8 h. ago Xsolla Integrates SPENN in Rwanda and Zambia Giving Developers Access to a Strong Consumer

Developers Can Now Maximize Revenue and Boost Player Engagement with a New Integration Delivering a Smoother Checkout, Fewer Declines, and Access to a Growing Digital Wallet User Base Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced that it has added SPENN to its payments solution […] The post Xsolla Integrates SPENN in Rwanda and Zambia Giving Developers Access to a Strong Consumer-Merchant Ecosystem appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

11 h. ago Instead of declining, rates of female genital mutilation/ cutting rose by 15% in 8 years

Ten years back at the United Nations General Assembly, all world leaders promised to eliminate the harmful practice of female genital mutilation/ cutting (SDG-5 target 5.3) by 2030. But instead of declining, female genital mutilation/ cutting has instead increased by 15% over the past 8 years: from 200 million in 2016 to over 230 million […] The post Instead of declining, rates of female genital mutilation/ cutting rose by 15% in 8 years appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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35 h. ago Liberia: They Refused to be Defined by Men’s Role. Now they Sit Behind the Wheel as Commercial Drivers

In this two-part report, we highlight the role of women in advancing Liberia’s renewable energy agenda through the transport sector and the impact of electric vehicles/kekehs on emission reductions. By: Tina S. Mehnpaine, contributing writer—tmehnpaine@gmail.com It’s evening already in the bustling suburb of Newport Street, Central Monrovia. J. Hawa Boimah, the lone female driver, is [...] The post Liberia: They Refused to be Defined by Men’s Role. Now they Sit Behind the Wheel as Commercial Drivers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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39 h. ago From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little

By A Boakai Namah II | Email: aboakainamahiigmail.com Liberia’s currency has strengthened; inflation has cooled. Yet prices at markets stay stubborn, and farmers still struggle to reach consumers directly. The invisible walls—between exchange‑rate headlines and grocery bills, and between rural producers and urban buyers—are the real economy’s bottlenecks. Currency Gains, Price Pains Recent forex data … The post From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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42 h. ago Liberia: LERC Announces Electricity Tariff Reductions, New Rates Take Effect January 2026 

Monrovia — The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has announced landmark reductions in electricity tariffs for most customer categories, following the conclusion of a rigorous multi-year tariff review process mandated by the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Making the announcement at LERC’s headquarters on 24th Street, Sinkor on Friday, Board Chairman Claude J. [...] The post Liberia: LERC Announces Electricity Tariff Reductions, New Rates Take Effect January 2026  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

6 d. ago Two Young Taekwondo Athletes Depart for Angola to Represent Liberia at 2025 Youth Olympics

Monrovia–Two youthful Liberian Taekwondo athletes departed the country early Monday for Luanda, Angola, where they will represent Liberia at the 2025 Youth Olympics, scheduled for December 10–20, 2025. By: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The athletes Malonecy Sorsor (female category) and Layee Lamin (male category) traveled alongside their coach, Master Henry Dee, who expressed optimism [...] The post Two Young Taekwondo Athletes Depart for Angola to Represent Liberia at 2025 Youth Olympics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Sport

8 d. ago NEWS ANALYSIS: Liberian Politicians–High Tax Rate is not the only pathway to US$1 Billion Revenue Target

 By Frank Sainworla, Jr., fsainworla@yaoo.com/newwpublictrust@gmail.com Frantic efforts by the Liberian government to boost revenue collection, to increase the national fiscal budget to over one billion US dollars, coincide with the phasing out of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) with the VAT (Value Added Tax) regime. In this vein, some businesspeople and ordinary taxpayers have, … The post NEWS ANALYSIS: Liberian Politicians–High Tax Rate is not the only pathway to US$1 Billion Revenue Target appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Economics

1 week ago Liberia: Dr. Moniba Calls on Lawmakers to Cut Legislature Budget by $4.6 Million

Monrovia- Dr. Clarence Moniba has called on the 55th Legislature to redirect millions of dollars from committee hearings, entertainment, and gift expenses toward science lab projects to advance the country’s human capital development. Moniba’s plea, which was contained in remarks at the Center for Intellectual Exchange (CEIO) on Dec. 4, comes as the drafted 2026 [...] The post Liberia: Dr. Moniba Calls on Lawmakers to Cut Legislature Budget by $4.6 Million appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

1 week ago Stages Queens’ CEO Chris Weah Earns Master’s Degree in Global Management, Sets to Elevate Women’s Football

MONROVIA – Chris Weah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stages Queens Football Club and President of Liberian female club Earth Angels, has achieved a major academic milestone, graduating with a Master of Science in Global Management from the University of Salford in the United Kingdom. By: Christopher C. Walker (0777898224/0886723075 | christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Weah’s accomplishment is [...] The post Stages Queens’ CEO Chris Weah Earns Master’s Degree in Global Management, Sets to Elevate Women’s Football appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Bettomax, Shaita Angels Extend Christmas Cheer to Sis Iye Orphanage

Monrovia – Extending its ongoing humanitarian outreach, the sports betting company Bettomax, in partnership with Liberia Football Association (LFA) female  Upper league club Shaita Angels, donated assorted food and non-food items to the Sis Iye Children Orphanage in Bardnesville on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. By: Christopher C. Walker (0777898224/0886723075 | christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The donation is part [...] The post Bettomax, Shaita Angels Extend Christmas Cheer to Sis Iye Orphanage appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Liberian Lawmaker Bernard DJ Blue Benson Threatens to Invoke Juju Over Proposed Salary Cut

