6 h. ago Liberia: 2025 household income and expenditure survey launched

Monrovia, April 30, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) in collaboration with the World Bank, has officially launched the 2025 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES). The HIES will collect critical data to inform evidence-based policy decisions and improve socioeconomic planning. This survey, which is being … The post Liberia: 2025 household income and expenditure survey launched appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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19 h. ago Grand Kru Headcount Uncovers Over 100 Inactive Teachers; Ministry Moves to Fill Vacancies

Grand Kru County, Liberia – April 30, 2025 – A recent onsite verification and headcount conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Grand Kru County has revealed a significant number of inactive teachers across its eight educational districts. The exercise identified 123 government-employed teachers who were not actively fulfilling their duties. According to the […] The post Grand Kru Headcount Uncovers Over 100 Inactive Teachers; Ministry Moves to Fill Vacancies appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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22 h. ago Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation

Monrovia – Liberia will host the 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC), marking the first time the event will be held in the country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced. The landmark decision highlights Liberia’s growing role in regional security and logistics cooperation, while advancing its profile as a reliable partner in peacebuilding and [...] The post Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia: PUL Unveils Plans for 2025 World Press Freedom Day Celebration

Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has announced that this year’s observance of World Press Freedom Day will take place on Saturday, May 3, under the theme: “Sustaining Independent Journalism and Press Freedom in the Digital Age.” In a media circular issued Tuesday, the Union disclosed that preparations are in full gear, with [...] The post Liberia: PUL Unveils Plans for 2025 World Press Freedom Day Celebration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Advocates for EducationalAdvancement at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention

Washington DC. April 25, 2025. Liberia Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh has congratulated the leadership of the Liberian Studies Association (LSA) for keeping aloft the ideals of the organization over the years. The Ambassador recounted how he became part of the first generation of indigenous Liberians trained to take over the […] The post Liberia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Advocates for EducationalAdvancement at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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64 h. ago EPA Executive Director Calls for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures for Women Farmers

Copenhagen, Denmark – April 28, 2025: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has issued a passionate call for greater investment in climate adaptation initiatives targeting women farmers. He emphasized that rural women are among the most vulnerable groups facing the devastating impacts of climate change on agriculture. […] The post EPA Executive Director Calls for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures for Women Farmers appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Society

3 d. ago Agriculture Ministry Dedicates Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School in Nimba

 Sanniquellie, Nimba County – April 25, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening Liberia’s pig farming and agricultural research sectors, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), has officially commissioned a Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School Platform at campus of Nimba University in Sanniquellie. The project, valued … The post Agriculture Ministry Dedicates Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School in Nimba appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Culture

4 d. ago Liberia’s Political Crisis Escalates: Majority Bloc Challenges Supreme Court Ruling, Opposition Threatens Mass Action

Monrovia, Liberia – April 26, 2025 – Liberia’s deepening political crisis has reached a critical juncture as the self-proclaimed Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, led by Representative Richard Nagbe Koon, has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling that invalidated their legislative actions. This legal challenge sets the stage for […] The post Liberia’s Political Crisis Escalates: Majority Bloc Challenges Supreme Court Ruling, Opposition Threatens Mass Action appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Events

4 d. ago ArcelorMittal Liberia Honors SEGAL Security Officers for Exceptional Dedication

Buchanan, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia recently celebrated the outstanding contributions of 15 dedicated security officers from the Security Expert Guard Agency of Liberia (SEGAL), recognizing their exemplary performance during the first quarter of 2025 at the company’s Buchanan concession. In a ceremony highlighting the crucial role of security in maintaining safe and efficient operations, the […] The post ArcelorMittal Liberia Honors SEGAL Security Officers for Exceptional Dedication appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago President Boakai Vows to Uphold Democracy Amidst Legislative Impasse

Monrovia, Liberia – April 24, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has issued a firm statement reaffirming his commitment to upholding Liberia’s democracy and ensuring the continued functioning of the government, despite the unresolved crisis within the House of Representatives. In a statement released following the Supreme Court of Liberia’s ruling on the Bill […] The post President Boakai Vows to Uphold Democracy Amidst Legislative Impasse appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Central Bank of Liberia joins World Bank RAMP, global partnership of public asset managers

