4 h. ago NEC ICT Staff Certified in Network and Security Administration Training

Monrovia, December 16, 2025 – Fourteen (14) staff members of the National Elections Commission (NEC) have been certified following the successful completion of an intensive ICT training series in Network Administration and Security. The program, based on the globally recognized CISCO curriculum, culminated in a certification ceremony held at Stella Maris Polytechnic University in Monrovia. […] The post NEC ICT Staff Certified in Network and Security Administration Training appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal

Monrovia — The Joint Committee reviewing the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic has raised serious concerns about treaty compliance, diplomatic risks, and infrastructure governance, warning that the agreement cannot proceed without major amendments. In a detailed report submitted to the Senate Plenary, the Joint Committee—comprising the Committees on [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Flags Treaty Breaches, Guinea Gap in Ivanhoe Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature

Monrovia — The Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMCOL) has released its Legislative Monitoring Report Summary for November–December 2025, citing commendable adherence to democratic procedures alongside persistent shortcomings in transparency, inclusion and citizen participation within the Liberian National Legislature. By Patience M. Jones LEMCOL unveiled the report on Monday, December 15 during a press conference [...] The post Liberia: LEMCOL Raises Alarm Ove Female Representation, Transparency in Legislature appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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22 h. ago Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal

Monrovia, Liberia — The Senate Joint Committee has issued authoritative and far-reaching recommendations on the proposed Concession and Access Agreement involving Ivanhoe, setting firm, non-negotiable conditions intended to protect Liberia’s sovereignty, reinforce legislative authority, and guarantee that communities directly affected by the project receive measurable and lasting benefits. Central to the Committee’s position is a … The post Senate Joint Committee moves to safeguard national interests in Ivanhoe access deal appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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23 h. ago Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal

Monrovia — The Liberian Senate Joint Committee on Transport and Concessions has recommended the conditional approval of the Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Agreement, outlining a series of amendments it says must be addressed before the Legislature grants final concurrence. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The agreement, which governs road, rail, and logistics access for Ivanhoe’s iron ore [...] The post Liberia: Senate Committee Sets Conditions for Ivanhoe–Liberia Road Access Deal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: Police Arrest STAND Protester as Demonstrators Defy Orders, Insist on “Cooking at the Executive Mansion”

Monrovia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Wednesday arrested an affiliate of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) during protest activities near the Executive Mansion, sparking accusations of profiling and selective enforcement by demonstrators. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The arrested protester, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, claimed he [...] The post Liberia: Police Arrest STAND Protester as Demonstrators Defy Orders, Insist on “Cooking at the Executive Mansion” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: STAND Protest Starts with Low Turnout Amid Heavy Police Presence

Monrovia The planned protest organized by the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) on Wednesday got off to a slow start, with no visible turnout from demonstrators amid a heavy police presence around Capitol Hill. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) were heavily deployed in [...] The post Liberia: STAND Protest Starts with Low Turnout Amid Heavy Police Presence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: Police Deploy as STAND Defies LNP Warning Ahead of December 17 Protest

Monrovia- The Liberia National Police (LNP) has deployed officers across key locations in Monrovia and its environs ahead of a planned protest by the civic group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), heightening tension as authorities and protest organizers clash over constitutional rights, public safety, and the use of the Executive Mansion grounds. [...] The post Liberia: Police Deploy as STAND Defies LNP Warning Ahead of December 17 Protest appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy

Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiativesNew market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and […] The post Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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29 h. ago Defense & prosecution clash over Fire Investigation, Audio Evidence

By Lincoln G. Peters The Chief Investigator of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Crime Services Department, Reafeal Wilson, on Tuesday continued his testimony under cross-examination in the ongoing Capitol Building arson case, raising questions about the credibility of the fire investigation and audio evidence presented by the state. During cross-examination, defense lawyers questioned Wilson about … The post Defense & prosecution clash over Fire Investigation, Audio Evidence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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29 h. ago AML presents US$25K Check to Nimba Sports Steering Committee

