MONROVIA – The University of Liberia (UL), the country’s premier public university, has been thrown into uncertainty after its faculty and staff associations declared a vote of no confidence in President …
July 2026
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‘STOP THE VIOLENCE’: West African Christian Leaders Condemn Xenophobic Killings in South Africa, Demand Urgent Government Action
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA) has joined a growing chorus of African faith-based organizations condemning the recent wave of xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks …
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By Musa Hassan Bility This morning, I have been thinking about one of the saddest habits in Liberian public life. No matter how serious an issue may be, we make …
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Speaker Koon Calls for Stronger TVET Investment to Meet Labor Market Demands
by lnnby lnnSpeaker Koon advocates for technical education in Liberia, emphasizing skills as crucial for national development and economic growth. Graduates urged to be job creators and uphold integrity for success.
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The House of Representatives has ratified a US$30 million concessional loan agreement to finance the construction of the 50-kilometer Salayea–Konia Road in Lofa County, marking a significant step forward in …
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The Plenary of the House of Representatives Thursday passed “An Act to Establish the Council on Social Work Education and Practice of 2025”, ending a months-long legislative stalemate and advancing …
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Daily Observer
House Endorses Creation of Gharzon Technical Institute in G. Gedeh County | News
by lnnby lnnThe House of Representatives has unanimously passed a proposed legislation seeking to establish the Gharzon Vocational and Technical Institute in Grand Gedeh County and has subsequently forwarded the Bill to …
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President Joseph Boakai submitted to the Liberian legislature the bill titled “Act to Cultural Practices of Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Liberia,” women advocates and human rights defenders …
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Monrovia – House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has called for a fundamental shift in Liberia’s attitude toward technical and vocational education, declaring that the country’s future depends as much on …
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The Liberia Business School (LBS) Inc., one of Liberia’s contemporary executive training and leadership development institutions, will host the PURPOSE DISCOVERY YOUTH SUMMIT (PDYS) 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, …
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Liberia: House Agriculture Committee Extends Hearing As Liberian Rubber Farmers Protest Executive Order 166 On Raw Rubber Export Ban
by lnnby lnnHearing into the contentious Executive Order 166 by the House Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was further extended to a later date following nearly four hours of presentations …
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Liberia: Tension Erupts At Battery Factory Land Dispute As Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s Land Reform Warning Resurfaces
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – A call by former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf back in February of this year for stronger government intervention in addressing Liberia’s persistent land disputes has returned to the spotlight …
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Dr. Togba-nah Tipoteh Turns 85 As Lpp Honors Liberia’s Progressive Icon And Moja Co-founder
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Veteran economist, political activist, and former presidential candidate Dr. Togba-Nah Tipoteh has been honored by the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) as he marks his 85th birthday, with the …
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Criminal Court “c” To Release Jury Tampering Findings In Economic Sabotage Case Against Former Weah Officials
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice is set to release the findings of its investigation into allegations of jury …
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Unity Party Questions Timing Of Mulbah Morlu’s Protest, Suggests Bid To Divert Attention From Us$19 Million Drug Investigation
By Socrates Smythe Saywon | Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – The ruling Unity Party (UP) has questioned the timing of a recent anti-drug protest organized by former Congress for Democratic …
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President Boakai Calls For Ecowas Reforms As West Africa Faces Security, Trade, And Democracy Challenges
By Socrates Smythe Saywon MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for reforms within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), urging the regional bloc to move beyond …
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By Amos Harris The Government of Liberia has clarified reports surrounding the Liberia–Morocco Annual Bilateral Scholarship Program, emphasizing that it has not abandoned or arbitrarily withdrawn valid financial aid from …
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Acting INCHR Chairperson Replies Civil Society Over Brown’s Suspension, Defends President’s Action
by lnnby lnnActing Chairperson of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR), Cllr. Mohammed El-dust Fahnbulleh, has responded to criticism from civil society organizations over the suspension of former INCHR Chairperson …
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Vol.16 No. 119 FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026Download The post Vol.16 No. 119 FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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Liberia: ‘We Did Nothing Wrong’ – Morlu Breaks Silence After Release from Police Custody
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Chairman Mulbah Morlu has broken his silence following his release from police custody on Saturday after being questioned over a …
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University Of Liberia Faculty And Staff Declare No Confidence In Ul President, Launch Indefinite Strike Unmet Demands
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The University of Liberia (UL) has been plunged into a fresh leadership and labor crisis after the University’s Faculty Association (ULFA) and University of Liberia Staff Association (ULSA) …
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Liberia: Police Release Morlu; Lawyer Confident Investigation Will Clear Him
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberia National Police has released Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Chairman Mulbah Morlu to his lawyer after questioning him in connection with a firearm …
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Land Dispute Erupt Into Violent Clash At Battery Factory As Residents Resist Court Order, Police Officer Injured
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – A long-running land dispute erupted into violence on Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, after residents in the Battery Factory and Jamaica …
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Liberia: Morlu’s Lawyer Says Client Is Cooperating With Police, Confident He Will Be Released After Probe
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Attorney Anthony Cole, legal counsel for Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Chairman Mulbah Morlu, says his client is fully cooperating with an ongoing police investigation …