12 h. ago American Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV in Swift Conclave Decision

VATICAN CITY – In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope and will be known henceforth as Pope Leo XIV. This makes him the first pope from the United States and the first to take the name Leo in over a century. By [...] The post American Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV in Swift Conclave Decision appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 h. ago Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – London

As the UK’s leading forum for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic trajectory, The Africa Debate 2025 will convene over 500 senior leaders from government, finance, and industry to explore this year’s theme: “Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth “London, United Kingdom, May 8, 2025/APO Group/ — Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for promoting trade and investment […] The post Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – London appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Pressure Group ‘STAND’ Intensifies Plan for Nationwide Protest Amid Question of neutrality

MONROVIA – Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a pressure group organizing the “Enough is Enough” nationwide protest set for July 17, 2025, has ramped up its preparations, citing growing dissatisfaction with government corruption, judicial interference, and economic hardship.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee@frontpageafricaonline.com However, questions about the movement’s political neutrality have surfaced due [...] The post Liberia: Pressure Group ‘STAND’ Intensifies Plan for Nationwide Protest Amid Question of neutrality appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: New Faces, Stronger Force: ‘We the People’ Movement Expands Protest Leadership As Liberians Unite To Confront Injustice And Demand Reforms On July 17th 

Monrovia – The Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND)—Liberia’s most fearless and uncompromising movement for justice and democratic renewal—joined by thousands of awakened patriots rallying under the powerful authority of Liberia’s constitutional preamble, “WE THE PEOPLE,” proudly announces bold new appointments to its frontline leadership for the historic July 17th “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” [...] The post Liberia: New Faces, Stronger Force: ‘We the People’ Movement Expands Protest Leadership As Liberians Unite To Confront Injustice And Demand Reforms On July 17th  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Government Launches Town Hall Initiative to Boost Public Engagement Nationwide

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), on Wednesday, May 7, officially launched the “Government Town Hall Initiative — is a nationwide public engagement forum designed to strengthen dialogue between government officials and citizens across all 15 counties. By J.H. Webster Clayeh – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The initiative, [...] The post Liberia: Government Launches Town Hall Initiative to Boost Public Engagement Nationwide appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Nyanti Stresses Urgent Climate Action During Ghanaian Military Delegation Visit to Liberia

MONROVIA – Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, underscored the country’s commitment to climate diplomacy and regional cooperation during a visit by the Africa Study Tour of the Ghana Armed Forces Command. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Addressing the visiting delegation in Monrovia, Minister Nyanti highlighted the impacts of climate change [...] The post Liberia: Nyanti Stresses Urgent Climate Action During Ghanaian Military Delegation Visit to Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Africa CDC Pushes for Stronger Media Collaboration to Strengthen Health Systems in Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Acting Deputy Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Tajudee Raji, has underscored the importance of enhanced media collaboration as a critical strategy in strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes across Africa. By Williametta Jabbah, contributing writer Dr. Raji made the call [...] The post Liberia: Africa CDC Pushes for Stronger Media Collaboration to Strengthen Health Systems in Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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39 h. ago Liberia Forges Transformative Port Modernization Deal with Morocco’s Tanger Med

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, through the National Port Authority (NPA), has embarked on a significant new phase of maritime and economic development with the official signing of a transformative port modernization agreement. The landmark deal, inked in Tangier, involves Tanger Med Engineering, a subsidiary of Morocco’s globally recognized Tanger Med Port Authority. […] The post Liberia Forges Transformative Port Modernization Deal with Morocco’s Tanger Med appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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39 h. ago Government Launches Sectoral Deep Dives to Accelerate Budget Execution and Development Delivery

Monrovia, Liberia– The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has commenced a series of sectoral deep dive sessions aimed at assessing government budget execution, identifying implementation challenges, and charting a path forward for accelerated development. The process officially kicked off on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Ministry of Public Works (MPW), which plays […] The post Government Launches Sectoral Deep Dives to Accelerate Budget Execution and Development Delivery appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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44 h. ago NLA Deputy Director Highlights Revenue Generation, Job Creation,  Social Impact Initiatives

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has reiterated its dual mandate of generating crucial revenue for the Government of Liberia and allocating a portion of its proceeds to support the welfare of people living with disabilities. This commitment was underscored by Mr. Richlue O. Burphy, the Deputy Director General for […] The post NLA Deputy Director Highlights Revenue Generation, Job Creation,  Social Impact Initiatives appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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44 h. ago Liberia Launches “Kapa Kulono” Initiative to Foster National Dialogue and Inclusive Governance

