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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...
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...
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...
Liberia Participates in IOC Assembly Following Historic Admission as 151st Member State
Front Page Africa
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June 26, 2025
PARIS, France – On Wednesday, June 25, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, and Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Liberia’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, participated in the opening...
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...
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...
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: 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...
Global ship recycling rules go live with Hong Kong Convention
Offshore Energy
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June 26, 2025
As of today, June 26, the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships (HKC) officially enters into force. It marks a long-awaited turning point in how the world dismantles and recycles end-of-life...
Accountability Lab Liberia launches Phase 2 of its Social Accountability Project
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 26, 2025
By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 26, 2025 – In a bid to track corruption and enhance transparency across Liberia, Accountability Lab Liberia has announced the launch of Phase Two of its National Social Accountability Project, running from...
CEO.CA's Inside The Boardroom: Two Gold Ceos Counter West Africa Mining Skepticism With Liberia's Democratic Stability
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - CEO ("CEO") , the leading investor social network in junior resource and venture stocks, shares exclusive updates with CEOs of junior mining explorers. Founded in 2012,...
CENTAL ENGAGES CNDRA TO HELP COMBAT CORRUPTION AND PROMOTE INTEGRITY IN LIBERIA
GNN Liberia
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June 25, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) and the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) met on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to discuss strategic collaboration aimed at combating corruption...
NASSCORP At 50, Celebrating Five Decades Of Social Security, National Impact In Liberia
GNN Liberia
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June 25, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Montserrado – As Liberia’s National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) prepares to commemorate its 50th anniversary in July 2025, the institution stands tall as a pillar of social protection, development,...
Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Concentrator Signals New Era for Nation’s Economy
Front Page Africa
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June 25, 2025
The company says while the dedication earlier this month celebrated the completion of West Africa’s first iron ore concentrator, its true significance lies in AML’s sustained $2 billion Phase II expansion. Yekepa, Nimba County – The recent...
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...
Liberia: InfoQuest Launches Third Quarter Report on Gender-Sensitive Legislative Monitoring, Issues Key Recommendations
Front Page Africa
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June 25, 2025
Monrovia – InfoQuest Liberia has officially launched its Third Quarter Report on the Gender-Sensitive Legislative Monitoring Project, highlighting major findings and recommendations aimed at advancing inclusive governance and legislative...
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: 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...
Liberia: The Importance of Celebrating Educational Milestones: A Comparison of Social Justice through School Gala Day and Other Parades
Front Page Africa
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June 24, 2025
Every year, schools across Liberia celebrate a significant milestone in their academic calendars with a gala day and other parades. These events allow students to showcase their achievements and foster community and school pride. By Austin S...