Gbarnga, Bong County – When Representative Marvin Cole stood beside Nimba County lawmaker Musa Hassan Bility Saturday and hoisted the banner of the Citizens Movement of Change (CMC), it marked …
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Liberia: President Boakai Declares Saturday, July 5 as “National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Day”
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has by official proclamation declared Saturday, July 5, 2025, as “National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Day” to be observed as a working holiday …
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“Investigate WFP, Not Me” – Ex-Finance Minister Sounds Caveat to Government, Denies Involvement in COVID-19 Funds Misuse
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has called on the Government of Liberia to redirect its investigation of the COVID-19 stimulus fund to the World …
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Liberia: Labour Ministry Targets 1,000 Students for Vacation Job Program This Year
by lnnby lnnMonrovia, Liberia – Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper Kruah has announced that the Ministry of Labour is targeting 1,000 Liberian students for this year’s Vacation Job Program, a significant increase from …
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Liberia: Major/Attorney At Law Danicious Kwia Returns Home After Distinguished Service With The United Nations In South Sudan
by lnnby lnnDuring his time with UNMISS, he played a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. Monrovia, Liberia – …
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Liberia: U.S. Aid Cuts Likely to Put More Liberians at Risk of Human Trafficking
by lnnby lnnThe Trump administration has cut 69 global programs tackling child labor and human trafficking and merged an office that once funded Liberia’s anti-human trafficking programs Although Liberia risks downgrading by …
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Liberia: Rights Groups Praise Reburials of Doe and Tolbert but Urge Inclusive Reconciliation and Support for War Crimes Court Office
by lnnby lnnLeading Liberian Rights Groups have praised reburials of Samuel Doe and William Tolbert, two ex-Liberian presidents, but have urged an inclusive reconciliation and healing process and support for Office of …
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Liberia: Senator Nuquay Alleges Unfair Petroleum Pricing, Questions Dubious Charges on Fuel
by lnnby lnnSen. Nuquay claimed that many of these charges are either outdated, duplicative, or arbitrarily imposed without legislative oversight. Monrovia – Margibi County Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay has raised concerns over what …
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Liberia’s Freeport of Monrovia Launches 24-Hour Marine Operations Through Partnership Between APM Terminals, NPA, and LiMA
by lnnby lnnVice President Koung acknowledged all partners involved for the level of collaboration that made the achievement possible. Freeport of Monrovia — Liberia has reached a new milestone in its maritime development …
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Liberia: Woman, 38, Gets 3+ Years Sentence for Cocaine Trafficking Amid Intensified Drug War
by lnnby lnnWilliams admitted in open court on Thursday to smuggling the drugs, which have an estimated street value of over US$100,000. Monrovia – Criminal Court ‘C’ in Monrovia has sentenced a 38-year-old …
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Liberia: Government Confirms President Boakai’s Invitation to U.S. Summit by Donald Trump
by lnnby lnnMinister Piah confirmed that the invitation to President Boakai came directly from the office of Donald Trump and described it as a significant opportunity for Liberia. Monrovia – The Government of …
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Liberia: Former Rules & Order Chair Marvin Cole Ordered to Restitute US$150,000 worth of Gasoline, Recommended for Disciplinary Action
by lnnby lnnRep. Cole (left) was ordered to restitute US$150,000 worth of gasoline intended for members of the House. House decision was based on findings presented by the current Chair of the …
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Community Assembly members are drafting a resolution to present to the Grand Bassa County authorities. The DayLight/Franklin Nehyalor GBOR JIMMY TOWN – A community forest in Grand Bassa County bordering …
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Liberia: NAYMOTE-Liberia Concludes Nationwide Training on Social Accountability Monitoring
by lnnby lnnThe training emphasized responsible engagement and evidence-based advocacy to ensure local leaders are held accountable for their decisions and promises. ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh – NAYMOTE–Liberia has concluded a nationwide training initiative …
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The organization also expressed concern about delays in police action and the apparent lack of transparency surrounding the investigation. Monrovia – The Women’s NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) is calling for …
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Liberia Among Top Performers in AfDB’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa
by lnnby lnnCaption: Atty. Kla-Edward Toomey, II, Acting Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC). Monrovia – Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African …
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Liberia: Indictment Against Former Speaker Koffa Relies on Hearsay and Staff Affiliation, Not Direct Evidence
by lnnby lnnDespite the gravity of the charges—ranging from arson and criminal conspiracy to attempted murder—the case against former Speaker Koffa appears tenuous at best, with no direct evidence linking him to …
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House Health Committee Engages Public Health Initiative Liberia On Tax Exemption for Menstrual Products
by lnnby lnnThe House of Representatives, through its Committee on Health, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 held a crucial engagement with Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) in partnership with WaterAid Liberia -HerWASH …
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THE REBURIAL of former President William R. Tolbert Jr. and thirteen of his top officials, executed in the aftermath of the 1980 coup d’état, was more than a moment of …
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Liberia: President Boakai Among Five African Leaders Invited to Trump Summit as Liberia Appears on Proposed U.S. Third-Country Deportation List
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is among five African heads of state invited to a high-level summit with former U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled to take place in Washington, …
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Liberia: Pres. Boakai, Amb. Toner Highlight Historic U.S.-Liberia Ties, Embrace New U.S. Foreign Policy Centered on Economic Diplomacy
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – President Joseph Boakai and United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner have reaffirmed the longstanding diplomatic and historical ties between Liberia and the United States. By Selma Lomax [email protected] This …
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Liberia: NLP Leader Alarms Over ‘Lawlessness, Corruption, and Selective Justice’ Under Boakai
by lnnby lnnDr. Tuner alleged that the Boakai-led government is “weaponizing the justice system” to target critics while protecting loyalists allegedly implicated in corruption and abuse of office. MONROVIA – The Political …
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Liberia: LISCR FC Board Chairman Avi Zaidenberg Hails US-Liberia Relations, Attends 249th Independence Anniversary In Monrovia
by lnnby lnnZaidenberg, a prominent figure in Liberia’s maritime and sports sectors, was seen engaging in conversations with top Liberian officials and diplomats, underscoring LISCR’s strong ties with the government and international …
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Liberia: Montserrado Grand Jury Indicts Ex-Koffa, Others for Capitol Arson After Supreme Court Denies Government’s Bond Challenge
by lnnby lnnThe property valuation bond, filed to secure their release from prison, was submitted by Joanna Janet Koffa, one of the daughters of the former Speaker. Monrovia-The Special Grand Jury for …