3 d. ago Another First for Liberia: Showcasing the new WBG Engagement Approach and Jobs Agenda

Liberia is a country of firsts – and contrasts.  Founded in 1847, Liberia is Africa’s first republic.  The country elected Africa’s first female president and boasts two Nobel laureates among its 5.6 million strong population. Liberia’s abundant forests are the lungs of West Africa, representing a global biodiversity hotspot.  Richly endowed with natural resources – including [...] The post Another First for Liberia: Showcasing the new WBG Engagement Approach and Jobs Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting

Monrovia – Internal tensions have erupted within the House of Representatives over Liberia’s representation at the ECOWAS Parliament, just as the country prepares to host a high-profile ECOWAS Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the 9th sitting of the second quarter of the 55th Legislature, a communication from Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, [...] The post Liberia: Lawmakers Clash Over Liberia’s Representation at Ecowas Parliament Ahead of Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia’s citizen scientists celebrate the country’s biodiversity

On a rainy morning eight years ago, a group of nature enthusiasts woke up early on a Sunday morning to look for birds. The gathering, organised by the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), was supported by the then-German ambassador’s wife. By Manon Verchot and Sanshey Biswas Since that day, at 6AM [...] The post Liberia’s citizen scientists celebrate the country’s biodiversity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 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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9 d. ago Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens

In a move to expand healthcare access across Liberia, the Government has officially launched the country’s first health insurance policy for vulnerable citizens. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, June 6, 2025: The policy, a pilot project, was unveiled at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism’s (MICAT) weekly press briefing on Thursday, June 5, 2025. … The post Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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9 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa

Timeline 2005: ArcelorMittal signs a 25-year MDA with the Liberian government, setting the stage for iron ore mining operations.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com  YEKEPA, Nimba County – President Joseph Boakai, and ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, on Thursday attended the inauguration of ArcelorMittal’s world-class concentrator. The state-of-the-art concentrator—one of the largest iron ore beneficiation plants in [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia’s Politicians Will Face the People’s Final Exam in 2029

We are still four solid years away from elections in Liberia, but some politicians are already preparing themselves for the 2029 elections rather than focusing on planning for the next generation of Liberians. This attitude from some of our politicians calls for sober reflection about how Liberians have envisioned their lives and country to look […] The post Liberia’s Politicians Will Face the People’s Final Exam in 2029 appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Executive ChairmanLakshmi Mittal Arrives In Liberia to Commission Country’s First Iron Ore Concentrator 

NIMBA — ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Lakshmi N. Mittal has arrived in Liberia ahead of the commissioning of the country’s first iron ore concentrator, a historic event scheduled for Thursday, June 5, in Yekepa, Nimba County.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The ceremony, which will also be attended by President Joseph Boakai and other senior government officials, will [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Executive ChairmanLakshmi Mittal Arrives In Liberia to Commission Country’s First Iron Ore Concentrator  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago “Increase Your footprint in rural Liberia”: UN Women Country Representative Urges AFELL

Monrovia – UN Women Liberia Country Representative Madam Comfort Lamptey wants the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), to consider providing legal literacy for Liberia’s rural women, declaring that justice cannot be truly accessible until every woman understands her basic rights.   Delivering the keynote address at the induction ceremony of AFELL on Friday, [...] The post “Increase Your footprint in rural Liberia”: UN Women Country Representative Urges AFELL appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia to Dedicate Modern Iron Ore Concentrator in Nimba; President Boakai, Chairman Mittal to Attend Ceremony

YEKEPA, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), the country’s largest foreign investor and iron ore producer, will on Thursday, June 5, dedicate a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator in Yekepa, Nimba County. The ceremony will be attended by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and ArcelorMittal’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, in a momentous occasion for Liberia’s mining [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia to Dedicate Modern Iron Ore Concentrator in Nimba; President Boakai, Chairman Mittal to Attend Ceremony appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: New Country Partnership Framework for Liberia Focuses On Building Foundations for More and Better Jobs

The World Bank Group (WBG)  has announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Liberia that supports more and better jobs by focusing selectively on four essential outcome areas: education; energy access; accountable and transparent governance; and private investment – with focus on agroindustry and forestry. The new Liberia CPF covers the Fiscal Years 2025 [...] The post Liberia: New Country Partnership Framework for Liberia Focuses On Building Foundations for More and Better Jobs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Liberia: As Mpox Cases Surge in Liberia, Africa CDC Pleads for More Vaccines

Liberia is witnessing a significant uptick in suspected Mpox cases, with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) reporting 767 suspected cases. The country has also recorded an increase in confirmed cases, with 75 active infections as of May 29, 2025. This marks a substantial jump from earlier reports of 25 cases just a [...] The post Liberia: As Mpox Cases Surge in Liberia, Africa CDC Pleads for More Vaccines appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: With Wind in Its Sails, Liberia Charts Course for Continued IMO Leadership

LONDON, UK – In a compelling and heartfelt address delivered at the official launch of Liberia’s campaign for re-election to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, Liberia Maritime Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to global maritime leadership, safety, and sustainability. By: Trokon Wrepue [...] The post Liberia: With Wind in Its Sails, Liberia Charts Course for Continued IMO Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture: Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer

MONROVIA – Liberia and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their cultural and creative partnership through a Joint Country Nominations Mixer hosted by the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Monrovia.  By WillieN. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The event showcased a unified celebration of storytelling, talent, and heritage from both nations, [...] The post Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture: Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Joins Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Sierra Leon, Others in Launching Single African Air Transport Market

Monrovia – Liberia’s Minister of Transport, Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, has reaffirmed the country’s full support for the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a transformative initiative aimed at liberalizing airspace across the African continent. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking to FrontPageAfrica from Abuja on Thursday, Minister Tyler described the launch of SAATM as a [...] The post Liberia Joins Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Sierra Leon, Others in Launching Single African Air Transport Market appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Trade Office in Canada Concludes African CEO Forum with Promising Investment Prospects

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Canada has concluded its participation in the 2025 African CEO Forum, held from May 11 to 14 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The four-day event brought together delegates from Canada, Liberia, and host country Ivory Coast, including several Ivorian government officials and prominent investors. The forum [...] The post Liberia Trade Office in Canada Concludes African CEO Forum with Promising Investment Prospects appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Records Four Active Monkeypox Cases as Health Authorities Expand Response Measures

Monrovia – Health authorities in Liberia have confirmed four active Monkeypox cases as the country ramps up its response to contain the outbreak. The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), made the announcement during a press briefing on Sunday. By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr. | edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com Dr. Dougbeh Chris [...] The post Liberia Records Four Active Monkeypox Cases as Health Authorities Expand Response Measures appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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