2 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia

Monrovia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), with support from the UN Women Liberia on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted in four (4) counties in [...] The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 h. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia — The prosecution’s case in the Capitol Building arson trial came under renewed pressure on Monday, December 15, after its principal witness delivered testimony that repeatedly conflicted with an official investigative report he personally authored and signed—providing the defense fresh grounds to challenge the credibility of the state’s evidence and advance an alibi for one [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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21 h. ago Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems

 By Amos Harris The Liberia Meteorological Service (LMS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), held a crucial one-day stakeholders’ engagement on Friday, December 12, 2025, focused on strengthening Liberia’s early warning systems and disaster preparedness. The engagement, hosted at a local hotel in Monrovia, centered on the global Early Warning for All (EW4All) […] The post Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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23 h. ago ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia

Tarr Town, Old Road, Monrovia, December 13, 2025 – ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with national and regional partners, will convene the Second National People’s Climate Justice Summit on Monday, December 15, 2025. This national event will gather about 700 to 1,000 participants, including climate justice activists, academics, human rights defenders, farmers, renewable energy practitioners, environmentalists, […] The post ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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24 h. ago Prosecution witness labels recording ‘Irrelevant’ in arson trial

By Lincoln G. Peters During cross-examination, prosecution witness Rafael Wilson of the Liberia National Police (LNP) admitted that most of the audio recordings presented by the prosecution were irrelevant to the Capitol Building fire and focused primarily on political discussions, not arson. His comments came as defense counsel strongly objected to the possibility of audio … The post Prosecution witness labels recording ‘Irrelevant’ in arson trial appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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24 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL presents findings on Local Governance Service Delivery

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) and with support from UN Women Liberia, on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented the findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted … The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL presents findings on Local Governance Service Delivery appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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27 h. ago Liberia: Experts Warn Deaths From Extreme Heat Are Growing as New Report Finds Last Year Was Hottest on Record

Summary: · Monrovia experienced its hottest dry season on record in 2024. Climate models predict the city could face up to 118 additional hot days annually by mid-century. ·  Experts warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat increases the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and pregnancy complications, with women hit hardest. Liberia is ill-prepared. · Monrovia, Paynesville, Accra, and [...] The post Liberia: Experts Warn Deaths From Extreme Heat Are Growing as New Report Finds Last Year Was Hottest on Record appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: State Witness Concedes Audio Recordings Do Not Link Defendants to Capitol Fire

MONROVIA — The Capitol Building arson trial at Criminal Court “A” took a contentious turn on Friday after a key prosecution witness admitted under cross examination that several audio recordings relied upon by the state were not directly related to the burning of the Capitol. Rafael Wilson of the Liberia National Police told the court [...] The post Liberia: State Witness Concedes Audio Recordings Do Not Link Defendants to Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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60 h. ago The Museum of African Art opened at the Moscow University of Finance and Law, dedicated to a self

The opening of the new MFUA-MASI Museum of African Art took place in the Krasnye Vorota academic building of the Moscow Finance and Law University in honor of MFUA-MASI’s 35th anniversary. The exhibition, spread across two halls, is dedicated to the distinctive culture of the peoples of Tropical Africa. The Museum Art of Africa has […] The post The Museum of African Art opened at the Moscow University of Finance and Law, dedicated to a self-sufficient civilization with a rich cultural heritage. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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61 h. ago CBL Forges Landmark Agreement for Seamless Mobile Money Transfers Across Networks

By Amos Harris The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has signed a landmark agreement with Lonestar Cell/MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money, paving the way for customers to send and receive funds seamlessly between the two competing mobile money platforms. The agreement is anchored under the Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), a crucial national initiative […] The post CBL Forges Landmark Agreement for Seamless Mobile Money Transfers Across Networks appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Economics

4 d. ago In Liberia, a Rape Justice System That Works Only for Those Who Can Pay

Summary: By Tetee Gebro, senior reporter with New Narratives As Liberia marks the global campaign known as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, rape survivors say they are being turned away from courts and told to “bring your money first” before their cases can proceed. Experts say the justice system extorts victims instead of [...] The post In Liberia, a Rape Justice System That Works Only for Those Who Can Pay appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: U.S. Judge Orders Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Despite Trump Administration’s Plan to Deport Him to Liberia

A U.S. judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody, after he was mistakenly deported and returned to the United States to face criminal charges. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricoanline.com U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland ruled that since his return, Mr. Abrego Garcia had been re-detained “without lawful [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Judge Orders Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Despite Trump Administration’s Plan to Deport Him to Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

4 d. ago BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA

A 2M sqft masterplan inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance, clarity, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next-generation waterfront destinations in the UAE, today unveiled SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands and the company’s second large-scale community within a year. […] The post BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Decades after: NPA workers sign new Collective Bargaining Agreement

The National Port Authority has signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Dock Workers Union of Liberia and the Liberia Labour Congress, ending a ten-year delay that denied workers updated benefits and protections. The signing took place at the NPA Corporate Headquarters and was met with intense excitement by employees who had waited a … The post Decades after: NPA workers sign new Collective Bargaining Agreement appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, the body tasked with establishing a war and economic crimes court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, has dismissed a newly submitted civil society bill to establish a war and economics crimes court as “mischief” [...] The post Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence

Monrovia – The prosecution’s attempt to tightly link the defendants to the December 2024 Capitol Building arson came under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday after its first witness admitted that investigators never conducted forensic fingerprint testing on the very items allegedly used to start the fire. Testifying before Criminal Court “A,” Liberia National Police (LNP) investigator Rafael [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: RPAL Begins Nationwide Capacity Training for 450 Smallholder Rubber Farmers

Todee District, Montserrado County—The Rubber Planters’ Association of Liberia (RPAL), in collaboration with the Rubber Development Fund Incorporated (RDFI), has launched a nationwide hands-on capacity training program in bud-grafting, tapping, and nursery management for 450 smallholder rubber farmers across the country. By Yawah Y. Jaivey The training, which kicked off on Monday in Montserrado and [...] The post Liberia: RPAL Begins Nationwide Capacity Training for 450 Smallholder Rubber Farmers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: AGL Liberia, Office of the Ombudsman Commemorate International Anti

Monrovia –AGL Liberia, in collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman, brought together a gathering of students, government officials, and civil society partners to mark International Anti‑Corruption Day. By Patience M. Jones The event aimed to raise awareness about money laundering, terrorist financing, and the broader threats of corruption to Liberia’s national development. Addressing the [...] The post Liberia: AGL Liberia, Office of the Ombudsman Commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day In Monrovia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Death of Domestic Violence Survivor Highlights Systemic Failures

Summary: By Joyclyn Wea, senior correspondent, New Narratives MISSION-THIRD, Montserrado County – Esther’s final words came in weak, gasping breaths. “I won’t make it,” the mother of six whispered, collapsing in the yard as neighbor Ma Fatu tried to hold her upright. Blood streamed from her nose. Moments earlier, according to her five-year-old daughter who witnessed the attack, Esther’s husband [...] The post Liberia: Death of Domestic Violence Survivor Highlights Systemic Failures appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago In Major Blow, Sweden Plans Exit as Liberia’s Largest Remaining Bilateral Donor

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior correspondent with New Narratives Sweden, long Liberia’s most reliable and generous development partners, announced on Friday that it will end bilateral aid to Liberia and close its embassy in Monrovia by August bringing an abrupt end to decades of deep cooperation. In a statement on Facebook, the embassy described the decision it described [...] The post In Major Blow, Sweden Plans Exit as Liberia’s Largest Remaining Bilateral Donor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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