14 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse

Brewerville – As Liberia continues to navigate a growing constitutional dilemma within its legislative branch, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has added his voice to calls for judicial clarity, urging the Supreme Court to issue a definitive and comprehensible ruling in the high-profile House of Representatives leadership dispute. By Obediah Johnson | obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The prominent Liberian clergyman and [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse 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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5 d. ago Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness

Monrovia – In a move to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in Liberia, the Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Liberia Project has launched a five-day public campaign titled “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The campaign, which began on April 14th, 2023, is taking place across [...] The post Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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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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2 w. ago Liberia: ‘You are the Future’:ArcelorMittal’s Global Mining CEO Hails 236 New Liberian Employees in Yekepa

YEKEPA, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia, the country’s largest foreign investor, has ushered in a new generation of local talent into its mining operations, formally recognizing 236 young Liberians who have completed intensive training and are now fully employed by the company. By Wremongar B Joe, II contributing writer It was a spirited and emotionally [...] The post Liberia: ‘You are the Future’:ArcelorMittal’s Global Mining CEO Hails 236 New Liberian Employees in Yekepa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Transforming Liberia Begins in Nimba County: A Call for Sovereign Rebirth

By: Rev. Torli H. Krua, contributing writer Liberia stands at a pivotal crossroads. For over two centuries, the nation has been held back by systemic corruption, covert American colonization, a governance structure designed to benefit politicians, and a constitution that favors colonial interests over the will of the people. Recently, renowned Liberian human rights lawyer [...] The post Transforming Liberia Begins in Nimba County: A Call for Sovereign Rebirth appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Employs Over 200 Young Liberian Artisans and Process Operators from Its Vocational School

YEKEPA, Nimba County – More than 200 young Liberians have officially transitioned from trainees to full-time employees at ArcelorMittal Liberia after completing rigorous training programs aimed at equipping them with essential skills for the mining industry. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The graduates, drawn from the ArcelorMittal Training Academy, including Process Operator Learners and Artisans [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Employs Over 200 Young Liberian Artisans and Process Operators from Its Vocational School appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia Races to Repair Vital Undersea Internet Cable Damaged by Construction

Monrovia, Liberia – April 2, 2025: The Liberian government, through the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), has initiated urgent repair and rerouting operations on the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine fiber optic cable, the nation’s primary source of internet data transmission. This critical intervention comes after construction on […] The post Liberia Races to Repair Vital Undersea Internet Cable Damaged by Construction appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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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2 w. ago Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns  

Monrovia – The NGO Coalition of Liberia has raised alarm over the increasing influx of Burkinabe and Ivorian nationals into Liberia, alleging that their involvement in cocoa farming and illegal mining is causing widespread deforestation, land conflicts, and illegal immigration concerns. In a statement issued this week, the coalition called on the Liberian government to [...] The post Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberian Delegation Returns from Successful Study Tour in Kenya on Donor

Monrovia, Liberia – A Liberian delegation has returned from a highly productive study tour in Kenya, where they gained valuable insights into the effective management of development partner-supported programs and projects. The tour, which took place from March 24-28, 2025, in Nairobi, focused on Kenya’s expertise in leveraging country systems and civil servant capacities to […] The post Liberian Delegation Returns from Successful Study Tour in Kenya on Donor-Funded Project Management appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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 PUL advances specialization in Agriculture and Environmental Reporting

(March 26, 2025): The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has made a compelling case for Liberian journalists and media professionals to focus their efforts on agriculture and environmental reporting. This call to action was made during the opening of a one-day Agricultural Journalism Seminar in Paynesville. In his remarks, Kanubah … The post PUL advances specialization in Agriculture and Environmental Reporting 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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3 w. ago PATEL President Decries Marginalization oF Liberian Businesses

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – March 26, 2025 – The President of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL), Dominic Nimely, has voiced strong concerns regarding the persistent marginalization of Liberian-owned businesses. At a press conference in Monrovia on Monday, March 24, 2025, Nimely expressed frustration over the lack of government action to protect local […] The post PATEL President Decries Marginalization oF Liberian Businesses appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 w. ago Student Uprising Paralyzes Capitol Hill: Demands for Teacher Pay Hike Intensify Amid Police Confrontation

Monrovia, Liberia – A burgeoning student protest has escalated into a full-scale occupation of Capitol Hill Byepass, bringing traffic to a standstill and highlighting the deepening crisis within Liberia’s education sector. Despite persistent efforts by the Liberian National Police to disperse the demonstrators, the aggrieved students remain resolute, their numbers swelling and their determination unwavering. […] The post Student Uprising Paralyzes Capitol Hill: Demands for Teacher Pay Hike Intensify Amid Police Confrontation appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 w. ago Liberia: Leaked Documents Expose Alleged Corruption at WASH Commission, Linking Deputy Speaker Fallah

Monrovia – Leaked financial documents have raised serious allegations of financial mismanagement and unauthorized withdrawals at the National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC), implicating Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah in an apparent corruption scheme. By Franklin Doloquee The documents, obtained and published by activist Martin K. N. Kollie, reveal that over L$31.7 million (Liberian dollars) [...] The post Liberia: Leaked Documents Expose Alleged Corruption at WASH Commission, Linking Deputy Speaker Fallah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $15 Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court Over “Wrongful Suspension”

Abuja, Nigeria – The Director General of Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Emma Metieh Glassco, has taken legal action against the Liberian government at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Glassco is challenging her indefinite suspension, arguing that it amounts to unlawful removal from office [...] The post Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $15 Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court Over “Wrongful Suspension” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $10M Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court

Monrovia – Emma Metieh Glassco, the recently suspended Director-General of Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Liberian government at the ECOWAS High Court in Abuja, Nigeria. By Yawah Jaivey, yawah.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com Glassco claims her fundamental human rights, particularly her right to due process and a fair trial, [...] The post Liberia: Suspended NAFAA Director Emma Glassco Files $10M Lawsuit Against Liberian Government at ECOWAS Court appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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