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Liberia: Govt, Ivanhoe Atlantic Set to Sign Landmark Rail Access Agreement
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 6, 2025
In a remarkable breakthrough for Liberia’s mining and logistics sectors, the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic (formerly High Power Exploration/”HPX”) are set to sign a long-awaited Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) on Friday, July 4,...
Generate More Revenues for Liberia for the Good of All Liberians: A Vision for Progress and Prosperity
Front Page Africa
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July 8, 2025
By: Austin S Fallah, [email protected], Contributing Writer In the face of Liberia’s formidable journey towards economic recovery and sustainable development, the call for a collective commitment to generating more revenues through contractual...
Liberia: Bea Mountain Denounces ‘Malicious and Defamatory’ Claims by Cape Mount Group, Calls for Government Intervention
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
KINJOR, Grand Cape Mount– Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has issued a rebuttal against what it describes as “false, baseless, and malicious” allegations made by a group of individuals claiming to represent residents of Grand Cape Mount...
Liberia: District League Under Scrutiny as Rep. Benson Raises Concerns Over LFA Revenue Management
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Rep. Benson revealed that his office spent over L$1.4 million last season supporting District 17’s football team, with no financial support or accounting from the LFA. MONROVIA — Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. (Montserrado County District...
LRRRC ends 5-day assessment to Southeastern Liberia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 8, 2025
The Liberian Refugees, Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has assured former Ivorian refugees here of sustainable livelihoods thru agriculture. Southeastern Liberia, July 8, 2025 – The Executive Director and Officer-in-Charge (OIC)...
LACRA New Management Unveils Vision for Revival, Sustainable Growth
Liberian Observer
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The newly appointed leadership of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has outlined a bold vision for revitalizing the country’s agricultural commodity sector. At a press conference held on Monday, July 7, the Interim...
New Machines, Old Mindsets: Why Compassion Must Anchor Liberia’s Health Transformation
Liberian Observer
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When health authorities broke ground last week for Liberia’s first modern radiotherapy center, it marked more than a milestone in cancer care. It signaled the country’s aspiration to finally reverse the tide of outbound medical tourism, especially...
The Corruption Conundrum: A Critical Examination of Accountability in Liberia:
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 8, 2025
By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: In a world where the actions of individuals in positions of power can significantly influence the trajectory of a nation’s development and well-being, Albert Einstein’s assertion, “You...
Liberia: Boakai Signs Food Act Into Law
The News (Nigeria)
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July 6, 2025
Joseph Boakai *To Ensure No Liberian Goes to Bed Hungry Abubakar Hashim/Monrovia Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act 2020 into law. This is to address Liberia’s food insecurity...
New chief at British International Investment unveils Africa vision
African Business
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July 11, 2025
British International Investment (BII) has grown its portfolio at a brisk pace in recent years, increasing the value of its holdings from £4.736bn ($6.43bn) in 2019 to £7.319bn ($9.94bn) in 2023. Much of this represents fresh investments that the...
Liberian entrepreneur assesses business climate here.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 3, 2025
A Liberian entrepreneur laments lack of bigger contracts from government to boost the private sector. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 3, 2025 – A Liberian businessman and founder/CEO of the Dorbor Bedell Foundation in Maryland...
Liberia: Why President Boakai Must Champion Tariff Removal for Liberia at the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit
Front Page Africa
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July 6, 2025
As President Joseph Boakai and his administration prepare for the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington, D.C., scheduled for July 9-11, 2025, hosted by President Donald J. Trump, he faces a crucial moment to advance Liberia’s economic...
ArcelorMittal unveils $1.8B Iron Ore facility in Liberia
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 7, 2025
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, has officially opened a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The inauguration...
Article: A Call for Swift Confirmation of Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as Liberia’s Next Chief Justice:
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 7, 2025
By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: A President and Vice President Emeritus of Hamline University School of Law and Graduate School of Law Students Association-H++: fallahas@yahoo.com. In a moment of significant importance for...
Le changement climatique a doublé le nombre de vagues de chaleur dans le monde : quel impact en Afrique ?
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
Une étude mondiale sur les chaleurs extrêmes a révélé qu'entre mai 2024 et mai 2025, près de la moitié de la population mondiale (49 %, soit 4 milliards de personnes) a subi 30 jours supplémentaires de fortes chaleurs. Ces journées ont été plus...
U.S. Envoy Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Liberia
Liberian Observer
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U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner has underscored the evolving relationship between the United States and Liberia, emphasizing a shift from aid to trade and investment partnerships, during a grand celebration marking the 249th Independence Day...
Liberia, Ecuador Reaffirm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Morocco World News
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July 4, 2025
Rabat – Liberia and Ecuador have both reaffirmed their strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during official visits to Rabat on Friday. Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, said her...
Dakuku Peterside: The Emergence of ADC Coalition Is A Welcome Development, But They Must Distinguish Themselves
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Peterside, has said that the emergence of a new opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) pol is “a welcome development” for...
Liberia Unveils 24-Hour Port Operations, Marking a New Era for Trade and Economic Growth
GNN Liberia
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July 4, 2025
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – July 3, 2025 – The Free Port of Monrovia has marked a pivotal moment in Liberia’s economic trajectory with the official launch of night-time sailing and the commissioning of modern port equipment. These advancements are set to...
NaFAA staff embark on intensive fisheries value chain training in China
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 10, 2025
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has officially announced the departure of three technical staff members to the People’s Republic of China for a three-week intensive training program aimed at strengthening Liberia’s...