40 h. ago Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration

Monrovia – The political pressure group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has declared Thursday, July 17, as “The Day of the People,” a nationwide protest aimed at confronting the country’s deepening economic and governance crisis.  The mass action will rally under the theme: “Enough is Enough.” The announcement followed a mass convergence [...] The post Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs

Madness Through Drug Substances: Who is Mad and Crazy on the Streets? By Amos Harris Three months into President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, Liberia faces a growing crisis that transcends politics and economics: a silent war that threatens the very soul of the nation—the war on drugs. Across counties, at checkpoints, and in quiet communities, […] The post Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat

Congo Town – President Joseph Boakai says his administration remains committed to achieving Liberia’s ambitious development goals, despite mounting challenges posed by shifting global aid patterns and domestic constraints. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking Thursday at a high-level retreat on strengthening partnerships for the implementation of Liberia’s national development plan, known as the ARREST Agenda, [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Shenzhen Delegation Arrives in Country Following Diplomatic Efforts by Foreign Minister Nyanti

Monrovia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the arrival of a high-level 14-member delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Mr. Qin Weizhong, Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government of Guangdong Province. The three-day official visit is scheduled to further promote practical cooperation between Liberia and Shenzhen in [...] The post Liberia: Shenzhen Delegation Arrives in Country Following Diplomatic Efforts by Foreign Minister Nyanti appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Senator Dillon Attributes ‘Weah’s Loud Speaking’ To Failure of Boakai Government to Perform, Orchestrating Koffa’s Removal

MONROVIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has linked the renewed political momentum of former President George Weah and the opposition CDC to what he described as the underperformance of the current administration led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Senator Dillon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, said the [...] The post Liberia: Senator Dillon Attributes ‘Weah’s Loud Speaking’ To Failure of Boakai Government to Perform, Orchestrating Koffa’s Removal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago President Boakai Champions Press Freedom, Calls for Enhanced Media Professionalism at Inaugural Media Dinner

Congo Town, Liberia – April 10, 2025 – In a powerful affirmation of his administration’s dedication to democratic principles, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai hosted the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, solidifying his commitment to press freedom, freedom of expression, and government transparency. The event, attended by a diverse […] The post President Boakai Champions Press Freedom, Calls for Enhanced Media Professionalism at Inaugural Media Dinner appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: SUP Announces April 14 Nationwide Mobilization Action to Demand Justice for 2022 Protest Victims

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has announced plans for a nationwide mobilization on April 14, 2025, to demand justice for victims of state violence during the July 26, 2022 student protests.  By: Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The announcement was made by SUP Chairman Sylvester Wheeler, who emphasized the party’s commitment to fighting [...] The post Liberia: SUP Announces April 14 Nationwide Mobilization Action to Demand Justice for 2022 Protest Victims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Naymote Calls on President Boakai to Launch a Comprehensive Constitutional Review for Modernized Governance

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has issued a strong appeal to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, urging his administration to initiate a comprehensive constitutional review process. The organization contends that such a review is crucial for strengthening governance, upholding democratic principles, and ensuring the consistent application of the rule of […] The post Naymote Calls on President Boakai to Launch a Comprehensive Constitutional Review for Modernized Governance appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago President Boakai Hosts Iftar Dinner for Muslims, Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Tolerance and National Unity

Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. hosted a special Iftar dinner with members of the Muslim community on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.  The gathering, which brought together esteemed Islamic clerics, government officials, and distinguished members of the Muslim community, was a testament to the Administration’s […] The post President Boakai Hosts Iftar Dinner for Muslims, Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Tolerance and National Unity appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia: Weah Accuses UP Administration of Fueling House Leadership Crisis in ECOWAS Talks, Says Conceding to Boakai Preserved Liberia’s Peace and Security  

Monrovia — Former President George Weah has accused President Joseph Boakai of exacerbating the ongoing conflict within the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com From the onset of the crisis last year, Boakai’s administration has been accused of undermining Koffa’s leadership, particularly when the Executive failed to present the draft budget on time.  The budget [...] The post Liberia: Weah Accuses UP Administration of Fueling House Leadership Crisis in ECOWAS Talks, Says Conceding to Boakai Preserved Liberia’s Peace and Security   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: STAND Chairman Condemns ‘Savage Assault’ on Oldman Gayflor, Demands Swift Justice and Full Compensation

Monrovia, Liberia – The Chairman of Solidarity Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu, has strongly condemned the brutal assault of 67-year-old Aaron Thomas Gayflor, Sr., allegedly carried out by a government official. Morlu is demanding swift justice, full compensation for Mr. Gayflor, and the immediate release of his imprisoned son, Aaron T. Gayflor [...] The post Liberia: STAND Chairman Condemns ‘Savage Assault’ on Oldman Gayflor, Demands Swift Justice and Full Compensation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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