26 h. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Slams Police IG After Release, Vows to Expose Coleman’s ‘Lies and Innuendos’

Monrovia – Former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman, accusing him of initiating a politically motivated investigation and prosecution against him and other lawmakers linked to the recent Capitol fire incident. By: Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com, and Victoria Wesseh, wesseh.victoria@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking shortly after his release from [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa Slams Police IG After Release, Vows to Expose Coleman’s ‘Lies and Innuendos’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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32 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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42 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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45 h. ago Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial

Monrovia – The National Chairman of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, was on Monday denied entry to the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, where the trial of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers is underway. By Obediah Johnson The Temple of Justice compound, which houses the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA

. As Concern Worldwide Strengthens Partnership With CHAP On Fundraising And Development Of Strategic Plans MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Liberia’s leading proponent of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), has received a significant financial boost from the Lotus Foods Foundation USA. The support is directed toward CHAP’s flagship Farm4Jobs […] The post CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Insurance Corporation of Liberia (NICOL) has officially launched a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Liberians, irrespective of their economic status. Speaking at […] The post NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens

In a move to expand healthcare access across Liberia, the Government has officially launched the country’s first health insurance policy for vulnerable citizens. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, June 6, 2025: The policy, a pilot project, was unveiled at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism’s (MICAT) weekly press briefing on Thursday, June 5, 2025. … The post Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Youth for Tennis, PTR Foundation Expand Game to Liberian Schools

Monrovia – At a time when sports development in Liberia remains largely football-focused, a quieter yet purposeful initiative continues to gather momentum this time with tennis rackets replacing boots, and classrooms turning into courts. By: Christopher C Walker 0777898224/0886723075 christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Youth for Tennis, in partnership with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Foundation, has completed another [...] The post Liberia: Youth for Tennis, PTR Foundation Expand Game to Liberian Schools appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority

Monrovia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has thrown its full support behind Senator Jonathan BoyCharles Sogbie’s push to establish a National Sports Fund Authority, describing the bill as a visionary step toward sustainable sports development in Liberia. Senator Sogbie, a former standout striker for the national team, the Lonestar, and football giant [...] The post Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Commerce Inspector General Resigns Amidst Academic Credential Forgery Scandal

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Dorr Cooper has resigned from his position as Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, following revelations that he allegedly falsified his academic credentials. Cooper, who was initially perceived as a reform-minded official, quietly departed his office earlier this week without any formal communication to staff or […] The post Commerce Inspector General Resigns Amidst Academic Credential Forgery Scandal appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago MCC Boss seeks partners’ help to transform Waste into electricity.

Overwhelming garbage disposal in the city has compelled Monrovia City Major to seek partners’ help in waste management here. By: Kruah Thomson Monrovia City Mayor John Charuk S. Siafa says the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) is seeking both local and international partners’ help to strengthen Liberia’s waste management system. The initiative aims to empower Community … The post MCC Boss seeks partners’ help to transform Waste into electricity. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Vice President Koung to Unveil New Fisheries Transparency Measures at UN Ocean Conference

Monrovia – Vice President Jeremiah Koung is expected to announce a series of new measures aimed at promoting legal and sustainable fishing practices during his participation at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. As head of Liberia’s delegation, Vice President Koung will outline Liberia’s formal commitment to the Global Charter for [...] The post Liberia: Vice President Koung to Unveil New Fisheries Transparency Measures at UN Ocean Conference appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Sogbie Introduces Sports Reform Bill as National Teams Struggle for Support

Monrovia – Senator Jonathan Boy Charles Sogbie of River Gee County has introduced a comprehensive bill to establish a national sports funding authority aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to sports development. By Christopher C. Walker | christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The bill, titled “An Act to Establish the Liberia National Sports Fund Authority for Sole: Sponsorship of Sporting [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Sogbie Introduces Sports Reform Bill as National Teams Struggle for Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago  Over 60,000 Liberians Expected To Be Affected During  Rainy Season

…NDMA boss Ansu Dulleh  Monrovia, Liberia – June 3, 2025 – Ansu V. S. Dulleh, Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), today issued a stark warning to the public as Liberia prepares for the peak of its rainy season, which is projected to bring severe flooding and violent windstorms across the country. […] The post  Over 60,000 Liberians Expected To Be Affected During  Rainy Season appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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8 d. ago CSA and Labor Ministry to develop national job creation strategy

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, June 2, 2025 – The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., has revealed that Liberia is entering a period of national renewal, with a strong focus on job creation and private sector development. According to Dr. Joekai, President Joseph Nyuma … The post CSA and Labor Ministry to develop national job creation strategy appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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8 d. ago FIA Launches Major Corruption Probe Into Monrovia City Corporation

Monrovia, Liberia – The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) following credible intelligence of what it describes as “serious and widespread corruption” within the municipal entity. This far-reaching probe, disclosed by FIA Director Mohammed A. Nessaer in Monrovia, casts a shadow over the administration of Monrovia […] The post FIA Launches Major Corruption Probe Into Monrovia City Corporation appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Rubber Sector Gets Boost as RPAL, RDFI Donate Motorcycles and Tech Equipment to Field Staff

Todee District, Montserrado County — In a bid to revitalize Liberia’s struggling rubber sector and increase productivity among smallholder farmers, the Rubber Planters Association of Liberia (RPAL), in partnership with the Rubber Development Fund Incorporated (RDFI), has donated 21 motorcycles and 14 tablet devices to its county supervisors and agricultural technicians. By Yaway Jaivey The equipment [...] The post Liberia: Rubber Sector Gets Boost as RPAL, RDFI Donate Motorcycles and Tech Equipment to Field Staff appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago CSA Director Calls for Comprehensive Review of Foreign Work Permits to Prioritize Liberian Employment

MONROVIA, May 29 – In a significant move aimed at strengthening Liberian employment opportunities, the Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah Joekai, has officially requested President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.’s approval for a comprehensive, nationwide review of private sector employment. This ambitious undertaking seeks to provide the government with clear and precise […] The post CSA Director Calls for Comprehensive Review of Foreign Work Permits to Prioritize Liberian Employment appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago CELDI Liberia Observes World Menstrual Hygiene Day with Focus On Empowering Young Girls

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia – May 30, 2025 – The Center for Empowerment and Development Initiative (CELDI) Liberia proudly joined the global community on Monday, May 28, in commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The organization used the occasion to deliver a powerful message of education, empowerment, and dignity for young girls, underscoring its […] The post CELDI Liberia Observes World Menstrual Hygiene Day with Focus On Empowering Young Girls appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Liberia: Works Min. Gives Highlights of Major Overpass Bridges, Pending Projects

Liberia’s Minister of Public Works has given highlight of several major public projects which are pending including the much-publicized overpass bridges. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The Liberian government had long unveiled plan for the construction of two overpass bridges on Tubman Boulevard in Monrovia to alleviate traffic congestion. These overpasses are part of a project funded [...] The post Liberia: Works Min. Gives Highlights of Major Overpass Bridges, Pending Projects appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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