9 h. ago President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will depart the country today, April 21, 2025, to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), being held in Accra, Ghana. President Boakai’s participation in this milestone summit highlights Liberia’s steadfast commitment to regional unity, peace, democratic governance, […] The post President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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11 h. ago Stakeholders unite to empower women in agriculture at National Policy Dialogue

Stakeholders from across Liberia’s agriculture and development sectors gathered in Monrovia on Monday, April 14, 2024, for a One-day Inclusive Gender Policy Dialogue on Agriculture. The forum emerged with a strong consensus and a set of actionable resolutions directed at the Ministry of Agriculture to mainstream gender and ensure that women are empowered across all … The post Stakeholders unite to empower women in agriculture at National Policy Dialogue appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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15 h. ago Liberia: TARJ Forum Champions Agenda 2063, Honors Liberians for Outstanding Contributions to Africa’s Development

Monrovia, Liberia – In a passionate call for unity, sustainability, and African-led development, Ambassador Rossette Aliu, Founder and CEO of The African Regional Journal (TARJ Forum and Trade Fair), reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Alongside development partners like the Global African Village Care Alliance (GAVCA), she is urging citizens, leaders, [...] The post Liberia: TARJ Forum Champions Agenda 2063, Honors Liberians for Outstanding Contributions to Africa’s Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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15 h. ago IWPG Global Region 5 Champions Women’s Peace Education at UN CSW69

New York – The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 5, led by Regional Director Sujin Park, took center stage at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), advancing efforts to expand Women’s Peace Education through high-level diplomatic engagements and international collaboration. During the CSW69 session, IWPG [...] The post IWPG Global Region 5 Champions Women’s Peace Education at UN CSW69 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise

Monrovia – Prominent Liberian businessman George Kailondo has denied allegations that his building along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town was spared during recent demolition exercises due to political connections or campaign support for the ruling Unity Party. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Kailondo described the claims as baseless and “garbage,” stating that the decision not to [...] The post Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: Stakeholders Unite to Empower Women in Agriculture at National Policy Dialogue

Stakeholders from across Liberia’s agriculture and development sectors who gathered in Monrovia on Monday, April 14, 2025   for a One-day Inclusive Gender Policy Dialogue on Agriculture   emerged from the forum with a strong consensus and a set of actionable resolutions directed at the Ministry of Agriculture   to mainstream gender and ensure that women are empowered [...] The post Liberia: Stakeholders Unite to Empower Women in Agriculture at National Policy Dialogue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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33 h. ago Liberia: MPC Urges Peaceful, Transparent Election in Nimba County

NIMBA COUNTY —  The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has issued a passionate call for peace, transparency, and active civic participation in the upcoming by-election. In an official statement released over the weekend, MPC political leader and businessman Mr. Simeon Freeman appealed to citizens across the county to uphold democratic values as they head to [...] The post Liberia: MPC Urges Peaceful, Transparent Election in Nimba County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago Liberia: NTA & ABK sealed deal to boost public transport fleet

The National Transit Authority has announced the procurement of over 50 new buses to boost public transport here. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia, April 21, 2025: The National Transit Authority (NTA), in partnership with ABK Incorporated, is finalizing a procurement deal aimed at alleviating the transportation burden on citizens across Liberia. The agreement involves the … The post Liberia: NTA & ABK sealed deal to boost public transport fleet appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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38 h. ago Article: Critique of U.S. tariff policy with advocacy for multilateralism

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Recently, under the banner of “America First,” the United States has imposed unjustified tariffs on all trading partners, including China. These tariffs have triggered severe shocks across global economies, stirred turmoil in international financial markets, drawn widespread condemnation, and caused domestic instability. This represents a typical example of unilateralism, protectionism, and … The post Article: Critique of U.S. tariff policy with advocacy for multilateralism appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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39 h. ago Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War

Monrovia– A Liberian father residing in the United States is pleading with the Government of Liberia and international partners to take swift diplomatic action to rescue his son, who remains stranded and in grave danger in war-torn Ukraine. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Nyenetu Jarkloh, a Liberian citizen currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says his 21-year-old [...] The post Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War-Torn Ukraine appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day

