48 h. ago Liberia: Rethinking Capital Growth in Liberia: A Path Toward Equitable Resource Distribution

This article was written with Liberia in mind but could serve as a policy resource for any African or developing nation. By: Austin S Fallah, contributing writer Liberia, a nation rich in natural resources, stands at a pivotal crossroads as it approaches the mid-21st century. Harnessing these resources for sustainable internal growth is not only [...] The post Liberia: Rethinking Capital Growth in Liberia: A Path Toward Equitable Resource Distribution appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – A distinguished lineup of African and international leaders today called upon young people across the continent to take bold steps in shaping Africa’s future by driving economic development, promoting democratic governance, and championing accountability. This powerful call to action was made during the official opening […] The post Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Liberia: African Media Forum Set to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN – The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) has announced plans to convene the 4th African Media Forum on NTDs in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from November 25 to 27, 2025.  By: Siaway T. Miapue, contributing writer The announcement was made during a press conference held on Friday, May 30, in the Ivorian [...] The post Liberia: African Media Forum Set to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center 

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 8, 2025: A Liberian-owned Koufa Consortium, in collaboration with African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), boosts the education sector of Liberia by the launch of the first premier comprehensive preparatory training programs and testing centers for ACCA, CIA, CFE, and IPSAS exams, setting a new benchmark for professional development … The post Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: PANASA President Declares Liberia Emerging Scrabble Power, Confirms 2026 Championship Host Role

Monrovia – Liberia has been officially named as the host of the 2026 African Scrabble Championship following a historic visit by the President of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), Adekoyejo Adegbesan.  By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The visit, part of the African Youth Scrabble Championship Trophy Tour, marks the first time a sitting PANASA [...] The post Liberia: PANASA President Declares Liberia Emerging Scrabble Power, Confirms 2026 Championship Host Role appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: With Liberia’s Historic UN Security Council Vote Approaching, FPA Examines Its Chances and Potential Benefits

MONROVIA — As Liberia prepares for the crucial United Nations General Assembly vote scheduled for June 3, its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council has gained widespread attention, both domestically and internationally.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com This pursuit represents more than just a diplomatic milestone for the West African country; it [...] The post Liberia: With Liberia’s Historic UN Security Council Vote Approaching, FPA Examines Its Chances and Potential Benefits appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Pres Boakai Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Strengthening West African Healthcare

MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery systems across West Africa, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration in tackling public health challenges. By Francis G. Boayue, francisg.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The message was delivered on his behalf by Ambassador-at-Large Charles Snetter during the opening of the 18th Biannual General Meeting of the [...] The post Liberia: Pres Boakai Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Strengthening West African Healthcare appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia’s Finance Minister Elected Chair of African Development Bank Constituency 15 as Executive Director Darkortey Successfully Ends Tenure

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire– Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has been elected Chair of Constituency 15 of the African Development Bank (AfDB), a regional grouping that includes Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan. The election took place during the 2025 Constituency Annual Meetings, held on the margins of […] The post Liberia’s Finance Minister Elected Chair of African Development Bank Constituency 15 as Executive Director Darkortey Successfully Ends Tenure appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago UBA Liberia Celebrates Africa Day with Cultural Showcase and Public Engagement

Monrovia – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia proudly joined the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Day, a celebration of Africa’s unity, cultural richness, and progress. This year’s celebration kicked off with a lively display of African dance and culminated in an elegant African runway show, symbolizing UBA’s strong presence in 20 African [...] The post UBA Liberia Celebrates Africa Day with Cultural Showcase and Public Engagement appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Amb. Nkrumah Urges Job Creation, Improved Healthcare as ECOWAS, LCP Mark 50th Anniversary in Liberia

Monrovia –The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Representative to Liberia, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, has called for swift action to create jobs and improve healthcare services across West Africa. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Her remarks were made during a Made in Liberia Trade Fair Jamboree held over the weekend in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, [...] The post Amb. Nkrumah Urges Job Creation, Improved Healthcare as ECOWAS, LCP Mark 50th Anniversary in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Joins Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Sierra Leon, Others in Launching Single African Air Transport Market

Monrovia – Liberia’s Minister of Transport, Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, has reaffirmed the country’s full support for the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a transformative initiative aimed at liberalizing airspace across the African continent. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking to FrontPageAfrica from Abuja on Thursday, Minister Tyler described the launch of SAATM as a [...] The post Liberia Joins Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Sierra Leon, Others in Launching Single African Air Transport Market appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Pays $1.4 Million to Ship $20M Worth of Military Equipment Donated by African Union

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has paid 1.4 million United States dollars to a company in Cameroon to facilitate the shipment of military equipment valued at 20 million United States dollars. The equipment was donated to the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) by the African Union. The disclosure was made by the Chief of [...] The post Liberia Pays $1.4 Million to Ship $20M Worth of Military Equipment Donated by African Union appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: EJS Center Introduces Fourth Cohort of Amujae Leaders: Liberia’s Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Among Illustrious African Women Selected

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development has welcomed 13 outstanding women from across Africa into the fourth cohort of its flagship Amujae Initiative—an ambitious program aimed at elevating accomplished women in public leadership. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com According to an official release from the EJS Center, the [...] The post Liberia: EJS Center Introduces Fourth Cohort of Amujae Leaders: Liberia’s Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Among Illustrious African Women Selected appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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 Participates in Obangame Express 2025, Reaffirming Commitment to Maritime Security

Monrovia – The Liberia Coast Guard has joined more than 30 African nations in Exercise Obangame Express 2025, a two-week multinational maritime training operation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and reinforcing a collective commitment to maritime security across the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. According to a US Embassy release, the exercise featured [...] The post Liberia Participates in Obangame Express 2025, Reaffirming Commitment to Maritime Security appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Trade Office in Canada Concludes African CEO Forum with Promising Investment Prospects

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Canada has concluded its participation in the 2025 African CEO Forum, held from May 11 to 14 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The four-day event brought together delegates from Canada, Liberia, and host country Ivory Coast, including several Ivorian government officials and prominent investors. The forum [...] The post Liberia Trade Office in Canada Concludes African CEO Forum with Promising Investment Prospects appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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