Tonita N. Copson

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Lawmakers Get Mineral Agreements Oversight Training

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,…

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Boakai Proposes Ban On Harmful Cultural Practices

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….

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‘We’re Not Reserved Voters’…Grand Gedeh Senator Frowns

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…

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Debt Reaches US$2.7B….Amara Konneh Alarms Over Borrowing Rates

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…

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Weah Criticizes ‘Destructive’ UP Government…As CDC Breaks Ground For New Headquarters

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…

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Boakai Vetoes 11 Bills

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…

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CDC Announces Date For New Headquarters Groundbreaking

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…

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