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The long-stretching debate over the salary cut of lawmakers is trenching a different twist as a well-known lawmaker, Montserrado County District 17 Representative, Bernard Blue Benson alias “DJ Blue,” expressing opposition to the proposal. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway A once celebrated disk jockey, Rep. Blue Blue has threatened to invoke juju if [...] The post Liberian Lawmaker Bernard DJ Blue Benson Threatens to Invoke Juju Over Proposed Salary Cut appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

1 week ago ‘We’re Confident They’ll Make Liberia Proud’: Gayeflor Hails Amputee Lone Star Ahead of Para Games Final

 MONROVIA – President of the Female Amputee Team of Liberia, Marie Wonder Gayeflor, says she is “thrilled” and full of confidence as Liberia Men’s Amputee National Team storms into the final of the 1st Edition of the Para Games in Lagos, Nigeria, following a series of commanding and disciplined performances. Gayeflor, who is leading the [...] The post ‘We’re Confident They’ll Make Liberia Proud’: Gayeflor Hails Amputee Lone Star Ahead of Para Games Final appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Sport

2 w. ago World AIDS Day 2025: ActionAid Liberia Calls for Collective Action to Achieve Zero HIV Prevalence

Monrovia, Liberia – December 1, 2025 – As the world observes World AIDS Day 2025, ActionAid Liberia underscores the urgent need for holistic and collective efforts to transform the trajectory of Liberia’s HIV response. With an estimated 36,000 people living with HIV, including 21,000 women (55.3%) the country has made significant progress, achieving an impressive 95% viral suppression rate.  However, reaching 100% viral […] The post World AIDS Day 2025: ActionAid Liberia Calls for Collective Action to Achieve Zero HIV Prevalence appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberia: Dr. Flomo Dismisses Viral HIV List, Warns Against Stigmatizing Duport Road Community

MONROVIA — The National AIDS and STI Control Program at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed a list circulating on social media that falsely claims to identify specific communities in Liberia with high HIV rates.   By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The clarification was made by Dr. Jonathan Flomo, Program Manager of the National AIDS [...] The post Liberia: Dr. Flomo Dismisses Viral HIV List, Warns Against Stigmatizing Duport Road Community appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

2 w. ago Liberia: Female Rock Crushers Decry Working Conditions, Appeal For Help

LOUISIANA, Upper Caldwell – Several female rock crushers in the God’s Grace Community, Louisiana, Upper Caldwell, Montserrado County have decried their working conditions, lamenting that, ‘’We are working from hand to mouth.’’    By Augustus D.R Bortue-augustusbortue@yahoo.com Janet Moses, one of the rock crushers, who said that she has been in the rocks crushing business since [...] The post Liberia: Female Rock Crushers Decry Working Conditions, Appeal For Help appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Friendly Fraud Expected to Increase by 25% Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, Warns ACI Worldwide

ACI’s Payments Intelligence approach offers merchants complete journey protection—stopping friendly fraud and chargeback abuse in real timeACI expects industry leading fraud approval rate of 98% during holiday season – outperforming market averages ‘Friendly fraud’ is expected to increase by 25% between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, according to an analysis of billions of transactions of global […] The post Friendly Fraud Expected to Increase by 25% Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, Warns ACI Worldwide appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Events

3 w. ago Local Farming Cooperative in Bassa Makes huge Gains in the CassavaSector Calls for GAFSP

By Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh Wee District, Grand Bassa County- the United Community Agriculture Cooperative Society (UCACS) has become the singular most important supplier of improved cassava cuttings in Wee District, following a major production breakthrough made possible through the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) project. The cooperative lead farmer, Victor Kpehdyu, […] The post Local Farming Cooperative in Bassa Makes huge Gains in the CassavaSector Calls for GAFSP-SADFONS support to Scale Up Processing appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

3 w. ago Doha Festival City Reveals The Festival Edits: Qatar’s Retail Trends Report 2025

Among Gen Z Qatari females, 40% prioritize makeup, 25% fragrance, and 20% skincare as top beauty spendsFashion preferences include modest-meets-contemporary (22% of Gen Z Qatari females), streetwear (34% of shoppers), premium perfumery (32%), and modest fashion (28%)Half of shoppers rank ambience, personalization, and events above convenience when choosing a mallAI in GCC retail is projected […] The post Doha Festival City Reveals The Festival Edits: Qatar’s Retail Trends Report 2025 appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

3 w. ago LERC holds public hearing on LEC’s application for revised electricity tariffs

By Lewis S. Teh The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has convened a well-attended one-day public hearing to discuss the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) application for a revised electricity tariff for the next three years (2026-2028) The proposed adjustments, if approved, will leave residential rates for the public (homes) untouched, but will introduce increases for … The post LERC holds public hearing on LEC’s application for revised electricity tariffs appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Sport

4 w. ago Dream Debuts Cut Short as Liberia Fall 2–0 to Guinea in Morocco Friendly

Morocco – Liberia’s Senior Lone Star suffered a 2–0 defeat to Guinea in an international friendly on Saturday, a match that offered both sobering reminders of the team’s weaknesses and glimpses of its growing potential. Despite the loss, the fixture served as an important testing ground for new talents as the country continued its rebuilding [...] The post Dream Debuts Cut Short as Liberia Fall 2–0 to Guinea in Morocco Friendly appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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