Several lawmakers of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) Liberia Caucus, with support from the government of Ireland, have benefitted from a review of mineral development agreements to strengthen transparency in natural resources governance. Speaking at the opening session in Monrovia over the weekend, the committee chair on concession, investment,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has submitted for enactment a bill entitled “An Act to Ban Harmful Cultural Practices in Liberia”. The President said the proposed legislation arises from national obligation to protect the dignity, rights, and health of all Liberians, particularly women and children, who remain vulnerable to practices that have long undermined their wellbeing….
Grand Gedeh County Senator, Zoe E. Pennue says perception from individuals that citizens of the county are reserved voters for a particular political party, is false. Addressing legislative reporter on Thursday, October 23, 2025, Senator Pennue said some political parties the people gave their votes during elections are thinking that those people are reserved voters…
Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Audit, has raised concern about Liberia’s growing debt and weak financial accountability, alarming that it is hurting the economy and eroding public trust in government. Speaking Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Senator Konneh revealed that Liberia’s total debt has reached US$2.7 billion, about 57…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has mandated its Committee on Judiciary and Internal Affairs to investigate concerns relative to the indictment of the local leadership of Gbarpolu County, including Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah. She wants the indictees relieved of their post to face justice. The Senate’s action comes in the wake of a communication…
The Office of the Comptroller and Accountant General (CAG) informs all employees of the Government of Liberia that processing of payment of salaries for October is ongoing, but payment will last up to the 1st week in November. According to a Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) release, this temporary delay is due to…
Former Montserrado County District #8 Representative Acarous M. Gray has frowned on the alleged selective demolition exercise within the district. The former lawmaker said the Ministry of Public Work has refused to break down affluent people buildings on all alleys, mainly from 3rd to 14th Streets. He said from 3rd Street to 8th Street beach…
As thousands of partisans and supporters gathered over the weekend for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters in Congo Town, CDC Political Leader George M. Weah urged attendees to see themselves as builders, while criticizing the ruling government as breakers. He emphasized that the CDC is a leader in development…
President Joseph N. Boakai has vetoed 11 legislative bills for what he terms as ‘being inconsistent with existing laws.’ In a communication to Speaker Richard N. Koon on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, President Boakai said nine bills proposing the establishment of townships within Nimba County, and two bills proposing the creation of districts—one each in…
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Headquarters Construction Committee has officially announced October 18, 2025, as the groundbreaking ceremony for its newly purchased property in Congo Town, opposite the Greater Refugee Church. Addressing a press conference on Monday, October 6, 2025, Committee Chairman Representative J. Fonati Koffa called on all partisans and well-wishers to turn…
