7 h. ago New School Annex Nears Completion in Grand Kru, Boosting Education Access

By: James Myking Suah Barclayville, Grand Kru County – June 13, 2026 – The Wedabo Semi Senior High School Annex in the Wedabo-Grandcess Education District of Electoral District Number One, Grand Kru County, is nearing completion and is expected to be dedicated soon. This significant infrastructure initiative is a key component of the “Improving Results […] The post New School Annex Nears Completion in Grand Kru, Boosting Education Access appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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19 h. ago Liberia’s Education Paradox: WASSCE Praise Amidst Dire Classroom Conditions

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – June 14, 2025 – While the Ministry of Education extends effusive congratulations to 12th-grade students for successfully completing the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), a stark and troubling contradiction persists across Liberia’s educational landscape: countless students continue to sit on bare, dusty floors to learn. In […] The post Liberia’s Education Paradox: WASSCE Praise Amidst Dire Classroom Conditions appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia: AMEU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Intervention at JFK Maternity Center

Monrovia – As part of its ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, AME University demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community care with a heartfelt visit to the Liberia-Japanese Maternity Center at JFK Hospital. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the visit, the university distributed essential maternal and newborn health materials to mothers who had recently given birth. AME University [...] The post Liberia: AMEU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Intervention at JFK Maternity Center appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Gbarpolu Senator urges youth to embrace education for Liberia’s future.

By: Edwin N. Khakie In a passionate appeal to the youth of Gbarpolu County and beyond, Senator Botoe Kanneh has called on young people to place education at the center of their lives, emphasizing its critical role in both personal growth and national development. Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County, June 11, 2025 – Speaking during a … The post Gbarpolu Senator urges youth to embrace education for Liberia’s future. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center 

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 8, 2025: A Liberian-owned Koufa Consortium, in collaboration with African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), boosts the education sector of Liberia by the launch of the first premier comprehensive preparatory training programs and testing centers for ACCA, CIA, CFE, and IPSAS exams, setting a new benchmark for professional development … The post Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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1 week ago Bong: County leadership breaks ground for the construction of a new High School

By: Edwin N Khakie Kolietawolah, Bong County, June 3, 2025 – To expand educational access in rural Liberia, authorities in Bong County on Saturday, May 31, officially broke ground for the construction of the Kolietawolah Junior High School in Electoral District #2. The event, held in the heart of the Kolietawolah Community, drew scores of … The post Bong: County leadership breaks ground for the construction of a new High School appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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1 week ago Liberian Researcher Shines Spotlight on Female Genital Schistosomiasis, A Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions of Women

Monrovia, Liberia – Despite affecting an estimated 56 million women and girls across sub-Saharan Africa, Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) remains one of the continent’s least recognized and most underreported gynecological conditions. Now, a Liberian scholar is leading the charge to change that. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Ayesha E.R. Bell-Gam Woto, a PhD candidate at [...] The post Liberian Researcher Shines Spotlight on Female Genital Schistosomiasis, A Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions of Women appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Grand Gedeh University Students Union Demands Immediate Release of 2024 Budget, Citing Educational Neglect

By: Allison Z. T. Dunner Monrovia, Liberia – May 30, 2025 – The Grand Gedeh University Students Union (GGUSU) has taken a firm stand against what it calls educational neglect, condemning the local authority’s failure to release its 2024 budget. In a press conference held today, the union asserted that the withholding of $30,000, specifically […] The post Grand Gedeh University Students Union Demands Immediate Release of 2024 Budget, Citing Educational Neglect appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: President Boakai Vows to Strengthen Higher Education as NCHE Breaks Ground for New Headquarters

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming higher education in Liberia. By Willie Tokpah The message came through Dr. Augustine Konneh, Senior Advisor to the President, who spoke on President Boakai’s behalf during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new headquarters of the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), held [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Vows to Strengthen Higher Education as NCHE Breaks Ground for New Headquarters appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Wants Government to Align Education with Job Market Demands

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Representative Foday Fahnbulleh has called for increased investment in technical and vocational education in Liberia following his visit to the Mohammed VI Multisectoral Professional School in Abidjan over the weekend.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Serving as a special guest at the institution, Rep. Fahnbulleh praised the school’s model of hands-on training and emphasized [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Wants Government to Align Education with Job Market Demands appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago The Educational and Cultural Disconnect in Liberia: Bridging the Gap through Language

Liberia is a diverse nation, boasting over sixteen distinct tribes, each with its unique culture, language, and traditions. BY: Austin S Fallah, contributing writer Although traditionally, this diverse tapestry of identities has historically been a strength, it has also resulted in considerable disunity and disconnect among its citizens. One telling observation is that Liberians often [...] The post The Educational and Cultural Disconnect in Liberia: Bridging the Gap through Language appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Six LIKE Students Qualify to Represent Liberia at International Quizzing Tournament in the U.S.

