7 h. ago Liberia and Estonia Deepen Bilateral Talks on Maritime, Digitalization, During a Courtesy Visit.

April 22, 2025, Brussels – The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia to the European Union was pleased to host Her Excellency Ms. Helen Kaljuläte, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Kingdom of Belgium and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, during a courtesy visit today. The meeting was warmly received by the Chargé d’Affaires […] The post Liberia and Estonia Deepen Bilateral Talks on Maritime, Digitalization, During a Courtesy Visit. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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16 h. ago Liberia: NEC Chairperson Reports Peaceful Start to Nimba County Senatorial By

Sanniquellie — The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a peaceful and orderly start to the ongoing Senatorial By-election in Nimba County, with voting officially underway across all precincts. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at a press briefing held at the Sanniquellie City Hall on Tuesday, April 22, NEC Chairperson Davidetta Browne Lansanah said [...] The post Liberia: NEC Chairperson Reports Peaceful Start to Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 h. ago EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education

(Monrovia, Liberia – April 21, 2025)– Liberia’s commitment to climate education and environmental leadership took center stage today as Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, delivered the opening remarks at an international webinar hosted by the University of Liberia. The virtual event, organized through the University’s National […] The post EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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18 h. ago President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will depart the country today, April 21, 2025, to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), being held in Accra, Ghana. President Boakai’s participation in this milestone summit highlights Liberia’s steadfast commitment to regional unity, peace, democratic governance, […] The post President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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20 h. ago Stakeholders unite to empower women in agriculture at National Policy Dialogue

Stakeholders from across Liberia’s agriculture and development sectors gathered in Monrovia on Monday, April 14, 2024, for a One-day Inclusive Gender Policy Dialogue on Agriculture. The forum emerged with a strong consensus and a set of actionable resolutions directed at the Ministry of Agriculture to mainstream gender and ensure that women are empowered across all … The post Stakeholders unite to empower women in agriculture at National Policy Dialogue appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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24 h. ago Liberia: ANC Raises Alarm Over NEC Contractor Replacements Ahead of Nimba By

Monrovia – The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has raised alarm over what it calls a politically driven and last-minute replacement of vetted National Elections Commission (NEC) contractors in Nimba County, just hours before the scheduled senatorial by-election. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued on Monday, the ANC said individuals who had already undergone NEC [...] The post Liberia: ANC Raises Alarm Over NEC Contractor Replacements Ahead of Nimba By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: Whistleblower Accuses LCU President of Ghost Workers, Illegal Payments, and Book Scheme—President Denies Allegations

Monrovia – The President of Lofa County University, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, is at the center of serious corruption allegations involving ghost employees, questionable hiring practices, and a controversial book sale scheme that critics say exploits struggling students. By Willie N. Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Documents obtained by FrontPageAfrica, along with a formal complaint filed with the Liberia Anti-Corruption [...] The post Liberia: Whistleblower Accuses LCU President of Ghost Workers, Illegal Payments, and Book Scheme—President Denies Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: TARJ Forum Champions Agenda 2063, Honors Liberians for Outstanding Contributions to Africa’s Development

Monrovia, Liberia – In a passionate call for unity, sustainability, and African-led development, Ambassador Rossette Aliu, Founder and CEO of The African Regional Journal (TARJ Forum and Trade Fair), reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Alongside development partners like the Global African Village Care Alliance (GAVCA), she is urging citizens, leaders, [...] The post Liberia: TARJ Forum Champions Agenda 2063, Honors Liberians for Outstanding Contributions to Africa’s Development appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago IWPG Global Region 5 Champions Women’s Peace Education at UN CSW69

New York – The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 5, led by Regional Director Sujin Park, took center stage at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), advancing efforts to expand Women’s Peace Education through high-level diplomatic engagements and international collaboration. During the CSW69 session, IWPG [...] The post IWPG Global Region 5 Champions Women’s Peace Education at UN CSW69 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: National Beverage, Inc. Denounces ‘Misleading’ Reports, Warns Against Propaganda, and Threatens Legal Action

Gardnersville, Montserrado County – The Management of National Beverage, Inc., producer of Diamond Mineral Water has rejected and strongly condemned recent “misleading” media reports circulating on various social media platforms, particularly Facebook. These reports reference a clandestinely recorded video, captured years ago by unknown individuals within the company’s premises. The management in a press release [...] The post Liberia: National Beverage, Inc. Denounces ‘Misleading’ Reports, Warns Against Propaganda, and Threatens Legal Action appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago Liberia to Host National IP Policy Conference Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day

