18 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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24 h. ago Liberia: New Initiative Expands Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Liberia’s National Cadet Program

Monrovia – A new partnership between the Office of the Second Lady of the Republic of Liberia and the National Cadet Program is set to promote greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce.  By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer The collaboration, facilitated by the Group of 77, aims to enhance opportunities for disabled [...] The post Liberia: New Initiative Expands Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Liberia’s National Cadet Program appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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42 h. ago Minister Ngafuan heads Liberia’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings

Monrovia, April  19, 2025 – The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan leads the Government of Liberia’s delegation to the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, which is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. from April 21 to 26, 2025. The high-powered […] The post Minister Ngafuan heads Liberia’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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47 h. ago Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill

Monrovia – A recent exchange of letters between ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has brought to light a troubling development in the management of Liberia’s mining concessions and legal commitments. At the heart of the matter is [...] The post Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill-Founded’ Ivanhoe ESIA Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War

Monrovia– A Liberian father residing in the United States is pleading with the Government of Liberia and international partners to take swift diplomatic action to rescue his son, who remains stranded and in grave danger in war-torn Ukraine. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Nyenetu Jarkloh, a Liberian citizen currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says his 21-year-old [...] The post Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War-Torn Ukraine appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberia: Mining Renaissance: Assistant Minister Tingban’s Reforms Shake Up Sector

Monrovia – The Assistant Minister of Mines, Carlos E. Tingban, is rewriting the narrative of Liberia’s mining sector with a masterful blend of governance, expertise, and reform. Tingban’s impact echoes and resonates far and wide, laying the foundations for a future rooted in transparency, compliance, and responsibility. Since taking office, Assistant Minister Tingban has become [...] The post Liberia: Mining Renaissance: Assistant Minister Tingban’s Reforms Shake Up Sector appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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4 d. ago Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships  

Monrovia – Hawa Yorwatei Weah, the founder of the Dream Alive Foundation Orphanage is calling on the Liberian government and other humanitarian groups to help send about 20 orphans to school.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Madam Weah and several kids from the Dream Alive Foundation on Tuesday visited the Ministry of Education at the [...] The post Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, aimed at addressing data gaps in critical sectors impacting Liberians. The report, launched Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall, is a significant achievement in the government’s efforts to inform policy development and decision-making with […] The post Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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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6 d. ago Liberia Convenes Development Partners Retreat to Bolster National Development Plan Implementation

UNDP and NDMA Deepen Partnership to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness Monrovia, Liberia- The Government of Liberia will host the inaugural Development Partners Retreat (DPR) on Thursday, April 17, at EJ S Ministerial Complex, under the theme: “Strengthening Partnerships for the Implementation of Liberia’s National Plan – AAID.” This high-level forum comes at a defining moment in […] The post Liberia Convenes Development Partners Retreat to Bolster National Development Plan Implementation appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to US Over Multiple Charges of Rape

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has initiated legal proceedings to extradite Othello Bruce, a Liberian national, to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of aggravated statutory rape involving his biological daughter. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaoline.com According to a formal request submitted by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Bruce is accused of [...] The post Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to US Over Multiple Charges of Rape appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: AREPT Engages Swedish Government In Strengthening International Asset Recovery Cooperation

Monrovia – In a continued effort to advance its mission of tracing, identifying, and retrieving stolen public assets, the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has deepened its international outreach with a strategic diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Sweden. On Tuesday, April 15, AREPT Chairman Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin and Co-Chair Dr. Rennie [...] The post Liberia: AREPT Engages Swedish Government In Strengthening International Asset Recovery Cooperation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program

Monrovia -In a significant boost for youth empowerment, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jeror Cole Banggalu, has announced an allocation of $1 million for the reintroduction of the National Youth Service Program.   During the launch of the 2025 National Cadet Program supported by UNDP at the weekend, Minister Bangalu emphasized the government’s commitment [...] The post Liberia: Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program

Monrovia, Liberia; April 14, 2025: – In a significant boost for youth empowerment, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jeror Cole Banggalu, has announced an allocation of $1 million for the reintroduction of the National Youth Service Program. During the launch of the 2025 National Cadet Program supported by UNDP at the weekend, Minister Bangalu […] The post Youth and Sports Announces $1 Million for National Youth Service Program appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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7 d. ago Youth and Sports unveils $1 Million for Youth Service Program

The Government of Liberia, in partnership with UNDP, announces a US$1Million National Youth Service Program here. Monrovia, Liberia; April 15, 2025: -In a significant boost for youth empowerment, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jeror Cole Banggalu, has announced an allocation of US$1 million to reintroduce the National Youth Service Program. During the launch of … The post Youth and Sports unveils $1 Million for Youth Service Program appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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7 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: Government Launches 2025 National Cadet Program to Boost Youth Employment

Monrovia – The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with UNDP Liberia, has officially launched the 2025 National Cadet Program, an initiative aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and professional development for young Liberians. By: Christopher C. Walker, christopherc.walker@frontpagafricaonline.com The program, originally established on June 11, 1986 under former President Samuel Kanyon Doe, provides short-term [...] The post Liberia: Government Launches 2025 National Cadet Program to Boost Youth Employment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Government Launches 2025 National Cadet Program to Boost Youth Employment

By: Amos Harris The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has officially launched the recruitment drive for the 2025 National Cadet Program, signaling a renewed commitment to tackling youth unemployment and fostering career growth among young Liberians.Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Liberia, the launch event took place today, […] The post Government Launches 2025 National Cadet Program to Boost Youth Employment appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: USAID Contractor RTI International Accused of Withholding Legal Benefits from Liberian Staff

Monrovia – Two former employees of RTI International, a U.S. government contractor operating in Liberia, have accused the organization of violating Liberian labor laws by refusing to honor fixed-term contracts and pay benefits owed following the premature termination of their project. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaoline.com Jefferson Krua, who served as a Value Chain Marketing [...] The post Liberia: USAID Contractor RTI International Accused of Withholding Legal Benefits from Liberian Staff appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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