Monrovia – The Liberia Institute for Knowledge and Excellence (LIKE) has announced that six of its students have qualified to represent Liberia at the 2025 edition of the International Quizzing Association (IQA) tournament, scheduled to take place in Virginia, United States of America. LIKE’s founder, Cllr. Phil Tapeh Dixon, made the disclosure on Tuesday, May 13, [...] The post Six LIKE Students Qualify to Represent Liberia at International Quizzing Tournament in the U.S. appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Eyes Digital Overhaul of Education System Following Global Conference in China

Wuhan, China – Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming its education system through technology following active participation in the 2025 World Digital Education Conference held in Wuhan, China. By Yaway Jaivey, yawah.jaivery@frontpageafricaonline.com The high-level international forum, which ran from May 14 to 17 in Hubei Province, brought together more than 600 delegates including government officials, [...] The post Liberia Eyes Digital Overhaul of Education System Following Global Conference in China appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago CSA Boss Unveils $98K Funding For “One Child, One Chair” Initiative

…As Government Commits $3.8M to Education, Health, Agriculture and Security Sectors  By Amos Harris In a significant move to advance President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s educational reform agenda, the Government of Liberia has allocated nearly US$98,600 to kickstart the “One Child, One Chair” policy. This initiative aims to tackle the persistent shortage of classroom furniture in […] The post CSA Boss Unveils $98K Funding For “One Child, One Chair” Initiative appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Liberia: UL Dismisses Viral Claim That 8,000 Students Will Be Dropped

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The University of Liberia (UL) has strongly refuted a widely circulated social media report alleging that the institution plans to expel 8,000 students over claims of fraudulent enrollment. The university has labeled the report as “fake news”, stating it lacks any iota of truth or veracity.” In a statement released Monday through [...] The post Liberia: UL Dismisses Viral Claim That 8,000 Students Will Be Dropped appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Kutoa Afrika Foundation Completes Second Cohort of Tuition

Monrovia – The Kutoa Afrika Foundation, a non-profit organization, over the weekend concluded the second cycle of its tuition-free, three-month computer training program exclusively for girls from several schools across Montserrado County. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The graduation ceremony was held at the Jewel Starfish Foundation Headquarters in Congo Town. A total of [...] The post Liberia: Kutoa Afrika Foundation Completes Second Cohort of Tuition-Free Computer Training Program for Girls appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Embracing Education: The Key to Liberation and Progress in Liberia

By: Austin S Fallah When I think of education, I am reminded of the grand tapestry of growth and opportunity that weaves throughout society. Education is not merely a pathway to knowledge but the cornerstone upon which we build our futures. In an ever-evolving world filled with technological advancements and opportunities, having access to quality … The post Embracing Education: The Key to Liberation and Progress in Liberia appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Ambassador Witherspoon Calls for Global Solidarity to Restore African Heritage at UNESCO Africa Week 2025

PARIS, France – Liberia’s Special Envoy on Cultural and Heritage Diplomacy, Ambassador Lorenzo Llewellyn Witherspoon, has delivered a powerful keynote address at the opening of UNESCO Africa Week 2025, held at the organization’s headquarters in Paris. Speaking under the theme, “Global Solidarity for the Restitution and Restoration of African Heritage through Education, Culture, and Sciences,” Ambassador [...] The post Liberia: Ambassador Witherspoon Calls for Global Solidarity to Restore African Heritage at UNESCO Africa Week 2025 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: 4LifeZoe Graduates AFL Scholarship Recipients After Intensive Technical Training

MONROVIA – The 4LifeZoe Vocational Training Institute has successfully graduated a group of Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel who completed three months of hands-on training in technical fields including solar technology, CCTV systems, plumbing, electricity, biodigester installation, solar panel maintenance, driving, and computer literacy. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The milestone follows a nationwide initiative launched by [...] The post Liberia: 4LifeZoe Graduates AFL Scholarship Recipients After Intensive Technical Training appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia to Build 100 New Schools in 2025 as Government Unveils Sweeping Education Reform Agenda

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia has announced plans to construct more than 100 new schools nationwide beginning this year, reaffirming its commitment to education as a cornerstone of national development. The announcement was made by Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah during the ongoing “Deep Dives” sessions organized by the Ministry of Finance […] The post Liberia to Build 100 New Schools in 2025 as Government Unveils Sweeping Education Reform Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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