13 h. ago Tragedy Strikes Tuobo Gbaweleken as Storm Claims Life of a Woman 

Tuobo Gbaweleken, River Gee County – A sudden and violent storm that ripped through Tuobo Gbaweleken on April 19, 2025, has left the community in mourning after claiming the life of Marie Doboyou, a cherished resident believed to be in her early 40s. Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing moments when powerful winds unexpectedly intensified, uprooting a […] The post Tragedy Strikes Tuobo Gbaweleken as Storm Claims Life of a Woman  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia: One Dead, Another Severely Injured After Tree Collapse at Tarken Mining Site in River Gee County

TARKEN, River Gee County – A tragic incident at a mining site in Tarken Township, Gbeapo Statutory District, has left one man dead and another seriously injured after a tree unexpectedly collapsed on Friday, April 11. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer The deceased, 36-year-old Dennis Gbayor, was reportedly resting beneath the tree after [...] The post Liberia: One Dead, Another Severely Injured After Tree Collapse at Tarken Mining Site in River Gee County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia:$10 million Weather Warning System Delayed Four Years by EPA “Lack of Competence”, Inflated Salary Claims and Refusal to Follow Donor Rules, Says Report

VARNEY GOWAH TOWN, Montserrado – Kulah Tokpah arrives home from her farm, exhausted, her arms burdened with firewood for the meal she is preparing for men clearing her new plot of land. Her once fertile farm is now a patchwork of withered crops, cracked soil, and dead plants. By Aria Deemie with New Narratives Kulah [...] The post Liberia:$10 million Weather Warning System Delayed Four Years by EPA “Lack of Competence”, Inflated Salary Claims and Refusal to Follow Donor Rules, Says Report appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Mysterious Deaths on the Rise in Ganta, Sparking Fear Among Residents

Ganta, Nimba County – A series of mysterious deaths in Ganta, Nimba County, has raised alarm among residents, as five bodies have been discovered in less than two months under unexplained circumstances. By Franklin Doloquee On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the body of a 45-year-old man, identified as Papie Darlor, a commercial motorcyclist popularly known [...] The post Liberia: Mysterious Deaths on the Rise in Ganta, Sparking Fear Among Residents appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago LACC Hosts Successful Public Outreach Event in River Gee and Maryland Counties, Strengthening Local Communities’ Understanding of Anti

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has been actively engaging local communities in its fight against corruption, recently concluding impactful public outreach events in Fishtown, River Gee County, and Harper, Maryland County. These initiatives served as crucial platforms for disseminating knowledge about Liberia’s key anti-corruption legal frameworks, including the newly enacted LACC Act, the Whistleblower Protection […] The post LACC Hosts Successful Public Outreach Event in River Gee and Maryland Counties, Strengthening Local Communities’ Understanding of Anti-Corruption Legislation  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago ‘Dead Aid’ is not ‘Dead Nation’ but ‘Big Push’ for Real Change

Jimmy S. Shilue* The recent 90 days suspension of USAID international development and humanitarian aid has intensified the debate around aid effectiveness in recipient countries. In the West African nation of Liberia, a longstanding ally of the United States where USAID’s presence stretches back to the 1950s, government is still struggling to develop an effective … The post ‘Dead Aid’ is not ‘Dead Nation’ but ‘Big Push’ for Real Change appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Deadly Land Dispute in River Gee County Results in Three Deaths, Security Forces Intervene

RIVER GEE – A deadly land dispute in River Gee County has left three residents dead, prompting swift action from local authorities and joint security forces. By Peter P. Toe, Jr, contributing writer The violent clash took place on March 18, 2025, between members of the Glarro and Kiteabo clans in District 3 over a longstanding [...] The post Liberia: Deadly Land Dispute in River Gee County Results in Three Deaths, Security Forces Intervene appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: MPC Criticizes Government’s Response to Student Protests

Monrovia – The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), led by Simeon Freeman, has condemned the use of force by state security forces against students protesting in Monrovia. By Edwin Genoway, edwingenoway@frontpageafricaonline.com The students, demanding improved conditions for their teachers and the restoration of their education, were met with tear gas and violent repression by security [...] The post Liberia: MPC Criticizes Government’s Response to Student Protests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Grand Kru Citizens Rally Behind Speaker Koffa Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing, Demand End to ‘Corruption Fueling Legislative Crisis’

Monrovia – Hundreds of citizens from Grand Kru District Two have formally petitioned the National Legislature, demanding adherence to the rule of law, justice, and the restoration of democratic order.  By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The petition, submitted on Tuesday, expresses concerns over the ongoing political deadlock within Liberia’s National Legislature and calls for actions that [...] The post Liberia: Grand Kru Citizens Rally Behind Speaker Koffa Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing, Demand End to ‘Corruption Fueling Legislative Crisis’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Armed Forces of Liberia Launches ‘Operation True Guardian’ to Boost Border and Maritime Security

Monrovia – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has launched ‘Operation True Guardian,’ a military operation aimed at enhancing national security and strengthening Liberia’s border and coastal defenses.  By Yaway Jaivey, yawah.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com The operation began on March 23, 2025, with AFL personnel deployed to the western counties of Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Gbarpolu to [...] The post Liberia: Armed Forces of Liberia Launches ‘Operation True Guardian’ to Boost Border and Maritime Security appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: River Gee Eminent Citizen Cllr. Teh Condemns Violence in Glaro

Monrovia – Prominent lawyer Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Teh has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of violence between the communities of Glaro and Katiabo, urging all parties to seek a peaceful resolution to their land dispute. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The escalating tensions between the two communities, which have resulted in injuries and destruction, pose [...] The post Liberia: River Gee Eminent Citizen Cllr. Teh Condemns Violence in Glaro-Katiabo Land Dispute, Calls for Peaceful Resolution    appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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last month LLA Chairman Kpakio pledges legal action to resolve decade long land disputes

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia, March 24, 2025: The newly appointed Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), Hon. Samuel F. Kpakio, has announced plans to establish a dedicated legal team to address land cases that have remained unresolved in court for more than ten years. Hon. Samuel F. Kpakio was officially sworn in as … The post LLA Chairman Kpakio pledges legal action to resolve decade long land disputes appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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