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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...
Africa's solar panel imports surge by 60% as clean energy adoption accelerates
IOL
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As the world continues to lean into clean energy, Africa is making significant strides with a 60 % surge in solar panel imports over the past year. According to a new analysis of China’s export data by energy think tank Ember, the growth spans...
Madisonville students build medical clinic for Liberia: a community effort
WEVV 44 - Indiana
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August 27, 2025
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Students at Madisonville North Hopkins High School are transforming a shipping container into a medical clinic destined for Liberia. Brian Welch, the FFA advisor and agriculture teacher at Madisonville North, shared his...
Are Liberia’s Lawmakers Ready?
Liberian Observer
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As Liberia faces increasing political, economic, and social challenges, questions are mounting over whether the country’s lawmakers are adequately prepared to fulfill their critical responsibilities. Experts warn that gaps in professional...
Experts Warn Liberia’s Draft Carbon Policy Risks Undermining Climate Commitments
Liberian Observer
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Liberia’s draft Carbon Policy, designed to position the country in the global carbon market, has received mixed reviews from climate experts. While praised for its inclusive consultations, critics warn that it falls short on key climate mitigation...
Empowering Liberia’s Emerging Creatives
Liberian Observer
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“Impact Academy is recognized as a vital foundation for emerging creatives,” said Emeka Emmanuel Obiamiwe, Founder and CEO of Impact Academy Incorporated, at the conclusion of a six-week creative arts bootcamp designed to inspire and equip young...
Liberia: SCNL Denounces Rep. Quiah’s Call to Degazette Sapo National Park, Cites Threat to Liberia’s International Obligations and Conservation Commitments
Front Page Africa
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August 24, 2025
The Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) Head along with Thomas Romeo Quiah, Representative of District #1, Sinoe County Monrovia – The Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) has rejected recent statements...
Desert FC Champions SDG Awareness in Liberia’s Flag Day Celebration
Liberian Observer
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Desert FC has taken a bold step in raising awareness around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of Liberia’s Flag Day celebration, demonstrating that impactful community-driven development is possible even with limited...
MCC Board Defers Liberia Compact Decision to December
Liberian Observer
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has deferred its decision on whether Liberia will secure a second Compact grant until December 2025, following its regular Board meeting. The decision, though not a denial, places Liberia in a crucial...
2025 Liberia Marathon Registration Is Now Open
Liberian Observer
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Registration for the 2025 Liberia Marathon officially opened on August 22, inviting all enthusiastic participants to join the race. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, this scenic event will be held in Monrovia City, Montserrado County. The Liberia...
Vedanta’s Black Mountain Mining Is a 'US$1bn Fiction', Alleges Viceroy Research
Moneylife India
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Anil Agarwal-led mining and metals giant Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) has been hit with sharp allegations from US-based short-seller Viceroy Research LLC which has described the company’s Black Mountain Mining (BMM) unit in South Africa as a 'US$1...
Remembering Hon. Sylvester M. Grigsby: A Quiet Champion of Press Freedom in Liberia
Front Page Africa
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August 26, 2025
The Honorable Sylvester Mondubue “Greg” Grigsby – A Life of Service, Integrity, and Love Solon, a Greek philosopher, who is recognized as one of the fathers of democracy, once said: No man should consider himself truly happy until he is dead.” By...
Liberia: Weah Breaks Silence on CDC Headquarters Demolition, Accuses Boakai of Abuse of Power
Front Page Africa
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August 23, 2025
MONROVIA — Former President George Weah has spoken out following the demolition of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters, describing the eviction as “partisan political mischief” by the Unity Party (UP)-led government under...
Firestone Liberia responds to recent commentary on Executive Order 151
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 25, 2025
Margibi County, August 22, 2025 – Firestone Liberia is aware of and concerned about the recent commentary titled “The Future of Liberia’s Rubber Industry: An Examination of Presidential Executive Orders and International Relations,” published in...
Liberia: Fiscal Gains Highlight Disconnect Between GDP Growth and Everyday Life
Front Page Africa
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August 22, 2025
Monrovia – The Government of Liberia is reporting steady economic progress in its 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Review, with rising revenues, increased capital spending, and GDP growth projected at 5.6 percent. But despite the optimistic figures released...
Liberian delegation holds talks with IFC Managing Director
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 22, 2025
Tokyo, Japan; August 22, 2025 – A high-powered Liberian delegation coordinated by Finance & Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has held productive discussions with the World Bank delegation to TICAD headed by the Managing...
Liberia, World Bank Discuss Boosting Private Sector Investment
Liberian Observer
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A high-powered Liberian government delegation, coordinated by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, on Wednesday held what was described as productive discussions with a World Bank delegation on the margins of the...
Liberia: A Court of Dreams: Cape Mount Citizens Rally to Build New Sports Facility
Front Page Africa
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August 22, 2025
The committee is also appealing to Grand Cape Mount citizens in the diaspora and other parts of Africa to contribute to the project. Monrovia- A new initiative is underway in Grand Cape Mount County to build a modern basketball court at the Momo...
Liberia: President Boakai Meets with JICA President on the Sidelines of TICAD 9
Front Page Africa
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August 22, 2025
Yokohama, 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 the Japan International...
Liberia Showcases Revised Climate Commitments and NDCxSDG Report
GNN Liberia
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August 21, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia; August 21, 2025: – Senior government officials and development partners gathered at the Cape Hotel for a high-level dinner to discuss Liberia’s revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and the pioneering NDCxSDG...