Liberia: EU Releases First Tranche of €56 Million Budget Support as Liberia Meets Reform Benchmarks
He described the European Union as a dependable and genuine partner whose support is rooted in delivery rather than declarations. Minister Ngafuan said the release of the funds demonstrates that Liberia’s reform commitments have translated into measurable outcomes. The minister emphasized that the €21 million is not additional or unplanned funding but was already captured in the approved 2025 National Budget. She explained that EU budget support is strictly performance-based and is released only after partner countries meet clearly defined eligibility criteria. She said the EU views budget support as a tool that strengthens national systems and promotes local ownership of development policies.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 22, 2025 10:16 UTC
Former PUL Leaders Warn Liberia Is Sliding Toward Conflict, Cite Rising Political Tension, Media Lawlessness
Philadelphia – Former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) have raised a stark alarm that Liberia is “gradually descending into conflict,” warning that unchecked political agitation, violent protests, and growing media lawlessness could plunge the fragile post-war nation back into instability. The former PUL leaders pointed to the December 18, 2024 burning of the historic Capitol Building as a defining example of how political tension can easily spiral into violence and massive property destruction. They cited the December 17, 2025 protest in Monrovia as a troubling illustration of growing lawlessness around political actions. Beyond street-level confrontations, the former PUL leaders warned that Liberia is fast becoming “the Wild West of social media,” where falsehoods, threats, and reputational attacks are broadcast with impunity. The statement condemned what it described as admitted acts of misinformation and political propaganda by certain social media figures, warning that such practices erode public trust and damage the already struggling mainstream media sector.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 22, 2025 10:16 UTC
AFA Transforms Marginalized Lives through Education, Entrepreneurship
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Source:Daily Observer
December 22, 2025 10:12 UTC
Liberia: Senator Konneh Decries Senate’s Handling of Ivanhoe Agreement, Warns of ‘Robbing Liberians of Investment Outcomes’
The submissions, the report noted, failed to respond to core questions raised by lawmakers regarding compliance with the Liberia–Guinea Implementation Agreement. The agreement governs road, rail, and logistics access for Ivanhoe’s iron ore operations linking Guinea and Liberia. In a statement released over the weekend, Senator Konneh said his abstention was due to what he described as a “procedural flaw” in the Senate’s handling of the agreement. “My decision was due to a procedural flaw, not a repudiation of American investment in Liberia,” Konneh stated. Senator Konneh urged stricter adherence to legislative procedures in future concession reviews.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 22, 2025 08:26 UTC
Liberia Receives €21M in Budget Support
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Source:Daily Observer
December 20, 2025 16:38 UTC
MRU Adopts Communiqué to Strengthen Water Governance
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Source:Daily Observer
December 19, 2025 20:32 UTC
Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights to Liberia
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Source:Daily Observer
December 19, 2025 17:12 UTC
President Boakai Launches Instant Inclusive Payment System to Modernize Liberia’s Financial Landscape
Monrovia, Liberia — December 17, 2025: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., officially launched the Instant Inclusive Payment System (IIPS) yesterday, marking a transformative step toward expanding digital financial access and modernizing the payment infrastructure of Liberia. Regarding infrastructure, the platform complements physical road construction by creating digital financial connections that link isolated communities. President Boakai further emphasized that financial inclusion should be viewed as a right rather than a privilege. President Boakai credited this achievement to the robust collaboration between the Central Bank of Liberia, various financial institutions, mobile money operators, and international development partners. In his closing remarks, President Boakai called upon individuals, businesses, and institutions to adopt and innovate on the new platform.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 19, 2025 13:44 UTC
NEC, Political Parties Conclude Establishment of IPCC Secretariat
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Source:Daily Observer
December 19, 2025 13:43 UTC
Protecting the Game: MYS Mandates Simultaneous Kick-Offs to Prevent Match-Fixing in County Meet ‘Group of Death’
Group B: High Stakes in NimbaGroup B, currently hosted in Nimba County, remains wide open. Traditional powerhouses Margibi and Nimba sit joint top of the table with four points each, while Sinoe and Bomi trail with one point apiece. Nimba County will take on Bomi at the Sanniquellie Stadium, while Margibi faces Sinoe at the Gompa Stadium in Ganta. Group C: Drama in the ‘Group of Death’True to its reputation, Group C has become the tournament’s most volatile bracket. Simultaneously, host Grand Bassa (1 point) will fight for survival against Grand Gedeh at the Doris Williams Sports Stadium in Buchanan.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 19, 2025 12:33 UTC
How County Meet Logistics and LPRC Oilers Halted Watanga Unbeaten Streak
MONROVIA – For thirteen match day, Watanga FC moved through the Liberia National Football League like an unstoppable force, brushing aside challengers and amassing 32 points from a possible 36. The Fatigue FactorWhile the Oilers deserve credit for their tactical discipline, Watanga head coach Theophilus Geekor pointed to a different opponent that hindered his side the grueling logistics of Liberian football during the National County Sports Meet season. With five key players away on County Meet duty and others rushing back from long-distance travels to make the kickoff, the spark that usually defines Watanga was missing. “On the last day of the first phase we lost, which makes us broken, but this is football,” he said. “Trust me, in the second phase we are going to start with new and more energy,” Geekor told FrontPage Africa with a sense of defiance.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 19, 2025 12:28 UTC
CDA Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan To Transform Cooperative Development In 2026–2030
By Amos HarrisThe Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) has officially launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2026–2030, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to establish cooperatives as the primary engines of inclusive growth in Liberia. The event brought together government officials, international development partners, and cooperative leaders from all 15 counties. The Registrar General of the CDA, Madam Lwopu G. Kandakai, described the new plan as a forward-looking roadmap designed to guide the agency’s operations over the next five years. Madam Kandakai noted that the plan aims to deepen public awareness, strengthen institutional engagement, and expand partnerships to create sustainable economic opportunities nationwide. Supporting these sentiments, the CDA Deputy Registrar for Gender, Youth Promotion, and Development, Madam Augusta Massare Watson, praised the collective effort required to bring the plan to fruition.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 19, 2025 10:32 UTC
Liberia: Gov’t Launches Five-Year National Anti-Drug Action Plan
Monrovia – The Government of Liberia(GoL), through the Multisectoral Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse, has officially launched a comprehensive five-year national framework aimed at combating the growing drug and substance abuse crisis in the country. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) [email protected]The plan, known as the National Anti-Drug Action Plan (NADAP) 2025–2030, was unveiled on Thursday, December 18, 2025 and is designed to address the serious threat drugs pose to public health, national security, and the future of Liberia’s young population. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Liberia, and in my capacity as Minister of Health and Chair of the Multisectoral Steering Committee, I hereby officially launch and declare operational the National Anti-Drug Action Plan (2025–2030),” she declared. Dr. Ziah disclosed that an estimated 20 percent of Liberian youth reportedly abuse drugs, citing UNFPA data. He explained that the implementation framework establishes four leadership levels, including the Multisectoral Steering Committee, Technical Working Group, County Anti-Drug Committees, and Community Anti-Drug Action Teams.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 19, 2025 09:21 UTC
Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves Urges Liberia to Confront Its Past to Heal and Rebuild
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. Diaspora as Bridge BuildersAddressing Liberians in the diaspora, Reeves said they carry a unique moral responsibility as custodians of memory, resources, and influence. He urged diaspora Liberians to invest in dialogue, trauma healing, education, and ethical leadership, rather than exporting grievance from afar. A Call to CourageIn a stirring conclusion, Reeves challenged Liberians to reject silence and fear in favor of courage, repentance, and transformation.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 19, 2025 09:21 UTC