4 h. ago China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self

Ganta, Nimba County — China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s agricultural transformation, pledging deeper cooperation in farmer empowerment, mechanization, capacity building, and expanded access to international markets as Liberia seeks food self-sufficiency and economic growth. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking at the 2025 National Agriculture Fair on Friday, December 12, the Chinese Ambassador [...] The post China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 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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5 h. ago Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities

Monrovia — Scores of aggrieved employees of the Liberian Senate on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Capitol Building, demanding that the leadership of Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence standardize their salaries in line with other public employees across government ministries, agencies, and corporations.  By Obediah Johnson The protesting staffers stormed the offices of several [...] The post Liberia: Aggrieved Senate Staff Protest, Threaten Legal Action Over Salary Disparities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 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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26 h. ago Nigeria and Benin Republic Foreign Ministers hold joint press briefing

Abuja, Nigeria – 11 December 2025: Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama TUGAR, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Benin. Olushegun Adjadi BAKARI held a joint press briefing on Thursday in Abuja on the sidelines of the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers. The … The post Nigeria and Benin Republic Foreign Ministers hold joint press briefing appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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29 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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62 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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62 h. ago Prosecution Presents Key Evidence As Court Hears Testimony Linking Suspects To Capitol Arson Plot

By Amos Harris Government prosecutors on Wednesday advanced their case in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial as a key prosecution witness took the stand, providing detailed testimony linking defendants Amos Koffa, Dixon Seebo, and others to an alleged conspiracy to attack the Capitol in December 2024. The testimony was delivered during the 26th Day […] The post Prosecution Presents Key Evidence As Court Hears Testimony Linking Suspects To Capitol Arson Plot appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago India & Liberia sign MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Pharmacopoeia

The Embassy of India, Monrovia, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Pharmacopoeia between the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and the Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Liberia. The MoU was formally signed … The post India & Liberia sign MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Pharmacopoeia appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago United States and Liberia Sign Five Year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum Understanding

By James T. Brooks The United States and the Republic of Liberia have officially established a monumental five-year, US$176 million Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement represents a decisive step in executing the America First Global Health Strategy, fundamentally reshaping health aid by establishing a direct, government-to-government model that prioritizes national ownership, […] The post United States and Liberia Sign Five Year Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum Understanding appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Flenekan School Battles Capacity Crisis: Students Learn in Zinc Structures Amid Stalled Construction

By: James Myking Suah Barclayville, Grand Kru County, December 10, 2025 – The Flenekan Elementary and Junior High School, situated within the Barclayville Education District, is facing severe challenges due to an inadequate learning environment and insufficient seating capacity as it endeavors to prepare the next generation of leaders. Founded in 1955, the school has […] The post Flenekan School Battles Capacity Crisis: Students Learn in Zinc Structures Amid Stalled Construction appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Liberia Maritime Authority Earns ‘B’ Rating in 2025 Performance Scorecard

By Amos Harris  The Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA) has received a solid “B” rating in the 2025 national performance scorecard, reflecting a year marked by major international achievements, domestic reforms, and lingering governance concerns. The scorecard, released this week, highlights the Authority’s strong performance under the leadership of Commissioner Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, who oversaw significant progress in […] The post Liberia Maritime Authority Earns ‘B’ Rating in 2025 Performance Scorecard appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Court Postpones Capitol Arson Trial As Missing Forensic Evidence Exposes Major Weaknesses In Prosecution Case

By Amos Harris The high-profile Capitol Building arson trial, involving former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several co-defendants, suffered a major setback on Wednesday after the Criminal Court “A” temporarily halted proceedings due to glaring deficiencies in the prosecution’s forensic evidence. The delay followed a troubling disclosure from prosecution witness Rafael Wilson, an investigator with […] The post Court Postpones Capitol Arson Trial As Missing Forensic Evidence Exposes Major Weaknesses In Prosecution Case 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 Citizens raise hope and doubt over US$124M bilateral health MoU

By: Naneka A. Hoffman A cross-section of Liberians has welcomed the newly signed US$124 million bilateral health cooperation agreement between Liberia and the United States. Still, many are demanding more precise details on how the five-year health package will directly benefit citizens. Speaking in an exclusive interview with citizens on Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, in … The post Citizens raise hope and doubt over US$124M bilateral health MoU appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments

By Lincoln G. Peters Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, is demanding that the government of Liberia, headed by President Joseph N. Boakai, respect and honor international human rights instruments and treaties signed and ratified by the national legislature. In his Human Rights Day Message marking the 77th Anniversary of the Universal … The post Gongloe demands gov’t respect International human rights instruments appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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: Historic First Graduation Held at Notre Dame University Liberia

Monrovia: Notre Dame University Liberia made history  over the weekend as it celebrated the graduation of its very first class of students. The ceremony was led by the University President, Fr. Dr. Maroun Zogheib and featured an inspiring speech from former presidential candidate Clarence K. Moniba. In his remarks, Fr. Zogheib talked about the university’s [...] The post Liberia: Historic First Graduation Held at Notre Dame University Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Audio Evidence Falls Apart In Capitol Arson Trial, But Judge Willie Grants Admission

Monrovia-The prosecution’s case in the high-stakes Capitol Building Arson Trial suffered a major blow on Tuesday when a central audio recording, touted as critical evidence linking the accused to the December 18, 2024 fire, proved nearly impossible to hear after being played in open court. Despite widespread confusion over the recording’s contents, Criminal Court “A” [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Audio Evidence Falls Apart In Capitol Arson Trial, But Judge Willie Grants Admission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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