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How Nigerian professor taught Liberia’s president, cabinet
Premium Times
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July 4, 2025
It’s not every day a professor ends up teaching a country’s president. But that’s exactly what happened to Eghosa Osaghae, one of Nigeria’s most respected political thinkers. He didn’t chase the opportunity — it came as a call to serve. In 1989,...
Liberia: 1984 U.S. Scholarship Beneficiaries Pay Tribute to Late First Lady Nancy B. Doe
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Monrovia – Twenty-five Liberians who were awarded the 1984 Nancy B. Doe Scholarship to study in the United States have paid tribute to Madam Nancy B. Doe, former First Lady of the Republic of Liberia, following her passing. By Selma Lomax [email...
VP Koung launches nighttime sailing at Freeport of Monrovia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched a new nighttime sailing program and commissioned modern equipment at the Free Port of Monrovia to enhance port services and boost trade in Liberia. The...
Liberia: Civil Society Consortium Backs Opposition’s Demand for Special Prosecutor in Capitol Arson Case
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Monrovia – The Civil Society Consortium of Liberia has endorsed a joint statement from four opposition political parties, demanding the immediate appointment of a Special Prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses and misconduct in the Capitol arson...
Liberia: PJSL Refutes Claims of Illegal Operation, Affirms Accreditation and Legal Status
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Monrovia – The administration of the Professional Journalism School of Liberia (PJSL) has clarified that it is operating legally and in full compliance with national educational regulations, following statements made during a Ministry of...
Liberia: Senators Slam ‘Unratified’ Medtech Agreement as GAC Audit Reveals LRA Failed to Remit $6.7M
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Monrovia – Several high-profile members of the Liberian Senate have strongly criticized the unratified agreement signed between the Government of Liberia and Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited, labeling it as flawed and detrimental to the nation’s...
Liberia: Malaikah Unveils Ambitious 950MW Energy Project to Power Liberia’s Future
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
In a significant boost to Liberia’s long-standing efforts to resolve its electricity crisis, Spanish energy giant Malaikah Energy Group has announced a groundbreaking 950-megawatt power project set to launch in 2026. The initiative is poised to...
Liberians reaffirm trust in NEC
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 26, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia; June 26, 2025 – A nationwide public perception survey has illuminated an overwhelming vote of confidence in Liberia’s electoral body, the National Elections Commission (NEC) – inspiring a level of trust and reinforcing its...
Liberia: Kemayah, Sawyer, Broh, and Top NDMA Officials Jailed in Expanding Rice Scandal
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Former Foreign Minister Kemayah, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Mrs. Thelma Duncan Sawyer and Madam Broh being escorted to Prison. Monrovia – Former Foreign Affairs Minister Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, former GSA Director-General Mary T. Broh,...
Liberia: Court Denies Government’s Motion to Quash Bond for Former Speaker Koffa, Co-Defendants in Capitol Arson Case
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
In the ruling Judge Ben Barco declared that the bond meets the legal requirements outlined under Chapter 13 of Liberia’s Criminal Procedure Law./ Koffa flanked by an aide, Reps. Kamara, Seboe and Debee. Monrovia – The Monrovia City Court has...
Monrovia, Vienna Explore New Frontiers for Urban Partnership
Liberian Observer
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Monrovia and the Austrian capital of Vienna are taking steps to deepen cooperation in key urban development areas following a strategic meeting between Mayor John-Charuk Siafa and Austrian Ambassador Ursula Fahringer. Held at the Monrovia City...
Liberia and China commit to deepening cooperation
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 26, 2025
By Lincoln G. Peters Beijing, China; June 26, 2025, The People’s Republic of China and the Government of Liberia have committed to deepening friendship and cooperation in the areas of poverty reduction, health, and public welfare, amid the...
Liberia: GoL, UNDP, Other Partners commence Fiscal Decentralization Training for County Council Members
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
GANTA, Nimba County – In a major step toward strengthening local governance and public financial management in Liberia, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning (MFDP) in collaboration with the United...
Liberia: LFA Honors LISCR CEO Zaidenberg for Contributions to Football Development
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Monrovia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has honored Avi Abraham Zaidenberg, Chief Executive Officer of LISCR Trust Company, for his outstanding role in the growth of football in Liberia, particularly his support for the women’s game. By...
Liberia: Rep. Koinah Denies Instructing Saywein Residents to Form Committee for MNG Gold
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Bong County – Representative Prince K. Koinah of Bong County District One has denied allegations suggesting that he instructed residents of Saywein Town to form a steering committee in preparation for the anticipated resumption of operations by...
Trump to host 5 African leaders next week to discuss ‘commercial opportunities’
Joy FM
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July 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania...
Liberian Finance Official Defends Debt Strategy Amid Public Concern
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Tuesday’s gathering was attended by leading civil leaders, incuding Elizabeh Dato-Johnson*(on the podium), country director of Action Aid Liberia. Credit: Aria Deemie/New Narratibes. MONROVIA, Liberia—As civil society organizations intensify calls...
Trump to Host Five African Presidents in Push for New Trade Deals
Switch TV
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July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump is set to welcome five African heads of state to the White House next week for talks focused on business, trade, and what his administration is calling “commercial opportunities.” Leaders from Gabon,...
OILING THE WHEELS OF TRADE How Russia Sidesteps Sanctions to Sustain Critical Oil and Gas Revenue
Europe Diplomatic Magazine
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July 3, 2025
The SCF Turgut oil tanker owned by Sovcomflot, a Russian state-owned shipping company © Sovcomflot We merrily pump it into the fuel tanks of our vehicles without really giving a thought to where it comes from. We should, perhaps, stop and think....
Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai to Act on Underperforming Officials of Government
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Brewerville – The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), Bishop Kortu Brown, has called on President Joseph Boakai to initiate a reshuffle of his appointed officials and address what he described as a growing “confidence...