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Liberia: UNFPA Liberia, Government Commemorate World Population Day 2025
Front Page Africa
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July 16, 2025
Monrovia — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) over the weekend commemorated World Population Day 2025 with a plan to empower young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world. By J.H. Webster Clayeh...
Liberia: Community Land Protection Program Coordinator at SDI Calls on Actors in Land Sector to Take Advantage of NELGA Alumni Program
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July 16, 2025
Mr. Daniel B. Wehyee: Photo Credit: The event organizer ACCRA, Ghana – The Coordinator of the Community Land Protection Program (CLPP) at the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) is calling on CSOs and individuals working in the land sector of...
Liberia: Global Methodist Church Holds Inaugural Conference in Ganta, Nimba County
Front Page Africa
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July 16, 2025
Ganta – The Global Methodist Church, a newly established denomination that separated from the United Methodist Church, has concluded its first Grain Coast Annual Conference. The event was held from July 7 to July 13, 2025, at the River View...
Liberia: United Dawah Ummah High School Wins National Intellectual Property Competition
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July 15, 2025
Monrovia – United Dawah Ummah High School has emerged as the winner of the 2025 National Intellectual Property (IP) High School Club Competition, defeating five other schools in a highly competitive national final held on July 11 at the YMCA...
Liberia pushes for higher domestic revenue
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
The Government of Liberia seems determined to increase domestic revenue to US$804.6 million for FY 2025. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 16, 2025 – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is showing no signs of slowing down, as it...
Liberia: ANC Youth Congress Challenges Boakai Administration on Governance, Economy, and Justice
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July 15, 2025
Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, ANC Youth Congress Secretary-General Alieu Kiadii emphasized the group’s commitment to holding power accountable. Monrovia – The National Youth Congress of the Alternative National Congress (ANC)...
How Hamak and 79 Resources defrauded Liberia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
A damning investigation by Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has uncovered a web of deceit, license fraud, and financial malpractice involving two companies, Hamak Mining and its successor 79 Resources, that reveals deep dysfunction within...
The Liberia’s Budget Shortfall Dilemma
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
By Seltue Karweaye Sr. The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has revealed a substantial budget shortfall of US$22.03 million for the first quarter of 2025, significantly higher than the House Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget’s...
Liberia: Chief Justice-Designate Yarmie Gbeisay Reaffirms Supreme Court’s Ruling On House Impasse In favor of former House Speaker Koffa, Colleagues was Erroneous, Pushes for Constitution Overhaul at Confirmation Hearing
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July 15, 2025
The Chief Justice-designate of the Supreme Court of Liberia Yamie Gbeisay has called for a review of the 1986 Liberian Constitution to reflect contemporary time and happenings. Gbeisay, who is presently one of the Associate Justices at the Supreme...
Liberia: ITAI Hails President Boakai For Appointing Justice Gbeisay As Chief Justice
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July 15, 2025
The Institute for Transparency and Accountability International (ITAI) has hailed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for appointing Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. ITAI congratulated Justice...
Liberia and Sierra Leone YMCAs Launch Joint Youth Exchange Program to Promote Peace and Development
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July 15, 2025
Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Liberia YMCA, through its National Youth Council, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone YMCA, has inaugurated a week-long International Youth Exchange Program in Freetown, Sierra Leone. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The event was...
Liberia: LRA At 11 – Steady Growth, Bold Innovation, And The Road To A Billion-Dollar Milestone
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
this article, I reflect on the 11-year journey of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) since its formation in 2013. I provide a contextual background rooted in post-conflict governance reforms, particularly the EGAP and GEMAP initiatives. The piece...
Liberia: Sen. Moye Tightens Political Control in Bong Following Reconciliation with Rep. Cole
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July 15, 2025
All that animosity seemed to melt away Saturday night when, before a crowd of hundreds of Bong County natives in the diaspora, Rep. Cole (left) publicly reconciled with Moye (right) in a moment that stunned many and drew thunderous applause....
Dekontee Artists Theater Inc. Launches National Youth Leadership Forum Project Across Liberia
GNN Liberia
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July 15, 2025
By Christian Appleton Harper, Liberia – July 14, 2025 — The Dekontee Artists Theater Inc. (DATI), a media-based organization dedicated to youth development, drama, and social awareness, has officially launched its highly anticipated National Youth...
University of Liberia Breaks New Ground: Visually Impaired Candidates Sit Historic Entrance Exam
GNN Liberia
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July 15, 2025
By Christian Appleton Fendell Campus, University of Liberia | July 15, 2025 — In a groundbreaking move toward educational inclusivity, the University of Liberia (UL) has, for the first time in its history, administered its undergraduate entrance...
Trump’s awkward moment with Liberian president | READER COMMENTARY
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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July 15, 2025
When President Donald Trump met with African leaders at the White House on July 9, the Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke in English, the official language in his country. Trump was apparently surprised when he heard Boakai speaking in English...
Liberia Enters Carbon Market
Liberian Observer
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The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions. Dr. Emmanuel Yarpolowo, EPA Executive Director,...
Liberia Signs The African Union Convention On Ending Violence Against Women And Girls
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing the Government of Liberia signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUCEVAWG) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 47th...
Liberia: FeJAL, CBL Launch Financial Education & Literacy Program in Lofa
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July 15, 2025
VOINJAMA, Lofa – The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) with support from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) over the weekend launched Liberia’s Financial Education and Literacy Program in Voinjoima City, Lofa County. The event held...
Liberia: Tappita and Surrounding Communities Benefit from Strategic Legislative Advocacy Driving Improvements in Health, Education, and Infrastructure
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July 14, 2025
According to Representative Gleekia, the push to secure more inclusion for District #6 in the national budget was a core electoral promise. Tappita, Nimba County – Representative Dorwohn Twain Gleekia of District #6 has unveiled a comprehensive...