13 h. ago Liberia: Former Referee Urges Companies to Emulate Bukonjadeh Group’s Support for Sports Development

Monrovia – A former president of the Liberia Football Referees Association, Cllr. Joseph M. Kollie, is calling on companies and business institutions across Liberia to follow the exemplary footsteps of the Bukonjadeh Group of Companies in supporting youth talent development through sports. By A. Macaulay Sombai, Sombai.macaulaysombai@FrontPageAfricaonline.com-0777217428 Cllr. Kollie made the statement after reading a recent [...] The post Liberia: Former Referee Urges Companies to Emulate Bukonjadeh Group’s Support for Sports Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Head of Prevention and Awareness at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Madame Grace G. Mulbah, has revealed that a significant gap exists in the enforcement of drug prevention efforts across Liberia due to a lack of government support. Speaking recently at the launch of the Congo Town Township … The post LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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60 h. ago Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies

PAYNESVILLE – Youth Bridge Inc., in collaboration with the Liberian Youth for Climate Action and the Youth Humanitarian Movement, with support from ActionAid Liberia, has concluded a one-day Youth-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Policy Brief Development aimed at strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and resilience building in Liberia. Held under the theme “Enhancing Youth [...] The post Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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68 h. ago Liberia: Rep. Bernard Benson Reaffirms Support for Speaker Koffa, Backs Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Representative Bernard Blue Benson of Electoral District #17 has publicly reaffirmed his support for Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, stating that he will sit under Koffa’s leadership in the House of Representatives, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling on April 23, 2025. Rep. Benson, who initially aligned with the Minority Bloc during the [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Bernard Benson Reaffirms Support for Speaker Koffa, Backs Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Central Bank of Liberia joins World Bank RAMP, global partnership of public asset managers

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – The World Bank announced the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) as the newest Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP) program member. CBL joins RAMP through a World Bank Group multi-donor trust fund to advance public asset management in lower-income, fragile, or conflict-affected states. Representatives from the Central Bank of Liberia […] The post Central Bank of Liberia joins World Bank RAMP, global partnership of public asset managers appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: World Bank Commits $490 Million to Support Liberia’s ARREST Agenda

Washington, D.C– The Management of the World Bank has committed to providing US$490 million in support of the Boakai-Koung-led government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development through its upcoming Country Program Framework (CPF), signaling a major boost to Liberia’s development priorities. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The new Country Framework, expected to be presented to the World Bank [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Commits $490 Million to Support Liberia’s ARREST Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Minister Ngafuan heads Liberia’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings

Monrovia, April  19, 2025 – The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan leads the Government of Liberia’s delegation to the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, which is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. from April 21 to 26, 2025. The high-powered […] The post Minister Ngafuan heads Liberia’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago President Boakai Rallies Government and Partners to Strengthen Collaboration for Liberia’s Development Agenda

Executive Mansion, Monrovia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., delivered a keynote address at the Government of Liberia and Development Partners’ Retreat held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Retreat, convened under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships for the Implementation of Liberia’s National Plan – ARREST Agenda for […] The post President Boakai Rallies Government and Partners to Strengthen Collaboration for Liberia’s Development Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence

Integrity Watch Institution, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with the Citizens Bureau, re-launches community justice project here. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, April 18, 2025—In a bid to encourage citizens to uphold the rule of law and abstain from mob violence, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with Citizens Bureau and with funding support from … The post Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, aimed at addressing data gaps in critical sectors impacting Liberians. The report, launched Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall, is a significant achievement in the government’s efforts to inform policy development and decision-making with […] The post Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago World Bank Highlights Critical Link Between Early Childhood Education and Women’s Empowerment in Liberia at Stakeholder Dialogue

Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2025 – The World Bank in Liberia convened key stakeholders yesterday for a crucial dialogue focusing on the vital intersection of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) assessment and the Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (EPAG) Program. The event, held on April 16, 2025, brought together representatives […] The post World Bank Highlights Critical Link Between Early Childhood Education and Women’s Empowerment in Liberia at Stakeholder Dialogue appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco

Monrovia – While allegations of corruption have placed suspended National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director-General Emma Metieh Glassco at the center of a high-profile investigation, documents reviewed by FrontPageAfrica, along with strict World Bank procedures, suggest a system governed by tight financial controls and minimal opportunities for fraud. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafrciaonline.com   [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Bukonjadeh Group Renews and Doubles Sponsorship Deal with D

Monrovia – The Bukonjadeh Group of Companies has renewed and significantly increased its sponsorship deal with D-Rockas, a team competing in the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) National Female League, for the 2025–2026 season. By Macaulay Sombai | sombai.macaulaysombai@frontpageafricaonline.com The new agreement is valued at L$400,000, doubling the sponsorship amount from the previous season. The enhanced support reflects [...] The post Liberia: Bukonjadeh Group Renews and Doubles Sponsorship Deal with D-Rockas Female Basketball Team appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago NEC Provides Training for Journalists and Security ahead of Bi

Monrovia, Liberia; April 16, 2025: The National Elections Commission has conducted regional training for 150 journalists and security personnel covering the senatorial by-election in Nimba County with support from UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) and its partners, including the European Union, Sweden, and Irish Aid. The Journalists participated in a three-day workshop on Investigative […] The post NEC Provides Training for Journalists and Security ahead of Bi-election in Nimba appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Liberia: UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project Promotes Inclusive Participation Ahead of the Nimba County Senatorial By

Monrovia – On April 10, the National Elections Commission, in collaboration with the UNDP and UN Women under the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) conducted a two-day dialogue on women’s political participation and the inclusion of youth and persons with disabilities in the electoral process in Ganta, Nimba County. Over 50 participants from women’s rights [...] The post Liberia: UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project Promotes Inclusive Participation Ahead of the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: CDC Suspends Partisans for Defying Party Line to Support Rival Candidate, Reaffirms Commitment to Nimba County

Monrovia – Liberia’s biggest opposition party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has suspended seven of its partisans for defying party directives by supporting a candidate aligned with the ruling Unity Party—an action CDC views as a betrayal of its core principles. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Among those named for supporting the regime-backed candidate, [...] The post Liberia: CDC Suspends Partisans for Defying Party Line to Support Rival Candidate, Reaffirms Commitment to Nimba County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago UNDP and NDMA Deepen Partnership to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Monrovia, Liberia – April 15, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of Liberia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Liberia’s resilience to disasters through enhanced collaboration, institutional support, and strategic partnerships. During a high-level engagement held last week at the NDMA headquarters in Monrovia, UNDP Liberia […] The post UNDP and NDMA Deepen Partnership to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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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2 w. ago Liberia: Foreign Minister Nyanti Concludes Strategic Meeting with President Erdogan As Türkiye to Dispatch High

Monrovia – Liberia is poised to receive high-level technical and financial support from the Republic of Türkey for the revitalization of Roberts International Airport (RIA), following a direct appeal from Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The agreement came after a closed-door meeting between the [...] The post Liberia: Foreign Minister Nyanti Concludes Strategic Meeting with President Erdogan As Türkiye to Dispatch High-Level Delegation to Assess RIA appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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