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – The World Bank announced the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) as the newest Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP) program member. CBL joins RAMP through a World Bank Group multi-donor trust fund to advance public asset management in lower-income, fragile, or conflict-affected states. Representatives from the Central Bank of Liberia […] The post Central Bank of Liberia joins World Bank RAMP, global partnership of public asset managers appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia: Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Campaign Climax: “Taking Mental Health to the Street” in Kakata

KAKATA, Margibi County – In an effort to combat stigma and increase awareness around mental health in Liberia, Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Project has concluded a dynamic Four days outreach campaign under the theme, “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” The campaign, which officially launched on April 14, 2025, focused on reaching residents [...] The post Liberia: Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Campaign Climax: “Taking Mental Health to the Street” in Kakata appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Boldly Charts Energy Future as NOCAL Launches 2025 Strategic Retreat for a Resilient Sector

Buchanan —In a decisive move for Liberia’s energy sector, the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has launched a three-day Strategic Retreat to build a robust, sustainable, thriving energy future. By Wroinbee Elton Tiah, contributing writer Convened in the strategic heart of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, this retreat represents a pivotal step for the nation’s [...] The post Liberia Boldly Charts Energy Future as NOCAL Launches 2025 Strategic Retreat for a Resilient Sector appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Statement by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. On the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the Legislative Impasse

April 24, 2025 My Fellow Liberians, Yesterday (April 23, 2025), the Supreme Court of Liberia, our nation’s highest arbiter of justice, delivered its ruling on the Bill of Information relating to the ongoing impasse in the House of Representatives. As President of the Republic, I acknowledge the ruling of the Supreme Court. However, we must … The post Statement by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. On the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the Legislative Impasse appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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7 d. ago Ministries of Health and Mines & Energy Reinforce Commitment to Strategic Partnership with UNDP

Monrovia, Liberia; April 23, 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Mr. Aliou Dia, met on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot J.M. Paye, to reaffirm and strengthen the longstanding partnership between the two institutions. The discussion focused on enhancing collaboration to support the Ministry in fulfilling […] The post Ministries of Health and Mines & Energy Reinforce Commitment to Strategic Partnership with UNDP appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Science

7 d. ago LMHRA, LDEA strengthen partnership to address illicit drug concerns in Liberia

April 23, 2025: Monrovia, Liberia—In a vital step towards enhancing public health safety, the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Authority (LMHRA) and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to work together in combating the illegal importation and distribution of controlled and illicit substances in the country. During a recent courtesy meeting, … The post LMHRA, LDEA strengthen partnership to address illicit drug concerns in Liberia appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Events

8 d. 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 .

Sport

8 d. ago UNDP and Cabinet Director Strengthen Partnership To Boost Development

Monrovia, Liberia; April 22, 2025: UNDP Liberia’s Resident Representative, Aliou Dia, and the Director General of the Cabinet Secretariat, Nathaniel Kwabo, have discussed accelerating the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) and the Accelerated Community Development Programme (ACDP). During a recent meeting with Mr. Kwabo, Mr. Dia emphasized UNDP’s plan to rebrand and remodel the […] The post UNDP and Cabinet Director Strengthen Partnership To Boost Development appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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8 d. ago EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education

(Monrovia, Liberia – April 21, 2025)– Liberia’s commitment to climate education and environmental leadership took center stage today as Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, delivered the opening remarks at an international webinar hosted by the University of Liberia. The virtual event, organized through the University’s National […] The post EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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8 d. ago Liberia: ECC, LEON, and WANEP Deploy Over 100 Observers for Nimba County Senatorial By

GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY — As Nimba County prepares for its Senatorial by-election on April 22, 2025, the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC), the Liberia Election Observation Network (LEON), and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Liberia) have jointly deployed over 100 trained observers across the county to monitor the election process. The by-election, triggered by the [...] The post Liberia: ECC, LEON, and WANEP Deploy Over 100 Observers for Nimba County Senatorial By-Election – Urge Voters to Vote Peacefully appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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