42 h. ago Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics

MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has drawn widespread support from prominent women, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. But the noticeable absence of key female legislators has raised questions about solidarity within Liberia’s female political circles. By Joyclyn Wea, [...] The post Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Climate Promise, UN Women, UNICEF, ActionAid Liberia, Medica Liberia and the Liberian Youth for Climate Action (LYCA), is holding a National Dialogue on integrating the priorities of Youth, Children, Gender and People with Disabilities in [...] The post Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Burkina Faso Delegation Visits Lofa County to Boost Local Textile Industry in Liberia

Monrovia – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Sara Beyslow Nyanti, has opened doors in a social and economic effort to create employment for Liberian youth and women.  On Tuesday, Liberia’s Foreign Minister welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Burkina Faso. The visit, aimed at enhancing Liberia’s textile industry and creating more jobs [...] The post Burkina Faso Delegation Visits Lofa County to Boost Local Textile Industry in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Eminent Wettee Receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from Diaspora Liberian women

The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel Sonnyboy Wettee, has again scooped another prestigious award. This time, from Liberian women residing in the diaspora and are under the banner, All-Liberian Diaspora Women Organization (ALDWO). The award ceremony was held on Saturday, March 22, and took place during ALDWO Leadership … The post Eminent Wettee Receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from Diaspora Liberian women appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Eminent Wettee Receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from Diaspora Liberian Women

Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel Sonnyboy Wettee, has again scooped another prestigious award. This time, from Liberian women, who reside in the diaspora and are under the banner, All-Liberian Diaspora Women Organization (ALDWO). The award ceremony was held on Saturday, March 22, and took place [...] The post Liberia: Eminent Wettee Receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ from Diaspora Liberian Women 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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