23 h. ago Liberia: Rethinking Capital Growth in Liberia: A Path Toward Equitable Resource Distribution

This article was written with Liberia in mind but could serve as a policy resource for any African or developing nation. By: Austin S Fallah, contributing writer Liberia, a nation rich in natural resources, stands at a pivotal crossroads as it approaches the mid-21st century. Harnessing these resources for sustainable internal growth is not only [...] The post Liberia: Rethinking Capital Growth in Liberia: A Path Toward Equitable Resource Distribution appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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39 h. ago Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations

Assistant Minister Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs for Urban Affairs, A. Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh says recent allegations levied against Senator Zoe Pennue of Grand Gedeh County by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe are unfortunate and deeply concerning. Minister Jabateh says the allegation must not be … The post Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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46 h. ago Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue

Monrovia – The family of the late Liberian President Samuel K. Doe has strongly distanced itself from recent accusations made by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. Appearing on the Spoon Talk show late Tuesday night, Veronica Doe — the biological daughter of the slain President — accused Senator Pennue of [...] The post Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric

By Cornelius Robert U-Sayee Over the past decade, Liberia has been undergoing a quiet but deeply disturbing crisis— the constant erosion of trust across nearly every layer of society. From families to public institutions, from religious spaces to local markets, dishonesty has increasingly become normalized, creating ripple effects that threaten the nation’s social and economic […] The post The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Grief Gives Way to Politics as Doe Family Splits over a Condolence Gesture from Ex

Monrovia – The funeral of former First Lady Nancy B. Doe, widow of slain President Samuel Kanyon Doe, has taken an unexpected turn, erupting into a controversy that has shaken the Doe family.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  At the center of the controversy is Nancy Doe’s daughter, Veronica “Mamie” Doe, whose firm stance against accepting a funeral [...] The post Liberia: Grief Gives Way to Politics as Doe Family Splits over a Condolence Gesture from Ex-President Weah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning

WHAT WAS meant to be a solemn farewell for Liberia’s former First Lady, Nancy B. Doe, has turned into a national flashpoint — not over the funeral itself, but over a daughter’s decision to reject a condolence gesture rooted in Liberian tradition. That decision, made by Veronica “Mamie” Doe, has sparked an emotional and divisive [...] The post Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces

Monrovia – The civil society organization Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced that it has successfully mobilized more than 100,000 Liberians nationwide to participate in a protest scheduled for July 17.  By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr  edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com  The demonstration, to be held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” aims to address what [...] The post Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia Medical and Dental Council Launches Major Crackdown on Fake Doctors

By Amos Harris The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at eradicating unqualified individuals from the nation’s health sector. This decisive action follows alarming revelations, including a prominent case involving a well-known medical figure allegedly falsifying his academic credentials. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press […] The post Liberia Medical and Dental Council Launches Major Crackdown on Fake Doctors appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago The Power of Career Orientation for Liberia’s Young People: A Path Towards Social and Economic Emancipation

Emancipate the Young People’s Minds from Noisemaking to Critical Sensemaking Thinking: By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of National Consciousness of Planet Earth Soil: In a nation like Liberia, where the scars of civil upheavals still loom over the collective consciousness, the potential of its young people holds the key to unlocking a future rife … The post The Power of Career Orientation for Liberia’s Young People: A Path Towards Social and Economic Emancipation appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Editorial: From Tubman to Boakai: The Circle of Political Intimidation

IN LIBERIA, POWER doesn’t simply change hands — it recycles tactics.Once again, a nation long scarred by the abuse of state power finds itself standing at a historical crossroads, as the mechanisms of justice are seemingly turned into tools of suppression. THE LATEST CHAPTER began late last week with the dramatic arrest and detention of [...] The post Editorial: From Tubman to Boakai: The Circle of Political Intimidation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’

Monrovia – The Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Jangar Kowo has been released from police custody following his arrest by the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Saturday for allegedly obstructing police functions. By Webster Clayeh Kowo was detained during a protest calling for the release of former House Speaker Cllr. [...] The post Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 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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8 d. ago Liberia Council of Churches Hails Nation’s Historic Election to UN Security Council

MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of Liberia on the nation’s historic election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a Non-Permanent Member. This milestone marks Liberia’s return to the Security Council for the first time in over six decades, since its previous tenure in [...] The post Liberia Council of Churches Hails Nation’s Historic Election to UN Security Council appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission

Monrovia – Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term marks a diplomatic milestone for the West African nation. Yet, the celebratory moment has been overshadowed by political discord over who deserves credit for the achievement. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  President Joseph Boakai’s address on Tuesday hailed [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Editorial: Liberia’s UNSC Victory Should Have United the Nation, But President Boakai’s Silence on Weah Spoke Volumes

LIBERIA’S ELECTION TO THE United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2026–2027 term was meant to be a moment of collective national pride — a diplomatic triumph for a nation striving to reclaim its image after decades of conflict and fragility.  IT SHOULD HAVE been a time to celebrate the fruits [...] The post Editorial: Liberia’s UNSC Victory Should Have United the Nation, But President Boakai’s Silence on Weah Spoke Volumes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026

United Nations, New York – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone, securing a non-permanent seat on the prestigious United Nations Security Council for a two-year term commencing in January 2026. The West African nation was elected alongside Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Latvia during a ballot held […] The post Liberia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Liberian Afrobeat Star JZyNo Rallies Nation Behind UN Security Council Bid

Monrovia – Popular Liberian Afrobeat singer Jonathan Lee, widely known as JZyNo, has issued a passionate call for national unity as Liberia prepares for one of the most significant moments in its diplomatic history — its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a message released late [...] The post Liberian Afrobeat Star JZyNo Rallies Nation Behind UN Security Council Bid appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberian Star Nilo Boy Drops New Hit “Madeya” —Rising Talent Shines Bright on the Global Stage

Monrovia — Liberian-born artist Robert Wulah Brown, known professionally as Nilo Boy, is making waves across the North American music scene as he continues his rise as one of Liberia’s most exciting musical exports. From his breakout debut to his latest chart-ready single, Nilo Boy is crafting a powerful narrative of talent, perseverance, and cultural pride. [...] The post Liberian Star Nilo Boy Drops New Hit “Madeya” —Rising Talent Shines Bright on the Global Stage appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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