Author: FPA Staff Reporter

At FIA-GIABA Capacity Building workshop on Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) for National Stakeholders: Justice Minister, GIABA Demand Robust Enforcement of Anti-Terrorist Financing Laws in Liberia

Monrovia—Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County has raised serious accusations against Liberia’s Minister of Commerce, Amin Modad, alleging illegal wealth acquisition during Modad’s brief tenure in office.

Liberia, September 20, 2024 — In a landmark decision to enhance transportation accessibility, the Ministry of Transport has officially launched its decentralization initiative, targeting ten counties across Liberia.

Monrovia — In commemoration of the International Day of Democracy, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development hosted a significant event at the Dujar High School in the Grass Field Community, Gardnersville, Montserrado County.

Monrovia—High Power Exploration (HPX), a U.S.-based mineral exploration company, has aggressively pursued access to Liberia’s rail and port infrastructure for the transportation of iron ore from Guinea, despite lacking critical legal agreements in Guinea.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – On Tuesday, a group of Senate staffers at the Capitol Building staged a protest, blocking Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence’s motorcade from entering the Capitol Building. The staffers set up roadblocks to express their frustration over unpaid wages and unfulfilled promises. According to the staffers’ leader, they were assured extra pay for their work during the special legislative session. However, while they watched lawmakers receive substantial salaries and benefits, their own compensation remained unaddressed, leaving them no choice but to demonstrate in order to draw the lawmakers’ attention. In response, Senator Karnga-Lawrence addressed the protesters, expressing…

Monrovia – The Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons is set to confer an honorary doctoral degree on President Joseph Boakai in recognition of his significant contributions to the institution. The Secretary General of the college, Dr. Philderald Pratt, announced that the conferral will take place during the college’s eighth convocation and annual general meeting.

Monrovia—The Multi-Actors Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment in Liberia (MAP Liberia Land Platform), in collaboration with the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and key stakeholders, is set to host the second National Land Conference (NLC) in Ganta, Nimba County, on September 23-24, 2024. The conference will focus on land rights and land reform in Liberia.

Margibi County—More than 100 prisoners, including both sentenced and pre-trial detainees, have escaped from the Kakata Central Prison in Margibi County. According to reports gathered by FrontPage Africa, the mass jail break occurred early Sunday evening, during which the prisoners overpowered the guards on duty, inflicting bodily injuries on several of them.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Allegations of budget alterations continue to plague members of the 55th Legislature as the special session gradually draws to a close. With less than two weeks left in their special session, the return of the 55th Legislature has been overshadowed by claims of budget manipulation. Just days after the House’s Specialized Committee confirmed changes to the budget—stating that the controversial recall originated in the Senate—Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has established an ad hoc committee to investigate the issue and report back within a week.