Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Moment ‘moron’ Trump reveals his ‘ignorance’ to African leader in awkward gaffe
President Donald Trump held a summit at the White House today with five African presidents to explore business prospects. Throughout the discussions, many leaders relied on translators, but President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia speaking...

Health leaders commit to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases in Africa
Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across Africa have renewed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the PEN-Plus strategy to significantly expand access to care for severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Held under the...

Liberia: Pres. Boakai, Amb. Toner Reaffirm U.S.-Liberia Historic Ties at 249th U.S. Independence Anniversary Celebration
Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and U.S. Ambassador Mark Toner have reaffirmed the long-standing and historic relationship between Liberia and the United States during a ceremony commemorating the 249th anniversary of American...

Rokel Commercial Bank Deepens Liberia Expansion Talks with Embassy and Business Leaders
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...

Liberian entrepreneur assesses business climate here.
A Liberian entrepreneur laments lack of bigger contracts from government to boost the private sector. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 3, 2025 – A Liberian businessman and founder/CEO of the Dorbor Bedell Foundation in Maryland...

Renowned Reconciliation Leader Dr. Antoine Rutayisire Arrives in Liberia for National Healing and Reconciliation Program
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...

Ex-COAS Proposes Mandatory Military Training For All Nigerians
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...

MIA Unveils Major Nat’l Healing and Reconciliation Drive
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to national unity and post-war healing, following the official launch of the National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Program by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on July 5, 2025....

Liberia: FLY Elections in Southeast Liberia Face Widespread Backlash Over Irregularities
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...

US supports regional emergency management strengthening
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 Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) in collaboration with the...

International News Briefs for Wednesday, 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...

Ex-COAS Calls For Mandatory Military Training For Nigerians
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,...

Liberia’s Madam Sirleaf Congratulates, But Cautions Bio, As New ECOWAS Chairman
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...

Ex-COAS seeks mandatory military training for all Nigerians
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
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...

Liberia’s anti-graft drive must be fair.
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's former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder
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’s Iron Ore Paradox: Billions Invested, Billions Lost?
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: JNB Among Five African Presidents Invited to Trump Summit, Motives Unclear
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 Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
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...