MONROVIA- State Prosecutors have unleashed a triple indictment against a man accused of plugging a SUV into a Unity Party (UP) crowd during a rally in 2023, killing three and …
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MONROVIA – The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and a logging company have asked the Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice to dismiss a US$5 million lawsuit against them for …
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Liberia: Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister Resigns After Suspension Over Alleged Gross Insubordination
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Karishma Pelham-Raad, Liberia’s Assistant Minister for International Organizations, tendered her resignation on Monday following a suspension from her post. An internal memo from Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyantee, …
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Daily Observer
ULIBAAA Calls for Immediate, Sustainable Solutions to Crisis at UL | News
by lnnby lnnThe Board of Directors and Executives of the University of Liberia Alumni Association in the Americas (ULIBAAA) express grave concern over the persistent funding crisis and cycle of violence plaguing …
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Liberia: Ex-Deputy Speaker Kofa, Co-Defendants Demand Independent Medical Exams Over Torture Allegations
by lnnby lnnMonrovia- Six defendants currently facing trial in one of Liberia’s most politically charged arson cases have filed a formal Motion for Independent Medical Examination before the First Judicial Circuit Court, …
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Liberia: Harper Demonstration School Renovation Finally Halted, Bedell’s Foundation Retrieves Construction Materials
by lnnby lnnHARDER, Maryland County — A long-awaited renovation project at Harper Demonstration School has finally been halted after weeks of administrative back-and-forth, leaving over 1,000 students to continue learning in deteriorating …
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Liberia, Africa’s first republic, has endured decades of economic turmoil, civil war, health crises, corruption, and social fragmentation. Yet, amidst these trials, new and innovative pathways for national renewal are …
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Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), is advancing citizen-led accountability and inclusive governance across Liberia …
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Daily Observer
Underfunded African Institutions Risk Derailing AU’s Development Vision | News
by lnnby lnnAfrica’s leading development financiers have sounded the alarm that weak and underfunded financial institutions are threatening the African Union’s most ambitious blueprint — Agenda 2063, the continent’s 50-year plan for …
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The legal team representing former Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and thirteen other co-defendants—three of whom are sitting lawmakers—has formally objected to a court order mandating medical examinations at the …
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Liberia is one step away from securing its second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact, after being named among 87 candidate countries forwarded to the U.S. Congress for approval to receive …
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Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine K. Ngafuan, has strongly defended the government against recent findings from the General Auditing Commission (GAC), which flagged US$2.8 million in payments …
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The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has intensified efforts to combat the influx of counterfeit mobile devices and curb rising phone theft, holding a series of high-level strategic sessions with its …
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Chinese Ambassador Chengwu Reaffirms China’s Continued Support to Liberia
by lnnby lnnChinese Ambassador to Liberia, YIN Chengwu Monrovia-Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, YIN Chengwu, has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support to Liberia, highlighting the strong and growing bilateral ties between the two …
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Tony Elumelu to Receive Appeal of Conscience Award at 60th Annual Gala in New York
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, The United Bank for Africa, and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, to Receive Appeal of Conscience Award at 60th Annual Gala …
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Liberia: Bong County Businessman Raises Alarm Over Surge in Criminal Activities in Gbarnga
by lnnby lnnGbarnga – A prominent businessman in Gbarnga, Bong County has raised concerns over what he describes as a troubling rise in criminal activities targeting local residents and members of the …
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Orientation and Mobility Training at World Blind Union General Assembly in Brazil
by lnnby lnnSao Paulo, Brazil – William Howard, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the Liberia Christian Association of the Blind, has underscored the critical importance of Orientation and Mobility training for blind …
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Liberia: Ziggida Residents Stage Peaceful Protest in Zorzor Over Arrests During Security Operation
by lnnby lnnZORZOR CITY, Lofa County – Residents of Ziggida in Zorzor District staged a peaceful protest on Saturday, September 7, calling for the immediate release of several young men who were …
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Daily Observer
Karishma Pelham-Raad’s Departure Followed Suspension, Not Voluntary Exit | News
by lnnby lnnNew evidence has clarified the circumstances surrounding the departure of Karishma Pelham-Raad, former Assistant Minister for International Organization Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Contrary to initial portrayals of …
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West Africa Enterprise has strongly rejected social media reports alleging that the company is linked to the sale of contaminated products in Ganta, Nimba County, calling the claims “misinformation” and …
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As the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) kicked off its second day, Global Africa Diaspora Day brought together Heads of State, senior government officials, business leaders, and cultural icons from across …
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At the historic Liberia Learning Center, a gathering of educators, policymakers, civil society actors, and diplomats witnessed what many described as a defining moment in Liberia’s education and literary landscape. …
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Speaking during a fireside chat at the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, …
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The Centrism Movement has expressed deep concern over the ongoing impasse at the University of Liberia, where the planned September resumption of classes has been stalled by a go-slow action …