4 h. ago New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools

WASHINGTON, JUNE 10, 2025 – The World Bank Board has approved financing for the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, which includes a $60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The project is designed to improve foundational learning and access […] The post New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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14 h. ago Speaker Koon welcomes first testing center for Liberian accounting professionals

By Lewis S.Teh  Monrovia, Liberia; June 11, 2025 – House Speaker Richard N. Koon expresses joy over what is being considered, Liberia’s first comprehensive preparatory testing center for professionals seeking advanced professional credentials.  “It is a strategic milestone, a turning point in our national efforts to domesticate international professional standards and open new pathways for … The post Speaker Koon welcomes first testing center for Liberian accounting professionals appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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17 h. ago Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone

Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, has extended warm congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for what he described as a major diplomatic achievement—Liberia’s election to one of Africa’s two non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Liberia secured a [...] The post Liberia:“A Win for All Liberians”—Wettee Urges Unity, Calls UNSC Seat a Major Diplomatic Milestone appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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40 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex

BREWERVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY – Bishop Kortu Brown, a prominent Liberian religious leader, is urging the Unity Party-led government and opposition politicians to avoid creating unnecessary tension in the country amid the ongoing prosecution of several lawmakers accused of involvement in the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By: Obediah Johnson Speaking Monday during an interview in [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Over Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning

WHAT WAS meant to be a solemn farewell for Liberia’s former First Lady, Nancy B. Doe, has turned into a national flashpoint — not over the funeral itself, but over a daughter’s decision to reject a condolence gesture rooted in Liberian tradition. That decision, made by Veronica “Mamie” Doe, has sparked an emotional and divisive [...] The post Editorial: Principled or Prideful? Mamie Doe’s Protest Divides a Nation in Mourning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces

Monrovia – The civil society organization Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced that it has successfully mobilized more than 100,000 Liberians nationwide to participate in a protest scheduled for July 17.  By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr  edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com  The demonstration, to be held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” aims to address what [...] The post Over 100,000 Liberians Set to Protest on July 17, STAND Announces appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago APM Terminals Liberia Cleans Over 29,000 Feet of Drainage In Logan Town, Belimah

Monrovia — APM Terminals Liberia, in collaboration with Cleanex Incorporated, has rolled out a drainage clean-up exercise in Logan Town and Belimah. The activity, which began on Friday, June 6 and concludes on Monday, June 9, forms part of the company’s annual Go Green campaign aimed at improving sanitation in communities surrounding the Freeport of [...] The post APM Terminals Liberia Cleans Over 29,000 Feet of Drainage In Logan Town, Belimah appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago ArcelorMittal’s Broken Promises, Liberians Still Living in Makeshift Shelters Amidst Talk of ‘Phase II

By Amos Harris While ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) trumpets its “Phase II Expansion” as a transformative initiative for Liberia’s economy and communities, the stark reality on the ground paints a vastly different picture. Over a decade into AML’s operations in Liberia, many of its contractors and community residents in mining areas remain trapped in deplorable makeshift […] The post ArcelorMittal’s Broken Promises, Liberians Still Living in Makeshift Shelters Amidst Talk of ‘Phase II appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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52 h. ago Liberia: Africa CDC: Over 35,000 Confirmed Mpox Cases Across Continent, Sierra Leone Among Worst Hit

Monrovia – The Head of the Incident Management Support Team at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Ngashi Ngongo, has disclosed that Africa has recorded 141,000 suspected cases of Mpox, with over 35,000 confirmed. By Williametta Jabbah, contributing writer Dr. Ngongo revealed that 94% of all confirmed Mpox cases on [...] The post Liberia: Africa CDC: Over 35,000 Confirmed Mpox Cases Across Continent, Sierra Leone Among Worst Hit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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53 h. ago Liberia’s citizen scientists celebrate the country’s biodiversity

