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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: Labour Ministry Targets 1,000 Students for Vacation Job Program This Year
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Monrovia, 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 the 360 students who benefited last year. “We...
President Boakai signs National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act into Law.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
Executive Mansion, Monrovia–In an effort to strengthen food security and combat hunger across the country, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed into law the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act of 2020. The legislation was...
Liberia Urges Bold Financial Reforms and Urgent Development Funding at Global Sevilla Summit
GNN Liberia
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July 4, 2025
Sevilla, Spain — Speaking at the ongoing Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Zuo, has delivered a powerful appeal for transformative reforms in the global financial system...
Liberia: Major/Attorney At Law Danicious Kwia Returns Home After Distinguished Service With The United Nations In South Sudan
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
During 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 – Major and Attorney-at-Law Danicious Kwia has returned to...
Liberia to host National Healing and Reconciliation Program to Remember War Victims
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By: Kruah Thompson In a continued effort to unify the nation and promote peace, the Government of Liberia, through the National Reburial and Reconciliation Committee, will host a one-day event titled the National Healing and Reconciliation Program...
Liberia: U.S. Aid Cuts Likely to Put More Liberians at Risk of Human Trafficking
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
The 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 the U.S. for poor antihuman...
Liberia’s Mining Reboot - Safety Reform Begins
Liberian Observer
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Liberia is preparing for a sweeping reboot of its mining sector, with a bold focus on safety reform as the starting point. This shift is being led by Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison Tingban, who has returned from an intensive two-week...
Liberia Strengthens Position Among Africa’s Top Power Regulators
Liberian Observer
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Liberia has climbed to ninth place in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), scoring approximately 0.803–0.800, up from 10th in 2022 and a dramatic rise from 37th in 2021. Unveiled at the 2025 Africa Energy Forum...
Liberia: Building Bridges: The Importance of Democracy and Alliances for Global Good
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Make fruitful the invitation extended by the US government through President Donald J. Trump to the five (5) African nations. By: Austin S Fallah – [email protected], contributing writer In today’s world, we find ourselves at a crossroads....
Liberia’s Freeport of Monrovia Launches 24-Hour Marine Operations Through Partnership Between APM Terminals, NPA, and LiMA
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Vice 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 with the launch of nighttime vessel...
Liberia: Rights Groups Praise Reburials of Doe and Tolbert but Urge Inclusive Reconciliation and Support for War Crimes Court Office
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Leading 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 War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia...
Liberia: WONGOSOL Demands Justice in Death of Kadiatu Dioh
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Monrovia – The Women’s NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) is calling for swift justice and full accountability in the case of Kadiatu Dioh, a 29-year-old woman who died after an alleged domestic assault in Johnsonville. According to eyewitness...
NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body
Tribune Online
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July 4, 2025
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA). Ojukwu’s election took place during...
Liberia: Ahead of Trump Summit, Canada-Based Activist Cautions Boakai Against Signing “Bogus” Mineral Deals
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Mr. Quaye warned the Liberian leader against signing any mineral deals without broad consultation with the Liberian public. Ottawa, Canada – A Liberian human rights advocate based in Ottawa, Canada, Stanley Delano Quaye, has cautioned President...
Liberia: LFA Certifies Fassell, Blackman Warriors, and Determine Girls for 2025/26 CAF Inter-Club Campaigns
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
By aligning with CAF’s licensing standards, the LFA aims to ensure Liberian clubs are not only eligible for continental play but also operate with modern governance and accountability. MONROVIA – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has...
Liberia: NAYMOTE-Liberia Concludes Nationwide Training on Social Accountability Monitoring
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
The 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 on...
Liberia Among Top Performers in AfDB’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Caption: 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 Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity...
Liberia: IAEA Director General Grossi Visits Liberia to Boost Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Speaking to reporters upon arrival, Grossi said the IAEA is focused on supporting Liberia in key sectors such as health, agriculture, energy, and environmental protection through the use of nuclear technology. Margibi County – The Director General...
Hon. Arthurson Gonlee Announces Decision Not to Contest Buu-Yao Electoral District Five, Nimba County By-Election, Focus Shifts to 2029 General Elections
GNN Liberia
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July 4, 2025
Buu-Yao Electoral District Five, Nimba County, Liberia– July 4, 2025 – Hon. Arthurson Gonlee today announced his decision not to contest the upcoming Buu-Yao District by-election, following extensive reflection and broad consultations with...