MONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, held a closing meeting with a high-level delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marking …
April 2025
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Epa Launches Regional Consultations For Liberia’s Third Climate Commitment In Buchanan
by smartnewsby smartnewsBUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with its development partners, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, launched the first round of regional consultations …
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World Bank Launches Review Mission For Liberia Fisheries Project
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The World Bank’s implementation mission for the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) officially kicked off this week in Monrovia, reaffirming support for Liberia’s strides toward sustainable …
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The government, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) is impressed by the visit of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines–the first visit of a sitting Mayor of a city in the …
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A US-based Liberian Journalist, Moses D. Sandy, says President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is a dictator and his autocratic tendencies are endangering Liberia’s political governance, peace, and stability. Mr. Sandy is …
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Liberia: LNBA Split Over Supreme Court Ruling as President Varmah Faces Criticism for ‘Bypassing’ Executive Members
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberian legal community is in the throes of a credibility crisis after a controversial statement by Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, President of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), …
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Merab approved Mavasagueh’s logging contract with C&C Corporation, co-owned and run by Clarence Massaquoi, an ineligible logger. Then Khalil Haider, a Duport Road resident, wrote to the FDA to claim …
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Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister
by lnnby lnnhe organizations have expressed concern over the snail pace of efforts to establish a war and economic crimes court to prosecute accused perpetrators. Leading local and international human rights organizations …
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In a move aimed at combating fraud and improving the delivery of public and private services, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has issued Executive Order No. 147, making it mandatory …
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Liberia: Barbados Ambassador Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland Presents Letter of Credence to President Boakai
by lnnby lnnPresident Boakai extends an open invitation for President Mason to visit Liberia in the near future, noting the importance of further high-level engagement. Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai on Tuesday …
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Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Kleber Silva Returns to Liberia, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety of Liberian Employs
by lnnby lnnYekepa, Liberia – Kleber Silva, Executive Vice President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining, has returned to Liberia with a strong message focused on health, safety, and the future of Liberia’s workforce. …
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Liberia and Barbados have formally entered a new era of diplomatic engagement as Ambassador Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland on Tuesday presented her Letters of Credence to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the …
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Liberia: AFRICOM Announces Liberia to Host 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference—A First for the Nation
by lnnby lnnThe landmark decision highlights Liberia’s growing role in regional security and logistics cooperation, while advancing its profile as a reliable partner in peacebuilding and defense infrastructure development. Monrovia – Liberia will …
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Op-Ed: The Supreme Court Has Spoken—Now Let Us Defend the Rule of Law
by lnnby lnnOn April 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia issued a long-awaited ruling concerning the deepening impasse within the House of Representatives—a dispute that has gripped our …
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The University of Liberia (UL) has dismissed eight employees who helped Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper to obtain a degree through fraudulent means at the institution. The UL administration reached the …
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Liberia” ‘President Boakai Is a Dictator,’ – Claims US-Based Liberian Journalist
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – A US based Liberian Journalist, Moses D. Sandy, says President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is a dictator and his autocratic tendencies are endangering Liberia’s political governance, peace, and0 stability …
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In an effort to live up to the popular saying that “No one can build/develop Liberia but Liberians,” local construction contractors are advocating for increased participation and recognition in the …
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Liberia’s U.S. Ambassador Champions Education at 56th Liberia Studies Association Convention
by lnnby lnnDr. Conteh recalled how he rose to the rank of President and successfully hosted the 34th annual conference of the LSA in 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Liberia’s Ambassador to the …
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Liberia: EU-Liberia Wraps Up Two-Week Film Festival in Montserrado and Western Liberia
by lnnby lnnApproximately 3,000 people participated in the festival, including community leaders, women, youth, children, and the elderly. Residents welcomed the initiative, describing it as a meaningful platform. The European Union Delegation …
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The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), through its Inner-City Mission for Children initiative, has officially commissioned a new school for vulnerable children in the Baptist Seminary Community, Kangkang Estate, Gainesville. …
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Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia
by lnnby lnnThe directive is part of Liberia’s broader digital transformation initiative, launched on May 1, 2024, aimed at reducing identity fraud and enhancing service delivery. Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has …
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University of Liberia President Cracks Down on Academic Fraud, Fires Eight and Launches Major Reforms
by lnnby lnnThe decision comes in the wake of a four-month probe conducted by a Special Committee to Investigate Academic Fraud. Monrovia – In a move to restore credibility and academic integrity, …
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Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales
by lnnby lnnThe Student Council President Stephen Siazia dismissed the accusations — which have been circulating in local media — as baseless and politically motivated. Voinjama – The Student Council of Lofa …
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The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has expressed its disagreement with several key aspects of the Supreme Court’s ruling on April 23, 2025. In this ruling, the Court declared Speaker …