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December 22, 2025, 3:17 am
CDC Accuses Boakai Administration of 'State Terror,' Warns of National Consequences After Protest Crackdown
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a stern warning to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration, accusing state security forces of unleashing what it describes as "state terror" against peaceful protesters during the December 17, 2025 STAND-organized protest in Monrovia.
Boakai Says 'Presidential Villa' Project Began Without His Knowledge - Provides Clarity
- [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says a major, highly secured construction project in his hometown of Foya began without his knowledge, a striking admission that has raises national and international concern over who authorized the project, how it is being funded, and whether Liberia's executive oversight mechanisms are functioning as promised under the country's new administration.
Supreme Court Clears Former Justice Minister in Diamond Case
- [Liberian Investigator] The Supreme Court of Liberia has cleared former Justice Minister and Attorney General Cllr. Frank Musa Dean of allegations linked to the sale of a 53.34-carat diamond discovered in Gbarpolu County, ruling that he was improperly targeted in enforcement actions stemming from an earlier judgment.
'It Is Not My Private Project' - - Boakai Says Foya Villa Development Is MRU Peace Initiative, Not Personal Residence
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed claims that a multimillion-dollar villa project under construction in Foya, Lofa County, is intended for his personal benefit, insisting the development is a Mano River Union (MRU) peacebuilding initiative and not a private undertaking linked to him.
Senators Express Disenchantments Over 'Strange' Legislative Proceedings Leading to Controversial Passage of Ivanhoe, TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Several members of the Liberian Senate have expressed strong dissatisfaction over what they described as unusual and troubling legislative procedures that led to the passage of petroleum agreements involving Atlas/Oranto Petroleum Liberia Limited and TotalEnergies--without plenary debate.
Supreme Court Denies Tweah, Other Nat'l Security Immunity Rights Contention
- [Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court has mandated the lower court, Criminal Court 'C' to resume jurisdiction over the US$6 million corruption case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, and other former members of the National Security Council (NSC) who served under former President George Weah's administration( petitioners)
Presidential Advisor Cooper Confirms Romantic Relationship With House Speaker
- [Liberian Investigator] Macdella Cooper, senior political adviser to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has publicly confirmed that she is in a romantic relationship with House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, ending months of speculation about the pair.
Court Bars Fire Experts' Report in Capitol Arson Trial
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Criminal Court "A" Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie has ruled that a prosecution witness in the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial may not testify about the contents of an international fire experts' report, insisting that only the report's authors can speak to its findings in court.
Senator Bartekwa Petitions Senate to Deratify Hummingbird Resources Liberia Concession
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa has formally petitioned the Plenary of the Liberian Senate to deratify the Mineral Development Agreement between the Government of Liberia and Hummingbird Resources Liberia Inc., citing the company's failure to commence operations since acquiring the concession in 2019.
LDEA Set for Major Reform Under New Anti-Drugs Action Plan
- [Liberian Observer] In a decisive move to protect the nation's youth and dismantle transnational criminal networks, the Government of Liberia has unveiled a sweeping "National Action Plan on Anti-Drugs." The initiative, backed by a massive budget increase and a shift toward high-tech enforcement, marks a turning point for the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA).
Lla Targets Nationwide Land Reforms With County Engagements
- [Liberian Observer] Major reforms to Liberia's land administration system are set to take effect nationwide, as the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) intensifies efforts to streamline the management of public land across all 15 counties.
LPRA Commends Legislature On Offshore Contract Ratification
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) commends the Liberian Legislature for ratifying the petroleum contracts for LB-06, LB-11, LB-17, and LB-29 with TotalEnergies EP Liberia, and LB-15, LB-16, LB-22, and LB-24 with Oranto Petroleum Liberia Limited.
How Senators Decided the Ivanhoe Deal
- [Liberian Observer] The Ivanhoe rail deal passed, but the vote that sealed it tells a far more complicated story: senators whose counties stood to gain most withheld support, while others with direct business ties to ArcelorMittal broke ranks to back an agreement that dismantles the mining giant's long-standing grip on Liberia's rail corridor.
Liberian Delegation Visits Iaea in Vienna to Finalize Groundbreaking National Nuclear Law, Advancing 'Arrest' Agenda for Inclusive Development
- [Liberian Investigator] A high-level, seven-member Liberian delegation has commenced a crucial one-week working visit to Vienna, Austria, for an intensive legislative assistance meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to review the draft Nuclear Law of Liberia.
Defense Alleges Police Coerced Key Witness in Capitol Arson Trial
- [Liberian Investigator] Allegations of police misconduct and claims that key evidence was manipulated dominated proceedings on Thursday in Criminal Court 'A', where defense lawyers sharply challenged the credibility of the state's case in the trial over an alleged plot to burn the Capitol Building.
