11 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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13 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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15 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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19 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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20 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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20 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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3 d. ago Arrest Made in Fatal Clash Over Champions League Rivalry in Grand Kru County

Barclayville City, Grand Kru County – The Grand Kru County detachment of the Liberia National Police has apprehended a suspect known only as Prince in connection with the alleged murder of Peter Nebo. The tragic incident reportedly stemmed from a heated argument ignited by a UEFA Champions League match. The altercation unfolded on April 16, […] The post Arrest Made in Fatal Clash Over Champions League Rivalry in Grand Kru County appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 d. ago Liberia: Election Materials Truck Breaks Down En Route to Nimba ahead of Tuesday’s By

Bong County – A truck transporting election materials for the upcoming Nimba County by-election broke down earlier Friday evening on Kpakor Hill in Bong County, leaving the team stranded along the highway. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com According to Truth FM, the six-tyre truck, accompanied by a police escort, was reportedly carrying critical voting materials, including ballot papers, ahead [...] The post Liberia: Election Materials Truck Breaks Down En Route to Nimba ahead of Tuesday’s By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities

LIAGBALA, Nimba County — ArcelorMittal Liberia has inaugurated the Liagbala Vegetable Project, a six‑month agricultural initiative designed to bolster food security, generate income and foster long‑term sustainability in a community of 224 subsistence farmers. Developed under the company’s Biodiversity and Conservation Program in partnership with the Rural Integrated Centre for Community Empowerment (RICCE), the project [...] The post Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative

Monrovia – The Kids Reading For All Foundation has received a significant boost in its mission to empower rural youth, thanks to a major donation from the Ministry of Agriculture. The support comes under the foundation’s newly launched initiative, “Harvest for Hope: Cultivating Agriculture to Educate,” which aims to expand educational access for underprivileged children through [...] The post Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Donates Tools and Produce to Boost Rural Education Initiative appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, aimed at addressing data gaps in critical sectors impacting Liberians. The report, launched Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall, is a significant achievement in the government’s efforts to inform policy development and decision-making with […] The post Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Climate Promise, UN Women, UNICEF, ActionAid Liberia, Medica Liberia and the Liberian Youth for Climate Action (LYCA), is holding a National Dialogue on integrating the priorities of Youth, Children, Gender and People with Disabilities in [...] The post Liberia Prepares to Elevate Priorities of Marginalized Groups in its NDCs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Shenzhen Delegation Visits Monrovia To Foster Collaboration, Holds Partnership Meeting with Mayor Siafa 

Monrovia- A High-level city government delegation from Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China arrived in Monrovia Wednesday and held productive discussions with the Mayor of the Monrovia City Corporation Hon. John-Charuk Siafa. The visit aims to foster collaboration between the city of Shenzhen and Monrovia in key areas including; urban planning, technological advancement, and other strategic areas [...] The post Liberia: Shenzhen Delegation Visits Monrovia To Foster Collaboration, Holds Partnership Meeting with Mayor Siafa  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville

Congo Town – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), the Ministry of Public Works, and the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has begun a major demolition exercise targeting illegal structures on the Montserrado wetlands. By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The operation commenced on Wednesday along the [...] The post Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: JICA LibRice Project Ends After Four Years – Agriculture Ministry Hails It a Success

Monrovia – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) LibRice and the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday held the fourth and last joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting on improving rice production for the Smallholders Project in Liberia.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The “Improving Rice Production for Smallholders Project (JICA-LibRice)” is a technical cooperation project that commenced [...] The post Liberia: JICA LibRice Project Ends After Four Years – Agriculture Ministry Hails It a Success appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: One Dead, Another Severely Injured After Tree Collapse at Tarken Mining Site in River Gee County

TARKEN, River Gee County – A tragic incident at a mining site in Tarken Township, Gbeapo Statutory District, has left one man dead and another seriously injured after a tree unexpectedly collapsed on Friday, April 11. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer The deceased, 36-year-old Dennis Gbayor, was reportedly resting beneath the tree after [...] The post Liberia: One Dead, Another Severely Injured After Tree Collapse at Tarken Mining Site in River Gee County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Denounces False Reports of Negotiations

Monrovia – The Rule of Law Caucus of the House of Representatives has dispel unverified reports regarding alleged negotiations involving the Caucus and the Majority Bloc. According to the statement, misleading reports have surfaced suggesting that the Council of Chiefs and Elders (EDOs), working under the auspices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, are facilitating [...] The post Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Denounces False Reports of Negotiations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: AREPT Engages Swedish Government In Strengthening International Asset Recovery Cooperation

Monrovia – In a continued effort to advance its mission of tracing, identifying, and retrieving stolen public assets, the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has deepened its international outreach with a strategic diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Sweden. On Tuesday, April 15, AREPT Chairman Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin and Co-Chair Dr. Rennie [...] The post Liberia: AREPT Engages Swedish Government In Strengthening International Asset Recovery Cooperation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Rule of Law Caucus Refutes False Negotiation Claims, Affirms Commitment to Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia, Liberia – April 15, 2025 – The Rule of Law Caucus within the House of Representatives has issued a strong denial of widespread rumors suggesting ongoing negotiations between the Caucus and the Majority Bloc. The Caucus specifically addressed reports implicating the Council of Chiefs and Elders (EDOs), allegedly under the facilitation of the Ministry […] The post Rule of Law Caucus Refutes False Negotiation Claims, Affirms Commitment to Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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7 d. ago Liberia: Hundreds of Street Children Rescued, Enrolled in Schools as Parents Laud Boakai Government

Monrovia – When Joseph Nyuma Boakai campaigned on rescuing Liberia during the 2023 presidential election, children appeared to hold a special place in his agenda. That priority is now becoming evident through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), which is aggressively tackling the long-standing issue of children living on the streets across [...] The post Liberia: Hundreds of Street Children Rescued, Enrolled in Schools as Parents Laud Boakai Government appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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