5 h. ago Cardinal Prevost, a dark horse, as the first American and Peruvian Pope

By Paul Ejime If it were a secular contest judged by political correctness, or otherwise, and going by his public disagreement with his compatriot, President Donald Trump, especially over immigration, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost could have been dismissed as an outsider in the 2025 papal succession race. Not that religion is devoid of politics, after […] The post Cardinal Prevost, a dark horse, as the first American and Peruvian Pope appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 h. ago Remote Maryland County Communities Celebrate New Health Post, Boosting Healthcare Access

Gbololu, Maryland County – A significant milestone for rural healthcare unfolded in Southeastern Liberia as the communities of Gbololu and Gbewien, nestled within the remote Pleebo Sodoken District, proudly handed over a newly constructed health post to the Maryland County Health Team (CHT) on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This vital health facility, born from the […] The post Remote Maryland County Communities Celebrate New Health Post, Boosting Healthcare Access appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Government Scraps IMCC’s ArcelorMittal Deal for Yekepa

Monrovia – The Liberian government has reversed a recent decision by the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) reaffirming ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) role as operator of the Yekepa–Buchanan railway, following mounting pressure from rival mining company, Ivanhoe Liberia, formerly HPX. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This dramatic U-turn comes less than two weeks after the IMCC reaffirmed [...] The post Liberia: Government Scraps IMCC’s ArcelorMittal Deal for Yekepa-Buchanan Corridor Amid Fierce Push from Rival appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Catholic Church in Liberia Celebrates Election of New Pontiff Leo XIV

Monrovia – In a historic moment reverberating from the Vatican to the streets of Monrovia, the Catholic Church in Liberia has joined millions around the globe in extending prayerful wishes to newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—the first American to ascend to the papacy. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The announcement of Pope [...] The post Catholic Church in Liberia Celebrates Election of New Pontiff Leo XIV appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Barbados’ President Makes Historic First Visit to Liberia

ROBERTSFIELD, Margibi County – Barbados’ President, Madam Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, has arrived in Liberia, becoming the first Barbadian head of state to visit the West African nation.She was received at the Roberts International Airport by Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, along with several senior government officials. In keeping with tradition, President Mason [...] The post Liberia: Barbados’ President Makes Historic First Visit to Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: How VP Koung’s Hospital Sheltered a Medical Impostor

Monrovia – For years, Dr. Peter Matthew George lived what appeared to be the dream of any medical professional in Liberia. He led the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA) as its president and held the prominent position of Chief Medical Officer at the Esther and Jereline Koung Medical Center, a private hospital founded by [...] The post Liberia: How VP Koung’s Hospital Sheltered a Medical Impostor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: CSNL Commends Mano Manufacturing Company for Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery – Recognizes Asaad Fadel’s Contributions to National Economic Development’

Monrovia – The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), a leading pro-democracy institution, has lauded Mano Manufacturing Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Asaad Fadel, for spearheading the development of Liberia’s first-ever palm oil refinery. The facility, once completed, will process locally produced crude palm oil into RBD olein (cooking oil) and other high-quality [...] The post Liberia: CSNL Commends Mano Manufacturing Company for Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery – Recognizes Asaad Fadel’s Contributions to National Economic Development’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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10 h. ago Liberia: LAA, LSEZ Launch Special Economic Zones to Transform Airport Lands into Business and Industrial Hubs

MARGIBI COUNTY – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Special Economic Zones (LSEZ) Authority have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish the country’s first Airport Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) at Roberts International Airport, marking a key step in efforts to attract investment and spur economic development. By Christopher Walker  The agreement was [...] The post Liberia: LAA, LSEZ Launch Special Economic Zones to Transform Airport Lands into Business and Industrial Hubs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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10 h. ago Editorial: A Scandal That Cuts Deep: The Fake Doctor, the Hospital, and the Shadow Over VP Koung

THURSDAY’S EXPOSURE of Dr. Peter Matthew George — a man who rose to the presidency of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association on the back of fake academic credentials — is not merely an individual scandal.  IT IS A national embarrassment.  AND MORE troublingly, it reveals systemic failures that threaten public trust, especially when such [...] The post Editorial: A Scandal That Cuts Deep: The Fake Doctor, the Hospital, and the Shadow Over VP Koung appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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15 h. ago LRA Boss Urges Citizens: Tax Payment is a Patriotic Investment

Monrovia, Liberia – May 8, 2025 – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has strongly encouraged all Liberian citizens and residents to prioritize the payment of their taxes, emphasizing that it is not merely a financial matter but a crucial act of patriotism and investment in the nation’s future. Speaking at […] The post LRA Boss Urges Citizens: Tax Payment is a Patriotic Investment appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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16 h. ago LMDC Revokes License of Medical Association President Over Fake Credentials

Monrovia, Liberia – May 8, 2025 —The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has taken decisive action by revoking Mr. Peter Matthew George’s medical license, the President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA), following the discovery of illegitimate credentials.   An in-depth credential audit conducted by the LMDC committee revealed inconsistencies and ultimately […] The post LMDC Revokes License of Medical Association President Over Fake Credentials appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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16 h. ago Liberia Land Authority Cracks Down On Illegal Wetland Sales in Montserrado, it’s Environs.