Monrovia – The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will host a high-level national policy conference on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as part of activities leading up to the global celebration of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. By Francis G. Boayue The conference, themed “The [...] The post Liberia to Host National IP Policy Conference Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago Liberia: New Initiative Expands Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Liberia’s National Cadet Program

Monrovia – A new partnership between the Office of the Second Lady of the Republic of Liberia and the National Cadet Program is set to promote greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce.  By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer The collaboration, facilitated by the Group of 77, aims to enhance opportunities for disabled [...] The post Liberia: New Initiative Expands Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Liberia’s National Cadet Program appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago Liberia: ECC, LEON, and WANEP Deploy Over 100 Observers for Nimba County Senatorial By

GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY — As Nimba County prepares for its Senatorial by-election on April 22, 2025, the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC), the Liberia Election Observation Network (LEON), and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Liberia) have jointly deployed over 100 trained observers across the county to monitor the election process. The by-election, triggered by the [...] The post Liberia: ECC, LEON, and WANEP Deploy Over 100 Observers for Nimba County Senatorial By-Election – Urge Voters to Vote Peacefully appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago Liberia: Stakeholders Unite to Empower Women in Agriculture at National Policy Dialogue

Stakeholders from across Liberia’s agriculture and development sectors who gathered in Monrovia on Monday, April 14, 2025   for a One-day Inclusive Gender Policy Dialogue on Agriculture   emerged from the forum with a strong consensus and a set of actionable resolutions directed at the Ministry of Agriculture   to mainstream gender and ensure that women are empowered [...] The post Liberia: Stakeholders Unite to Empower Women in Agriculture at National Policy Dialogue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Insecurity: Waking Those who do not Know what it Means to be Awake

By Ayisha Osori April 14 was the anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok girls from a Government Girls Secondary School; 90 are still missing. Today is another anniversary: the abduction from Greenfield University. 20th April 2021 was like any other day for students of Greenfield University, Kaduna. Muslim students observing Ramadan prepared for iftar in the […] The post Insecurity: Waking Those who do not Know what it Means to be Awake appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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46 h. ago Liberia: NTA & ABK sealed deal to boost public transport fleet

The National Transit Authority has announced the procurement of over 50 new buses to boost public transport here. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia, April 21, 2025: The National Transit Authority (NTA), in partnership with ABK Incorporated, is finalizing a procurement deal aimed at alleviating the transportation burden on citizens across Liberia. The agreement involves the … The post Liberia: NTA & ABK sealed deal to boost public transport fleet appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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47 h. ago Liberia:  FPA Delves Into Rumors of Backdoor Deals Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on House Leadership Crisis

Monrovia – As the nation awaits the much-anticipated ruling from the Supreme Court on Wednesday, FrontPage Africa has gathered from multiple sources close to ongoing negotiations that all eyes remain on the judiciary to bring an end to the months-long political standoff surrounding Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s embattled leadership in the House of Representatives. By Gerald [...] The post Liberia:  FPA Delves Into Rumors of Backdoor Deals Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on House Leadership Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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47 h. ago Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill

Monrovia – A recent exchange of letters between ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has brought to light a troubling development in the management of Liberia’s mining concessions and legal commitments. At the heart of the matter is [...] The post Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill-Founded’ Ivanhoe ESIA Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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48 h. ago Liberia: Chinese, Ghanaian Nationals Arrested for Illicit Mining in Sinoe County; Atlantic Mineral Company Found in Violation

Monrovia –In collaboration with the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), the Ministry of Mines and Energy has arrested two foreign nationals—Jack Chen, a Chinese national, and Obed Burikoney, a Ghanaian commonly known as “Kwemie”—for engaging in illegal mining activities in Tuzon, Sinoe County. The Ministry’s Compliance and Enforcement Team discovered [...] The post Liberia: Chinese, Ghanaian Nationals Arrested for Illicit Mining in Sinoe County; Atlantic Mineral Company Found in Violation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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49 h. ago Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration

Monrovia – The political pressure group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has declared Thursday, July 17, as “The Day of the People,” a nationwide protest aimed at confronting the country’s deepening economic and governance crisis.  The mass action will rally under the theme: “Enough is Enough.” The announcement followed a mass convergence [...] The post Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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