11 h. ago LMDC Revokes License of Medical Association President Over Fake Credentials

Monrovia, Liberia – May 8, 2025 —The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has taken decisive action by revoking Mr. Peter Matthew George’s medical license, the President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA), following the discovery of illegitimate credentials.   An in-depth credential audit conducted by the LMDC committee revealed inconsistencies and ultimately […] The post LMDC Revokes License of Medical Association President Over Fake Credentials appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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30 h. ago Liberia: Acting LEC MD Sherif Credits Increased Electricity Input, CLSG Experience as Key to Improved Power Supply; Unveils Long

Monrovia – Liberia has made notable progress in its post-war recovery, but the energy sector has long been a persistent challenge. The country’s primary source of electricity is the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant in White Plains, which has a maximum generating capacity of 88 megawatts. However, output has plummeted to just 35 megawatts due to [...] The post Liberia: Acting LEC MD Sherif Credits Increased Electricity Input, CLSG Experience as Key to Improved Power Supply; Unveils Long-term Solution appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 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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53 h. ago Liberia: CSO Council Wants Boakai Act Now In Dorr’s Situation

Monrovia – Amid recent action by the state-run University of Liberia (UL) to dismiss eight of its staff in relation to aiding and abetting academic fraud, the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take action against the main character in the center of all this. By [...] The post Liberia: CSO Council Wants Boakai Act Now In Dorr’s Situation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago OHIAL unites stakeholders to boost National Health Resilience

By Edwin N Khakie One Health in Action–Liberia (OHIAL) successfully concluded a key stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, bringing together government officials, health experts, and development partners to strengthen Liberia’s integrated health approach. Gbarnga, Bong County, May 5, 2025 — The meeting, held in Gbarnga, focused on advancing collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health … The post OHIAL unites stakeholders to boost National Health Resilience appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Amb. Sulunteh Urges Bold Global Action to Tackle Education Inequality in Liberia, U.S.

Tougaloo, Mississippi – Former Liberian Ambassador to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Jeremiah C. Sulunteh, on Friday delivered a passionate and urgent appeal for global collaboration to improve educational access and equity for underserved communities in both Liberia and the United States.  By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com His remarks were delivered at the 2025 Convening of [...] The post Liberia: Amb. Sulunteh Urges Bold Global Action to Tackle Education Inequality in Liberia, U.S. appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments In Government to Bolster Governance, Legislative Engagement, and Institutional Oversight

Executive Mansion, Monrovia –: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening institutional governance, deepening legislative collaboration, and improving operational efficiency across key sectors of the Liberian government.  The institutions include the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Civil Service Agency (CSA), Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Presidential […] The post President Boakai Makes Additional Appointments In Government to Bolster Governance, Legislative Engagement, and Institutional Oversight appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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8 d. ago Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation

Monrovia – A fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday severely disrupted operations at the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), temporarily halting activities at the agency and affecting nearby institutions. The blaze originated in the generator room shared by LMHRA, the Liberia National Lottery, and the Pharmacy Board. The incident also impacted [...] The post Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal

Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL) has taken decisive action following a four-month investigation into alleged academic fraud and misconduct, most notably the widely publicized Dorr Cooper fake graduation incident. In a statement released today, the University announced the dismissal of seven individuals and the suspension of the Associate Vice President & Registrar. […] The post University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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9 d. ago ActionAid, Partners Host National Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Agenda

The government of Liberia through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ActionAid Liberia (AAL) and other key stakeholders, has successfully concluded a three-day National Dialogue focused on integrating youth, gender, and child- […] The post ActionAid, Partners Host National Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law

BREWERVILLE – Bishop Kortu Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, has called on President Joseph Boakai and all political actors to fully respect the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on the leadership dispute within the House of Representatives, emphasizing that disregard for the Court’s decision undermines rule of law and good [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Sen. Chea: Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Nullify Budget or Halt Government Operations

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Claims and Petitions, has asserted that the recent Supreme Court ruling on the House leadership dispute does not nullify critical legislative actions, including the passage of the 2025 national budget. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The ruling, delivered on April 23, declared actions by [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Chea: Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Nullify Budget or Halt Government Operations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the government of President Joseph Boakai of unleashing violence on student activists, following a police crackdown on the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus that has sparked outrage and condemnation from both students and the university administration. By Jaheim Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released Monday, [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Religious Leaders Reportedly Urging Speaker Koffa to Resign; Catholic Church Distances Itself  

Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has reliably gathered that Liberia’s religious community, acting on the request of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, is attempting to persuade Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa to resign amid a prolonged political standoff in the House of Representatives. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The Supreme Court recently ruled, through Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, [...] The post Liberia: Religious Leaders Reportedly Urging Speaker Koffa to Resign; Catholic Church Distances Itself   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago IDAD and InfoQuest Liberia Welcome Supreme Court’s Bill of Information Ruling, Urge Legislature to Comply

Monrovia – The Institute for Democratic Action & Development (IDAD) and InfoQuest Liberia (IQ) have welcomed Wednesday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Liberia regarding the Bill of Information filed by Jonathan Koffa against the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives. By: Julius Konton, contributing writer In a statement, the two institutions described the [...] The post IDAD and InfoQuest Liberia Welcome Supreme Court’s Bill of Information Ruling, Urge Legislature to Comply appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies

PAYNESVILLE – Youth Bridge Inc., in collaboration with the Liberian Youth for Climate Action and the Youth Humanitarian Movement, with support from ActionAid Liberia, has concluded a one-day Youth-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Policy Brief Development aimed at strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and resilience building in Liberia. Held under the theme “Enhancing Youth [...] The post Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week 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 .

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2 w. ago Liberia: Man Alleges FDA Acted on Fake Letter in Illegal Contract

MONROVIA – Last November, a Du Port Road resident filed a complaint with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), claiming a large plot in a Grand Bassa community forest. About a month later, Khalil Haider agreed to bargain with the company contracted for the forest and the townspeople. By Emmanuel Sherman, with The DayLight  But in an [...] The post Liberia: Man Alleges FDA Acted on Fake Letter in Illegal Contract appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberian Staff Working with USAID Raise Alarm Over Delayed Salaries, Vanishing Supervisors

MONROVIA – Several aggrieved employees of Democracy International’s Elections and Democracy Activity (EDA), a project funded by the United States government in Liberia, have raised alarms over what they describe as an alleged scheme to deprive them of their rightful salaries and benefits following the suspension of funding from the United States Agency for International [...] The post Liberian Staff Working with USAID Raise Alarm Over Delayed Salaries, Vanishing Supervisors appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Supreme Nullifies Majority Bloc Actions, Richard Koon’s Efforts Ruled Unconstitutional in Landmark Rebuke of Legislative Overreach

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a decisive ruling in the ongoing power struggle between the House of Representatives’ self-declared Majority Bloc and embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, declaring the group’s actions unconstitutional and effectively ending Representative Richard N. Koon’s controversial campaign to unseat the Speaker.In its final judgment, the Court described [...] The post Liberia: Supreme Nullifies Majority Bloc Actions, Richard Koon’s Efforts Ruled Unconstitutional in Landmark Rebuke of Legislative Overreach appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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