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World Bank Lauds Boakai Administration’s First Year: A Milestone for Liberia’s Economic Recovery and Reform
GNN Liberia
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July 10, 2025
The World Bank has officially recognized 2024, the first year of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.’s administration, as a turning point in Liberia’s economic performance. The institution describes it as a year of improved governance, fiscal...
Liberia: Building Trust through Effective Service Delivery in Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
MONROVIA – The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report for Sub-Saharan Africa, released today, reveals that despite a stable average CPIA score for the region, there is an urgent need for governments in Africa...
Liberia: NASSCORP At 50: Celebration of Protection, Progress, and Purpose
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
The celebration of a colorful golden jubilee by the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has a lasting impact on the corporation’s workforce and its beneficiaries because the institution stands as an emulative symbol of...
Liberia: Transforming Local Governance with Action, Not Words
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
On March 25, 2024, I received the call that changed the course of my public life: I had been appointed Commissioner of the Township of Congo Town. What began with the celebration soon transitioned into a demanding journey of leadership, learning,...
Trump hosts African leaders to discuss trade, economic relations
SABC News
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July 10, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has hosted leaders of five west African nations at the White House that includes the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal. The mini summit is expected to focus on deepening...
Liberia’s Top High Schools to Compete in National IP Competition Finale
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
The event marks the conclusion of a nationwide academic initiative focused on intellectual property education and awareness. Monrovia – Six high schools from across Liberia are set to compete in the National Finale of the Intellectual Property...
Liberia: NASSCORP Celebrates 50 Years of Service To Liberia With A Pledge To Uphold Social Protection, Champion Reform
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Director General Dewitt B. VonBallmoos paid tribute to three post-war Liberian presidents—Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, George Weah, and Joseph Boakai—for the trust placed in his leadership. Monrovia, Liberia – The National Social Security and Welfare...
Liberia: CDC Youth League Endorses STAND’s July 17 Nationwide Peaceful Protest
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
CDC Youth League Chairman Emmanuel Johnson Presenting Endorsement Statement to STAND Chairman Mulbah Morlu Monrovia – The Revolutionary National Youth League of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) on Thursday formally endorsed the...
Liberia: Speaker Koon Set to Become First Head of Mano River Union Parliament
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Speaker Koon is reportedly the consensus candidate to lead the MRUPB, following months of internal negotiations and lobbying within the Mano River Union. Monrovia – House Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, is expected to be elected as the first Speaker...
Liberia: Two Payroll Systems at MCC – CSA Boss Reveals, Advances Several Recommendations
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Dr. Joekai disclosed that the internal payroll system at the MCC was designed to supplement the CSA-managed payroll due to discrepancies in salary payments. Monrovia – The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai,...
Liberians angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for their leader’s English
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
MONROVIA (AP): There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai at the White House, with visible surprise. “Such...
Liberia to Lead Newly Formed MRU Parliament
Liberian Observer
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Liberia is poised to take a leading role in West Africa’s regional integration efforts as House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is expected to become the first Speaker of the newly established Mano River Union Parliamentary Body (MRUPB). The official...
Liberia: Transport Employee Laments Police Brutality Amid Protest Over Contract Deal
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
A high-ranking employee at the Ministry of Transport has accused the Liberia National Police (LNP) of unleashing brutal force on peaceful civil servants with her suffering the worst hurt during a protest over a controversial contract reportedly...
Liberia to host 2025 investment conference
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 11, 2025
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with NOVA Africa Venture Group, has announced that the 2025 Liberian Investment Conference will be held from Tuesday, July 15 to Friday, July 18 at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in...
Liberia Rolls Out Red Carpet for 2025 Investment Conference, Eyes Economic Transformation
GNN Liberia
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July 10, 2025
By Amos Harris Liberia is gearing up to host a major economic gathering aimed at accelerating private sector growth, creating jobs, and attracting investment in key development sectors. The 2025 Liberian Investment Conference, running from July 15...
Liberians Slam ‘Condescending’ Trump for ‘Good English’ Remark to President
The Daily Beast
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump was not known to be a sharp student in school. So it’s not particularly surprising that he would have forgotten the U.S.’s long history with Liberia, an African nation first settled by freed slaves from the U.S. that has had...
Liberia: U.S. Hails Ivanhoe Rail Access Deal
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 10, 2025
The Government of Liberia’s landmark rail agreement with Ivanhoe Atlantic has received a new wave of endorsement from the United States, following a high-level meeting between President Joseph N. Boakai and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump's 'condescending' praise for their leader's English
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai at the White House, with visible...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for their leader’s English
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
By MARK MENGONFIA, MONIKA PRONCZUK and WILSON MCMAKIN MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for president's 'beautiful English'
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. "Such good English," Trump said to Boakai, with visible surprise. "Such beautiful English." English has...