21 h. ago President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will depart the country today, April 21, 2025, to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), being held in Accra, Ghana. President Boakai’s participation in this milestone summit highlights Liberia’s steadfast commitment to regional unity, peace, democratic governance, […] The post President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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50 h. ago Article: Critique of U.S. tariff policy with advocacy for multilateralism

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Recently, under the banner of “America First,” the United States has imposed unjustified tariffs on all trading partners, including China. These tariffs have triggered severe shocks across global economies, stirred turmoil in international financial markets, drawn widespread condemnation, and caused domestic instability. This represents a typical example of unilateralism, protectionism, and … The post Article: Critique of U.S. tariff policy with advocacy for multilateralism appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs

Madness Through Drug Substances: Who is Mad and Crazy on the Streets? By Amos Harris Three months into President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, Liberia faces a growing crisis that transcends politics and economics: a silent war that threatens the very soul of the nation—the war on drugs. Across counties, at checkpoints, and in quiet communities, […] The post Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 d. ago President Boakai Rallies Government and Partners to Strengthen Collaboration for Liberia’s Development Agenda

Executive Mansion, Monrovia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., delivered a keynote address at the Government of Liberia and Development Partners’ Retreat held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Retreat, convened under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships for the Implementation of Liberia’s National Plan – ARREST Agenda for […] The post President Boakai Rallies Government and Partners to Strengthen Collaboration for Liberia’s Development Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat

Congo Town – President Joseph Boakai says his administration remains committed to achieving Liberia’s ambitious development goals, despite mounting challenges posed by shifting global aid patterns and domestic constraints. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking Thursday at a high-level retreat on strengthening partnerships for the implementation of Liberia’s national development plan, known as the ARREST Agenda, [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Senator Dillon Attributes ‘Weah’s Loud Speaking’ To Failure of Boakai Government to Perform, Orchestrating Koffa’s Removal

MONROVIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has linked the renewed political momentum of former President George Weah and the opposition CDC to what he described as the underperformance of the current administration led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Senator Dillon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, said the [...] The post Liberia: Senator Dillon Attributes ‘Weah’s Loud Speaking’ To Failure of Boakai Government to Perform, Orchestrating Koffa’s Removal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Dillon Criticizes Kolubah and Kollie, Urges Liberians to Distinguish Advocacy from Political Performance

Monrovia – Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has addressed the political actions of Representative Yekeh Kolubah and activist Martin K.N. Kollie, urging Liberians to critically assess whether their public stances represent genuine advocacy or mere political performance. In a recent statement, Dillon acknowledged that he does not have the moral authority to criticize Kolubah, noting the [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Dillon Criticizes Kolubah and Kollie, Urges Liberians to Distinguish Advocacy from Political Performance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Hundreds of Street Children Rescued, Enrolled in Schools as Parents Laud Boakai Government

Monrovia – When Joseph Nyuma Boakai campaigned on rescuing Liberia during the 2023 presidential election, children appeared to hold a special place in his agenda. That priority is now becoming evident through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), which is aggressively tackling the long-standing issue of children living on the streets across [...] The post Liberia: Hundreds of Street Children Rescued, Enrolled in Schools as Parents Laud Boakai Government appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Weah’s Former Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro Accuses Boakai of Hypocrisy Over Claims of No Political Persecution

Monrovia – Former President George Manneh Weah’s aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro, has taken aim at President Joseph Boakai, accusing him of gross hypocrisy and insincerity over recent remarks claiming that his administration has not engaged in political persecution or used state security to suppress dissent. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com President Boakai, while speaking at [...] The post Liberia: Weah’s Former Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro Accuses Boakai of Hypocrisy Over Claims of No Political Persecution appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: UP Supporters in Bong County Urge President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo to Government Post

Gbarnga — Supporters of Orando K. Zarwolo are calling on President Joseph Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and Bong County Senator Prince Moye to appoint the longtime Unity Party member to a position in government. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Zarwolo, who contested the 2023 legislative elections in Bong County District Three under the Unity Party ticket, [...] The post Liberia: UP Supporters in Bong County Urge President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo to Government Post appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago President Boakai Champions Press Freedom, Calls for Enhanced Media Professionalism at Inaugural Media Dinner

