2 h. ago Liberia and Estonia Deepen Bilateral Talks on Maritime, Digitalization, During a Courtesy Visit.

April 22, 2025, Brussels – The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia to the European Union was pleased to host Her Excellency Ms. Helen Kaljuläte, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Kingdom of Belgium and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, during a courtesy visit today. The meeting was warmly received by the Chargé d’Affaires […] The post Liberia and Estonia Deepen Bilateral Talks on Maritime, Digitalization, During a Courtesy Visit. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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15 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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19 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse

Brewerville – As Liberia continues to navigate a growing constitutional dilemma within its legislative branch, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has added his voice to calls for judicial clarity, urging the Supreme Court to issue a definitive and comprehensible ruling in the high-profile House of Representatives leadership dispute. By Obediah Johnson | obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The prominent Liberian clergyman and [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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19 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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20 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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20 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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21 h. ago Liberia: FC Fassell, Determine Girls Clinch LFA First Division and Women’s League Titles

MONROVIA – FC Fassell and Determine Girls have been crowned champions of Liberia’s First Division and Women’s Upper League, respectively, capping off dominant seasons for both clubs under the ownership of Anthony Cassell Kouh. By: Christopher C. Walker | christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com FC Fassell sealed the men’s championship on April 10, 2025, with a 4-2 victory over Invincible [...] The post Liberia: FC Fassell, Determine Girls Clinch LFA First Division and Women’s League Titles appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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42 h. ago Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics

MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has drawn widespread support from prominent women, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. But the noticeable absence of key female legislators has raised questions about solidarity within Liberia’s female political circles. By Joyclyn Wea, [...] The post Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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43 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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4 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat

Congo Town – President Joseph Boakai says his administration remains committed to achieving Liberia’s ambitious development goals, despite mounting challenges posed by shifting global aid patterns and domestic constraints. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking Thursday at a high-level retreat on strengthening partnerships for the implementation of Liberia’s national development plan, known as the ARREST Agenda, [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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4 d. ago Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships  

Monrovia – Hawa Yorwatei Weah, the founder of the Dream Alive Foundation Orphanage is calling on the Liberian government and other humanitarian groups to help send about 20 orphans to school.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Madam Weah and several kids from the Dream Alive Foundation on Tuesday visited the Ministry of Education at the [...] The post Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative

Monrovia – The Kids Reading For All Foundation has received a significant boost in its mission to empower rural youth, thanks to a major donation from the Ministry of Agriculture. The support comes under the foundation’s newly launched initiative, “Harvest for Hope: Cultivating Agriculture to Educate,” which aims to expand educational access for underprivileged children through [...] The post Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, aimed at addressing data gaps in critical sectors impacting Liberians. The report, launched Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall, is a significant achievement in the government’s efforts to inform policy development and decision-making with […] The post Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago World Bank Highlights Critical Link Between Early Childhood Education and Women’s Empowerment in Liberia at Stakeholder Dialogue

Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2025 – The World Bank in Liberia convened key stakeholders yesterday for a crucial dialogue focusing on the vital intersection of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) assessment and the Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (EPAG) Program. The event, held on April 16, 2025, brought together representatives […] The post World Bank Highlights Critical Link Between Early Childhood Education and Women’s Empowerment in Liberia at Stakeholder Dialogue appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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: Bomi to Receive First Rainwater Preservation Project to Ease Water Shortage

Monrovia – The first Rainwater Preservation Project in Liberia will soon be established in Bomi County, providing residents in Western Liberia with improved access to clean and safe water. By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributing Writer The project was officially launched on Tuesday by Tears Mother International in partnership with the Good Water Corridor Africa [...] The post Liberia: Bomi to Receive First Rainwater Preservation Project to Ease Water Shortage appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness

Monrovia – In a move to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in Liberia, the Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Liberia Project has launched a five-day public campaign titled “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The campaign, which began on April 14th, 2023, is taking place across [...] The post Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Tax and legal experts validate act to establish Liberia Tax Institute

[Monrovia, Liberia, April 16, 2025] – Tax practitioners and legal experts convened on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce to kick off a two-day validation workshop of a draft Act seeking to amend the Public Authorities Law to create the Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners (LITP).The proposed establishment of the LITP … The post Tax and legal experts validate act to establish Liberia Tax Institute appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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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