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Liberia: Rethinking Student Preparation in Liberia: Insights from the 2025 WAEC Provisional Results and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Learning Outcomes
On August 15th, 2025, the Ministry of Education (MOE) released Liberia’s provisional 2025 WAEC results, offering critical insights into the state of student achievement across primary, junior, and senior secondary levels. By: Zuleka Randell Woods,...

Maryland Women Honor Conservation International for Empowerment and Sustainable Development
By Christian Appleton Harper, Maryland County – September 29, 2025 — The Harper City Hall was filled with expressions of gratitude and jubilation as a coalition of women’s groups—specifically the Maryland Fish Women Association and the Rural Women...

WONGOSOL, WEDOL Empower Women To Fight FGM In Liberia
The Women's NGO Secretariat of Liberia or WONGOSOL and the Women Education Development Organization of Liberia or WEDOL have empowered women from different parts of Margibi to fight against the issue of Female Genital Mutilation or FGM in the...

IMF Board approves US$26.5 Million for Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia; October 3, 3035 – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved immediate disbursement of US$26.5 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to Liberia. According to a press release from the Ministry of...

Liberia launches FIFA Arena and opens FIFA Forward-renovated...
The FIFA Arena and FIFA Forward initiatives have a made significant contribution to football infrastructure in Liberia with the inauguration of two new mini-pitches at schools and the opening of a freshly renovated stadium in the West African...

IMF Approves US$26.5 Million Disbursement to Liberia, Commends Economic Reform Progress
The IMF’s Board decision followed the completion of the Article IV Consultation and second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Liberia. Monrovia – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday,...

Liberia Awards Customary Land Deeds to Communities
Nimba, Liberia; October 2, 2025 – “Today I am happy because our government and partners have realized that one of the ways to solve the land problems in this country is for the people to get legal title to whatever portion of land they have as a...

Liberia: Kids In Margibi, Montserrado Benefit From FIFA, LFA Arena Projects
Monrovia – Hopes for a brighter future in grassroots football grew stronger on September 29, 2025 when the Liberia Football Association (LFA), in partnership with FIFA, inaugurated two newly constructed arenas in Margibi and Montserrado Counties....

Nigerian oil mogul expands to Liberia with $800m investment in 4 oil blocks
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze has secured four offshore exploration blocks in Liberia through his company, Atlas Oranto Petroleum Limited with plans to invest over $800m. This followed the agreement between the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory...

Liberia: Cassell Kuoh Commends LFA, FIFA For New Mini-Pitches, Urges Wider Infrastructure Push
Kuoh described the development as a “positive step toward improving football infrastructure in Liberia,” and a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when international funding is properly channeled. Monrovia – Cassell Kuoh, President of FC...
FCWC, partners launch West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme
By Laudia Sawer Tema, Oct. 02, GNA – The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), in collaboration with its national and international partners, has launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP)-Pillar. The...

Liberia Hosts 8th Association Of African Maritime Administrations Conference
By Amos Harris CONGO TOWN, LIBERIA – Liberia has officially opened its doors to over 300 maritime leaders, policymakers, and experts from Africa, Europe, and Asia as it hosts the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of African Maritime...

IMF’s Executive Board Approves US$26.5M for Liberia
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, approved the immediate disbursement of US$26.5 million or about 19.3 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to Liberia. The IMF’s Board decision followed...

Liberia Hosts 8th Annual African Maritime Administrations Conference, Focuses on Ocean Protection and Blue Economy
Monrovia, Liberia – For the first time in its maritime history, Liberia is playing host to the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA). The four-day event, taking place at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf...

Liberia cannot sell its future any longer
By Dr. Chris Tokpah I do not claim to be a financial expert, but I have studied how other countries manage investment, and I know Liberia can do better if we choose to. During my MBA studies, I gained practical training in how investments and...

Liberia observes World Contraceptive Day
By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; October 1, 2025 – A multi-stakeholder dialogue held in Monrovia has called on the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Health for a stronger commitment to advance Liberia’s Family Planning (FP2030)...

Liberia champions maritime reform and sustainability
The Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) is meeting in Liberia for its 18th Conference and General Assembly. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Congo Town, Liberia; October 1, 2025 – Liberia has emphasized that the 8th Association of...

Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority Signs MOU With LRA To Promote Trade And Investment
The MOU establishes a criteria for performance-based tax incentives, which will be tied to measurable outcomes such as job creation, infrastructure development. Monrovia – The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) and the Liberia...

WAICA Conference: W’African insurers tackle climate risks
The West African Insurance Companies Association Education Conference is set to open in Lagos this October with a focus on the rising climate change risks in the region. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the conference on Tuesday, the...

ECOWAS Delegates Convene In Monrovia For Regional Health Dialogue
Monrovia – The West African Health Organization (WAHO), in partnership with the Government of Liberia(GoL) through the Ministry of Health, has launched a three-day regional workshop in Monrovia aimed at strengthening health cooperation and...