3 d. ago CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA

. As Concern Worldwide Strengthens Partnership With CHAP On Fundraising And Development Of Strategic Plans MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Liberia’s leading proponent of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), has received a significant financial boost from the Lotus Foods Foundation USA. The support is directed toward CHAP’s flagship Farm4Jobs […] The post CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Society

4 d. ago Liberia Secures UN Security Council Seat, Foreign Minister Nyanti Praised for Diplomatic Triumph

MONROVIA, June 6 – Liberia is celebrating a significant diplomatic achievement: securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. This historic victory has led to widespread acclaim for Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, whose unwavering leadership and strategic diplomatic efforts are credited with the country’s success. In an […] The post Liberia Secures UN Security Council Seat, Foreign Minister Nyanti Praised for Diplomatic Triumph appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Former Mayor Koijee Slams Senator Dillon for Splashing Cash During UN Security Council Celebration

Monrovia – Former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee has criticized Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon for what he described as a display of opulence during Liberia’s recent celebration of its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Liberia on Tuesday secured one of three slots allocated to Africa on [...] The post Liberia: Former Mayor Koijee Slams Senator Dillon for Splashing Cash During UN Security Council Celebration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago MOVEE Hails Liberia’s Historic Election to UN Security Council

Monrovia – The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has welcomed Liberia’s election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, describing the achievement as a defining moment in the country’s diplomatic history and a triumph for national unity. In a statement issued in Monrovia, MOVEE’s National Secretary General, Jeremiah Edison Paye, lauded the [...] The post MOVEE Hails Liberia’s Historic Election to UN Security Council appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Liberty Party Hails Liberia’s Election to UN Security Council, Credits Boakai’s Leadership

Monrovia – The Liberty Party has commended President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung for what it describes as a major diplomatic achievement, following Liberia’s election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term. By Jaheim T. Tumujaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National [...] The post Liberia: Liberty Party Hails Liberia’s Election to UN Security Council, Credits Boakai’s Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Council of Churches Hails Nation’s Historic Election to UN Security Council

MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of Liberia on the nation’s historic election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a Non-Permanent Member. This milestone marks Liberia’s return to the Security Council for the first time in over six decades, since its previous tenure in [...] The post Liberia Council of Churches Hails Nation’s Historic Election to UN Security Council appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia Overwhelmingly Gets UN Security Council Seat, Diplomats Say It Shows Country’s “Growing Regional Influence”

By Anthony Stephens, senior correspondent with New Narratives Liberia has overwhelmingly won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council—64 years after it first held the role. One hundred and eighty-one of the 188 member states of the UN voted for Liberia. The vote also came nearly 22 years after the country’s civil wars, [...] The post Liberia Overwhelmingly Gets UN Security Council Seat, Diplomats Say It Shows Country’s “Growing Regional Influence” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia Overwhelmingly Wins UN Security Council Seat as Diplomats Say It Shows Country’s “Growing Regional Influence”

By Anthony Stephens, senior correspondent with New Narratives Liberia has overwhelmingly won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council—64 years after it first held the role. One hundred and eighty-one of the 188 member states of the UN voted for Liberia. The vote marked a historic milestone for the country, coming nearly 22 [...] The post Liberia Overwhelmingly Wins UN Security Council Seat as Diplomats Say It Shows Country’s “Growing Regional Influence” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission

Monrovia – Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term marks a diplomatic milestone for the West African nation. Yet, the celebratory moment has been overshadowed by political discord over who deserves credit for the achievement. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  President Joseph Boakai’s address on Tuesday hailed [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Joint Security Cites Delays in Capitol Building Fire Probe, Vows to Prosecute All Involved Regardless of Political Ties

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through its Joint Security Council (JSC), has vowed to prosecute all individuals found culpable in the December 2024 fire that destroyed portions of the Capitol Building — regardless of their political connections — as pressure mounts over the delayed conclusion of the high-profile arson investigation. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The [...] The post Liberia: Joint Security Cites Delays in Capitol Building Fire Probe, Vows to Prosecute All Involved Regardless of Political Ties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

