6 h. ago President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity!

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. is calling on all Liberians to embrace the profound significance of Liberia’s election to the United Nations Security Council, describing it as both a great honor and a weighty responsibility. “Liberia is back on the global stage, and Liberia is ready!” the President declared, as he opened […] The post President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity! appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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24 h. ago Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone

Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, has extended warm congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for what he described as a major diplomatic achievement—Liberia’s election to one of Africa’s two non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Liberia secured a [...] The post Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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53 h. ago LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention

Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) strongly and unequivocally condemns the violent attack carried out on its Ganta Mission Station in Nimba County during the early morning hours of Monday. According to credible reports, the assault was led by Morris Neaquoi, William Laywhee, Jerry Kandea, Martin […] The post LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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66 h. ago Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial

Monrovia – The National Chairman of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, was on Monday denied entry to the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, where the trial of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers is underway. By Obediah Johnson The Temple of Justice compound, which houses the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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67 h. ago Liberia: Heavy Security Presence Disrupts Capitol Hill Operations Ahead of Lawmakers’ Court Appearance

Monrovia – Normal working and academic activities on Capitol Hill in Monrovia were disrupted on Monday following heightened security measures by state security forces.  By Obediah Johnson The deployment followed a pronouncement by former President George Weah announcing his intention to appear at the Monrovia City Court in solidarity with several lawmakers scheduled to appear in [...] The post Liberia: Heavy Security Presence Disrupts Capitol Hill Operations Ahead of Lawmakers’ Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive

MONROVIA — A directive from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) obtained by FrontPageAfrica, has placed a freeze on the issuance of court bonds by commercial banks and insurance companies without prior written clearance from its Insurance Department — effectively preventing several lawmakers currently facing criminal charges, including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, from securing bail. [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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8 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.

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8 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.

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8 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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8 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.

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9 d. ago Stakeholders validate ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Report

The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with Civil Society, has validated the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism here. By: Lewis S. Teh  Monrovia, Liberia, June 2, 2025 – Various stakeholders from line ministries, agencies and commissions, including Civil Society leaders and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have ended a … The post Stakeholders validate ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Report appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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9 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.

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9 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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