Konneh Says Senate 'Squandered Opportunity' By Approving Oranto Petroleum Deal
- [Liberian Investigator] Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh has sharply criticized the Liberian Senate for ratifying the Production Sharing Contract with OrantoPetroleum, arguing that the decision aligns the Legislature with the Executive in what he described as a squandering of a rare opportunity to enforce higher standards in Liberia's petroleum sector.
Liberia and Unicef Launch Preparatory Phase for Five-Year Child Development and Human Capital Programme
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in close collaboration with UNICEF Liberia, on Wednesday held a strategic joint preparatory meeting to lay the groundwork for the upcoming UNICEF Country Programme Document (CPD) covering 2026 to 2030.
Ambassador Al-Hassan Conteh's Reminiscences On the Late Judge Luvenia Ash-Thompson
- [FrontPageAfrica] Washington, D.C. -- The Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has delivered a moving and reflective tribute honoring the life and legacy of the late Judge Luvenia Ash-Thompson, whose distinguished career as a jurist, legal scholar, educator, and public servant left an indelible mark on Liberia and the wider legal community.
When Liberia Lowers the Bar, Its Petroleum Future Pays the Price
- [Liberian Investigator] Liberia's petroleum sector has long been framed as a frontier of possibility, a domain where disciplined governance, credible partners, and firm adherence to law could finally break the country's extractive curse. Last week, that promise was diminished.
EU Disburses €21 Million in Budget Support to Liberia
- [New Dawn] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, has announced the disbursement of €21 million (approximately US$24.6 million) in direct budget support from the European Union.
U.S. Fire Experts Could Testify in Capitol Arson Case
- [Liberian Observer] Three fire experts, who were part of a team from the United States that assessed the damages and investigated the cause of the fire that occurred on December 18, 2024, at the Capitol Building may likely be recalled sharing their findings with the jurors of Criminal Court 'A'.
Nimba Farmers Showcase Innovative Rice, Soybean Cultivation
- [Liberian Observer] A group of farmers operating under the banner 'Panta Pride' unveiled a new variety of consumable rice at the recently concluded National Agriculture Fair in Ganta City, drawing attention for its nutritional value and potential impact on Liberia's food security.
Cental Flags Deep Gaps in CSDF Oversight, Funding Flow
- [Liberian Observer] The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has formally called on the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) to urgently reform the County Social Development Fund (CSDF) system, warning that persistent weaknesses in funding flows, oversight, and inclusion continue to undermine local development across Liberia's counties.
LFA Sets Criteria, Voting Process for 2024-25 End-of-Season Awards
- [Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Football Association has released the nomination criteria, eligibility requirements and voting procedures for its 2024-25 End-of-Season Awards, outlining standards for clubs, players, coaches, referees and voters across all divisions.
Final Group-Stage Matches Set to Decide County Meet Quarterfinalists
- [Liberian Investigator] The final round of group-stage matches in the 2025-26 National County Sports Meet will unfold this weekend, with several counties battling for the remaining places in the tournament's Big Eight.
China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company's
- [FrontPageAfrica] Bong Mines -- China Union Investment Liberia has yielded to mounting legislative pressure following an action by Bong County District 7 lawmaker, Foday Fahnbulleh, who ordered the stoppage of one of the company's trains operating in the district over longstanding concerns of concession noncompliance.
Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves Urges Liberia to Confront Its Past to Heal and Rebuild
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senior Pastor of the historic Providence Baptist Church and President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves Jr., on Thursday delivered a powerful call for national healing, urging Liberians at home and abroad to confront the country's painful past as a prerequisite for rebuilding a peaceful and just future.
Key Rail and Port Agreement Ratified in Liberia
- [Liberian Observer] Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. confirms that its Concession and Access Agreement (CAA), granting both development rights and guaranteed access to Liberia's multi-user rail and port infrastructure, has been ratified by the Liberian Legislature. The ratified Concession and Access Agreement provides access for Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. to transport its ultra-high grade iron ore (>67% Fe) from its Kon Kweni project in Guinea, part owned by the Government of Guinea, to the Liberian Port of Buchanan using the Liberian
Senate Concurs With House On Ivanhoe Rail Deal
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia's Senate, on late Thursday evening, December 18, 2025, concurred with the House of Representatives to ratify the Ivanhoe Liberia Concession and Access Agreement, clearing the final legislative hurdle for a deal that formally opens the Yekepa-Buchanan railway and port system to multi-user, independently operated access for the first time in the country's modern history.
Liberia Gets Key Leadership Role in ECOWAS
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia has been elected to head the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Statutory Committee on Economic Affairs, Energy, and Agriculture, marking an important diplomatic victory for the country.
