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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20 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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43 h. ago Liberia: Local Voices Liberia, Partners Strengthen Media and Civic Engagement Ahead of Nimba County Senatorial By

Monrovia, Liberia – April 20, 2025] – Local Voices Liberia (LVL), in collaboration with media development partners, has implemented several activities to support the conduct of the Nimba County senatorial by-election slated for April 22. With funding from the European Union through the Liberia Media Empowerment Project (LMEP) implemented by Internews Europe, LVL partnered with [...] The post Liberia: Local Voices Liberia, Partners Strengthen Media and Civic Engagement Ahead of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Ministry of Mines and Energy Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Arrests Five Chinese Nationals in Rivercess County

Cheo Town, Rivercess County – In a significant move to enforce mining regulations, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, in collaboration with state security agencies, has apprehended five Chinese nationals for their involvement in unlawful mining activities in Cheo Town, Rivercess County. Following their arrest, the suspects were formally transferred to the Ministry of Justice […] The post Ministry of Mines and Energy Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Arrests Five Chinese Nationals in Rivercess County appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 d. ago Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs

Madness Through Drug Substances: Who is Mad and Crazy on the Streets? By Amos Harris Three months into President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, Liberia faces a growing crisis that transcends politics and economics: a silent war that threatens the very soul of the nation—the war on drugs. Across counties, at checkpoints, and in quiet communities, […] The post Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 d. ago Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro

Sanniquellie – With the senatorial by-election set for April 22, several senior government officials are facing criticism for allegedly misusing Nimba County’s Social Development Fund (SDF) to influence the political allegiance of local leaders. By Franklin Doloquee Sources in Sanniquellie revealed that the Minister of Internal Affairs, Francis Nyumalin, Representative Nyah Flomo of District #2, [...] The post Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro-Gov’t Candidate in Nimba By-eletion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Cabinet Director General Urges Ministries to Link Performance Results to Budget Allocations

Director General of the Cabinet, Nathaniel Kwabo, has says that there will be no excuses for underperforming government ministries and agencies moving forward, as results will now be linked to budgetary allocations. In addressing a high-level engagement on the “Performance Management Compliance System” (PMCs), which focused on heads of institutions, ministers, and public entities, he [...] The post Liberia: Cabinet Director General Urges Ministries to Link Performance Results to Budget Allocations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence

Integrity Watch Institution, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with the Citizens Bureau, re-launches community justice project here. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, April 18, 2025—In a bid to encourage citizens to uphold the rule of law and abstain from mob violence, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with Citizens Bureau and with funding support from … The post Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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: 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: Bomi to Receive First Rainwater Preservation Project to Ease Water Shortage

Monrovia – The first Rainwater Preservation Project in Liberia will soon be established in Bomi County, providing residents in Western Liberia with improved access to clean and safe water. By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributing Writer The project was officially launched on Tuesday by Tears Mother International in partnership with the Good Water Corridor Africa [...] The post Liberia: Bomi to Receive First Rainwater Preservation Project to Ease Water Shortage appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness

Monrovia – In a move to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health in Liberia, the Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Liberia Project has launched a five-day public campaign titled “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The campaign, which began on April 14th, 2023, is taking place across [...] The post Liberia: Mental Health Campaign Hits Liberian Streets to Combat Stigma and Raise Awareness 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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6 d. ago Captain Jerry Kollie accuses Sen. Moye of tearing Bong apart

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga- Bong County -Captain Jerry Kerkulah Kollie has launched his first political attack on Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye, accusing him of fueling division among the county’s leadership. Speaking during a radio appearance on a local radio station in Gbarnga, Kollie criticized Senator Moye for what he described as “self-styled … The post Captain Jerry Kollie accuses Sen. Moye of tearing Bong apart appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Chief Financial Officer and IT Assistant

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the long-term financial health of our organization. As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will drive financial strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring optimal [...] The post JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Chief Financial Officer and IT Assistant appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago NEC Provides Training for Journalists and Security ahead of Bi

Monrovia, Liberia; April 16, 2025: The National Elections Commission has conducted regional training for 150 journalists and security personnel covering the senatorial by-election in Nimba County with support from UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) and its partners, including the European Union, Sweden, and Irish Aid. The Journalists participated in a three-day workshop on Investigative […] The post NEC Provides Training for Journalists and Security ahead of Bi-election in Nimba appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: 100K Adolescent Girls to Benefit from New UN Joint Program on SRHR and Nutrition

Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with UNICEF and the United Nations in Liberia, has launched a new Joint Program focused on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Nutrition, targeting 100,000 adolescent girls across Liberia. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The five-year initiative, officially launched at [...] The post Liberia: 100K Adolescent Girls to Benefit from New UN Joint Program on SRHR and Nutrition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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