Monrovia – A growing controversy over millions of dollars reportedly paid by concession companies for county development projects took center stage at the Liberian Senate on Thursday, as lawmakers demanded answers …
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A new generation of male influencers is being asked to confront violence against women and rethink what masculinity means in the social media age.
by lnnby lnnMale influencers participate in a positive masculinity training at the European Union Embassy in Monrovia. The session focused on behavioral change around women’s inclusion and sexual and gender-based violence. Summary …
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Liberia: Humiliation of a 58-Year-Old Woman Sparks National Outrage, Renewed Calls to End Harmful Practices in Liberia
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the nation, a 58-year-old woman from River Gee County was stripped naked, publicly humiliated and forced to parade through her community …
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Liberia: Boakai Launches New National Security Strategy, Shifts Focus to Human Security, Emerging Threats
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday officially launched Liberia’s National Security Strategy (2026-2036), unveiling a new people-centered approach to national security that places human welfare, social stability, and emerging …
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LDEA Arrests 233 Suspects, Seizes US$1.3 Million and Narcotics Worth Over US$433,000 in First Quarter of 2026
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) says it made significant gains in the fight against illicit drugs during the first quarter of 2026, arresting 233 suspects nationwide, seizing hundreds …
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Liberia: Can Rumored Challenger Francis Konyon Defeat Sen. Nuquay? Margibi Stakeholders Search for 2029 Alternative as ‘No to 30 Years’ Campaign Gains Momentum
by lnnby lnnSeveral stakeholders privately argue that Konyon represents the type of fresh leadership they believe the county needs. They point to his work in governance, peacebuilding, civic engagement, and institutional development …
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Liberia: BNB, Orange Money Deepen Financial Inclusion with Launch of International Money Transfer Service
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — In a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion and strengthening regional connectivity, BNB Liberia and Orange Money Liberia have officially launched an International Remittance Outbound Service, allowing Liberians …
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Liberia Records Major Gains at Posidonia 2026 As Over 150 New Vessels Set to Join the Liberian Registry
by lnnby lnnGREECE– The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has announced significant achievements from its participation in Posidonia 2026, the world’s premier international shipping and maritime exhibition currently being held in Athens, Greece. …
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Liberia: House of Representatives Casts Vote of No Confidence in Ambassador at Large Kouyateh for Gross Disrespect
by lnnby lnnCapitol Building – The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly cast a ‘vote no confidence’ in Ambassador at Large Sheikh Al-Moustafa Kouyateh following what lawmakers described as repeated attacks on the integrity …
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Liberia: MYS Boss Unveils Robust Reform Agenda To Transform Youth As She Presents First 100-Day Deliverables
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Minister of Youth and Sports, Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, has presented her first 100-day performance report since assuming office on February 23 and in that she has unveiled …
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Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy Strategic Plan (2025–2029): A Critical Analysis
by lnnby lnnFollowing the Vice Presidentʼs, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, visit to Bea Mountain’s mining site in Kinjoy and recent field observation of the Minister of Mines and Energy, Liberia’s social media landscape …
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Liberia: African Development Bank Weighs Into Carbon Trading Debate Rejecting Government Claim that a Policy Was Linked to Bank Support
by lnnby lnnSummary The African Development Bank has weighed into a simmering debate over Liberia’s carbon trading plans, rejecting a government claim that a carbon trading agreement was a precondition for financial …
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Liberia: Senate Launches Probe Into LPRA-NOCAL Dispute as Konneh Alleges Petroleum Law Violations
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberian Senate has opened an investigation into an escalating dispute between the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) over the …
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Empowerment Squared Liberia’s BBC Program Empowers a New Generation of Digital Leaders
by lnnby lnnThe Liberian Learning Center was filled with excitement, pride, and optimism as Empowerment Squared Liberia celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of its Born Before Computers (BBC) Program. The …
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During the apartheid era, millions of Black South Africans fled into exile or sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Nigeria. These nations provided safe …
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Liberia: Bea Mountain Signals Championship Intent with Triple Signing of Golden Boot Winner Darius Garmondeh
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – After narrowly missing out on the Liberia Football Association (LFA) First Division title in the recently concluded 2025/2026 season, Bea Mountain FC has wasted no time sending a …
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‘A DREAM DEFERRED NO MORE’: VP Koung to Break Ground for Landmark Vocational Institute in Tappita as Lower Nimba Eyes Educational Transformation
by lnnby lnnTAPPITA, Nimba County – All roads are leading to Tappita as residents of Lower Nimba prepare to welcome Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the …
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Liberia: LLA, FIA Launch Nationwide Real Estate Awareness Campaign to Promote Transparency and Protect Property Owners
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberia Land Authority and the Financial Intelligence Agency have officially launched a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating the public and stakeholders about new standards and regulations …
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Liberia: PYP Hosts Emerging Public Leaders Gathering To Advance Inclusive Growth and Governance In Africa
by lnnby lnnRIA Highway, Margibi– Young public servants, government officials, development partners and alumni from five African countries have converged in Liberia for the 2026 Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Alumni Network Gathering. …
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Liberia: Grand Bassa Superintendent Calls for Bids on Road Construction, Maternity Center, and Institutional Assets Projects
by lnnby lnnBUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County – In a bid to accelerate infrastructural development and improve basic social services, the Grand Bassa County Administration, headed by Superintendent Karyou Johnson, has officially launched …
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Liberia: After Delays and Bribery Allegations, Liberia’s Largest Human Trafficking Case Goes to Trial
by lnnby lnnTen of 11 defendants in what prosecutors call Liberia’s largest human trafficking case are set to go on trial Wednesday, weeks after a grand jury indicted them over the alleged …
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Liberia: Concerns Mount Over Speaker Koon’s Grip on House as Several Lawmakers Boycott Tuesday’s Session
by lnnby lnnMonrovia –There are growing concerns over the level of control Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon still has over the House of Representatives, as many members of that august body are now …
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Liberia: Cummings Decries Poor Governance, Economic Hardship Under UP Government; Promises Improved Living Conditions if Elected President
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Alternative National Congress Political Leader Alexander Cummings has criticized the Unity Party-led government over what he described as poor governance, worsening economic hardship, and the failure to effectively manage …
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Liberia: Naymote Report Exposes Deep Cracks in Decentralization Drive
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Liberia’s ambitious decentralization agenda is facing a serious threat as a new assessment by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has uncovered major fiscal, institutional, and governance gaps that continue to …