44 h. ago Liberia: A Glimpse at ArcelorMittal Liberia’s $800 Million Bold Investment in Rail Infrastructure

Buchanan – In September last year, 28 members of the Liberian media were granted exclusive access to one of the most transformative infrastructure projects currently unfolding in the country. “At approximately 11 a.m., aboard an ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) helicopter, we soared above the Yekepa-Buchanan railway, witnessing first-hand the sweeping changes reshaping Liberia’s economic future” “Our [...] The post Liberia: A Glimpse at ArcelorMittal Liberia’s $800 Million Bold Investment in Rail Infrastructure appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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45 h. ago Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship

Louisiana Township, Montserrado County – Beneath the baking sun of Hipco Valley in God’s Grace Community, the rhythmic clang of hammers hitting stone fills the air. Here, among the dust and gravel, men and women chip away at rocks — not only to break them into marketable fragments, but to hold together the fragments of [...] The post Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: U.S. Embassy Officials, LSEZA, MOCI Tour Potential SEZs: Examining Liberia’s Industrial Future

Monrovia – A team from the Economic Office of the US Embassy, led by the Sr. Economic Officer Mr. Jonathan Hilton, accompanied by representatives of the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), and the Minster of Commerce & Industry today embarked on an awareness tour of the Monrovia FreeZone and the Monrovia Industrial Park. These [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Embassy Officials, LSEZA, MOCI Tour Potential SEZs: Examining Liberia’s Industrial Future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t Host National IP Summit as Gov’t Prioritizes Creative Economy

MONROVIA- The administration of President Joseph Boakai has reechoed its commitment to organizing a National Intellectual Property (IP) Summit aimed at strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem. By Francis G. Boayue This commitment was outlined in a policy address delivered by Atty. Cornelia Kruah, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t Host National IP Summit as Gov’t Prioritizes Creative Economy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: EU, French Envoys Tour ArcelorMittal Operations in Buchanan, Yekepa

Buchanana – The Head of the European Union Delegation to Liberia, H.E. Nona Deprez, and French Ambassador Isabelle Le Guellec recently concluded a high-level visit to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s operations in Buchanan and Yekepa. The visit underscored the importance of international collaboration and reaffirmed shared commitments to sustainable development, economic growth, and local empowerment in Liberia. [...] The post Liberia: EU, French Envoys Tour ArcelorMittal Operations in Buchanan, Yekepa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Liberia: UL Former Economic Students Donate Wooden Chairs to Alma Mater  

Capitol Hill Campus, Monrovia –  | A group of former students from the  Department of Economics at the University of Liberia (UL), who graduated during the 104 Commencement Convocation have donated  60 high-quality wooden chairs to the University,  fulfilling a pledge to cease the burden associated with sitting at the University. The 60 chairs were [...] The post Liberia: UL Former Economic Students Donate Wooden Chairs to Alma Mater   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago UBA Liberia Pays Courtesy Call to Finance Minister, Fosters Partnership

Monrovia – The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu along with his business team on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan at his Office to discuss partnership in support of Liberia’s economic growth [...] The post UBA Liberia Pays Courtesy Call to Finance Minister, Fosters Partnership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago UNDP Hosts Third “Inclusive Hour” Featuring Finance Minister Ngafuan Amid Economic Uncertainty

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened the third edition of its flagship policy dialogue series, “The Inclusive Hour,” on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Monrovia, Liberia. The high-level gathering brought together key stakeholders to engage in a candid conversation regarding Liberia’s fiscal future following a significant aid suspension by the United States. Held at […] The post UNDP Hosts Third “Inclusive Hour” Featuring Finance Minister Ngafuan Amid Economic Uncertainty appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago 11th Regional Forum on Sustainable Development to focus on driving jobs and economic growth

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 8th April 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) is set to take place in Kampala, Uganda, from April 9 to April 11, 2025, preceded by pre-events, such as the Africa Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. This multi-stakeholder forum will be jointly organized by the United Nations […] The post 11th Regional Forum on Sustainable Development to focus on driving jobs and economic growth appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago News Analysis:  A Brief Perspective on the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Saga: The Injustice of Implicating Businessman Jeety

By Jarlawah A. Tonpo The Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) plantation has been a crucial player in Liberia’s economic landscape since its establishment in 1959, covering 8,000 hectares in Margibi County. At that time, it was the country’s fourth-largest rubber-producing and processing company, significantly contributing to economic stability and job creation. However, before its sale to … The post News Analysis:  A Brief Perspective on the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Saga: The Injustice of Implicating Businessman Jeety appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Human Rights Commission Criticizes Government’s Lack of Financial Support to War Crimes Court Office

The Independent National Commission on Human Rights, Liberia’s independent human rights body, has condemned the government for what it calls “the snail pace of support” to the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia.  By Anthony Stephens with New Narratives The Commission issued its critique in a statement after Dr. Jallah Barbu, executive [...] The post Liberia: Human Rights Commission Criticizes Government’s Lack of Financial Support to War Crimes Court Office appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: SIB Bank Lauded as Economic Catalyst in Greenville: Mayor and MIA Highlight Role in Financial Inclusion

GREENVILLE, Sinoe County – The Mayor of Greenville, Harrison O. Kai, has commended SIB Bank (Sapelle International Bank Liberia) for its dedication to delivering essential financial services to Greenville and surrounding towns and villages. By: Blamo N. Toe, contributing writer As the sole commercial bank currently operating in the county, SIB is filling a crucial [...] The post Liberia: SIB Bank Lauded as Economic Catalyst in Greenville: Mayor and MIA Highlight Role in Financial Inclusion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Luxury Vehicle Purchase Sparks Controversy for President Boakai Amid Economic Hardship

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – April 5, 2025 – A firestorm of public debate has erupted in Liberia following the disclosure of a recent high-end Lexus vehicle acquisition for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. While the Executive Mansion defends the purchase as necessary for security and due to the deteriorated state of the presidential fleet […] The post Luxury Vehicle Purchase Sparks Controversy for President Boakai Amid Economic Hardship appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia: Assistant Police Commissioner Teta Wilson Calls for Gender Inclusion in War, Economic Crimes, and Anti

Monrovia –Assistant Police Commissioner and Chief of the Gender Affairs Section of the Liberia National Police, Teta Wilson, has emphasized the importance of gender inclusion in the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the Anti-Corruption Court in Liberia. By: Julius Konton, contributing writer Speaking at a one-day Gender Equality Dialogue, Commissioner Wilson [...] The post Liberia: Assistant Police Commissioner Teta Wilson Calls for Gender Inclusion in War, Economic Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Courts appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Senate Security Chair Blames ‘Bad Contracts’ for Liberia’s Setbacks, Urges Leaders to Prioritize Citizens’ Interests

MONROVIA – Senator Momo Cyrus has criticized the role of past leaders in Liberia’s ongoing socio-economic challenges, attributing the country’s backwardness to poorly negotiated contracts and concessions that prioritized personal gain over the nation’s interest.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com As Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense, Security, Intelligence, and Veterans Affairs, Senator Cyrus [...] The post Liberia: Senate Security Chair Blames ‘Bad Contracts’ for Liberia’s Setbacks, Urges Leaders to Prioritize Citizens’ Interests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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