2 h. ago African Liberation League County Chairs Elect First National Leadership 

By Christian Appleton   Monrovia, Liberia — April 30, 2025 — In a major milestone for the African Liberation League (ALL), the County Chairs (CC) of the party have elected their first-ever national leadership team under the newly established Code of Officers. The historic election took place on April 27, 2025, and marks a significant step […] The post African Liberation League County Chairs Elect First National Leadership  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 h. ago Liberia: EPS Threatens to Withdraw Security from VIPs Accused of Inciting Violence Amid Protest Calls Over Rule of Law ‘Abuse’

MONROVIA – A standoff is emerging between the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and opposition figures, spotlighting deepening tensions within the country’s political and security landscape.  By Jaheim T. Tumu, jaheimt.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The controversy follows a warning from the EPS Wednesday that it will withdraw protection from any VIP who incites rebellion or violence — a statement [...] The post Liberia: EPS Threatens to Withdraw Security from VIPs Accused of Inciting Violence Amid Protest Calls Over Rule of Law ‘Abuse’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advice of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advice of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Quiets Doubters with Renewed Mandate for War Crimes Court Office and $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia and given the court a six fold increase in annual budget, quieting growing concern about the government’s commitment to the court after numerous funding delays. The president’s action will give new wind to court advocates who were [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Quiets Doubters with Renewed Mandate for War Crimes Court Office and $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai is facing mounting pressure to dismiss D. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, in the wake of a bribery and academic fraud scandal at the University of Liberia (UL). By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The renewed calls follow the announcement by UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan of [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: Government Bids Farewell to Mayor Allen Joines of Winston

The Mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina Mr. Allen Joines has concluded a five-day working visit to Liberia, the first sitting Mayor from a city in the US to visit Liberia in the last 40 years.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The five-day working visit was facilitated by Sister Cities International.  At the event marking the [...] The post Liberia: Government Bids Farewell to Mayor Allen Joines of Winston-Salem as He Becomes First Sitting Mayor from US to Visit Liberia after 40 Years appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban Resolves Longstanding Benben Town Dispute In Todee with Bold Leadership

BENBEN TOWN, Todee District – At long last, the devastating and disastrous mining conflict in Benben Town, Todee District, which overwhelmed the community for months with tension, uncertainty, and even tragic loss, has finally reached a resolution. Assistant Minister of Mines Mr. Carlos Edison Tingban spearheaded efforts to bring harmony to the divided town. This [...] The post Liberia: Assistant Minister Tingban Resolves Longstanding Benben Town Dispute In Todee with Bold Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberian Parliamentarians Joined MPs from Africa and Asia to Sign the Istanbul Call to Action for Immunization Financing

Istanbul, Turkey- In the heart of Istanbul, a powerful alliance emerged last week as 21 Members of Parliament (MPs) from across Africa and Asia gathered with a shared mission: to champion sustainable immunization financing in their countries.  The two-day forum, organized by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, marked [...] The post Liberian Parliamentarians Joined MPs from Africa and Asia to Sign the Istanbul Call to Action for Immunization Financing appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister

Leading local and international human rights organizations have joined together to issue a statement urging Liberian President Joseph Boakai to renew an executive order for the Office of War and Economics Crimes Court set to expire tomorrow, May 1. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The groups, including the Liberian based Civil [...] The post Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 h. ago Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation

Monrovia – Liberia will host the 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC), marking the first time the event will be held in the country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced. The landmark decision highlights Liberia’s growing role in regional security and logistics cooperation, while advancing its profile as a reliable partner in peacebuilding and [...] The post Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 h. ago Liberia: Female Inmates Earn CAF Coaching Licenses in Landmark LFA Initiative

Monrovia – Nineteen female inmates and four correction officers at the Monrovia Central Prison have earned CAF D License coaching certificates after completing an eight-day training program organized by the Liberia Football Association (LFA) in partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). By Christopher Walker, Christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The milestone marks the first time a CAF-certified coaching [...] The post Liberia: Female Inmates Earn CAF Coaching Licenses in Landmark LFA Initiative appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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54 h. ago Liberia: Power Struggle Intensifies In House as Koffa, Koon Camps Lobby for Majority Support

MONROVIA – As the 55th National Legislature prepares to resume its second quarter session in May, intense lobbying is underway within the House of Representatives as both camps loyal to embattled Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and “Majority Bloc” Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon seek to secure a decisive quorum. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageafricaonline.com The renewed political [...] The post Liberia: Power Struggle Intensifies In House as Koffa, Koon Camps Lobby for Majority Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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54 h. ago Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship

Louisiana Township, Montserrado County – Beneath the baking sun of Hipco Valley in God’s Grace Community, the rhythmic clang of hammers hitting stone fills the air. Here, among the dust and gravel, men and women chip away at rocks — not only to break them into marketable fragments, but to hold together the fragments of [...] The post Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Cummings Challenges Boakai to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate Alexander B. Cummings has issued a stinging rebuke of President Joseph Boakai’s handling of the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives, warning that failing to uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling threatens Liberia’s democratic foundations. In a strongly worded statement, Cummings declared that “following the rule of law is [...] The post Liberia: Cummings Challenges Boakai to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: JEETY Breaks Ground for Eye Clinic in Margibi County, Marks Birthday with Humanitarian Outreach

Margibi County– Jetty Rubber LLC and Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) have officially broken ground for the construction of a modern eye clinic in Weala, Margibi County, as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance access to healthcare in the region. By Yawah Jaivey At the ceremony, Jerry Jenkins Quoi, Special Assistant to the companies, highlighted [...] The post Liberia: JEETY Breaks Ground for Eye Clinic in Margibi County, Marks Birthday with Humanitarian Outreach appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies

PAYNESVILLE – Youth Bridge Inc., in collaboration with the Liberian Youth for Climate Action and the Youth Humanitarian Movement, with support from ActionAid Liberia, has concluded a one-day Youth-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Policy Brief Development aimed at strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and resilience building in Liberia. Held under the theme “Enhancing Youth [...] The post Liberia: Youth Bridge, Partners Push for Stronger Youth Voice in Disaster Risk Policies appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Africar Group and AUTO24.africa Launch EV24.africa – The Largest Pan

March 2025 – Africa – Africar Group and AUTO24.africa have officially launched EV24.africa, the most comprehensive pan-African marketplace for electric vehicles (EVs). The platform enables buyers in all 54 African countries to access a wide range of over 200 models from more than 25 global brands, with competitive pricing and seamless delivery. With the increasing […] The post Africar Group and AUTO24.africa Launch EV24.africa – The Largest Pan-African EV Marketplace appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn

Monrovia – When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung took the oath of office on January 22, 2024—administered by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh—they swore to uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution of Liberia. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In his inaugural address, President Boakai vowed that his administration would reflect the hopes [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Advocates Warn Trump Administration’s Plans to Shut Offices Devoted to Global Justice and Human Trafficking Will Be Big Blow to Liberian Victims

Human rights advocates working on transitional justice and human trafficking in Liberia say they are shocked by this week’s announcement by Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, that the US government will shut down the Office of Global Criminal Justice and the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, both of which have played [...] The post Liberia: Advocates Warn Trump Administration’s Plans to Shut Offices Devoted to Global Justice and Human Trafficking Will Be Big Blow to Liberian Victims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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