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Liberia president offers state apology over civil wars
The Sun Daily
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July 6, 2025
MONROVIA: President Joseph Boakai offered a state apology to Liberians Saturday over the brutal violence and lingering trauma caused by the country’s two civil wars, as the nation grapples with how to remember its troubled past. The president made...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
U.S. Government supports regional emergency management strengthening
Eagle Online
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July 5, 2025
Today the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja. The intermediate level training was hosted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in collaboration with the...
Liberia: Between Two Parties: Is Rep. Marvin Cole’s Move to CMC Real or Political Survival?
Front Page Africa
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July 5, 2025
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 a bold political turn. But in Bong County — where...
Ex-COAS Proposes Mandatory Military Training For All Nigerians
Naija News
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July 5, 2025
A former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.) has advocated for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Ihejirika believes that doing...
Former Finance Minister Tweah Demands COVID-19 Fund Probe Focus on WFP, Not Him
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
MONROVIA – Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has publicly called on the Government of Liberia to redirect its investigation into the COVID-19 stimulus fund towards the World Food Programme (WFP), emphatically stating...
Renowned Reconciliation Leader Dr. Antoine Rutayisire Arrives in Liberia for National Healing and Reconciliation Program
Liberian Observer
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Executive Mansion, Monrovia –Dr. Antoine Rutayisire, keynote speaker for today’s National Healing, Reconciliation, and Unity Program, hosted by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has arrived in the country. Dr. Rutayisire arrived in...
NAYMOTE Trains 75 Youths in Social Accountability Monitoring Across Liberia
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
By Christian Appleton ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH COUNTY – In a significant move to bolster civic engagement and government transparency, NAYMOTE – Partners for Democratic Development has successfully completed a nationwide training program for 75 young...
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Remarks at LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
[Georgia Wallen] Liberia Takes the Lead: 1st Country in Africa to deliver certified Professional Public Sector Accountants Remarks First LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony: World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen July 4, 2025 Honorable...
Ex-COAS Calls For Mandatory Military Training For Nigerians
New Telegraph
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July 5, 2025
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.)has called for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying it is way to promote national unity,...
Rokel Commercial Bank Deepens Liberia Expansion Talks with Embassy and Business Leaders
Sierraloaded
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July 5, 2025
Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) is taking strategic steps toward expanding its operations into Liberia, with the bank’s Managing Director, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, leading a high-powered delegation to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Monrovia as part of...
Ex-COAS seeks mandatory military training for all Nigerians
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, has called for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This, he said is a way of promoting national...
Ex-Army chief proposes mandatory military training for Nigerians
Punch
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July 5, 2025
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.), has called for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps. This, he said, is a way of promoting national...
United States (U.S.) Government Supports Regional Emergency Management Strengthening
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Today the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja. The intermediate level training was hosted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in...
Atiku Slams President Tinubu As Nigeria's Exclusion From US-Africa Summit Sparks Outrage
Sahara Reporters
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu's administration over Nigeria's exclusion from a high-profile US-Africa summit hosted by Donald Trump. The summit, scheduled for July 9, will feature leaders from Gabon,...
Liberia: Government Confirms President Boakai’s Invitation to U.S. Summit by Donald Trump
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Minister 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 Liberia has confirmed that President Joseph Nyuma...
Liberia, Ecuador Reaffirm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Morocco World News
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July 4, 2025
Rabat – Liberia and Ecuador have both reaffirmed their strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during official visits to Rabat on Friday. Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, said her...
Liberia: President Boakai Declares Saturday, July 5 as “National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Day”
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
MONROVIA – 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 across the country. According to a release from the...
Liberia to continue supporting Morocco's territorial integrity, sovereignty over all its territory including Sahara region, autonomy initiative as only solution
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News With MAPFriday 4 July 2025 - 13:35 The Republic of Liberia, as a new non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council starting 2026, reaffirmed on Friday in Rabat, its support for Morocco’s territorial...
Liberia Unveils 24-Hour Port Operations, Marking a New Era for Trade and Economic Growth
GNN Liberia
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July 4, 2025
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – July 3, 2025 – The Free Port of Monrovia has marked a pivotal moment in Liberia’s economic trajectory with the official launch of night-time sailing and the commissioning of modern port equipment. These advancements are set to...