The withdrawal of Guinean troops from a disputed border point in Lofa County has eased immediate tensions along the Liberia–Guinea frontier, but President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is continuing consultations with …
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A tense border confrontation between Liberia and Guinea has entered a delicate new phase after Guinean soldiers who had crossed into Liberian territory reportedly took down their flag early Wednesday …
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A tense border confrontation between Liberia and Guinea has entered a delicate new phase after Guinean soldiers who had crossed into Liberian territory reportedly took down their flag early Wednesday …
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The country’s fragile but strategically vital petroleum sector is facing a defining policy confrontation as lawmakers debate sweeping amendments that could dramatically reshape how the country imports, regulates, and distributes …
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As tensions continue to simmer along the frontier between Liberia and Guinea, the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has called for calm, restraint, and intensified diplomatic engagement …
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Liberia, Senegal Advance Maritime Cooperation Through Proposed Bilateral Agreement | News
by lnnby lnnDakar, Senegal – The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) and Senegal’s National Agency of Maritime Affairs (ANAM) have taken a major step toward strengthening maritime cooperation following high-level discussions in Dakar, …
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Boakai Consults Legislature on Emergency Powers Amid Guinea Military Incursion | Security
by lnnby lnnA high-stakes national security debate is unfolding in Liberia as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, has begun consultations with leaders …
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How Vernacular Learning Is Driving School Readiness in Nimba | Education
by lnnby lnnA locally driven early childhood education initiative in Nimba County is drawing attention for its use of vernacular and play-based learning to help children develop language and cognitive skills before …
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Farmers in Lofa County call for increased national investment in Liberia’s agriculture to achieve food self-sufficiency. Without adequate funding, the sector struggles, hindering production and threatening food security.
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah R. Gbowee has called on Liberian women to intensify efforts to mentor and prepare the next generation of female leaders, warning that the progress achieved …
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The Embassy of India hosted a vibrant Holi celebration at the Ambassador’s Residence in Monrovia on Saturday, March 7, bringing together members of the Indian community, Liberian friends of India, …
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The government has earmarked about 200 hectares of lowland swamp for rice production this year in Grand Bassa County, part of its broader goal of 50,000 hectares nationwide. Agriculture Minister …
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A proposal to amend Liberia’s landmark Kamara Abdullah Kamara Press Freedom Act has reignited a national debate over the delicate balance between protecting freedom of expression and regulating harmful speech …
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Young People have long Struggled in the Job Market; Cornelia Wants to get Them in as a youth minister | News
by lnnby lnnShe bent over the desk, glued to her phone on a call that lasted more or less ten minutes. As the newly minted Minister of Youth and Sports, Atty. Cornelia …
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A devastating fire outbreak that tore through a row of commercial buildings in Gbarnga on Monday evening has once again highlighted Liberia’s growing vulnerability to urban fires and the country’s …
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In the wake of Liberia’s participation in the latest global climate negotiations, government officials, development partners, and civil society actors have gathered in Monrovia to chart a path for transforming …
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In a modest coffee shop tucked along Old Road in Monrovia, Liberian entrepreneur Sangai Hines-Brisbane is quietly working to revive one of the country’s most overlooked agricultural treasures — Liberica …
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House of Representatives Diaspora caucus holds a historic Inaugural Meeting between the Diaspora Affairs Office and the Diaspora Engagement Task Force (DETF). This Milestone Engagement was presided over by Caucus …
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New Exhibit at National Museum Honors Legacy of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers | News
by lnnby lnnA new permanent exhibit chronicling the journey of the U.S. Peace Corps in Liberia has been officially installed at the National Museum of Liberia. The display, featuring wooden stands protected …
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The administration of St. Teresa Convent Catholic High School has issued a formal public apology following the controversy surrounding an explicit musical performance during the school’s February 7 Olympic activities, …
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The Deputy Minister for Administration-designate at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, Bill McGill Jones, has pledged sweeping administrative reforms aimed at strengthening efficiency, transparency, and employee welfare at …
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A recent border confrontation between Liberian workers and Guinean soldiers in northern Liberia has reignited concerns about fragile security in the Mano River Union region, a sub-region that only two …
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Liberia, Japan Seal US$16M Deal to Rebuild Freeport–Gabriel Tucker Bridge Corridor | News
by lnnby lnnThe Government of Liberia has signed a landmark grant agreement worth ¥2.45 billion Japanese Yen (approximately US$16 million) with Japan to rehabilitate a critical roadway linking the Freeport of Monrovia …
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A simmering land ownership dispute over the historic Gbarnga Central Cemetery is raising concerns about potential religious and communal tensions in Gbarnga, as city authorities and members of the Muslim …