Nimba County – The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has addressed public curiosity about his unexpected departure from Nimba County just days before Tuesday’s crucial vote. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Bility, whose party is backing Mark Gblinwon for the Nimba senatorial seat, left for Europe at a critical stage in the campaign. But [...] The post Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence

Integrity Watch Institution, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with the Citizens Bureau, re-launches community justice project here. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, April 18, 2025—In a bid to encourage citizens to uphold the rule of law and abstain from mob violence, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with Citizens Bureau and with funding support from … The post Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago The RIA National Embarrassment and the Drumbeat for Political Unrest in Liberia: Ticking Time Bombs

On Sunday night, March 30, 2025, I received a phone call from someone in the United States who is involved in international affairs – with strong ties to Liberia. He called to know whether I had heard about the frightening developments that occurred at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) near Monrovia when an SN Brussels [...] The post The RIA National Embarrassment and the Drumbeat for Political Unrest in Liberia: Ticking Time Bombs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Accuses VP Koung of Fomenting Tribal Politics in Nimba County

MONROVIA – Former presidential candidate and human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has accused Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and other political actors of deliberately stoking tribal tensions in Nimba County ahead of the April 22 senatorial by-election, warning that such tactics threaten the county’s unity and Liberia’s fragile peace. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Accuses VP Koung of Fomenting Tribal Politics in Nimba County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Climate Promise, UN Women, UNICEF, ActionAid Liberia, Medica Liberia and the Liberian Youth for Climate Action (LYCA), is holding a National Dialogue on integrating the priorities of Youth, Children, Gender and People with Disabilities in [...] The post Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Five Senatorial Candidates in Nimba Commit to Peaceful By

Ganta, Nimba County – Five of the seven senatorial candidates contesting the upcoming Nimba County by-election have signed the Farmington River Declaration, pledging their commitment to a peaceful, free, and fair election process. By Franklin Doloquee,   franklin.doloquee@frontpageafricaonline.com The signing ceremony took place at the Jackie Guest House in Ganta, where candidates vowed to discourage violence, intimidation, [...] The post Liberia: Five Senatorial Candidates in Nimba Commit to Peaceful By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Harper Market Vendors Protest Fee Hikes and Poor Management, Demand Accountability 

Harper City, Maryland County – Frustration and anger have boiled over at the Harper General Market, where marketers have filed a formal seven-count complaint against Mr. Abraham Wilson, the Superintendent of the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA), Maryland County Detachment. The vendors accuse Mr. Wilson of unilateral decision-making, specifically regarding significant increases in market fees, coupled […] The post Harper Market Vendors Protest Fee Hikes and Poor Management, Demand Accountability  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: Conflicting Accounts Reveal Controversial Dual Appointment to Township Commissioner Post in Montserrado

MONROVIA – Conflicting accounts have emerged from top officials within the Unity Party-led government over the controversial dual appointment of individuals to the position of Commissioner of Garwonlohn Township, located in Electoral Districts #14 and #15 in Montserrado County. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com At the center of the controversy are two appointees — Rudolph Brima, [...] The post Liberia: Conflicting Accounts Reveal Controversial Dual Appointment to Township Commissioner Post in Montserrado appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to US Over Multiple Charges of Rape

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has initiated legal proceedings to extradite Othello Bruce, a Liberian national, to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of aggravated statutory rape involving his biological daughter. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaoline.com According to a formal request submitted by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Bruce is accused of [...] The post Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to US Over Multiple Charges of Rape appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Movement for Justice in Liberia Calls on Citizens to Actively Shape the Nation’s Future

Monrovia – In a bid to strengthen democratic participation in Liberia, the Movement for Justice in Liberia, led by Executive Director Yahsyndi Martin-Kpeyei, is urging all citizens to take a proactive role in electing their leaders. In a recently issued statement, Madam Martin-Kpeyei emphasized the crucial need for nationwide engagement in both direct and indirect [...] The post Liberia: Movement for Justice in Liberia Calls on Citizens to Actively Shape the Nation’s Future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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