By Amos Harris Paynesville, Montserrado County – May 8, 2025 – The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has significantly escalated its efforts to combat the illegal sale and occupation of vital wetland areas within Montserrado County and its environs. This decisive action, spearheaded by LLA Chairman Samuel Kpakio, aims to safeguard crucial ecosystems, mitigate escalating environmental […] The post Liberia Land Authority Cracks Down On Illegal Wetland Sales in Montserrado, it’s Environs. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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17 h. ago EPA Warns of Overflow Threat from Lake Shepherd, Highlights Broad Environmental Concerns in Southeastern Liberia  

By Christian Appleton Harper, Maryland County – May 8, 2025 – During a significant visit to Maryland County on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo, issued a stark warning regarding the increasing environmental dangers posed by Lake Shepherd. Speaking to journalists […] The post EPA Warns of Overflow Threat from Lake Shepherd, Highlights Broad Environmental Concerns in Southeastern Liberia   appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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25 h. ago Headline: Peter George Stripped of License for Alleged Fake Medical Credentials

MONROVIA – The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has revoked the medical license of Peter Matthew George, citing inconsistencies in his academic qualifications. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a letter dated April 21, 2025, LMDC Chairperson Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews notified George that his license, previously registered under number 654, had been removed from the council’s [...] The post Headline: Peter George Stripped of License for Alleged Fake Medical Credentials appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago Liberia: Peter George Stripped of License for Alleged Fake Medical Credentials

MONROVIA – The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has revoked the medical license of Peter Matthew George, citing inconsistencies in his academic qualifications. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a letter dated April 21, 2025, LMDC Chairperson Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews notified George that his license, previously registered under number 654, had been removed from the council’s [...] The post Liberia: Peter George Stripped of License for Alleged Fake Medical Credentials appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – London

As the UK’s leading forum for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic trajectory, The Africa Debate 2025 will convene over 500 senior leaders from government, finance, and industry to explore this year’s theme: “Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth “London, United Kingdom, May 8, 2025/APO Group/ — Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for promoting trade and investment […] The post Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – London appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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35 h. ago Liberia: Acting LEC MD Sherif Credits Increased Electricity Input, CLSG Experience as Key to Improved Power Supply; Unveils Long

Monrovia – Liberia has made notable progress in its post-war recovery, but the energy sector has long been a persistent challenge. The country’s primary source of electricity is the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant in White Plains, which has a maximum generating capacity of 88 megawatts. However, output has plummeted to just 35 megawatts due to [...] The post Liberia: Acting LEC MD Sherif Credits Increased Electricity Input, CLSG Experience as Key to Improved Power Supply; Unveils Long-term Solution appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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35 h. ago Liberia: Rural Maternal Health Providers, Already Battling Funding Shortfalls, Say USAID Cuts Will Kill More Mothers and Babies

By Nukanah Kollie with New Narratives ALALA, Bong County — There is joy, excitement, smiles and relief for Tetee Suah as she plays with her newborn daughter, just a day old, in the maternal waiting room of the Palala Clinic in Bong County. At 43, Suah is at an age where pregnancy and childbirth can [...] The post Liberia: Rural Maternal Health Providers, Already Battling Funding Shortfalls, Say USAID Cuts Will Kill More Mothers and Babies appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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36 h. ago Liberia: Pressure Group ‘STAND’ Intensifies Plan for Nationwide Protest Amid Question of neutrality

MONROVIA – Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a pressure group organizing the “Enough is Enough” nationwide protest set for July 17, 2025, has ramped up its preparations, citing growing dissatisfaction with government corruption, judicial interference, and economic hardship.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedee@frontpageafricaonline.com However, questions about the movement’s political neutrality have surfaced due [...] The post Liberia: Pressure Group ‘STAND’ Intensifies Plan for Nationwide Protest Amid Question of neutrality appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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36 h. ago Liberia: Mano Manufacturing Company to Commission Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery

Monrovia – In the fertile heart of Liberia, where palm seeds are cultivated with care and harvested with pride, a new chapter is unfolding. For decades, Liberia’s crude palm oil has been exported in its raw form—unrefined and without capturing its full economic value. That era is ending. Mano Manufacturing Company is proud to announce [...] The post Liberia: Mano Manufacturing Company to Commission Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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