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Liberia: ‘Bad Apples Undermining Boakai’: Ex-Senator Johnson Sounds Alarm On Unity Party’s ‘Premature Campaigning’ Ahead of 2029
Front Page Africa
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August 28, 2025
Johnson, who now serves as Legislative Liaison for President Boakai at the Liberian Senate, said many officials of the ruling party are focusing more on the 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections than on their assigned duties. Monrovia –...
Eyes trained on major potential ASX mining IPO
Townsville Bulletin
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August 28, 2025
Robert Friedland-backed Ivanhoe Atlantic could be ready to run an IPO by December Led by Australian president and CEO Bronwyn Barnes, the company is aiming to develop a large high grade African iron ore deposit once owned by BHP Barnes says...
NLA Ghana hosts Liberian Lottery Authority delegation
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 28, 2025
The Director-General of the Liberia National Lottery Authority, Hon. Peter L. Solo, has commended the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana for its outstanding leadership in the gaming industry, its dedication to operational excellence,...
Liberia’s Foreign Ministry outlined Liberia’s gains from Japan.
GNN Liberia
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August 27, 2025
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to present the outcomes of Liberia’s participation in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama, Japan, under the theme Co-Creating Solutions for...
Liberia Maritime Commissioner Urges Tubman University Students to Embrace Education as a Tool for National Development
GNN Liberia
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August 27, 2025
The 16th Opening Convocation at William V. S. Tubman University in Harper, Maryland County, served as a powerful platform for leaders to inspire students and set the tone for accountability in the new academic year. On August 26, 2025, the event...
U.S. Delegation Reaffirms Historic Ties with Liberia
Liberian Observer
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A high-powered U.S. Congressional Delegation from Rhode Island, led by Senator Jack Reed and Congressman Gabe Amo, paid a week-long visit to Liberia, reaffirming the historic and enduring bonds between the two communities. The visit, which...
Liberia Showcases Culture and Economic Vision at Expo 2025
Liberian Observer
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Liberia’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka became a dynamic platform for deepening international friendship, promoting cultural exchange, and advancing economic diplomacy. Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, representing President Joseph...
Liberia: EPA Boss Says 70% of Liberia’s Power Now Comes from Renewable Energy
Front Page Africa
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August 27, 2025
MONROVIA – The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel King Urey-Yarkpawolo, has disclosed that approximately 70 percent of Liberia’s current electricity generation comes from renewable sources,...
Liberia’s Weak Adaptation Efforts Leave Communities at Risk of Flood Disaster
Liberian Observer
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He giggles between phone calls as a staff member walks in for a reminder. Artur Becker, the Director for the Department of Multilateral Environmental Agreements at Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sits behind his desk at his office...
Liberia: FDA Boss Allegedly Pushes Locals to Contract His Friend’s Firm
Front Page Africa
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August 27, 2025
The Managing Director of the Forestry Development Authority Rudolph Merab. The DayLight/Harry Browne SEEKON-PELLOKON – The Managing Director of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), Rudolph Merab, is allegedly pushing a community forest to...
Liberia: After HQ Demolition, CDC Notifies National Elections Commission of Temporary Office, Vows To Pursue Legal Redress
Front Page Africa
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August 27, 2025
In a formal letter to NEC Chairperson Madam Davidetta Browne Lansana, CDC Chaiman Atty. Janga A. Kowo described the demolition as a violation of the Liberian Constitution and the Civil Procedure Law, noting that the action occurred while the party...
Pasofino Gold to relaunch US$435 million Dugbe gold project in Liberia
African Mining Market
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August 27, 2025
Pasofino Gold is preparing an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to relaunch its US$435 million Dugbe gold project in Liberia. The Canadian junior mining company confirmed this detailing progress on the feasibility study for the...
U.S. Congressional Delegation from Rhode Island Visits Liberia
GNN Liberia
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August 27, 2025
A U.S. Congressional Delegation from Rhode Island, led by Senator Jack Reed and Congressman Gabe Amo, visited Liberia last week to highlight the historic and enduring bonds between Rhode Island and Liberia. The visit emphasized the strong ties...
Liberia Bids Farewell to Indian Chargé d’Affaires Jitendra Rawat
Liberian Observer
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Liberian government officials, business leaders, media executives, and members of the Indian community gathered over the weekend at a colorful farewell reception in Monrovia to honor the outgoing Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of India, Mr....
Liberia: ArcelorMittal Appeals Lower Court’s Ruling Holding It Liable for Bypassing Petroleum Safety Rules
Front Page Africa
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August 26, 2025
MONROVIA – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has taken its legal battle with the Liberian Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to the Supreme Court after losing a high-profile case at the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. By Willie N. Tokpah On August 21, the...
Liberia: New Report Recommends Holistic Approach to Drug Crisis; Calls for Joint Taskforce Against Drug Trafficking In The Mano River Area
Front Page Africa
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August 26, 2025
A new EU-backed report warns Liberia faces a drug use “apocalypse” that needs a holistic approach to combat Researchers say the growing number of users – now one in five Liberian young people – is driven by unemployment, broken families, and...
Liberia: LFA Hands Over Artificial Turf to Government for Installation in Grand Cape Mount County
Front Page Africa
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August 26, 2025
LFA President Mustapha I. Raji reaffirmed the association’s commitment to working with the government to ensure quality sporting facilities are developed nationwide. Monrovia – In fulfillment of a special request made by President Joseph N....
Liberia: Weah Sets Up CDC Headquarters Construction Committee After Demolition
Front Page Africa
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August 25, 2025
MONROVIA – Former President George Manneh Weah, Standard Bearer of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has announced the establishment of a special committee to spearhead the construction of a new party headquarters following the...
Liberia and China break ground for training facility at S.K.D.
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 25, 2025
The Governments of Liberia and China have broken ground here to construct a training center. Monrovia, Liberia; August 26, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the People’s Republic of...
Liberia: National Youth Peace Camp Highlights UNDP’s Commitment to Empowering Young Voices
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 25, 2025
By Edwin N Khakie The 7th Annual National Youth Peace Summer Camp, organized by Messengers of Peace-Liberia (MOP), delivered one of its most anticipated highlights this week with the Meet the Leader session, featuring Mr. Aliou M. Dia, Resident...