6 h. ago National ID Chaos: Frustration Grows as Banking Access and Other Services Denied Amid Enrollment Backlog. World Bank Funding For More Centers On Hold Because of Government Debt

RED LIGHT, Monrovia – Rick Scott arrived at the National Identification Registry center here on a recent morning at 5 a.m., joining a line of hopeful citizens in the predawn darkness. By evening, the 54-year-old businessman returned home empty-handed for the fourth time in a week, clutching his $5 registration fee and a growing sense [...] The post National ID Chaos: Frustration Grows as Banking Access and Other Services Denied Amid Enrollment Backlog. World Bank Funding For More Centers On Hold Because of Government Debt appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: Police Arrest Suspects for ‘Vandalizing, Blocking’ Yekepa

Buchanan — Police authorities in Grand Bassa County have arrested several individuals who recently obstructed the railway operated by ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), a key infrastructure used for transporting iron ore from the company’s mining operations to the Port of Buchanan. The blockades vandalism occurred between June 10 to 12, 2025, when the individuals, reportedly former [...] The post Liberia: Police Arrest Suspects for ‘Vandalizing, Blocking’ Yekepa-Buchanan Railway appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: House Engages Liberia Chamber Of Miners On Royalty Reform

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House Committee on, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, chaired by Hon. Jeremiah Sokan, Representative of Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #1, has concluded its first official engagement with the Liberia Chamber of Mines in a bid to review and revise Liberia’s mineral royalty tax structure to better serve the interests of [...] The post Liberia: House Engages Liberia Chamber Of Miners On Royalty Reform appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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36 h. ago Maryland County Education Office Launches Comprehensive Audit of Local Schools

By Christian Appleton Harper, Maryland County – In an unprecedented move to fortify accountability and transparency within its education system, the Maryland County Education Office has initiated a comprehensive audit of all 179 functional schools across the county. This landmark undertaking, spearheaded by County Education Officer (CEO) Larry Nimely, marks the first full-scale audit of […] The post Maryland County Education Office Launches Comprehensive Audit of Local Schools appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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36 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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49 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 Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations

Assistant Minister Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs for Urban Affairs, A. Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh says recent allegations levied against Senator Zoe Pennue of Grand Gedeh County by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe are unfortunate and deeply concerning. Minister Jabateh says the allegation must not be … The post Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue

Monrovia – The family of the late Liberian President Samuel K. Doe has strongly distanced itself from recent accusations made by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. Appearing on the Spoon Talk show late Tuesday night, Veronica Doe — the biological daughter of the slain President — accused Senator Pennue of [...] The post Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools

WASHINGTON – The World Bank Board has approved financing for the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, which includes a $60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The project is designed to improve foundational learning and access in public primary schools, [...] The post Liberia: New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 d. ago The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric

By Cornelius Robert U-Sayee Over the past decade, Liberia has been undergoing a quiet but deeply disturbing crisis— the constant erosion of trust across nearly every layer of society. From families to public institutions, from religious spaces to local markets, dishonesty has increasingly become normalized, creating ripple effects that threaten the nation’s social and economic […] The post The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 d. ago New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools

WASHINGTON, JUNE 10, 2025 – The World Bank Board has approved financing for the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, which includes a $60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The project is designed to improve foundational learning and access […] The post New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 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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6 d. ago Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – A distinguished lineup of African and international leaders today called upon young people across the continent to take bold steps in shaping Africa’s future by driving economic development, promoting democratic governance, and championing accountability. This powerful call to action was made during the official opening […] The post Young African Leaders Urged To Drive Development, Accountability At Youth Political Leadership School Africa appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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6 d. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership

Monrovia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has launched the 12th cohort of its flagship Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), bringing together 120 emerging leaders from 11 African countries for a week-long intensive training in Monrovia. The training, running from June 9 to 13, 2025, is being held under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s [...] The post Liberia: YPLS Africa Launches 12th Cohort as Ecowas Representative Urges Youth to Embrace Ethical, Transformational Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: United Methodist Women Hold Faith Renewal Conference Amid Church Crisis

GEE RIVER DISTRICT – Hundreds of women from across southeastern Liberia gathered on Friday at Flanagan United Methodist High School in Gee River District for a regional conference organized by the United Methodist Women’s Organization.  By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer The gathering brought together delegates from several districts, including Borrobo, Nana Kru, Kru Coast, [...] The post Liberia: United Methodist Women Hold Faith Renewal Conference Amid Church Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 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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9 d. ago CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA

. As Concern Worldwide Strengthens Partnership With CHAP On Fundraising And Development Of Strategic Plans MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Liberia’s leading proponent of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), has received a significant financial boost from the Lotus Foods Foundation USA. The support is directed toward CHAP’s flagship Farm4Jobs […] The post CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Insurance Corporation of Liberia (NICOL) has officially launched a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Liberians, irrespective of their economic status. Speaking at […] The post NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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