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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...
International News Briefs for Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Havana Times
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July 2, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Senate Narrowly Approves Massive Bill to Gut Social Programs and Cut Taxes on the Rich Jul 02, 2025 The United States Senate...
Liberia’s Madam Sirleaf Congratulates, But Cautions Bio, As New ECOWAS Chairman
The News (Nigeria)
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July 2, 2025
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Maada Bio Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Maada Bio, ECOWAs Liberia’s Former President Sirleaf Congratulates Bio as New ECOWAS Chairman Abubakar Hashim/ Monrovia Liberia’s Former President Ellen...
Liberia: FLY Elections in Southeast Liberia Face Widespread Backlash Over Irregularities
Front Page Africa
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June 27, 2025
SOUTHEAST, LIBERIA – Elections conducted by the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) across three southeastern counties—Maryland, River Gee, and Grand Gedeh—are facing intense criticism amid widespread reports of irregularities, premature...
An Islamic Republic is planning to join Abraham Accords. Details here
The Week
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The Abraham Accords, a set of agreements leading to the normalisation of relations between Arab countries and Israel, are likely to expand, according to reports. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania could become the fifth country to join the Abraham...
Trump talks ‘incredible commercial opportunity’ with his African lunch guests
Africa Confidential
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Trump talks ‘incredible commercial opportunity’ with his African lunch guests Africa Confidential Was the invitation from United States President Donald Trump to the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal to lunch at the...
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’s anti-graft drive must be fair.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Stephen G. Fellajuah Suspended Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Mr. Abdullah Kamara, has officially responded to his suspension, which hinged on a General Auditing Commission (GAC) report linking him to alleged...
Liberia: JNB Among Five African Presidents Invited to Trump Summit, Motives Unclear
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The meeting, reportedly being coordinated through the U.S. State Department in collaboration with the respective embassies in Washington, will mark a significant diplomatic engagement with Africa by Trump’s camp. Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has...
Liberia’s Iron Ore Paradox: Billions Invested, Billions Lost?
Liberian Observer
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I. The Promise and the Peril: ArcelorMittal's Enduring Presence in Liberia The recent dedication of ArcelorMittal Liberia's (AML) $1.4 billion iron ore concentrator plant marks a significant milestone, positioning the company as a central figure...
Liberia's former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder
Africanews
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July 2, 2025
Liberia's former president William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen members of Tolbert’s cabinet were executed following sham trials and their bodies believed to have been dumped in a...
Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...
President Boakai Dedicates Mausoleum in Honor of Former President William R. Tolbert, Jr. and Officials Killed During the 1980 Coup
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, led a ceremony dedicating a newly constructed Memorial Site in honor of the late President William Richard Tolbert, Jr. and the 13 government officials who...
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...
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...
Liberia to Host First IFBB-Approved Bodybuilding Seminar This Week
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
unda Morris, President of the Liberia Bodybuilding & Fitness Association said the goal of the event is to bridge the gap between Liberia’s passion for fitness and the lack of access to formal training and international exposure. Monrovia – Liberia...
Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Welcomes Reburial as Step Toward Healing, Urges Deeper National Reforms
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Bishop Brown urged leaders to embrace truth, prioritize the economic needs of ordinary citizens, and reject governance for personal or political gain. Monrovia-Former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has welcomed...
Liberia: An Open Letter to the President, H.E. Joseph N. Boakai
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Dear Mr. President: I commend your ongoing efforts toward national healing and reconciliation. As this process unfolds, I respectfully urge that it be extended to include a long-overdue gesture of dignity: the proper burial of victims of past...
Liberia: STAND Calls Gbeisay Nomination as Chief Justice ‘Blow to Independence’
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Morlu pointed to what he called Gbeisay’s “pattern of inconsistency” in recent rulings, specifically his contradictory positions in the Fonati Koffa legislative dispute. Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has rejected...
Liberia: LACRA’s Board Resolution Confirms Approval for Suspended Director General Sankolo to Open UBA Bank Account Amid Allegations of Financial Misconduct
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The suspensions came amid allegations that the two top executives had conspired to open a separate bank account at UBA, outside of the recognized and approved LACRA accounts. MONROVIA – A Board Resolution obtained by FrontPageAfrica confirms that...