Joel, who hails from New Kru Town, is part of a prestigious list of 27 referees and 54 assistant referees chosen from across the world for the tournament, which runs …
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Liberia: President Boakai Meets with JICA President on the Sidelines of TICAD 9
by lnnby lnnYokohama, Japan – On the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., held an important engagement with Dr. Tanaka Akihiko, President of …
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Liberia: VP Koung, Speaker Koon Slammed for Snubbing Ex- Chief Justice Youh Retirement, Attending Gbeisay’s Induction
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, and several top government officials attended the induction ceremony of Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay, Associate Justice Boakai Kanneh, and the official …
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Liberia: Visiting Congressmen Call for Fairness In US Visas Processing For Liberians Under Trump’s Administration
by lnnby lnnSenator Reed emphasized that it is totally wrong for the US foreign policies to have “adverse impacts” on Liberia and its citizens. Monrovia – Two visiting high-ranking members of the United …
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Liberia: LAA Deputy Director Quits Amid Corruption Scandal and Leadership Crisis, Management Remains Mute
by lnnby lnnWhile the official reason for her resignation was not disclosed, sources told FrontPage Africa that it resulted from deteriorating working relationships with senior management, including the Managing Director. Monrovia – Helena …
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Maryland Superintendent Blocks Harper Demonstration School Renovation, Leaving 800+ Students in Unsafe Classrooms
by lnnby lnnSuperintendent Henry Cole on Monday issued an official statement on his Facebook page disapproving the ongoing renovation and ordered an immediate halt to all work, sparking anger and criticism. HARPER, …
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Liberia: UP, MDR and CDC Parties’ Offices Shut Down In Vote-Rich Nimba County
by lnnby lnnEfforts to reach key parties’ official for insight into the closures of these offices have been unsuccessful. GANTA, Nimba County – In the wake of Liberia’s recently concluded Presidential and …
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Liberia: MFDP Launches New Strategic Planning Process to Support AAID Implementation
by lnnby lnnHe emphasized that a refreshed approach is necessary due to the many changes in the Ministry’s functions and mandate since its merger with the Ministry of Planning & Economic Affairs …
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Liberia City Solicitor Warns Against Rise of Vigilantism In Anti-Drug Fight
by lnnby lnnAccording to him, the action of some citizens outside due process constitutes human rights Violations, especially when citizens are arresting and searching others without warrants, arbitrarily arresting, beating, and mistreating …
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Liberia: PUL Deploys Legal Representation For Journalists Facing Criminal Charges In Rivercess
by lnnby lnnThe PUL emphasizes the importance of dropping the criminal charges, noting that anti-free speech offenses have been decriminalized under the Kamara Abdullah Kamara Act of Press Freedom.’PUL President Julius Kanubah …
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Liberia: Journalists Condemn Proposal to Degazette Sapo National Park, Warn of International Fallout
by lnnby lnnJPN-Liberia warned that de-gazetting the park would not only embolden illicit miners, poachers, and traffickers already exploiting the area but also send a dangerous message that Liberia is retreating from …
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Liberia: Gongloe Criticizes Boakai-Koung Administration Over Japan Trip, Says Government Repeating Past Mistakes
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Political Leader of the Liberian People’s Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, has expressed frustration over the failure of the Boakai-Koung-led administration to depart from the negative practices …
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Liberia: Weekend Surges Threaten Sinkor Properties as Coastal Erosion Crisis Deepens
by lnnby lnnSummary Ocean surges destroy fences along Liberia’s Sinkor coastline, with UN projections warning that 230,000 Liberians face losing their homes to rising seas by 2100 Stark inequality emerges as former President George …
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Liberia: Police Probe Two Men for Impersonating FPA’s Managing Editor Rodney Sieh
by lnnby lnnThe suspects, identified as Morris Tamba (left) and Sembeh Borhay allegedly acquired phone numbers from Lonestar Cell MTN and posed as Sieh while soliciting cash. Monrovia – The Liberia National Police …
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Liberia: Civil Law Court Affirms UMC Ownership, Voids Breakaway Faction’s Claim; House Launches Probe
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has put an end to the ongoing fight over church properties between the United Methodist Church (UMC) Liberia Annual …
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Liberia’s Female Leaders Call for Gender Quotas Legislation Amid Stagnant 11% Representation
by lnnby lnnEllen Johnson Sirleaf, founder of the EJS Center, poses with panelists and participants after the “Country Talks” series in Monrovia, Liberia. Monrovia – Despite electing Africa’s first female president, women’s …
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Editorial: Minister Piah’s Defense of President Boakai’s Bloated Delegation Is a Disgraceful Betrayal of Public Trust
by lnnby lnnWHEN JOSEPH BOAKAI campaigned for the presidency in 2023, his message was unmistakable that Liberia needed not just a change in leadership, but a fundamental transformation in how government serves its …
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Let’s be honest—nobody wakes up excited to talk taxes. But if you own or run a business in Liberia, your taxes are more than just another bill. They’re the fuel …
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Liberia: Court Shuts Down NEC Headquarters Over US$171K Debt to Printing Firm
by lnnby lnnThe move comes more than two months after the Commercial Court ruled in favor of M-Tosh on June 3, holding NEC liable for unpaid printing services. Monrovia-The National Elections Commission …
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Liberia: Curran Lutheran Hospital Leads Bold Initiative Against Gender-Based Violence in Lofa County
by lnnby lnnZORZOR, Lofa County – Curran Lutheran Hospital in Zorzor is leading a growing effort to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Lofa County through a dedicated program that provides free treatment, survivor …
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Liberia School of Law Wins First ECOWAS Moot Court Competition; Peace Khasu Named Second Best Advocate
by lnnby lnnThe finals paired Anglophone and Francophone schools, with Liberia joining Côte d’Ivoire, while Kenya teamed up with the University of Bukavu of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Monrovia – The Liberia …
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Liberia: Commercial Court Orders Seizure of NEC Assets Over US$171K Debt
by lnnby lnnMonrovia- The Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the seizure and sale of properties belonging to the National Elections Commission (NEC) in a bid to satisfy a …
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Liberia: Economy Deeply Hit by Aid Cuts as Jobs Are Lost and Local Businesses See Huge Drop in Income
by lnnby lnnSummary: Liberia’s economy is badly hit by aid cuts At least 600 well paid aid jobs disappear Economists say many more driver, security, housekeeper jobs will have gone Many small …