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Liberia, China Deepen Cooperation Through Mine Rescue Initiative
In a powerful show of international solidarity, Liberia and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed and deepened their longstanding bilateral cooperation through a new initiative focused on mine safety and rescue operations. The move comes...

Liberian Lawmakers Participate in African Climate Negotiators Meeting in Germany
The AGN meeting serves as a critical platform for African negotiators to prepare for upcoming global climate summits, including the next United Nations Climate Change Conference. Berlin – Two members of Liberia’s House of Representatives are...

Liberia: MoE, Police Enforce Strict Ban on Gala Day and WASSCE Street Parades – Citing Rising Safety Concerns
Education Minister Jarso Jallah said the Ministry could no longer ignore the risks posed by these unsanctioned celebrations. Here, she sits Congo Town – The Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with the Liberia National Police (LNP), has...

Hong Kong Convention Enters Into Force: A New Era for Sustainable Ship Recycling
After nearly two decades of work, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) has officially entered into force today, June 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for...

Liberia: Africa CDC Regional Director Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Build Resilient Public Health Systems in West Africa
Monrovia – Dr. Kokuo Alinon, Director of the Regional Coordinating Center for the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen regional collaboration to build a resilient public...

Liberia: 180 Youth Recruited for Eco Brigade Program Across Three Counties
Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Livelihood & Employment Programme, is advancing efforts to reduce poverty and inequality. By supporting initiatives...

Global ship recycling rules go live with Hong Kong Convention
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...

CENTAL ENGAGES CNDRA TO HELP COMBAT CORRUPTION AND PROMOTE INTEGRITY IN LIBERIA
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...

LEC MD-Designate Assures Liberians of Viable, Affordable Power
The Managing Director-designate of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sherif has assured energy consumers that he is ready to be held accountable for results and to work hand in hand with the Senate (Legislature) to deliver the...

Liberia: Minerva Grant – The Unifying Force Lofa Needs: Tough, Compassionate, and Ready to Lead
As President of the Liberian Community in Wisconsin, she empowered her chapter through inclusive leadership. Monrovia, Liberia – At a time when the Federation of Lofa Associations in the Americas (FLAA) stands at a critical crossroads, requiring...

Liberia: Minister Dagoseh Praises China’s Continued Support to Liberia
She cited projects such as the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ministerial Complex and the University of Liberia’s Fendell Campus as examples of China’s tangible contributions to Liberia. Monrovia – The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Magdalene Ellen...

Liberia Urged to Prioritize Children in Nat’l Budget
As Liberia joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 2025 edition of the Day of the African Child on Sunday, a strong national appeal has emerged, urging the government to place children at the center of the national development and...

Liberia: Enforce Anti-Littering Laws, Chief Justice Tells Monrovia City Mayor
The Chief Justice stressed that laws already exist to address littering and loitering, and that it is now the responsibility of city authorities to enforce them without fear or favor. MONROVIA – Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh has called on the...

Liberia Hosts MRU Ministerial Talks to Launch Joint Border Commission
Senior government officials from Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Sierra Leone have gathered in Monrovia for high-level ministerial meetings to begin the establishment of joint technical commissions focused on reaffirming land borders and...

Accountability Lab Liberia launches Phase 2 of its Social Accountability Project
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...

Liberia: National Tourism Authority Faces 90-Day Deadline to Begin Full Operations
The creation of an independent Authority, with full administrative and operational control, is seen as a necessary correction to elevate tourism to a strategic national priority./Ambassador Christopher Hayes Onanuga, Special Envoy on Tourism...

NASSCORP At 50, Celebrating Five Decades Of Social Security, National Impact In Liberia
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 Land Authority Concludes Strategic Engagement in Maryland County, Addresses Land Tenure Challenges
By Christian Appleton Harper City, Maryland County – June 16, 2025 – The Liberia Land Authority (LLA), under the leadership of Chairman Hon. Samuel F. Kpakio, successfully concluded a crucial high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Harper City,...

Liberia: Educator and Agriculturalist, Bories Barlea Eyes Representative By-Election in Nimba County
Buutuo, Nimba County – As the National Election Commission (NEC) announces a by-election in District Number Five, educator and trained agriculturalist Bories B. Barlea has declared his candidacy for the upcoming election. By D. Franklin Doloquee /...

Liberia: Day of the African Child Marked with Call for Stronger Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights
Monrovia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Youth Network for Positive Change (YOUNETPO), hosted a program commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC) with a strong call for improved planning and budgeting...