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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...
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...
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China
Natural News
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October 7, 2025
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China Trump’s executive order prioritizes seabed mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) through partnerships like Nauru to reduce reliance on China. U.S. summit...
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...
Roaming Charges: Heckuva Job, Puppy Slayer!
CounterPunch
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July 11, 2025
Central Texas floods. Still from video posted to X. “Ignorance might be bliss for the ignorant, but for the rest of us it’s a right fucking pain in the arse.” – Ricky Gervais While offering his “thoughts and prayers” for the families of those...
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...
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
Media Monitors Network
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July 10, 2025
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on...
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...
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...
MIA Unveils Major Nat’l Healing and Reconciliation Drive
Liberian Observer
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to national unity and post-war healing, following the official launch of the National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Program by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on July 5, 2025....
Liberia Urges Bold Financial Reforms and Urgent Development Funding at Global Sevilla Summit
GNN Liberia
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July 4, 2025
Sevilla, Spain — Speaking at the ongoing Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Zuo, has delivered a powerful appeal for transformative reforms in the global financial system...
Liberia Strengthens Position Among Africa’s Top Power Regulators
Liberian Observer
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Liberia has climbed to ninth place in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), scoring approximately 0.803–0.800, up from 10th in 2022 and a dramatic rise from 37th in 2021. Unveiled at the 2025 Africa Energy Forum...
Liberia’s Freeport of Monrovia Launches 24-Hour Marine Operations Through Partnership Between APM Terminals, NPA, and LiMA
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Vice President Koung acknowledged all partners involved for the level of collaboration that made the achievement possible. Freeport of Monrovia — Liberia has reached a new milestone in its maritime development with the launch of nighttime vessel...
Liberia: U.S. Aid Cuts Likely to Put More Liberians at Risk of Human Trafficking
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
The Trump administration has cut 69 global programs tackling child labor and human trafficking and merged an office that once funded Liberia’s anti-human trafficking programs Although Liberia risks downgrading by the U.S. for poor antihuman...
Trump touts US arms to African leaders
Colorado Star
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The president claimed recent strikes in Iran were evidence of the reliability of American-made weapons US President Donald Trump has urged African leaders to increase defense spending and buy more American weapons, claiming they are "the best...
Liberia: Senator Nuquay Alleges Unfair Petroleum Pricing, Questions Dubious Charges on Fuel
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Sen. Nuquay claimed that many of these charges are either outdated, duplicative, or arbitrarily imposed without legislative oversight. Monrovia – Margibi County Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay has raised concerns over what he describes as “harmful...
Liberia: LFA Certifies Fassell, Blackman Warriors, and Determine Girls for 2025/26 CAF Inter-Club Campaigns
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
By aligning with CAF’s licensing standards, the LFA aims to ensure Liberian clubs are not only eligible for continental play but also operate with modern governance and accountability. MONROVIA – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has...