On a rainy morning eight years ago, a group of nature enthusiasts woke up early on a Sunday morning to look for birds. The gathering, organised by the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), was supported by the then-German ambassador’s wife. By Manon Verchot and Sanshey Biswas Since that day, at 6AM [...] The post Liberia’s citizen scientists celebrate the country’s biodiversity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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58 h. ago Liberian Opposition Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests Amid Capitol Arson Probe

Monrovia – Four of Liberia’s leading opposition political parties—the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—have issued a joint statement demanding that the government uphold due process and cease what they perceive as the political weaponization of the judiciary in the […] The post Liberian Opposition Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Arrests Amid Capitol Arson Probe appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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60 h. ago President Boakai Urges National Unity to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector During Fish Harvest in Gbarma

Gbarma, Gbarpolu County – In demonstration of leadership by example, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today called on all Liberians to unite in uplifting the agriculture sector, as he harvested fish from his fish farm in Gbarma, Gbarpolu County. Speaking during the harvest event, President Boakai emphasized the urgent need for more Liberians to return […] The post President Boakai Urges National Unity to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector During Fish Harvest in Gbarma appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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62 h. ago Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center 

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 8, 2025: A Liberian-owned Koufa Consortium, in collaboration with African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), boosts the education sector of Liberia by the launch of the first premier comprehensive preparatory training programs and testing centers for ACCA, CIA, CFE, and IPSAS exams, setting a new benchmark for professional development … The post Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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62 h. ago Govt names Planning Committee for 2025 Liberian Diaspora Conference

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Government of Liberia has officially constituted a high-level planning committee to organize the 2025 Liberia Diaspora National Conference, which is set to take place in Washington, D.C., United States of America. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, the committee will be … The post Govt names Planning Committee for 2025 Liberian Diaspora Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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63 h. ago Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison 

By Seltue Karweaye Sr. The Liberian National Police stated on Friday that there are “credible links” suggesting that Honorable Councillor J. Fonati Koffa was “strategically involved” in an incident that has led to his detention along with five other lawmakers. Police Chief Gregory Colman announced that Koffa has been charged with several offenses, including arson, … The post Town Trap Not for Rats alone: The Case of Monrovia Central Prison  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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5 d. ago NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Insurance Corporation of Liberia (NICOL) has officially launched a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Liberians, irrespective of their economic status. Speaking at […] The post NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa

Timeline 2005: ArcelorMittal signs a 25-year MDA with the Liberian government, setting the stage for iron ore mining operations.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com  YEKEPA, Nimba County – President Joseph Boakai, and ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, on Thursday attended the inauguration of ArcelorMittal’s world-class concentrator. The state-of-the-art concentrator—one of the largest iron ore beneficiation plants in [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago A Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax Could Hit Liberian Families Hard

In a quiet office on the outskirts of Monrovia, Isaac Success Yomah manages a stream of transactions from Liberians collecting money sent by loved ones abroad, mostly from the United States. It’s steady business, and for many of his customers, essential. By Aria Deemie with New Narratives But a provision in President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful [...] The post A Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax Could Hit Liberian Families Hard appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Youth for Tennis, PTR Foundation Expand Game to Liberian Schools

Monrovia – At a time when sports development in Liberia remains largely football-focused, a quieter yet purposeful initiative continues to gather momentum this time with tennis rackets replacing boots, and classrooms turning into courts. By: Christopher C Walker 0777898224/0886723075 christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com Youth for Tennis, in partnership with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Foundation, has completed another [...] The post Liberia: Youth for Tennis, PTR Foundation Expand Game to Liberian Schools appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia’s Politicians Will Face the People’s Final Exam in 2029

We are still four solid years away from elections in Liberia, but some politicians are already preparing themselves for the 2029 elections rather than focusing on planning for the next generation of Liberians. This attitude from some of our politicians calls for sober reflection about how Liberians have envisioned their lives and country to look […] The post Liberia’s Politicians Will Face the People’s Final Exam in 2029 appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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