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Liberia: Senator Bartekwa Raises Alarm Over Disappearance of Atlantic Resources in Grand Kru, Calls for Cancellation of Forestry Management Contract
Front Page Africa
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June 25, 2025
Senator Bartekwa alleged that the company not only abandoned its operations but also left behind its employees and failed to meet key obligations under the agreement. Monrovia – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Investment and Concessions,...
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...
Trump to Host West African Leaders at White House to Promote Trade-Driven Partnerships
Point Blank News
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July 3, 2025
The United States (U.S.) President, Donald Trump will host the presidents of five African nations at the White House next week for a high-level summit focused on expanding trade, investment, and commercial ties, a White House official confirmed...
Trump to host 5 African leaders to discuss ‘commercial opportunities’
News Diary Online
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July 3, 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. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal...
Liberian Swedish Feeder Roads Project launches major roadworks in Lofa, Nimba, and Bong Counties.
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 25, 2025
By: Edwin N Khakie A significant rural infrastructure project has been launched across three key Liberian counties—Lofa, Nimba, and Bong—under the Liberian Swedish Feeder Roads Project, aimed at improving connectivity and driving local economic...
Liberia: Christ Vision Ministries to launch locally produced “Living Manna Rice”
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 25, 2025
By: Edwin N. Khakie Bong County, June 25, 2025: Christ Vision Ministries, through its agricultural cooperative—The Rice, Cassava, and Vegetable Producer and Processor Union of Liberia—has announced the upcoming release of its first batch of...
Liberia: NCHE shuts down 31 unaccredited institutions
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 25, 2025
By; Kruah Thompson The Government of Liberia, through the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), has officially shut down 31 institutions across the country for operating without its knowledge and approval. According to the NCHE, these...
Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited
Business Day
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July 3, 2025
US President Donald Trump will welcome leaders from five African countries to Washington next week for discussions about business opportunities. However, Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, won’t be at the table. A White House official announced on...
African Fish Workers Excluded From International Trade Deals: Report
Inter Press Service
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July 3, 2025
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Trump to host five African leaders to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
Times LIVE
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US 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...
ArcelorMittal Liberia Cited for Contempt by Legislature After Skipping Key Hearing
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has been hit with a contempt citation by the Joint Committee on Compliance and Concessions Review of the House of Representatives. The action comes after the steel giant’s representatives failed to...
Trump to Host Leaders of Five African Nations for Trade-Focused Summit
Arise News
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July 3, 2025
US President Donald Trump will welcome leaders from five African nations to the White House next week for a summit aimed at boosting trade and investment, a White House official confirmed Wednesday. Presidents from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,...
Liberia: Former Superintendent Edith Gongloe-Weh Addresses Vice Presidential Rumors for 2029 Elections
Front Page Africa
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June 25, 2025
Ganta, Nimba County – In a recent event held at her residence in Ganta, former Superintendent and defeated senatorial candidate Madam Edith Gongloe-Weh took a firm stance against growing speculation surrounding her potential bid for the...
Liberia: Opposition Demands Independent Probe into Alleged Police Misconduct, Witness Tampering and Mishandling of Evidence in Capitol Arson Case
Front Page Africa
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June 24, 2025
Monrovia – Four major opposition political parties have issued a joint call for President Joseph Boakai to appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate allegations of police misconduct, witness tampering, and mishandling of evidence in the ongoing...
Liberia MPs want free national ID cards as govt suspends issuance
Biometric Update
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June 24, 2025
A recent plenary sitting by Liberia’s House of Representatives emphasized the need to make the issuance of national ID cards free in the country due to the inability of many citizens to pay for the vital document. The session saw the presence of...
Liberia Leads Formation of ECOWAS Regional Civil Service Framework
Liberian Observer
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Liberia has been unanimously selected to chair the formation of a regional framework for public and civil service institutions within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The announcement came during a high-level session at the...
Liberia: Labor Issues ACT OF WITCH-HUNT? NPA Ordered to Pay US$280K for Wrongful Dismissal of Senior Staff
Front Page Africa
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June 24, 2025
Monrovia – The Ministry of Labour has found the National Port Authority (NPA) liable for the wrongful dismissal of its former comptroller, Gabriel S. Bull, and has ordered his reinstatement or compensation totaling over $280,000. By: Victoria G....
Liberia: Africa CDC, ECOWAS Commit to Strengthening Public Health Capacity Across West Africa
Front Page Africa
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June 24, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), through its West Africa Regional Coordinating Centre, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has reaffirmed its...
House Health Committee Engages Public Health Initiative Liberia On Tax Exemption for Menstrual Products
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Health, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 held a crucial engagement with Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) in partnership with WaterAid Liberia -HerWASH Project to discuss the urgent need for...