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Evidence is still weak – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Former Speaker Fonati Koffa says charges brought against him by the state are not strong enough to proceed with prosecution in the Capitol fire case. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – Former Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has expressed deep disappointment in the prosecution’s case during the second day of preliminary hearings at the Monrovia City …

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Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement

Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through its Spokesperson, Prince Kehwalain, distanced …

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Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement

Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through its Spokesperson, Prince Kehwalain, distanced …

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We’ll deconstruct those lies – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Following his release on bail along with four other lawmakers charged by Police on December 8, 2024, Capitol fire, Speaker J. Fonati Koffa vows to challenge his charges head-on in court. By: Emmanuel Wise JipohΒ  Monrovia, Liberia; June 10, 2025 – Former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa breaks silence here, after he was bailed out of prison along with …

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β€œWe Will Complete Ganta-Yekepa Road Pavement”

Tokadeh, Nimba County, June 9, 2025: ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited asphalt pavement of the Ganta Yekepa highway, a crucial development corridor in northern Liberia. Mr. Mittal made the announcement during the official dedication of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh Crusher site, where he joined …

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Koffa, others’ indictment imminent – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa along with four others face imminent indictment here as suspects of the Capitol Building arson, after spending a night at the Monrovia Central Prison. They are expected to appear in court today, after being officially charged by the government. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia June 8, 2025 – Authorities at the Liberia National Police …

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Boakai suspends import Tariff on Rice

Executive Mansion, Monrovia, June 6 – President Joseph Boakai has issued an Executive Order suspending import tariffs on rice. Capitol Hill, June 6, 2025: A release from the Executive Mansion says the move is to ease the economic burden on Liberians and stabilize the price of rice. The Mansion in its release said, β€œRecognizing the mounting pressures of the high …

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Local leaders engage in revenue-sharing training

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – In a significant step toward advancing fiscal decentralization in Liberia, local authorities and key stakeholders gathered in Bong County for a two-day policy dialogue and training on the Revenue Sharing Act. The workshop, which commenced this week in Gbarnga, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Governance …

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