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant move towards bolstering national dialogue and promoting inclusive governance, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), has officially launched the “Kapa Kulono” Town Hall Initiative. This nationwide platform is strategically designed to bridge the gap between the government and […] The post Liberia Launches “Kapa Kulono” Initiative to Foster National Dialogue and Inclusive Governance appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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47 h. ago Liberia Prioritizes Economic Interests and Legal Stability in Backing ArcelorMittal’s Rail Operatorship

Monrovia – After months of intense negotiations and corporate lobbying, the Liberian government has drawn a clear line: it will uphold its contractual commitments and national economic interest by retaining ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as operator of the vital Yekepa–Buchanan railway. The Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) – a high-level panel of Liberian ministers, announced the decision [...] The post Liberia Prioritizes Economic Interests and Legal Stability in Backing ArcelorMittal’s Rail Operatorship appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberia: Caldwell Residents Warn of Imminent Erosion Due to Sand Mining

Caldwell – Residents of Caldwell are sounding the alarm over increasing erosion along the banks of the St. Paul River, which they say is being worsened by relentless sand mining operations. By Augustus D.R Bortue, augustus.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com An investigation by FrontPage Africa has uncovered that machines frequently drill into the riverbed to extract sand, which is then piped to [...] The post Liberia: Caldwell Residents Warn of Imminent Erosion Due to Sand Mining appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberia: Gabonese President Honors Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honors – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. [...] The post Liberia: Gabonese President Honors Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms

Zorzor City – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has concluded a comprehensive Annual Economic Review (AER) workshop aimed at assessing the nation’s economic performance and strengthening development planning. The week-long review, held in Zorzor City, Lofa County, was organized by the Economic Policy, Macroeconomic and Financial Sector [...] The post Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberian Government’s Commitment to Press Freedom Undermined by Local Official

MONROVIA — A commitment by the Government of Liberia (GoL), led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, to uphold press freedom and free speech has been severely undermined by a local government official. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageAfricaonline.com During a Presidential Dinner on April 11, 2025, President Boakai, alongside Minister Piah, [...] The post Liberian Government’s Commitment to Press Freedom Undermined by Local Official appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: Tebeh FC President Eyes Top Flight, Continental Glory

Monrovia – Tebeh FC President Trokon N. Roberts has declared the club’s ambition to rise to Liberia’s top football division and compete in continental tournaments such as the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. By Macaulay Sombai Sombai.macaulaysombai@frontPageAfricaonline.com Speaking to FrontPage Africa, Roberts praised the club’s performance in the ongoing 2024/2025 Liberia Football Association (LFA) third division [...] The post Liberia: Tebeh FC President Eyes Top Flight, Continental Glory appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberian Referee Emmanuel Mensah Earns Praise for Officiating at AFCON U

Monrovia – Liberian referee Emmanuel Mensah has been widely praised for his impressive officiating during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Under-20 tournament in Egypt. By Christopher Walker. Christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Mensah served as the center referee in the match between Tunisia and Kenya, where he made a crucial penalty decision in first-half stoppage time after [...] The post Liberian Referee Emmanuel Mensah Earns Praise for Officiating at AFCON U-20 in Egypt appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Nimba disability community demands inclusion in ArcelorMittal deal

People living with disabilities in Nimba County advocate for inclusion in ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Mineral Development Agreement with the Government of Liberia.  By: S. Matthew M. Quoi Jr., Nimba County Sanniquellie City, Liberia, May 6, 2025, – The President of the Nimba County Disabled Community, D. Abestine Tozay, appeals to the Nimba Legislative Caucus, local authorities, … The post Nimba disability community demands inclusion in ArcelorMittal deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 d. ago Liberia’s Economic Advisor Slams Ivanhoe CEO for “Disrespectful” Letter to President Boakai Over Railway Dispute

Monrovia – Liberia’s Economic Advisor, Molley Kamara, has issued a sharp rebuke to Bronwyn Barnes, President and CEO of Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc., accusing her of disrespecting President Joseph N. Boakai in a contentious letter regarding the government’s decision to maintain ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the operator of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway corridor. In a letter obtained [...] The post Liberia’s Economic Advisor Slams Ivanhoe CEO for “Disrespectful” Letter to President Boakai Over Railway Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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