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Liberia: Cable Consortium of Liberia’s Announcement of Internet Outages During Nimba Byelection Sparks Concern
by lnnby lnnAlthough the re-routing project had reportedly been scheduled for March, the reason for the delay to late April remains unclear, with CCL offering no explanation in its latest communication. Monrovia …
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Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics
by lnnby lnnEx-president Sirleaf, along with other women of Liberia, during day three of the fundraiser campaign for Gongloe-Weh MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate …
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Liberia: Fault Lines: How ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to ‘Ill-Founded’ Ivanhoe ESIA Request
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – A recent exchange of letters between ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy …
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Liberia: Local Voices Liberia, Partners Strengthen Media and Civic Engagement Ahead of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election
by lnnby lnnParticipants of the training in Ganta posed for a photo with facilitators and the Chair of the National Election Commission (NEC) on day one of the workshop Monrovia, Liberia – …
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Liberia: Chinese, Ghanaian Nationals Arrested for Illicit Mining in Sinoe County; Atlantic Mineral Company Found in Violation
by lnnby lnnMonrovia –In collaboration with the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), the Ministry of Mines and Energy has arrested two foreign nationals—Jack Chen, a Chinese national, …
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Liberia: President Boakai Launches Anti-Mob Justice Campaign, Calls for Rule Of Law, National Unity
by lnnby lnnMonrovia– President Joseph Boakai has urged Liberians to reject mob justice and raise public awareness against mob violence. He emphasized that violence is not the solution and called for a …
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Liberian Father Pleads for Government Action to Rescue Son Trapped in War-Torn Ukraine
by lnnby lnnMonrovia– A Liberian father residing in the United States is pleading with the Government of Liberia and international partners to take swift diplomatic action to rescue his son, who remains …
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Liberia: 23-Year-Old Arrested with Over 58,000 Tramadol Pills at Bo Waterside Border
by lnnby lnnBO WATERSIDE – A major drug trafficking attempt was foiled on Thursday morning after officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) arrested a 23-year-old Liberian man in possession of over …
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Liberia: VP Koung Turns to PYJ’s Spirit to Sway Nimba Voters ahead of By-election
by lnnby lnnKarnplay – Vice President Jeremiah Koung Saturday openly offered prayers to the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, asking for spiritual guidance as Nimbaians prepare to vote in Tuesday’s senatorial election. By …
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Liberia: Massive Crowd Closes Edith Gongloe-Weh’s Campaign in Ganta ahead of Tuesday’s By-election
by lnnby lnnGanta – Thousands of supporters flooded the streets of Ganta as former Superintendent Edith Gongloe-Weh concluded her senatorial campaign in a grand rally marked by strong endorsements and passionate calls for …
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Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro-Gov’t Candidate in Nimba By-eletion
by lnnby lnnSanniquellie – With the senatorial by-election set for April 22, several senior government officials are facing criticism for allegedly misusing Nimba County’s Social Development Fund (SDF) to influence the political …
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Liberia: Cabinet Director General Urges Ministries to Link Performance Results to Budget Allocations
by lnnby lnnDirector General of the Cabinet, Nathaniel Kwabo, has says that there will be no excuses for underperforming government ministries and agencies moving forward, as results will now be linked to …
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MONROVIA – Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County has denounced the rising wave of tribal politics and gender bias surfacing in the ongoing Nimba County by-election. By Selma Lomax [email protected] He warned …
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Liberia: Election Materials Truck Breaks Down En Route to Nimba ahead of Tuesday’s By-Election
by lnnby lnnBong County – A truck transporting election materials for the upcoming Nimba County by-election broke down earlier Friday evening on Kpakor Hill in Bong County, leaving the team stranded along the …
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Liberia: End of a Dynasty? Nimba Voters Navigate Politics Without the Late Prince Johnson
by lnnby lnnNIMBA COUNTY – For nearly two decades, one name dominated Nimba County’s political landscape: Prince Yormie Johnson. His influence was so absolute that no major political decision in the county occurred …
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Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf, Former VP Taylor Endorse Gongloe-Weh Ahead of Nimba By-election
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Two of Liberia’s most prominent political figures have thrown their support behind Edith Gongloe‑Weh, the sole female candidate in the upcoming Nimba County senatorial by‑election. By Gerald C. …
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Liberia: Lawyers for Finda Bundoo, Francis Blamo Reject Task Force Summons, Demand Court Proceedings
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Simpson Consultancy, LLC, a legal firm based on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, has rejected a summons issued by the Assets Recovery and Property Task Force (AREPT), calling on …
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Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat
by lnnby lnnCongo Town – President Joseph Boakai says his administration remains committed to achieving Liberia’s ambitious development goals, despite mounting challenges posed by shifting global aid patterns and domestic constraints. By Jaheim …
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Liberia ArcelorMittal Launches Liagbala Vegetable Project to Empower Local Communities
by lnnby lnnLIAGBALA, Nimba County — ArcelorMittal Liberia has inaugurated the Liagbala Vegetable Project, a six‑month agricultural initiative designed to bolster food security, generate income and foster long‑term sustainability in a community …
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The RIA National Embarrassment and the Drumbeat for Political Unrest in Liberia: Ticking Time Bombs
by lnnby lnnOn Sunday night, March 30, 2025, I received a phone call from someone in the United States who is involved in international affairs – with strong ties to Liberia. He …
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Washington DC – A new corps of officers have been inducted to lead the affairs of the Liberian Community Association in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The new executives led …
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Liberia: Dream Alive Foundation Appeals to Government for Orphans’ Scholarships
by lnnby lnnAccording to Madam Weah, it has been one year since she established the institution. No support from the government or any group. Monrovia – Hawa Yorwatei Weah, the founder of …
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Liberia: Edith Gongloe-Weh Calls for Action After Surviving Alleged Armed Threat in Nimba By-Election
by lnnby lnnShe recounted that her team was forced to flee a town after being threatened with guns by local youths, allegedly acting on false claims that she had insulted residents and …