank
The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) will, on Monday, October 26, at 10:00 GMT host a dual ceremony to officially commission the newly completed Petroleum Testing Laboratory and break ground for the construction of a new 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility. By Augustus D.R Bortue-augustusd.rbortue@frontpageafricaonline.com President Joseph Nyuma Boakai will serve as keynote speaker. This event marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s energy security strategy.
Liberia, KoBold Metals Eye Partnership to Modernize Geological Data, Boost Mineral Exploration
(L-R) Ambassador Conteh and Deputy Dir. Carroll WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C., is pursuing closer cooperation with KoBold Metals, a U.S.-based mineral exploration company, to strengthen Liberia’s geological research, modernize mineral data systems and attract responsible investment into the country’s mining sector.
Blegay Leads Push for Investment, Jobs as Maryland Delegation Heads to Liberia
Front row:(L-R) Ms.Blegay, Dr. Conteh, Dr. Roberts and Dr. Gehart) with members of the delegation and aome Embassy staff A delegation of government officials and business leaders will explore partnerships in agriculture, technology, healthcare, tourism and environmental services during an October 29–November 5 mission aimed at translating a bilateral agreement into economic opportunities.
The Nature Compact, LACRA, Partnerships for Forests Launch STRIDE Liberia Project to Strengthen Tree Crop Policies, Attract Investment, Meet Global Market Standards
Cong Town-The Nature Compact (TNC), in partnership with the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), has launched the Sustainable Tree Crops Policy for Inclusive Development in Liberia (STRIDE Liberia) project, a 24-month initiative aimed at strengthening tree crop policies, improving sector governance and promoting investment in deforestation-free commodity value chains across Liberia. By Jaheim T.
Can Constructive Journalism Help Liberia Turn National Challenges Into Development Solutions?
BEIJING, China — Liberia’s development challenges are well documented, from poor road connectivity and limited economic opportunities to inadequate public services and persistent difficulties attracting investment. But what if journalism could do more than expose these problems? What if it could also identify practical solutions, encourage institutional responses and showcase the country’s untapped potential? By Willie N.
Beyond The Diploma: YEIB-MANCO CEO Urges Graduates to Embrace Entrepreneurship, Integrity and Service
Monrovia — Youth Entrepreneurship and Investment Bank Management Company (YEIB-MANCO) Chief Executive Officer Joseph Fatorma Sando has challenged Liberian graduates to turn their education into entrepreneurial opportunities, practical solutions and meaningful service to their communities.
Liberia: Full Gospel Nigeria Fellowship Equips Liberian Counterparts
MONROVIA – Dr. Jude Ememe at the head of a 7-man high-level delegation under the auspices of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Nigeria, arrived in Liberia on Thursday, October 15 and has been involved in series of activities including capacity – building aimed at enhancing the leadership ability of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Liberia.
LIMEC 2026 Must Deliver More Than Photographs
IN NINE DAYS, ministers, mining executives, bankers and development partners will gather for the Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Expo, LIMEC 2026. There will be keynote speeches, gala dinners, signing ceremonies and a great many photographs. LIBERIANS HAVE SEEN this film before.
Liberia Urges Increased Agricultural Investment, Affordable Financing to Combat Poverty at UN
Monrovia Calls for Concessional Loans, Credit Guarantees and Private-Sector Partnerships to Boost Food Production, Strengthen Agribusiness and Advance Inclusive Growth NEW YORK — Liberia has called for increased investment in agriculture and affordable financing to accelerate poverty eradication, strengthen food security and transform the country’s largely subsistence-based agricultural sector into a commercially viable industry.
Liberia: Agriculture Minister Unveils US$370 Million Investment Portfolio in Rome, Rallies Global Investors to Boost Food Production Original
Rome, Italy– Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has unveiled a US$370 million agricultural investment portfolio at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Rome, rallying international investors, development finance institutions and agribusiness leaders to support Liberia’s drive to boost domestic food production, reduce import dependence and create thousands of jobs.
Liberia: Labour Ministry Official Calls For More Support and Expansion of Free and Compulsory Primary Education For Liberian Children
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Labour Minister for Manpower, Planning and Human Resource Development, Blama Allison, speaking at the graduation program MONROVIA – The Administrative Assistant to Deputy Labour Minister for Manpower, Planning and Human Resource Development, Blama Allison, has called for more support and expansion of free and compulsory primary education for Liberian children while the Government of Liberia(GoL) is making every effort to revive the Liberian Educational...
Liberia Land Authority Official Accused of Interference In Disputed Land Case, But Accused Denies Involvement
Director of Land Administration at the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), Mr. C. Sylvester Bundoo The Director of Land Administration at the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), C. Sylvester Bundoo, has been accused of interference in a land investigation conducted by a surveyor associated with the Authority.
Liberia: President Boakai Receives Historic CSO Sustainability Petition and Executive Brief Requesting 0.1% Budgetary Allocation and Establishment of Peace Commission
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Receives CSO Petition, GoL-CSO Accord & Policy Presented By BFF Founder Rev. Rev. Augustine S.
Liberia: Cummings Cautions Against Budget Spending That Fails to Benefit Ordinary Citizens
ANC Political Leader Welcomes US$1 Billion Revenue Milestone, Calls for Greater Accountability and Improved Public Welfare MONROVIA – The Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, has welcomed Liberia’s achievement of surpassing US$1 billion in domestic revenue collection but cautioned that the milestone would mean little if the government’s spending priorities fail to improve the lives of ordinary Liberians.
