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Liberia: Freeman Decries Wasteful Government Spending
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
Monrovia – Businessman and political advocate Simeon Freeman has criticized the Liberian government’s fiscal priorities, describing public spending as excessive and unethical. By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr [email protected] Delivering the keynote...
Liberia: A Nation In Distress, A People Betrayed; Boakai’s Dark Day Against Some Of Liberia’s Brightest Minds
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
Yesterday will go down as one of the most disgraceful and painful days in our country’s recent history. A day when Mr. Boakai confirmed to the world that his government is built not on justice, not on patriotism but on vendetta, tribal hate, and...
Netanyahu after second meeting with Trump: 'Not letting up' on hostage release, credits military pressure
Haaretz
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July 9, 2025
Here are the latest updates on day 642 of the war: ■ U.S. President Trump has reassured Hamas that fighting in the Gaza Strip would not resume at the end of a 60-day cease-fire, Sky News reported. ■ The IDF said it killed two Hamas commanders,...
Apply Now: Africa Agri-food Development Programme
Informative
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July 9, 2025
Deadline: 15 August 2025 The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) supports and enables Irish and African companies to realise their ambition of doing business together in Africa, through matched grant funding for feasibility studies and...
First summit: Trump to meet with five African presidents next week
Africanews
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July 3, 2025
US president Donald Trump will meet with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from 9 to 11 July. The meeting comes as a surprise, although some analysts have taken it as a continuation of intensifying American...
Liberia: From Dust to Disgrace: Liberia’s Only Women’s Sport Left Stranded
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
MONROVIA – Liberia’s only national all women’s sport, kickball, continues to suffer from severe neglect, forcing its players to compete in deplorable conditions without proper fields or basic amenities like changing rooms and bathrooms. By:...
Liberia: Juneteenth 2025: Rev. Torli Krua Announces Historic Run for U.S. President from Monrovia
Front Page Africa
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June 24, 2025
Rev. Krua’s candidacy follows the conclusion of his six-year campaign to include Liberia in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Monrovia, Liberia & Boston, MA – On Juneteenth 2025, the day commemorating the delayed emancipation of enslaved Americans in...
President Boakai’s Painful but Necessary Balancing Act
Liberian Observer
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For nearly two decades, Liberia has stood uneasily at the intersection of justice and reconciliation. From the moment the guns fell silent in 2003, successive leaders have been faced with the question: how does a nation recover when the wounds of...
ADC mocks Tinubu over exclusion from US trade talks
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that exclusion of Nigeria from a trade talk between the United States and some African countries is because of the alleged failure of President Bola Tinubu’s economic...
House Health Committee Engages Public Health Initiative Liberia On Tax Exemption for Menstrual Products
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
The 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 Project to discuss the urgent need for...
African Fish Workers Excluded From International Trade Deals: Report
Inter Press Service
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July 3, 2025
Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Food and Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Food Sustainability, Food Systems, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade &...
Liberia: How LACRA’s Deputy Director for Operations Became the Face of Liberia’s Cocoa Export Scandal
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
The President’s move comes just weeks after LACRA had been named the “best performing entity” of 2024–2025. Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai on June 26 suspended the Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority...
Liberia: Former President Weah Criticized for Missing Doe Funeral While Attending Graduation Ceremony
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
Supporters of Weah, however, defended his presence at the graduation, citing his commitment to education and youth development through the Clar Hope Foundation. Monrovia – Former President George Manneh Weah is facing public backlash following his...
Liberia: ‘A Move to Save Lives’: Bong Lawmaker Proposes Autonomy for Dialysis Center
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
The proposed legislation aims to improve kidney care services in the country amid rising cases of chronic and acute kidney diseases. Monrovia – Bong County District 4 Representative Robert Flomo Womba has submitted a bill to the House of...
Liberia: SOS for Journalist Henry Bestman: A Call to Save a Life
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
A father of four, Henry has been a professional journalist for about 15 years, during which he worked for several independent newspapers, including The News, and Hot Pepper, where he last worked. Seasoned Liberian journalist Henry Bestman is...
Liberia: JFK Medical Center Concludes Strategic Retreat to Boost Clinical Excellence and Accountability
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
The retreat is part of JFKMC’s ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing its broader mission in medical training and research. Monrovia – The John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC), Liberia’s premier referral...
Liberia: Uncertainty Clouds Reburial of President Doe Amid Disputed Claims Over Remains
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
Zwedru City – The reburial of slain former President Samuel Kanyon Doe in Grand Gedeh County over the weekend has been marred by lingering doubts about the handling of his remains, following resurfaced claims by the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson....
Liberia: LAF President Decries Reported Exclusion of Athletics from County Meet
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
Zaza’s comments follow growing criticism of the County Meet’s structure, which has reportedly sidelined athletics for the past four editions despite its international success for Liberia. Monrovia–The President of the Liberia Athletics Federation...
Liberia: InternationalSports Expert Visits Liberia to Support Youth Development
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
He emphasized the importance of collaboration and promised to use his expertise to support Liberia’s efforts in building a sustainable sports development system. Monrovia – The Professional Sports Academy (PSA), a growing institution led by...
Assistant Mines Minister gives perspectives
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 3, 2025
Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison Tingban, says training completed in China was “More than knowledge, a blazing commitment to save lives.” Beijing, China; July 3, 2025 – The Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison...