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Liberia: Weah Congratulates President Bio on Election as ECOWAS Chair
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Weah described Bio as “the right man for the moment,” citing his leadership experience and understanding of regional dynamics. MONROVIA — Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has extended congratulations to Sierra Leonean President Julius...
Liberia: Kemayah, Broh, Others’ Lawyers Denied Access to Clients at Monrovia Central Prison
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
The legal team, led by former Associate Justice Kabineh M. Ja’neh (left) and prominent human rights lawyer Cllr. Pearl Brown Bull (right), was accompanied by relatives of the accused, including Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe. Monrovia –...
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Director-General of the Bureau of State Enterprises Pending Investigation
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
This decision follows credible reports of financial and administrative malpractices allegedly committed under Mr. Massaquoi’s leadership. Monrovia- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has with immediate effect suspended Mr. Arthur S. Massaquoi from his...
Liberia: AML Empowers Community Leaders in Nimba Concession Areas with Governance Training
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
YEKEPA, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), through its Department of Sustainability and External Relations, has successfully completed a series of capacity-building workshops aimed at strengthening leadership and governance in communities...
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: Liberian International Aid Worker Urges KRTTI Graduates to Embrace Role as Guardians of Liberia’s Future
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Kakata, Margibi County—A Liberian international aid worker has called on graduates of the Kakata Rural Teacher Training Institute (KRTTI) to recognize and embrace their critical role in shaping the nation’s future. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey Mr....
Liberia: Court Freezes FLY’s Bank Accounts Over Libel Case
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Gbarnga, Bong County — The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Bong County has ordered a freeze on all bank accounts belonging to the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY). By Selma Lomax [email protected] The order was issued by Resident Circuit Judge,...
AfDB Launches Gender-Focused Clean Energy Initiative
News Ghana
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July 19, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have launched a Gender and Renewable Energy Country Diagnostics program to center women in Africa’s clean energy transition. Covering Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Lesotho, Madagascar,...
Nigeria Excluded as Trump Meets Five African Leaders for Trade Talks
This Day
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July 4, 2025
•Tinubu’s failure is complete with US’ sidelining of nation, says Atiku Chuks Okocha in Abuja Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has been excluded as the US President, Donald Trump, is scheduled to welcome leaders from five African countries to...
So Let’s Get Hired—Liberia’s Youth Deserve More Than Hope
Liberian Observer
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Africa’s future will not be defined by its mineral wealth or global alliances but by how boldly and urgently it invests in its greatest asset: its youth. With over 60 percent of the population under 25, the continent holds a vast reservoir of...
Liberia: New Speaker Koon Ready for Robust 55th Legislature
The News (Nigeria)
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June 25, 2025
Liberia’s New Speaker, Richard Koon in his office at the Capitol Building in Monrovia last Monday Abubakar Hashim He was wearing a determined look, working, when I was ushered into his office, at the Capitol Building, by his aide, Charles, on...
Nigeria excluded as Trump invites five African leaders to Washington for trade talks
Business Hallmark
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July 3, 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from five African countries at the White House next week for discussions focused on trade and investment opportunities – with Nigeria conspicuously absent from the invite list. According to...
Donald Trump Ignores Nigeria, Invites 5 African Leaders For ‘commercial
The Nigerian Voice
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U.S. President, Donald Trump, is set to host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities”. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for a discussion and...
Liberia: Supreme Court Suspends Cllr. Samuel Pearson from Law Practice for Six Months
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
BUCHANAN — In what he described as a “historic and long-overdue moment,” Buchanan Port Manager Johnathan L. Kaipay has praised the 55th Legislature for passing the landmark Ports Autonomy Bill, which grants independent operational status to the...
Liberia: 75% of Foe River Bridge Completed, Locals Grateful
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Zota District, Bong County – Construction on the Foe River Bridge in electoral District 4, Bong County, has reached approximately 75 percent completion, sparking hope and gratitude among residents after earlier fears the project had been...
UNFPA Liberia Releases 2025 World Population Report, Highlights Global Fertility Crisis
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, launched the 2025 State of...
Liberia: Sen. Moye Named Title Sponsor of 2025 ISSA National Championship in Bong County
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
Gbarnga – The Inter-School Sports Association (ISSA) has officially named Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye as the title sponsor of the 2025 ISSA National Championship, which is set to take place in Gbarnga from July 13 to 22. This marks the...
Liberia: National Commission on Higher Education Flags Challenges at Top Universities — UL, Cuttington, AMEU; Suspends or Shuts Down 53 Others
Front Page Africa
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June 25, 2025
Monrovia – The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) has released a sweeping evaluation report uncovering widespread deficiencies across Liberia’s higher education sector. The report highlights long-standing challenges at some of the...
Bishop Quire Opens Landmark Regional Tax Justice Conference in Monrovia
GNN Liberia
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July 3, 2025
“Faith Must Speak to Fiscal Justice,” Declares FJN Chairman at Zac Tax Campaign Launch Monrovia, Liberia – July 3, 2025: Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Faith and Justice Network (FJN) and Resident Bishop...
Nigeria Missing As Trump Host African Leaders For Trade Talks In Washington
Naija News
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July 3, 2025
A White House official confirmed on Wednesday that Trump will meet with the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House on July 9 for discussions followed by a luncheon. Naija News gathered that the...