The House of Representatives has ratified the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia, Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG), and Ivanhoe. The decision was reached on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following the submission of a comprehensive report from the Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions, Judiciary, Ways & Means,…
The Political Leader of the Liberia People’s Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe has delivered a compelling message commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), stating that Liberia is falling short of its promise to the Declaration. In a statement issued December 10, 2025, Cllr Gongloe said the UDHR remains…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, voted on the 2022 Population Census to increase the total number of seats to 87, with the addition of fourteen new districts. The decision was taken following a report from the House Committee on Elections, Inauguration, and Judiciary. The new 14 districts or…
Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa H. Bility has pledged support to the ongoing debate at the Liberian Senate on the reduction of lawmakers’ salaries from US$8,000 to US$5,000. A bill was recently introduced by Montserrado County Senator A. Darius Dillon titled “An Act Fixing the Monthly Remuneration of the Legislature,” and a report on…
The Liberian Senate has taken a major legislative step toward strengthening the nation’s digital and cyber security architecture by overwhelmingly passing into law the Cybercrime Act of 2025. A Senate Press Bureau press statement said the Act is a landmark legislation aimed at combating cyber threats, protecting critical information systems, and safeguarding Liberia’s growing digital…
Senator Crayton Duncan of Sinoe County says the historical dominance by Americo-Liberians in the political landscape of Liberia has perpetuated inequality and hindered progress. He called for a more inclusive approach to governance that prioritizes the needs of all Liberians, regardless of their background. Speaking Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the inauguration of officials of…
Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus has written the Liberian Senate calling for the cancellation of the resident Permit Digitization Agreement between the Government of Liberia and Contec Global Liberia Limited. In his communication to plenary on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Senator Cyrus said following months of investigation by the Committee on Defense, Intelligence, Security, and…
Lofa County Senator, Joseph Jallah and Grand Bassa County Senator, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence have submitted two bills to establish the War Crimes Court and Special Economic and Corruption Crime Court in Liberia. The Bills, which were read in session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, are sponsored by Senator Jallah and Co-sponsor by Pro-Tempore Lawrence. The Senators…
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…
University of Liberia (UL) President, Dr. Layli Maparyan, Minister of Education, Jarso M. Jallah and Dr. Augustine Stevens, Acting Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), are expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Education and Public Administration today. The officials are poised to address critical issues affecting the education sector. A release…