Congo Town, Liberia – April 10, 2025 – In a powerful affirmation of his administration’s dedication to democratic principles, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai hosted the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, solidifying his commitment to press freedom, freedom of expression, and government transparency. The event, attended by a diverse […] The post President Boakai Champions Press Freedom, Calls for Enhanced Media Professionalism at Inaugural Media Dinner appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: PUL President Julius Kanubah Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law

Monrovia — The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has called on President Joseph Boakai to make unwavering respect for the rule of law a cornerstone of his administration. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at the first-ever Presidential Media Dinner hosted by President Boakai at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town Thursday, [...] The post Liberia: PUL President Julius Kanubah Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Speech by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai President of the Republic of Liberia at the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner April 10, 2025, | EJS Ministerial Complex

Members of the Media, Esteemed Guests, Fellow Liberians, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: Good evening—and welcome. Tonight, I stand before you not just as President of our beloved country but as a fellow citizen who profoundly values the sacred role you play in our democracy. This inaugural Presidential Media Dinner of my administration is more than […] The post Speech by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai President of the Republic of Liberia at the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner April 10, 2025, | EJS Ministerial Complex appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: Senator Augustine Chea Urges Supreme Court Not to Yield to President Boakai’s Alleged Interference in Speaker Koffa’s Bill of Information Case

Monrovia – Senator Augustine Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims, and Petition, has denounced what he describes as an obstruction of justice and interference in the judiciary, following reports that President Joseph Boakai requested a delay in the Supreme Court’s ruling on a Bill of Information filed by Speaker Jonathan [...] The post Liberia: Senator Augustine Chea Urges Supreme Court Not to Yield to President Boakai’s Alleged Interference in Speaker Koffa’s Bill of Information Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Mr. Joshua Carter and Carter Center Delegation Pay Courtesy Visit to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr

Executive Mansion, Monrovia- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., welcomed Mr. Joshua Carter, grandson of the late former U.S. President Jimmy Earl Carter, along with a distinguished delegation from The Carter Center, during a courtesy visit at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The visit highlighted Carter Center’s decades-long partnership with Liberia, especially in […] The post Mr. Joshua Carter and Carter Center Delegation Pay Courtesy Visit to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Liberia: President Boakai Reportedly Asks Supreme Court to Delay Ruling on House Dispute Amid Ongoing Talks with Lawmakers  

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to hold off on delivering a ruling in the ongoing House leadership dispute to allow him to continue negotiations between rival blocs in the House of Representatives. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com FrontPageAfrica has been reliably informed that President Boakai has [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Reportedly Asks Supreme Court to Delay Ruling on House Dispute Amid Ongoing Talks with Lawmakers   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago A Call for Government Overhaul in Liberia: Rectifying Missteps for a Brighter Future

By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: Liberia stands at a critical juncture in its development. A nation rich in potential yet burdened by history, it is under the leadership of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung. The government faces an urgent call to action. The time … The post A Call for Government Overhaul in Liberia: Rectifying Missteps for a Brighter Future appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform

Monrovia — The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint a female Chief Justice when the current Chief Justice retires. During the official opening of the March Term of Court, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh announced her imminent retirement after years of dedicated services. In a [...] The post Liberia: AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago President Boakai Visits the Port of Buchanan and Affirms Government’s Commitment to the Development of the Port of Buchanan

Monrovia, Liberia – April 6, 2025 – His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the infrastructure development of the Port of Buchanan. The President made this statement during a tour of the port’s facilities in Grand Bassa County over the weekend, describing the port […] The post President Boakai Visits the Port of Buchanan and Affirms Government’s Commitment to the Development of the Port of Buchanan appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform

Monrovia, Liberia — The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint a female Chief Justice when the current Chief Justice retires. During the official opening of the March Term of Court, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh announced her imminent retirement after years of dedicated service. In […] The post AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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