Sanniquellie, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has presented a US$25,000 cheque to the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee to support the county’s participation in the ongoing National County Sports Meet. The cheque was officially presented during a brief ceremony held in Sanniquellie on behalf of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Chief Executive Officer and senior management. Speaking … The post AML presents US$25K Check to Nimba Sports Steering Committee appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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29 h. ago China’s handover of 3600 metric tons of emergency food aid to Liberia

By Lincoln G. Peters The Government of the People’s Republic of China, through its Embassy in Monrovia, has officially handed over 3,600 metric tons of emergency humanitarian food assistance to Liberia. The gesture is a reaffirmation of China’s commitment to supporting the country’s (Liberia) food security and deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations, through … The post China’s handover of 3600 metric tons of emergency food aid to Liberia appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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31 h. ago Liberia: CBL Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System, Ends Era of Mobile Money Silos

Monrovia, — Liberia took a major leap toward a cash-lite, digitally inclusive economy on Tuesday with the official launch of the Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), a nationwide mobile money interoperability platform spearheaded by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Unveiling the system, President Joseph Boakai declared a new era for Liberia’s economy, describing it as [...] The post Liberia: CBL Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System, Ends Era of Mobile Money Silos appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NCD Officials, Orders Audit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has taken decisive administrative action at the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), suspending two senior officials and ordering a comprehensive audit following recommendations from a Special Investigative Committee. According to a statement released Tuesday by the Executive Mansion, the President has temporarily suspended the NCD’s Executive [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Suspends NCD Officials, Orders Audit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia: STAND Vows to Proceed with December 17 Protest Despite Police Warnings

Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has rejected claims by the Liberia National Police that the Executive Mansion grounds are off-limits for protests ahead of the planned December 17 demonstration. STAND Chairman Mulbah Morlu described the police assertion as historically dishonest, legally baseless, and politically selective, calling it an insult [...] The post Liberia: STAND Vows to Proceed with December 17 Protest Despite Police Warnings appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia Receives 3,600 Metric Tons of Chinese Rice In Landmark Handover

MONROVIA –The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received a substantial 3,600-metric-ton (72,000 bags) of rice donation from the People’s Republic of China at a ceremony that blended diplomatic significance with national purpose. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The handover, held at the warehouse of Northwestern Commodities Inc. within the Freeport of Monrovia, multifaceted importance of the donation. [...] The post Liberia Receives 3,600 Metric Tons of Chinese Rice In Landmark Handover appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago Xsolla Integrates SPENN in Rwanda and Zambia Giving Developers Access to a Strong Consumer

Developers Can Now Maximize Revenue and Boost Player Engagement with a New Integration Delivering a Smoother Checkout, Fewer Declines, and Access to a Growing Digital Wallet User Base Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced that it has added SPENN to its payments solution […] The post Xsolla Integrates SPENN in Rwanda and Zambia Giving Developers Access to a Strong Consumer-Merchant Ecosystem appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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49 h. ago Instead of declining, rates of female genital mutilation/ cutting rose by 15% in 8 years

Ten years back at the United Nations General Assembly, all world leaders promised to eliminate the harmful practice of female genital mutilation/ cutting (SDG-5 target 5.3) by 2030. But instead of declining, female genital mutilation/ cutting has instead increased by 15% over the past 8 years: from 200 million in 2016 to over 230 million […] The post Instead of declining, rates of female genital mutilation/ cutting rose by 15% in 8 years appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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49 h. ago UNDP and Government of Liberia Advance National Disaster Preparedness

Monrovia, Liberia – December 16, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Liberia and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), is taking a major step toward strengthening national disaster preparedness and resilience. As part of Liberia’s commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDP conducted a […] The post UNDP and Government of Liberia Advance National Disaster Preparedness appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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49 h. ago UNDP Welcomes Launch of 2025 National Agriculture Fair by President Boakai

Monrovia, Liberia; December 15, 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Liberia joined national authorities, development partners, and farmers across the country in celebrating the official opening of the 2025 National Agriculture Fair, by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, on Friday, December 12, 2025. Held under the […] The post UNDP Welcomes Launch of 2025 National Agriculture Fair by President Boakai appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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