2 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

3 h. ago Liberia Launches 2025 Household Survey to Inform National Policy and Development Plans

The survey is a critical initiative to gather key socio-economic data that will shape national policy and development strategies. Currently underway in all 15 counties, the HIES will collect data on household income, expenditures, education, health, food security, and employment. The survey’s findings will provide valuable insights for decision-makers to address poverty, inequality, and economic [...] The post Liberia Launches 2025 Household Survey to Inform National Policy and Development Plans appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban Resolves Longstanding Benben Town Dispute In Todee with Bold Leadership

BENBEN TOWN, Todee District – At long last, the devastating and disastrous mining conflict in Benben Town, Todee District, which overwhelmed the community for months with tension, uncertainty, and even tragic loss, has finally reached a resolution. Assistant Minister of Mines Mr. Carlos Edison Tingban spearheaded efforts to bring harmony to the divided town. This [...] The post Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban Resolves Longstanding Benben Town Dispute In Todee with Bold Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 h. ago Liberian Parliamentarians Joined MPs from Africa and Asia to Sign the Istanbul Call to Action for Immunization Financing

Istanbul, Turkey- In the heart of Istanbul, a powerful alliance emerged last week as 21 Members of Parliament (MPs) from across Africa and Asia gathered with a shared mission: to champion sustainable immunization financing in their countries.  The two-day forum, organized by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, marked [...] The post Liberian Parliamentarians Joined MPs from Africa and Asia to Sign the Istanbul Call to Action for Immunization Financing appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister

Leading local and international human rights organizations have joined together to issue a statement urging Liberian President Joseph Boakai to renew an executive order for the Office of War and Economics Crimes Court set to expire tomorrow, May 1. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The groups, including the Liberian based Civil [...] The post Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation

Monrovia – Liberia will host the 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC), marking the first time the event will be held in the country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced. The landmark decision highlights Liberia’s growing role in regional security and logistics cooperation, while advancing its profile as a reliable partner in peacebuilding and [...] The post Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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50 h. ago Liberia: A Glimpse at ArcelorMittal Liberia’s $800 Million Bold Investment in Rail Infrastructure

Buchanan – In September last year, 28 members of the Liberian media were granted exclusive access to one of the most transformative infrastructure projects currently unfolding in the country. “At approximately 11 a.m., aboard an ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) helicopter, we soared above the Yekepa-Buchanan railway, witnessing first-hand the sweeping changes reshaping Liberia’s economic future” “Our [...] The post Liberia: A Glimpse at ArcelorMittal Liberia’s $800 Million Bold Investment in Rail Infrastructure appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

50 h. ago Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship

Louisiana Township, Montserrado County – Beneath the baking sun of Hipco Valley in God’s Grace Community, the rhythmic clang of hammers hitting stone fills the air. Here, among the dust and gravel, men and women chip away at rocks — not only to break them into marketable fragments, but to hold together the fragments of [...] The post Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

3 d. ago Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand

A non-governmental organization has set sight on providing safe drinking water in rural Liberia by constructing 30 hand pumps in Sala District. By Edwin N Khakie Bong County, April 28, 2025: The Africa Heartwood project has commenced it construction of 30 (thirty) hand pumps in several towns and villages in Electoral District #6, Bong County, … The post Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand-pumps. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Sport

3 d. ago Agriculture Ministry Dedicates Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School in Nimba

 Sanniquellie, Nimba County – April 25, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening Liberia’s pig farming and agricultural research sectors, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), has officially commissioned a Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School Platform at campus of Nimba University in Sanniquellie. The project, valued … The post Agriculture Ministry Dedicates Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School in Nimba appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Culture

4 d. ago Africar Group and AUTO24.africa Launch EV24.africa – The Largest Pan

March 2025 – Africa – Africar Group and AUTO24.africa have officially launched EV24.africa, the most comprehensive pan-African marketplace for electric vehicles (EVs). The platform enables buyers in all 54 African countries to access a wide range of over 200 models from more than 25 global brands, with competitive pricing and seamless delivery. With the increasing […] The post Africar Group and AUTO24.africa Launch EV24.africa – The Largest Pan-African EV Marketplace appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Politics

5 d. ago Liberia: Opposition Parties Issue Ultimatum to President Boakai Over Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Four opposition political parties—the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), the Alternative National Congress (ANC), the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—along with Mulbah Morlu, Chairman of the political advocacy group STAND, have issued an ultimatum to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. By J.H. Webster Clayeh, websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com They demand [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Parties Issue Ultimatum to President Boakai Over Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: U.S. Embassy Officials, LSEZA, MOCI Tour Potential SEZs: Examining Liberia’s Industrial Future

Monrovia – A team from the Economic Office of the US Embassy, led by the Sr. Economic Officer Mr. Jonathan Hilton, accompanied by representatives of the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), and the Minster of Commerce & Industry today embarked on an awareness tour of the Monrovia FreeZone and the Monrovia Industrial Park. These [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Embassy Officials, LSEZA, MOCI Tour Potential SEZs: Examining Liberia’s Industrial Future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’

Monrovia – The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has issued a direct challenge to President Joseph Boakai, urging his administration to immediately enforce the Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Willie Tokpah In a press statement released Thursday, MOVEE hailed the Court’s decision [...] The post Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago President Boakai Congratulates ECOWAS on 50th Anniversary, Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Regional Unity

Accra, Ghana –President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The President is currently in Accra, Ghana, participating in the official launch of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee celebrations at the Accra International Conference Centre.  He lauded ECOWAS […] The post President Boakai Congratulates ECOWAS on 50th Anniversary, Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Regional Unity appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Politics

7 d. ago Economic Growth is Speeding Up in Africa, but Uncertainty Clouds Outlook

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This growth is mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down […] The post Economic Growth is Speeding Up in Africa, but Uncertainty Clouds Outlook appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Economics

7 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t Host National IP Summit as Gov’t Prioritizes Creative Economy

MONROVIA- The administration of President Joseph Boakai has reechoed its commitment to organizing a National Intellectual Property (IP) Summit aimed at strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem. By Francis G. Boayue This commitment was outlined in a policy address delivered by Atty. Cornelia Kruah, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t Host National IP Summit as Gov’t Prioritizes Creative Economy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

8 d. ago Liberia: EU, French Envoys Tour ArcelorMittal Operations in Buchanan, Yekepa

Buchanana – The Head of the European Union Delegation to Liberia, H.E. Nona Deprez, and French Ambassador Isabelle Le Guellec recently concluded a high-level visit to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s operations in Buchanan and Yekepa. The visit underscored the importance of international collaboration and reaffirmed shared commitments to sustainable development, economic growth, and local empowerment in Liberia. [...] The post Liberia: EU, French Envoys Tour ArcelorMittal Operations in Buchanan, Yekepa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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