12 h. ago Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – A distinguished lineup of African and international leaders today called upon young people across the continent to take bold steps in shaping Africa’s future by driving economic development, promoting democratic governance, and championing accountability. This powerful call to action was made during the official opening […] The post Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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15 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: Nimba Supt. Extols AML for New Development, Urges Company to do More amid Warning Against Violence and Protest  

Yekepa – Nimba County Superintendent, Kou Meapeh Gono has applauded ArcelorMittal for what she described as a Bold Step in Liberia’s industrial evolution with the commissioning of its Concentrator Plant in Tokedeh, Nimba County. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway   Speaking at the recent dedicatory ceremony of the plant, the Nimba County administrator said the construction of [...] The post Liberia: Nimba Supt. Extols AML for New Development, Urges Company to do More amid Warning Against Violence and Protest   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago APM Terminals Liberia Cleans Over 29,000 Feet of Drainage In Logan Town, Belimah

Monrovia — APM Terminals Liberia, in collaboration with Cleanex Incorporated, has rolled out a drainage clean-up exercise in Logan Town and Belimah. The activity, which began on Friday, June 6 and concludes on Monday, June 9, forms part of the company’s annual Go Green campaign aimed at improving sanitation in communities surrounding the Freeport of [...] The post APM Terminals Liberia Cleans Over 29,000 Feet of Drainage In Logan Town, Belimah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership

Monrovia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has launched the 12th cohort of its flagship Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), bringing together 120 emerging leaders from 11 African countries for a week-long intensive training in Monrovia. The training, running from June 9 to 13, 2025, is being held under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s [...] The post Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: African Media Forum Set to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN – The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) has announced plans to convene the 4th African Media Forum on NTDs in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from November 25 to 27, 2025.  By: Siaway T. Miapue, contributing writer The announcement was made during a press conference held on Friday, May 30, in the Ivorian [...] The post Liberia: African Media Forum Set to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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21 h. ago Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny

A US$ 500k bridge construction contract awarded to the wife of former Senator Henry Yallah in Bong County has left many scratching their heads. This is because several years after the contract was awarded, the bridge project was left as a white elephant. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 8, 2025 — … The post Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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21 h. ago LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention

Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) strongly and unequivocally condemns the violent attack carried out on its Ganta Mission Station in Nimba County during the early morning hours of Monday. According to credible reports, the assault was led by Morris Neaquoi, William Laywhee, Jerry Kandea, Martin […] The post LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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21 h. ago ArcelorMittal’s Broken Promises, Liberians Still Living in Makeshift Shelters Amidst Talk of ‘Phase II

By Amos Harris While ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) trumpets its “Phase II Expansion” as a transformative initiative for Liberia’s economy and communities, the stark reality on the ground paints a vastly different picture. Over a decade into AML’s operations in Liberia, many of its contractors and community residents in mining areas remain trapped in deplorable makeshift […] The post ArcelorMittal’s Broken Promises, Liberians Still Living in Makeshift Shelters Amidst Talk of ‘Phase II appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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21 h. ago Pres. Boakai grants full ownership of strategic oil blocks to NOCAL

Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – In a landmark decision to strengthen Liberia’s energy independence and economic prosperity, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has allocated four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) with full 100% ownership. The Executive Allocation of blocks LB-10, LB-11, LB-29, and LB-31 represents a transformative step … The post Pres. Boakai grants full ownership of strategic oil blocks to NOCAL appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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24 h. ago Deputy Health Minister pats Cuttington graduating nurses on the back

Graduating nurses here have been told that their advancement is a significant step in strengthening Liberia’s health sector. By Edwin N Khakie Suakoko, Bong County – June 10, 2025: Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health, Martha C. T. Morris, has commended the graduating class of the College of Health Sciences at Cuttington … The post Deputy Health Minister pats Cuttington graduating nurses on the back appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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31 h. ago NBC Launches Major Compliance Review of Maryland County Concessions 

Pleebo, Maryland County – June 9, 2025 – The National Bureau of Concessions (NBC) has initiated a comprehensive compliance and impact assessment of two significant concessionaires operating in Maryland County: Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) and Cavalla Rubber Corporation (CRC). Over the weekend, a team of Monitoring and Evaluation compliance officers, led by NBC Director […] The post NBC Launches Major Compliance Review of Maryland County Concessions  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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31 h. ago CNDRA JOINS THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK CELEBRATION

The Government of Liberia, through the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), on Monday, June 9, joins the global archival community in observance of the seventh edition of “International Archives Week from June 9-13, 2025.” This year’s International Archives Week is observed under the global theme “Archives are Accessible: Archives for Everyone” and […] The post CNDRA JOINS THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK CELEBRATION appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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32 h. ago Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution

Monrovia, Liberia; June 9, 2025: To mark World Environment Day 2025, UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Dia called for strong regulatory frameworks, improved enforcement, and enhanced recycling infrastructure to combat the growing plastic pollution crisis. The event, held on June 5, 2025, at Paynesville Town Hall in Monrovia, was themed End Plastic Pollution and supported […] The post Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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35 h. ago Liberia Coast Guard Commander Captain Holman Honored for Exemplary Service

By Amos Harris The Liberia Coast Guard is once again in the national spotlight, as its Commander, Captain Denniel Z.B. Holman, has been honored by the National Mirrors Newspaper as a “Hardworking Officer 2025-2026” for his unwavering dedication, transformative leadership, and distinguished service to the nation. This prestigious recognition highlights the tireless efforts of Captain […] The post Liberia Coast Guard Commander Captain Holman Honored for Exemplary Service appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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37 h. ago Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center 

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 8, 2025: A Liberian-owned Koufa Consortium, in collaboration with African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), boosts the education sector of Liberia by the launch of the first premier comprehensive preparatory training programs and testing centers for ACCA, CIA, CFE, and IPSAS exams, setting a new benchmark for professional development … The post Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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37 h. ago Bong County: EPA, UNDP wrap up environmental governance workshop

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 9, 2025 – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Energy and Environment Project, has successfully concluded a two-day environmental governance workshop aimed at building local capacity to address pressing environmental challenges in Liberia. The … The post Bong County: EPA, UNDP wrap up environmental governance workshop appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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37 h. ago Govt names Planning Committee for 2025 Liberian Diaspora Conference

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Government of Liberia has officially constituted a high-level planning committee to organize the 2025 Liberia Diaspora National Conference, which is set to take place in Washington, D.C., United States of America. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, the committee will be … The post Govt names Planning Committee for 2025 Liberian Diaspora Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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37 h. ago Bong County: ActionAid, Gov’t, and Partners to celebrate Cultural Festival

By Edwin N. Khakie ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and with support from the Swedish Government, the National Association of Traditional and Popular Practices (NATPAN), and other partners, hosted a vibrant Joint Cultural Festival in Bong County over the weekend. Gbarnga, Bong County – June 9, 2025: The day-long event … The post Bong County: ActionAid, Gov’t, and Partners to celebrate Cultural Festival appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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40 h. ago Liberia Joins the World in Celebrating World Food Safety Day 2025 as Hon. Precelia Cherue Launches the Food Authority of Liberia

Congo Town – In commemoration of World Food Safety Day 2025, the newly minted Food Authority of Liberia (FAL) officially launched operations with a bold pledge from Director-General Precelia Cherue to strengthen food safety systems across the country.  Speaking under the national theme, “Using Science to Promote Safe Food Practices and Healthy Living,” Cherue emphasized [...] The post Liberia Joins the World in Celebrating World Food Safety Day 2025 as Hon. Precelia Cherue Launches the Food Authority of Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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