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Liberia’s former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder
Ghanaian Times
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July 3, 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: Suspended LTA Chairman Kamara Denies Wrongdoing In GAC Audit Report
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Mr. Kamara maintained his innocence and called on the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to immediately investigate the claims outlined in the GAC’s findings. Monrovia – The suspended Acting Chairman of the...
Liberia: Montserrado Grand Jury Indicts Ex-Koffa, Others for Capitol Arson After Supreme Court Denies Government’s Bond Challenge
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
The property valuation bond, filed to secure their release from prison, was submitted by Joanna Janet Koffa, one of the daughters of the former Speaker. Monrovia-The Special Grand Jury for Montserrado County has issued a multi-count indictment...
Liberia: LISCR FC Board Chairman Avi Zaidenberg Hails US-Liberia Relations, Attends 249th Independence Anniversary In Monrovia
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Zaidenberg, a prominent figure in Liberia’s maritime and sports sectors, was seen engaging in conversations with top Liberian officials and diplomats, underscoring LISCR’s strong ties with the government and international partners. MONROVIA – Avi...
“Liberia Will Heal, Liberians Will Be Blessed”
Liberian Observer
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Paynesville City – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Tuesday, July 1, led a solemn national ceremony commemorating the tragic events of April 1980 and honoring the memory of former President William R. Tolbert Jr. and the thirteen government...
Liberia: LACRA Operated Two Bank Accounts with Board Approval, Documents Show
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
The confirmation comes amid public scrutiny following the June 25, 2025, suspension of LACRA Director General Christopher D. Sankolo and Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance, Chea B. Garley. Monrovia – Official documents obtained...
Liberia: Former Ganta City Mayor Amos Suah Joins Ruling Unity Party
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Ganta, Nimba County – Former Ganta City Mayor Amos N.G. Suah has joined the ruling Unity Party. By D. Franklin Doloquee [email protected] Suah, who previously served under the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) during the George Weah...
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Congratulates Burundi On Its 63th Independence Celebration
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Burundi as that country celebrates its Independence. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in...
Liberia: LACC Reports Low Asset Declaration Compliance Among Lawmakers, Launches Digital Initiative to Boost Transparency
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
GANTA, Nimba County – The Executive Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe, has disclosed troubling statistics regarding asset declaration compliance among members of the Legislature, raising fresh...
Liberia: Townsfolk Register Homes to Own Land
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
A townsman speak with Land Authority and Parley Liberia fieldworker in Gbarmue, a town in the Jorpolu Clan, Jorquelleh District in Bong County. The DayLight/Varney Kamara. GBARMUE – Townspeople in a Bong clan have registered their homes to own the...
Liberia: Superintendent Massaquoi Reports Major Development Gains, Infrastructure Overhaul, and Cross-Border Initiatives in Lofa County
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
GANTA, Nimba County – Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi has announced a wave of ongoing development initiatives across the county, crediting the progress to enhanced security, strong government support, and a growing sense of unity...
Liberia: The Crucial Role of the Asset Recovery Task Force and Anti-Corruption Commission in a Democratic Society
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
In a democratic society, the integrity of public institutions is paramount to the success and credibility of governance. By: Austin S Fallah, [email protected], contributing writer The Asset Recovery Task Force and the Anti-Corruption Commission...
A Call to President Trump to End American Colonization Of Liberia To Restore America’s Founding Promise Of Human Dignity, Justice, Unity, And Freedom
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – On behalf of the Free Liberia Movement and Universal Human Rights International, Rev. Torli H. Krua extends warm congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Vance on this Independence Day. By Rev. Torli H....
Labour Minister Kruah admits issuing Work Waivers.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By: Kruah Thompson Liberia’s Labour Minister, Cllr. Cooper Kruah has admitted to issuing waivers or temporary work permits to foreign nationals but strongly denied allegations that the process was done in secrecy, as reported by some local media...
Liberia: LWSC, Public Works Launch $1.4M Emergency Water Connection Project in Montserrado
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Paynesville – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and with funding from the World Bank, has launched a $1.48 million emergency water connection project targeting 2,500 households...
VP Koung launches nighttime sailing at Freeport of Monrovia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 4, 2025: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched a new nighttime sailing program and commissioned modern equipment at the Free Port of Monrovia to enhance port services and boost trade in Liberia. The...
ALBERT PORTE: LIBERIA’S MOST SELFLESS, FEARLESS, AND CONSISTENT ADVOCATE
Liberian Observer
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From the dusty classrooms of Crozerville to the austere dungeons of Monrovia, Albert Porte carried little more than his toothbrush, a sleeping mat, the Constitution of Liberia, and the Holy Bible—ever ready to endure imprisonment for the sake of...
UNICEF seeks Liberia’s Child Welfare Agenda
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
UNICEF has announced that it is preparing to launch a new program framework focusing on education, health, and child protection in Liberia. By: Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia; July 4, 2025 – UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central...
IAEA DG arrives in Liberia
Liberian Observer
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In a landmark moment for Liberia’s international partnerships, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, arrived in Monrovia today, marking the first-ever visit of an IAEA chief to the country...
Liberian entrepreneur assesses business climate here.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 3, 2025
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...