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Liberia: Boakai’s Nomination of Justice Gbeisay as Chief Justice Draws Mixed Reactions
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai has nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as Liberia’s next Chief Justice, following the statutory retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh, who turned 70 last week. By Selma Lomax | [email...
Liberia’s Road Fund Manager, First, Only in Africa
The News (Nigeria)
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July 1, 2025
President Joseph Boakai and Liberia’s Road Fund Manager, Joseta Neufville-Wento Abubakar Hashim/ Monrovia Liberia’s Road Fund Manager, Joseta Neufville-Wento, is not only the female head of a Liberian agency but also the first and only female head...
Liberia: Civil Society Group Commends Labor Minister for Revoking Over 21 Foreign Work Permits
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
Monrovia – The Independent Societal Watch Advocates (ISWA), a prominent civil society organization, has commended the Minister of Labor, Cllr. Cooper Kruah, for revoking the work permits of more than 21 foreign nationals found to be in violation...
Liberia – Ecowas Advances Energy Sector Transparency Through Stakeholders Training on Computerized Information System
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
Monrovia – The Ministry of Mines and Energy, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has launched a four-day Training of National Stakeholders on the Computerized Energy Information System (EIS) in Monrovia. The...
Gov’t Takes Blame for Liberia’s Atrocities
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued a formal apology on behalf of the state for the atrocities and suffering inflicted upon Liberians and others endured during the country's two brutal civil wars — a move that represents a notable drive in...
Liberia Destroys $4.9 Million in Illicit Drugs, Urges Collective Action Against Drug Epidemic
GNN Liberia
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June 30, 2025
By Amos Harris Paynesville City, Liberia – On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Liberia joined the international community in observing the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, marked by a powerful display of zero tolerance for...
Liberia: Customs Brokers Association of Liberia Decry New Port Law, Fear Economic Repercussions
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
The group emphasized that such exclusion undermines public confidence in the legislative process and casts doubt on the sustainability and effectiveness of the law. Monrovia – The National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has...
Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Concludes Leadership Seminar in Nimba
GNN Liberia
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June 30, 2025
Tappita, Nimba County – The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) has successfully concluded a transformative three-day regional leadership seminar in Tappita, lower Nimba County. The event brought together...
Stocks mixed ahead of Trump trade letters, to be sent out today - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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APAC stocks were mostly subdued with the region cautious ahead of upcoming key events, including central bank announcements and the July 9th tariff deadline. US President Trump said 12 nations will receive tariff letters on Monday (deliveries to...
World Bank Retains Nigeria in Lower-Middle Income Bracket, Below War-Torn Libya and Gabon
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below war-torn Libya as well as Gabon. While Nigeria retained its position in the LMIEs, some...
Liberia: Deputy Finance Minister Urges Global Focus on Domestic Resource Mobilization Amid Aid Cuts
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
The conference drew a record number of participants from around the world, highlighting a growing urgency and shared commitment to mobilize resources for sustainable development. Monrovia – Deputy Minister of Finance for Budget and Development...
Liberia: Gov’t of Liberia to Publish Expired Trademarks in Push for Transparency
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
Hon. Garmai Koboi, Director General of LIPO, says, “This effort is intended to ensure transparency, promote good governance of the trademark registry.” Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO),...
Liberia: Watanga FC, Bettomax Liberia Donate Medical Equipment to Paynesville Clinic
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
The initiative is part of Bettomax’s ongoing monthly charity program aimed at supporting healthcare facilities, orphanages, and vulnerable groups across Liberia. Monrovia – Bettomax Liberia, in partnership with its sponsored football club Watanga...
Liberia: Nimba Lawmakers Hold Meeting with Communities Affected by ArcelorMittal Operations
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
Gbapa – Lawmakers representing Nimba County Districts Two and Three have concluded a day-long consultative meeting with residents of communities most affected by ArcelorMittal Liberia’s mining operations. By D. Franklin Doloquee,[email protected]...
President Boakai Departs Liberia for High-Level U.S.- African Leaders Summit
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph N. Boakai has departed the country for a working visit to Washington, D.C., United States of America. President Boakai is one of five African Heads of State invited by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to attend the African Leaders...
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report
The Sun Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, despite continued economic reforms and steady development across the continent, according to the June edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report...
Liberians thankful for dignified reburial of their coup and war dead
Cocorioko
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July 1, 2025
Screenshot It is with profound gratitude that I, C. Cecil Dennis III, son of the late esteemed diplomat, C. Cecil Dennis Jr., extend my heartfelt appreciation to President, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, the government...
World Bank: Nigeria Stuck in Lower Middle Income Economy Below Libya, Gabon
This Day
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July 7, 2025
*Stresses country not ranked among heavily indebted poor countries Dike Onwuamaeze For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below...
Liberia: Public Works Ministry Trains 150 Community-Based Organizations for Feeder Road Maintenance
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
The initiative, unveiled at a press conference in Ganta, aims to restore road maintenance operations that had stalled since 2021 due to logistical and administrative setbacks. Ganta – The Ministry of Public Works, with support from the National...
Former Finance Minister Tweah Demands COVID-19 Fund Probe Focus on WFP, Not Him
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
MONROVIA – Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has publicly called on the Government of Liberia to redirect its investigation into the COVID-19 stimulus fund towards the World Food Programme (WFP), emphatically stating...