1 hour ago AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase”

AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, convened the “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” on December 10th, 2025. This joint initiative brought together senior leaders from government, utilities, regulators, and industry to explore how Oman can meet surging AI economic development led electricity […] The post AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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4 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia

Monrovia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), with support from the UN Women Liberia on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted in four (4) counties in [...] The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL, Present Findings of a Research on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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4 h. ago Liberia: Bucky Raw Case Sparks Debate Over Fairness in LDEA Drug Enforcement

MONROVIA –What began as the arrest of a popular musician on drug related allegations has evolved into one of Liberia’s most polarizing public debates in recent years, forcing the nation to confront uncomfortable questions about fairness, selective justice, and the methods employed by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The case involving Liberian hip hop [...] The post Liberia: Bucky Raw Case Sparks Debate Over Fairness in LDEA Drug Enforcement 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 ECOWAS Cracks Down on Coups, Pushes Single Currency as Leaders Map New Future for West Africa

ABUJA, Nigeria – West African leaders meeting in Abuja have issued a sweeping communiqué that hardens the regional bloc’s stance against coups, revives momentum for a single currency, and lays out a far-reaching reform agenda ahead of a Special Summit on the future of ECOWAS. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh At the 68th Ordinary Session of [...] The post ECOWAS Cracks Down on Coups, Pushes Single Currency as Leaders Map New Future for West Africa 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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5 h. ago Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission

Abuja, Nigeria — The ECOWAS Parliament has appointed Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr., Chair of its Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, to lead the Parliament’s delegation to the ECOWAS Observer Mission to the Republic of Guinea. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The observer mission is scheduled to take place from 23 to 31 December 2025, [...] The post Liberia: ECOWAS Parliament Appoints Edwin Snowe Jr. to Lead Guinea Election Observer Mission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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19 h. ago Liberia: LDEA Drags Rapper Bucky Raw to Court Over Alleged Marijuana Possession

Monrovia- Liberian Hipco and Trapco artist Karwoudou Cole, popularly known as Bucky Raw, has been taken to court by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) on charges of illegal possession of narcotics. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Bucky Raw was arrested early Friday morning following a raid at his Duport Road residence, during which officers allegedly [...] The post Liberia: LDEA Drags Rapper Bucky Raw to Court Over Alleged Marijuana Possession appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia: They Refused to be Defined by Men’s Role. Now they Sit Behind the Wheel as Commercial Drivers

In this two-part report, we highlight the role of women in advancing Liberia’s renewable energy agenda through the transport sector and the impact of electric vehicles/kekehs on emission reductions. By: Tina S. Mehnpaine, contributing writer—tmehnpaine@gmail.com It’s evening already in the bustling suburb of Newport Street, Central Monrovia. J. Hawa Boimah, the lone female driver, is [...] The post Liberia: They Refused to be Defined by Men’s Role. Now they Sit Behind the Wheel as Commercial Drivers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems

 By Amos Harris The Liberia Meteorological Service (LMS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), held a crucial one-day stakeholders’ engagement on Friday, December 12, 2025, focused on strengthening Liberia’s early warning systems and disaster preparedness. The engagement, hosted at a local hotel in Monrovia, centered on the global Early Warning for All (EW4All) […] The post Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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23 h. ago Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference

By Amos Harris Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Rural Development at the Ministry of Public Works, Jocelia J. Tarpah, has announced plans for a forthcoming National Infrastructure Conference, even as public skepticism lingers over the tangible outcomes of such national forums. Speaking during a briefing at the Ministry of Information (MOI), Tarpah stated that the conference […] The post Deputy Minister Tarpah Outlines Plans For National Infrastructure Conference appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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25 h. ago ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia

Tarr Town, Old Road, Monrovia, December 13, 2025 – ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with national and regional partners, will convene the Second National People’s Climate Justice Summit on Monday, December 15, 2025. This national event will gather about 700 to 1,000 participants, including climate justice activists, academics, human rights defenders, farmers, renewable energy practitioners, environmentalists, […] The post ActionAid and Partners to Convene 2nd National People’s Climate Justice Summit in Monrovia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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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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25 h. ago “We’re taking concrete steps to address financial obligations.“

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, December 15, 2025: Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has assured the banking sector that the government is taking deliberate and concrete steps to meet its financial obligations and rebuild confidence with commercial banks. Minister Ngafuan spoke at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Liberian Bank for Development … The post “We’re taking concrete steps to address financial obligations.“ 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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26 h. ago ArcelorMittal Liberia dedicates refurbished St John Bridge between Grand Bassa and Bong Counties

For nearly 30 years, people moving between Grand Bassa Bong and Nimba counties have faced a horrible nightmare as they risk their lives crossing the St John River on a severely damaged infrastructure. The St John Bridge was so bad that, as one bike rider puts it, “old people never use to cross at all” … The post ArcelorMittal Liberia dedicates refurbished St John Bridge between Grand Bassa and Bong Counties appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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26 h. ago CENTAL, WONGOSOL presents findings on Local Governance Service Delivery

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), in partnership with the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) and with support from UN Women Liberia, on Friday, December 5, 2025, presented the findings of a research report on assessing local governance and service delivery in Liberia. The research, conducted … The post CENTAL, WONGOSOL presents findings on Local Governance Service Delivery appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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26 h. ago From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little

By A Boakai Namah II | Email: aboakainamahiigmail.com Liberia’s currency has strengthened; inflation has cooled. Yet prices at markets stay stubborn, and farmers still struggle to reach consumers directly. The invisible walls—between exchange‑rate headlines and grocery bills, and between rural producers and urban buyers—are the real economy’s bottlenecks. Currency Gains, Price Pains Recent forex data … The post From Farmgate to Checkout: Why a Stronger Liberian Dollar Still Buys Too Little appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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26 h. ago Principles of Eagle and Lion for Effective Governance in Liberia:

Think like an Eagle and a Lion beyond the Empty Rhetorical Slogan and Empty Noisemaking/Noisemakers: The “eagle and lion principles” for the national economy are often represented by these animals in proverbs and motivational content, symbolizing integrity, vision, and leadership. These principles are considered beneficial for personal and national success. “The lion says, No matter … The post Principles of Eagle and Lion for Effective Governance in Liberia: appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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