3 h. ago Liberia Launches Intensive Tech Training for Border Security Modernization

MONROVIA – A three-day intensive training in advanced border management technology has kicked off in Monrovia, targeting senior officials from key government institutions.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The training is being conducted by SOMAPA IT, a leading Asian technology firm specializing in border modernization solutions. The program aims to enhance the capacity of Liberian officials in [...] The post Liberia Launches Intensive Tech Training for Border Security Modernization appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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26 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse

Brewerville – As Liberia continues to navigate a growing constitutional dilemma within its legislative branch, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has added his voice to calls for judicial clarity, urging the Supreme Court to issue a definitive and comprehensible ruling in the high-profile House of Representatives leadership dispute. By Obediah Johnson | obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The prominent Liberian clergyman and [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise

Monrovia – Prominent Liberian businessman George Kailondo has denied allegations that his building along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town was spared during recent demolition exercises due to political connections or campaign support for the ruling Unity Party. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Kailondo described the claims as baseless and “garbage,” stating that the decision not to [...] The post Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics

MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has drawn widespread support from prominent women, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. But the noticeable absence of key female legislators has raised questions about solidarity within Liberia’s female political circles. By Joyclyn Wea, [...] The post Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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51 h. ago Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War

Monrovia– A Liberian father residing in the United States is pleading with the Government of Liberia and international partners to take swift diplomatic action to rescue his son, who remains stranded and in grave danger in war-torn Ukraine. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Nyenetu Jarkloh, a Liberian citizen currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says his 21-year-old [...] The post Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War-Torn Ukraine appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro

Sanniquellie – With the senatorial by-election set for April 22, several senior government officials are facing criticism for allegedly misusing Nimba County’s Social Development Fund (SDF) to influence the political allegiance of local leaders. By Franklin Doloquee Sources in Sanniquellie revealed that the Minister of Internal Affairs, Francis Nyumalin, Representative Nyah Flomo of District #2, [...] The post Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro-Gov’t Candidate in Nimba By-eletion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities

LIAGBALA, Nimba County — ArcelorMittal Liberia has inaugurated the Liagbala Vegetable Project, a six‑month agricultural initiative designed to bolster food security, generate income and foster long‑term sustainability in a community of 224 subsistence farmers. Developed under the company’s Biodiversity and Conservation Program in partnership with the Rural Integrated Centre for Community Empowerment (RICCE), the project [...] The post Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships  

Monrovia – Hawa Yorwatei Weah, the founder of the Dream Alive Foundation Orphanage is calling on the Liberian government and other humanitarian groups to help send about 20 orphans to school.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Madam Weah and several kids from the Dream Alive Foundation on Tuesday visited the Ministry of Education at the [...] The post Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago MCSS Superintendent James Momoh Denounces Corruption Allegations as Baseless and Politically Motivated

Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2025 – Amidst a flurry of serious allegations of financial misconduct, the Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), Mr. James Momoh, has vehemently defended his integrity and the work of his administration. In a forceful address at a high-profile press conference held on Wednesday at the MCSS headquarters […] The post MCSS Superintendent James Momoh Denounces Corruption Allegations as Baseless and Politically Motivated appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Climate Promise, UN Women, UNICEF, ActionAid Liberia, Medica Liberia and the Liberian Youth for Climate Action (LYCA), is holding a National Dialogue on integrating the priorities of Youth, Children, Gender and People with Disabilities in [...] The post Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness

Monrovia – In a move to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in Liberia, the Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Liberia Project has launched a five-day public campaign titled “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The campaign, which began on April 14th, 2023, is taking place across [...] The post Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Tax and legal experts validate act to establish Liberia Tax Institute

[Monrovia, Liberia, April 16, 2025] – Tax practitioners and legal experts convened on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce to kick off a two-day validation workshop of a draft Act seeking to amend the Public Authorities Law to create the Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners (LITP).The proposed establishment of the LITP … The post Tax and legal experts validate act to establish Liberia Tax Institute appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to US Over Multiple Charges of Rape

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has initiated legal proceedings to extradite Othello Bruce, a Liberian national, to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of aggravated statutory rape involving his biological daughter. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaoline.com According to a formal request submitted by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Bruce is accused of [...] The post Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to US Over Multiple Charges of Rape appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberian Journalist Reflects on the Future in Birthday Message Ahead of 2029: Using the past to inform the presence and prepare for the future

As I said earlier, my message will be strange. Strange because it is not a birthday related message but a message intended to help Liberians look at the democratic future of their country. This is especially so when we all are struggling to make a decision that would sustain the gains made beyond 2029. By [...] The post Liberian Journalist Reflects on the Future in Birthday Message Ahead of 2029: Using the past to inform the presence and prepare for the future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: 100K Adolescent Girls to Benefit from New UN Joint Program on SRHR and Nutrition

Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with UNICEF and the United Nations in Liberia, has launched a new Joint Program focused on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Nutrition, targeting 100,000 adolescent girls across Liberia. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The five-year initiative, officially launched at [...] The post Liberia: 100K Adolescent Girls to Benefit from New UN Joint Program on SRHR and Nutrition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Watanga FC, Bettomax Donate to St. Joseph Catholic Hospital

Monrovia – Former Liberian football champions Watanga FC, in partnership with betting company Bettomax, has donated US$1,000 to the St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in Congo Town as part of their ongoing monthly community outreach initiative. By: Christopher C. Walkerchristopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The donation, presented during a brief ceremony, is part of Bettomax’s corporate social responsibility, which the [...] The post Liberia: Watanga FC, Bettomax Donate to St. Joseph Catholic Hospital appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberian Ambassador to France Advocates for Unity and Development Among Diaspora

By Amos Harris Liberia’s Ambassador to France, Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., has issued a clarion call for unity and collective development among members of the Liberian diaspora in France. Speaking at the inauguration of the new leadership of the Liberian United Mandingo for Development in France (LUMDF) and their Eid celebrations, the Ambassador urged […] The post Liberian Ambassador to France Advocates for Unity and Development Among Diaspora appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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8 d. ago Hundreds Gather to Pay Final Homage to Amb. James Teah Tarpeh

Baltimore – Hundreds of Liberians and sympathizers from across the U.S and Liberia gathered over the weekend In Baltimore, Maryland to pay final home to the veteran Liberian educator and diplomat, Dr. James Teah Tarpeh, Sr. The homegoing event held over the weekend, brought together an array of sympathizers including former statesmen, academic leaders, and [...] The post Hundreds Gather to Pay Final Homage to Amb. James Teah Tarpeh appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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