6 d. ago Editorial: Liberia’s UNSC Victory Should Have United the Nation, But President Boakai’s Silence on Weah Spoke Volumes

LIBERIA’S ELECTION TO THE United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2026–2027 term was meant to be a moment of collective national pride — a diplomatic triumph for a nation striving to reclaim its image after decades of conflict and fragility.  IT SHOULD HAVE been a time to celebrate the fruits [...] The post Editorial: Liberia’s UNSC Victory Should Have United the Nation, But President Boakai’s Silence on Weah Spoke Volumes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

7 d. ago Liberia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026

United Nations, New York – June 3, 2025 – Liberia has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone, securing a non-permanent seat on the prestigious United Nations Security Council for a two-year term commencing in January 2026. The West African nation was elected alongside Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Latvia during a ballot held […] The post Liberia Among Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 d. ago Liberia: India Delegation Wraps Up Visit with Support to Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid, Urges Joint Fight Against Global Terrorism After Deadly April Attack

MONROVIA – An all-party parliamentary delegation from India has concluded a high-level visit to Liberia, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and calling for global unity in the fight against terrorism following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [...] The post Liberia: India Delegation Wraps Up Visit with Support to Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid, Urges Joint Fight Against Global Terrorism After Deadly April Attack appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago Liberian Afrobeat Star JZyNo Rallies Nation Behind UN Security Council Bid

Monrovia – Popular Liberian Afrobeat singer Jonathan Lee, widely known as JZyNo, has issued a passionate call for national unity as Liberia prepares for one of the most significant moments in its diplomatic history — its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a message released late [...] The post Liberian Afrobeat Star JZyNo Rallies Nation Behind UN Security Council Bid appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

8 d. ago OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER RICHARD NAGBE KOON IN SUPPORT OF LIBERIA’S BID FOR A NON

Fellow Liberians, Scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Liberia’s elections will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. To achieve success, we must secure a minimum of 127 votes from 193 UN member countries. Should Liberia succeed, it will mark over six decades since the nation last had the opportunity to participate […] The post OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER RICHARD NAGBE KOON IN SUPPORT OF LIBERIA’S BID FOR A NON-PERMANENT SEAT AT THE UNTIED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

8 d. ago Former President Weah Publicly Backs Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid, Urges National Unity

Monrovia, Liberia – Former President George Manneh Weah has officially and publicly thrown his weight behind Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing that the endeavor transcends political divides and is a matter of paramount national interest. With the crucial vote slated for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Weah has […] The post Former President Weah Publicly Backs Liberia’s UN Security Council Bid, Urges National Unity appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Government, Opposition and Citizens Join Forces Ahead of Crucial UN Security Council Vote

Monrovia – As the United Nations General Assembly prepares to vote on June 3, Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) has garnered unprecedented bipartisan and national support.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a rare show of unity, political actors from across the divide — ruling and opposition — civil society [...] The post Liberia: Government, Opposition and Citizens Join Forces Ahead of Crucial UN Security Council Vote appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Liberia campaign for a bid as a  Non – Permanent members  on the UN Security Council: A charade or a waste of taxpayer money.

By Mohammed M. Bamba, Jr The United Nations Security Council is one of the six main organs of the UN structure. Its primary responsibilities are to maintain international peace and security, investigate disputes, apply sanctions, authorize the use of force, establish peacekeeping missions, address human rights issues, and refer situations to the International Criminal Court […] The post Liberia campaign for a bid as a  Non – Permanent members  on the UN Security Council: A charade or a waste of taxpayer money. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Economics

2 w. ago Liberia Intensifies Diplomatic Push for UN Security Council Seat

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – May 22, 2025 – The Liberian government is significantly advancing its bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a move signaling a renewed focus on enhancing the nation’s global standing and attracting international investment. Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of […] The post Liberia Intensifies Diplomatic Push for UN Security Council Seat appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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