20 h. ago Keynote Address: International Archives Day 2025 Theme: “Making Archives Accessible to Everyone”

By Christian J. Jlatuh, Director, National Library Your Excellency, distinguished guests, fellow archivists, records managers, and champions of our national memory, It is a profound honor to stand before you today as we celebrate International Archives Day 2025 under the theme: “Making Archives Accessible to Everyone.” This theme is not merely a slogan; it is […] The post Keynote Address: International Archives Day 2025 Theme: “Making Archives Accessible to Everyone” appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago CNDRA JOINS THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK CELEBRATION

The Government of Liberia, through the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), on Monday, June 9, joins the global archival community in observance of the seventh edition of “International Archives Week from June 9-13, 2025.” This year’s International Archives Week is observed under the global theme “Archives are Accessible: Archives for Everyone” and […] The post CNDRA JOINS THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK CELEBRATION appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution

Monrovia, Liberia; June 9, 2025: To mark World Environment Day 2025, UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Dia called for strong regulatory frameworks, improved enforcement, and enhanced recycling infrastructure to combat the growing plastic pollution crisis. The event, held on June 5, 2025, at Paynesville Town Hall in Monrovia, was themed End Plastic Pollution and supported […] The post Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Bong County: ActionAid, Gov’t, and Partners to celebrate Cultural Festival

By Edwin N. Khakie ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and with support from the Swedish Government, the National Association of Traditional and Popular Practices (NATPAN), and other partners, hosted a vibrant Joint Cultural Festival in Bong County over the weekend. Gbarnga, Bong County – June 9, 2025: The day-long event … The post Bong County: ActionAid, Gov’t, and Partners to celebrate Cultural Festival appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia Joins the World in Celebrating World Food Safety Day 2025 as Hon. Precelia Cherue Launches the Food Authority of Liberia

Congo Town – In commemoration of World Food Safety Day 2025, the newly minted Food Authority of Liberia (FAL) officially launched operations with a bold pledge from Director-General Precelia Cherue to strengthen food safety systems across the country.  Speaking under the national theme, “Using Science to Promote Safe Food Practices and Healthy Living,” Cherue emphasized [...] The post Liberia Joins the World in Celebrating World Food Safety Day 2025 as Hon. Precelia Cherue Launches the Food Authority of Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Culture

9 d. ago Liberia: Naymote to Host 12th Edition of Young Political Leadership School Africa in Monrovia

Monrovia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, Liberia’s leading pro-democracy institution, is set to host the 12th Cohort of the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa) under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Youth Leadership for Economic Development and Political Stability.” According to a release, the five-day event, scheduled to run from June 9–13, 2025, [...] The post Liberia: Naymote to Host 12th Edition of Young Political Leadership School Africa in Monrovia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Naymote to Host 12th Young Political Leadership School Africa in Monrovia

Naymote Partners for Democratic Development is set to host the 12th cohort of the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa) from June 9–13, 2025, at the Bella Casa Hotel in Monrovia. The five-day leadership development program, themed “Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Youth Leadership for Economic Development and Political Stability,” will bring together 120 emerging leaders […] The post Naymote to Host 12th Young Political Leadership School Africa in Monrovia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago “Increase Your footprint in rural Liberia”: UN Women Country Representative Urges AFELL

Monrovia – UN Women Liberia Country Representative Madam Comfort Lamptey wants the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), to consider providing legal literacy for Liberia’s rural women, declaring that justice cannot be truly accessible until every woman understands her basic rights.   Delivering the keynote address at the induction ceremony of AFELL on Friday, [...] The post “Increase Your footprint in rural Liberia”: UN Women Country Representative Urges AFELL appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Africa Day 2025: Before Europe Pays Reparation, Africa Must Settle Its Own Debts

By Emmanuel Ezeoka The Inconvenient Truth: What Africa Owes On May 25th, 2025, the air in Addis Ababa echoed with words like justice, reparations, and solidarity. Another Africa Day. Speeches thundered. Flags waved. Fists raised. And the cry rang out: “We demand justice and reparations! But beneath the noble language and Pan-African symbolism lies a […] The post Africa Day 2025: Before Europe Pays Reparation, Africa Must Settle Its Own Debts appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Ending Plastic Pollution—Liberia’s Call to Action on World Environment Day 2025

By: Salimatu Gilayeneh-Energy and Environment Programme Specialist (UNDP Liberia) Monrovia, Liberia; June 2, 2025: Each year on June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a moment to reflect on our relationship with nature and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the planet. Liberia will join the global community in commemorating World Environment […] The post Ending Plastic Pollution—Liberia’s Call to Action on World Environment Day 2025 appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Healthand Hygiene Day Celebration

Monrovia, Liberia – May 25, 2025 – In a lead up to this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid Liberia is proud to announce a series of impactful activities in commemoration of this year’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene-2025, celebrated globally under the theme: “Together for a Period-Friendly World.” This year’s theme highlights the collective responsibility to […] The post ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Healthand Hygiene Day Celebration appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day Celebration

Monrovia, Liberia – May 25, 2025 – In a lead up to this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid Liberia is proud to announce a series of impactful activities in commemoration of this year’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene-2025, celebrated globally under the theme: “Together for a Period-Friendly World.” This year’s theme highlights the collective responsibility to […] The post ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day Celebration appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Maritime Commissioner Lighe Calls for Bold Reforms on 2025 Women in Maritime Day

Liberia’s Maritime Authority Commissioner/CEO, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. has expressed the need for reforms in terms of gender equity at the celebration marking the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025. At the weekend, the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) joined the global community in commemorating the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025, which … The post Maritime Commissioner Lighe Calls for Bold Reforms on 2025 Women in Maritime Day appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Events

3 w. ago Liberia: Ambassador Witherspoon Calls for Global Solidarity to Restore African Heritage at UNESCO Africa Week 2025

PARIS, France – Liberia’s Special Envoy on Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Ambassador Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon, has delivered a powerful keynote address at the opening of UNESCO Africa Week 2025, held at the organization’s headquarters in Paris. Speaking under the theme, “Global Solidarity for the Restitution and Restoration of African Heritage through Education, Culture, and Sciences,” Ambassador [...] The post Liberia: Ambassador Witherspoon Calls for Global Solidarity to Restore African Heritage at UNESCO Africa Week 2025 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day with Launch of Community WiFi in Bong and Nimba Counties

SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications, in collaboration with CSquared and partners, joined Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to celebrate World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on May 17, 2025, in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, under the global theme: “Gender Equality in Digital [...] The post Liberia Celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day with Launch of Community WiFi in Bong and Nimba Counties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago TWP urges national leaders to create equal opportunities for Liberians

Liberia’s oldest political party spanning over hundred years, True Whig Party (TWP) calls on government to unite the country and create equal opportunities for all citizens. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, May 16, 2025 – As Liberians observed National Unification Day here on Wednesday, May 14, an executive member of the True Whig Party, … The post TWP urges national leaders to create equal opportunities for Liberians appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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