LPRC Guarantees Uninterrupted Supply: Says Liberia Remains Safe Amid Global Uncertainty
Monrovia – As geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf escalate to levels not seen in decades, the global energy landscape has been thrown into unprecedented turmoil. By Augustus D.R Bortue-augustusd.rbortue@frontpageafricaonline.com The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in the Red Sea have sent shockwaves through international oil markets, threatening supply chains and driving petroleum prices to historic highs.
STAR-P/ILSA Wraps Up Participation In Global Agrifood Innovation Conference In Beijing, China
BEIJING, China – Liberia’s efforts to modernize agriculture and strengthen smallholder farming have gained further exposure to global innovations and experiences following the participation of the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P)/Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health in ACP Countries (ILSA) in the 2026 World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference in Beijing, China.
Liberia: Information Minister Piah Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Ensuring Maximum Protection For Professional and Ethical Liberian Journalists
MONROVIA – Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah has reaffirmed the Government of Liberia’s commitment to ensuring maximum protection for professional and ethical Liberian Journalists.
Liberia: Information Minister Piah Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Ensuring Maximum Protection For Professional and Ethical Liberian Journalists
MONROVIA – Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah has reaffirmed the Government of Liberia’s commitment to ensuring maximum protection for professional and ethical Liberian Journalists. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Presidential Media Dinner at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, outside Monrovia on Saturday, September 12, Minister Piah stated that under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s Administration, no Media Institution will be shut down.
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.
Liberia: Acting Justice Minister Blamo Pledges to Lead With Integrity, Fairness and Impartiality As She Officially Assumes Office
Former Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh formally presenting the handover notes and official documents to the Acting Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M. Lamin Blamo during the elaborate transition ceremony held at the Ministry of Justice. Monrovia — Acting Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M.
Liberia: Acting Justice Minister Blamo Pledges to Lead With Integrity, Fairness and Impartiality As She Officially Assumes Office
Former Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh formally presenting the handover notes and official documents to the Acting Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M. Lamin Blamo during the elaborate transition ceremony held at the Ministry of Justice. Monrovia — Acting Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M.
Liberia: ANC’s Ex-Secretary General Aloysius Toe Resigns After Leadership Chatroom Removal
Cllr. J. Aloysius Toe The former Secretary General of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Cllr. J. Aloysius Toe, has resigned from the party, days after he said Political Leader Alexander Cummings removed him from the ANC’s core leadership chatroom. By Augustus D.R Bortue-augustusd.rbortue@frontpageafricaonline.com In his letter of resignation dated Sunday, September 6 and addressed to the National Chairman of the ANC, Cllr. Lafayette E.O. Gould , Cllr.
Liberia: Thousands Benefit as PADEV Ends Community-Based Forestry Projects in the Southeast
Mr. Nobeh, Jackson Sr., Team Leader, Partners In Development Congo Town – Partners in Development (PADEV) has successfully completed three targeted interventions, reaching over 6,000 beneficiaries in four counties in southeastern Liberia under the Community-Based Forestry and Protected Area Management (CBFM) Project. The key areas of interventions focused on forest governance, biodiversity-compatible livelihood and enterprise development activities and strategic communication.
Liberia: NEC, Legislature Sound Transparency Alarm Ahead of 2029 Elections
NEC Chairman Jonathan K. Weedor and Chairman of the House Committee on Elections and Inauguration, Prof.
Kofi Woods Pays Tribute to Fallen Brother: ‘Roosevelt A.K. Woods Was a Soldier on the Frontline of the Woods Family’
MONROVIA — National Security Advisor to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods, has described his late brother, Roosevelt A.K. Woods, as “a soldier on the frontline” of the Woods family. By Augustus D. R.
‘Desist From Political Solidarities In The Fight Against Crimes Suspects Are Not Convicts Until Proven Guilty’ Liberian Law Student Cooper Warns
Liberian Law School Student Keah Cooper A law student at the Liberia School of Law, Keah Cooper, has commended the Government of Liberia for its fight against not only corruption, but also against the abuse of drugs in the country and warned citizens to desist from all forms of political solidarities in favor of crime suspects no matter their status in society.
‘Desist From Political Solidarities In The Fight Against Crimes Suspects Are Not Convicts Until Proven Guilty’ Liberian Law Student Cooper Warns
A law student at the Liberia School of Law, Keah Cooper, has commended the Government of Liberia for its fight against not only corruption, but also against the abuse of drugs in the country and warned citizens to desist from all forms of political solidarities in favor of crime suspects no matter their status in society.
Liberian Statesman Intensifies Call for Police Inspector General to Recuse Himself From US$317M Cocaine Investigation
Monrovia –United States-based Liberian statesman and Pleasantville City Council member, James D. Barclay, has intensified his call for Liberia’s Inspector General of Police, Colonel Gregory O. W. Coleman, to recuse himself from the ongoing investigation into the reported seizure of cocaine valued at approximately US$3.17 million.
Liberia: 36 Years after Lutheran Church Massacre, Survivors Renew Calls for Justice, Reparations
Rev. Janice Faijue-Gonoe ‘‘We, the Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors, express our frustrations and disappointment that after 36 years, some still carry bullet fragments deeply embedded inside their bodies, and they lack financial resources or medical access to undergo extraction surgeries.
Former FIND Executive Director, PPCC Commissioner Roosevelt A.K. Woods Dies
Monrovia – Roosevelt A.K. Woods, a former Executive Director of the Foundation for International Dignity (FIND) and Commissioner of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), has died following a brief illness, his family has announced. He was laid to rest at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center on Sunday night, August 2, 2026. By Augustus D.R. Bortue In a statement, the Woods family said funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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