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Dekontee Artists Theater Inc. Launches National Youth Leadership Forum Project Across Liberia
GNN Liberia
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July 15, 2025
By Christian Appleton Harper, Liberia – July 14, 2025 — The Dekontee Artists Theater Inc. (DATI), a media-based organization dedicated to youth development, drama, and social awareness, has officially launched its highly anticipated National Youth...
Beyond The English: The Media Missed Liberia’s Moment
Liberian Observer
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When President Donald J. Trump recently praised President Joseph N. Boakai’s “beautiful English” at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, social media lit up. The video clip went viral. Amid the noise, journalists in both the U.S. and Liberia failed to...
Ngafuan Secures IMF, U.S. Backing for Liberia’s Development Push
Liberian Observer
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The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has successfully secured new commitments and strong endorsements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and key United States institutions to bolster Liberia’s national...
IITA Commissions SAH Screenhouse to Accelerate Cassava Propagation in Liberia
Liberian Observer
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), through the EU-funded Seeds4Liberia initiative, has refurbished and commissioned a Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) screenhouse at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) in...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
CFO Dive
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Liberia: Building Trust through Effective Service Delivery in Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
MONROVIA – The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report for Sub-Saharan Africa, released today, reveals that despite a stable average CPIA score for the region, there is an urgent need for governments in Africa...
Liberia to Lead Newly Formed MRU Parliament
Liberian Observer
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Liberia is poised to take a leading role in West Africa’s regional integration efforts as House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is expected to become the first Speaker of the newly established Mano River Union Parliamentary Body (MRUPB). The official...
Liberia: ‘Promoting Diversity’ – CHI Holds Cultural and Art Festival as Female Lawmakers, Diplomats Back Inclusion Initiative
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
CHI Executive Director Madam Naomi Solanke emphasized the importance of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion across all spheres of society—from communities to the workplace. Monrovia – In a stirring call for national unity and social...
Liberia: NASSCORP Celebrates 50 Years of Service To Liberia With A Pledge To Uphold Social Protection, Champion Reform
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Director General Dewitt B. VonBallmoos paid tribute to three post-war Liberian presidents—Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, George Weah, and Joseph Boakai—for the trust placed in his leadership. Monrovia, Liberia – The National Social Security and Welfare...
Liberia: Speaker Koon Set to Become First Head of Mano River Union Parliament
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Speaker Koon is reportedly the consensus candidate to lead the MRUPB, following months of internal negotiations and lobbying within the Mano River Union. Monrovia – House Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, is expected to be elected as the first Speaker...
Liberia: Transforming Local Governance with Action, Not Words
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
On March 25, 2024, I received the call that changed the course of my public life: I had been appointed Commissioner of the Township of Congo Town. What began with the celebration soon transitioned into a demanding journey of leadership, learning,...
Liberia Rolls Out Red Carpet for 2025 Investment Conference, Eyes Economic Transformation
GNN Liberia
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July 10, 2025
By Amos Harris Liberia is gearing up to host a major economic gathering aimed at accelerating private sector growth, creating jobs, and attracting investment in key development sectors. The 2025 Liberian Investment Conference, running from July 15...
Liberia: EFFL Distances Itself from Pending July 17 Protest, Refuses to Entertain “Chaotic Narratives”
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Addressing speculation that its recent community meetings were designed to counter or disrupt the CDC’s planned protest, the EFFL clarified that its grassroots activities are completely independent. Monrovia -The Economic Freedom Fighters of...
Liberia: As US Shifts from Aid to Trade, Liberia, Others Offer Invite to Explore Minerals, Push Investment
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Washington – Barely 24 hours before President Donald Trump sat down for a lunch dialogue with African heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon, the five African leaders gathered for a Tete-a-Tete to prepare for...
Liberia: ZRTTI Graduates 81 Teachers From Three Counties
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Zorzor District —The Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute (ZRTTI) in Zorzor District, Lofa County, has graduated 81 trainees from its Cohort 14 Pre-Service “C” certificate teacher training program. By Yawah Y. Jaivey The graduates include 14...
Liberia Airport To Add Direct Flights From Vancouver And Winnipeg Starting In December
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
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Liberia: Boakai Urges Trump Administration to Conduct Mineral Survey in Liberia to Boost U.S. Investment
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Monrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on the United States government to send experts to Liberia to conduct a comprehensive survey of the country’s mineral resources as part of a broader appeal to attract U.S. investment and deepen...
Liberian Cargo Ship Sinks In Red Sea After Houthi Attack; 6 Of 25 Crew Members Rescued
Free Press Journal
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July 9, 2025
Dubai: A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sank Wednesday in the Red Sea, with a European naval force in the Mideast saying that only six, including an Indian, of 25 people who were on board have been rescued. The...
Liberia: U S.-Based Liberian Calls on President Boakai to Champion Tariff Removal at U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Tue emphasized that President Boakai should use tariff relief as a strategic bargaining chip in any economic deal agreed upon between the two nations. Monrovia – As President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration prepare for the U.S.-Africa...
Liberia Advances Aviation Security with In-Country ICAO Training
Liberian Observer
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Margibi County, Liberia – July 8, 2025 — Liberia has taken a critical step toward self-reliance in aviation oversight and security with the conclusion of a landmark training program aimed at reducing external dependence and strengthening national...