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‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ Trump asks President of Liberia — where English is official language
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
At a White House meeting on Wednesday with five African leaders, US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command on English. “Such good English, such beautiful… Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where...
Liberia: Mark Yallah Signs with Uganda’s Vipers SC
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Monrovia – Liberian striker Mark “Bigmanshot” Juwle Yallah has officially joined Vipers SC, a top-tier club in the Ugandan Premier League, marking a significant step in his professional career. By: Christopher C. Walker | [email protected] Yallah...
Trump praises Liberia leader's English, urges Mauritania leader to speed up
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 10, 2025
STORY: :: July 9, 2025 :: Washington, D.C. :: President Trump compliments the president of Liberia's English, which is the country's official language "We want to work with the United States in peace and security within the region..." "Such good...
Liberia Faces $6.8 Million Revenue Shortfall in First Quarter of 2025 Fiscal Year
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Maryland County District One Representative and Committee Chair P. Mike Jury reported that the Liberia Revenue Authority collected $336 million as of May 31, 2025. Monrovia — Liberia’s national budget recorded a revenue shortfall of $6.8 million...
Trump elogia el “buen inglés” del presidente de Liberia, lo que genera críticas en toda África
KVIA - Texas
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July 10, 2025
Por Mitchell McCluskey y Larry Madowo, CNN El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, elogió el miércoles al presidente de Liberia, Joseph Boakai, por su gran dominio del idioma inglés. Sin embargo, el líder africano fue educado en Liberia,...
Liberia: LACRA Interim Leadership Accused of Defying President Boakai’s Directive on Acting Officials
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The interim leadership said its efforts are intended to restore institutional credibility, stabilize operations, and align LACRA’s work with President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda. MONROVIA – The interim management of the Liberia Agriculture Commodities...
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‘Where did you learn English?’: Trump’s gaffe leaves president of English-speaking Liberia bemused
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump made a goof after he praised the Liberian President for his English-speaking skills. Netizens were left in splits since English is the official language of Liberia read more US President Donald Trump indulged in yet...
Liberia: Senate Passes Bill to Establish River Gee Technical College
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The bill was introduced and sponsored by River Gee County Senator Francis Saidy Dopoh, II. Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has passed an Act to amend and restate the River Gee County Vocational and Technical Training Institute, officially elevating...
Liberian Striker Kpah Sherman Becomes Free Agent After Sri Pahang FC Withdraws from Malaysian League
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Sherman’s departure is a consequence of the club’s financial collapse and not a reflection of his performance. Monrovia – Liberian international striker Kpah Sherman is officially a free agent following the sudden withdrawal of Sri Pahang FC from...
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints Kofi Woods to Lead Biometric ID Rollout Committee, Sets April 2026 As New Deadline
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The memo stated that the committee is tasked with the development and execution of the biometric ID system, which aims to enhance national security and improve access to government services. Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has appointed his...
Liberia: Sanniquellie to Host 2025 Harvest Church National Convention
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Sanniquellie – Harvest Intercontinental Ministries is set to host one of Liberia’s largest religious events this year as preparations intensify for its 2025 National Convention, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 17 in the city of...
Liberia: STAND Chairman Morlu Refutes Police IG Coleman’s Claim of No Protest Notification, Assures July 17 Demonstration Will Be Peaceful
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
STAND criticized what it described as veiled threats from the police chief, including claims that protesters may be planning to carry weapons or engage in illegal activity. Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), one of...
Liberia: PAC Audit Review Validates Undisclosed Expenditures, Financial Improprieties Amounting to Millions of United States Dollars at 12 Gov’t Ministries, Agencies
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The reviews confirmed numerous irregularities, including failure to reconcile bank transactions, unauthorized payments to third parties, unsupported expenditures, discrepancies in bank overdrafts, and mismanagement of funds allocated for disaster...
Liberia: CDG and Partners Install Public IEC Signposts in Margibi County to Promote Access to Local Services
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Ms. Georgina C. Coker, Project Coordinator at CDG, explained that the IEC signposts serve as clear public guides to the 27 government services offered at the county level. Kakata, Margibi County – The Governance CSO Consortium, through the Center...
Trump pushes 'Aid to trade' shift in meeting with African leaders, sparks mixed reactions
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, Jul 10: In a significant shift in American foreign policy toward Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told visiting leaders from five African nations that his administration was...
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50%...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial accused of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss, as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation,...
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' with Africa
Otago Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China. Trump, who has shuttered the US Agency...
‘Aid to trade shift’ marks new US-Africa strategy
Telengana Today
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July 10, 2025
President Trump met with leaders from five African nations, announcing a strategic shift in US policy toward Africa from aid to trade, highlighting economic opportunities and growing trade between both regions. Published Date - 10 July 2025, 07:08...
Trump praises English-speaking Liberian Prez Boakai for his ‘English’; internet says ‘no sugar coating to his ignorance’
Mint
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July 10, 2025
During a White House lunch with African leaders on Wednesday, Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English-speaking skills — even though English is Liberia's official language. After Boakai gave brief remarks, Trump...
Trump Highlights US Policy Shift From Aid to Trade in Summit With African Leaders
The Epoch Times
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a multilateral lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House on July 9, 2025. The leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal met with Trump during the...