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GMC Hosts First Major Conference in Liberia
Liberian Observer
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The Grain Coast Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) has successfully concluded its inaugural convening conference in Ganta City, Nimba County, marking a major milestone for the breakaway Methodist denomination in Liberia. The...
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...
Gulf of Guinea: African nations pledge sustainable ocean protection
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 14, 2025
Eight African nations – the majority of them surrounding the Gulf of Guinea – have pledged to sustainably manage 100% of the ocean areas under their national jurisdiction and commit to tackling Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU)...
Ivanhoe Atlantic to Export High-Grade Iron Ore to U.S. via Liberia
Liberian Observer
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ivanhoe Atlantic, a U.S.-owned mining company, has announced plans to ship high-grade iron ore from Guinea to the United States via Liberia’s Yekepa-Buchanan rail and port corridor, following the recent signing of a landmark...
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...
CBL Sets 2% Standard Fee for Mobile Money Withdrawals
Liberian Observer
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Mobile money users in Liberia will pay a standardized 2% cash-out fee for withdrawals, following a new directive issued by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The landmark policy, which applies to all Mobile Money Operators (MMOs) in the country,...
2 New Dawn Reporters in China
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 4, 2025
Two reporters of the NEW DAWN are among 30 Liberian journalists currently in China for a two-week intensive training. CHANGSHA, China; August 4, 2025 – Two journalists from The NEW DAWN Newspaper, Stephen G. Fellajuah and Lewis S. Teh, are part of...
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...
EPA partners with Cambridge University to empower 150 Liberians
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 13, 2025
By Stephen G. Fellajuah In a significant step toward advancing climate education in Liberia, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed a partnership with Cambridge University to offer climate-related scholarships to 150 Liberians. EPA...
Local LACRA offices to become hubs of opportunity.
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 4, 2025
By Edwin N Khakie In an interview with a Team of Journalists in Gbarnga over the weekend, the Acting Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Dan Saryee, laid out an ambitious vision for revitalizing...
National Food Security starts with farmers.
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 4, 2025
Former Vice President Madam Jewel Howard Taylor has called on the Government of Liberia to prioritize and subsidize local farmers to ensure increased national food production and long-term food security. By: Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County,...
African-Israeli relations: Economic growth, soft power in development
Al Mayadeen
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August 4, 2025
"Israel" expands influence in Africa through aid and trade, despite pro-Palestinian sentiment and Gaza war backlash. The events of October 7, 2023, and the genocidal war on Gaza have made it clear that most African nations have aligned themselves...
STATEMENT: 8 African Nations Commit to 100% Sustainable Ocean Management
World Resources Institute
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YAOUNDÉ (July 11, 2025) – Yesterday, eight African nations — Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia and Nigeria — adopted the Yaoundé Declaration, committing to sustainably manage 100% of ocean areas...
Nearly a Million Liberians at Flood Risk
Liberian Observer
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More than 825,000 Liberians face a significant flood risk during July 2025, according to a recent forecast producedby the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the African Centre of Meteorological...
Frontline of the Fight: Why Youth Climate Movements in Liberia and the Global South Need Urgent Support
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
In slums across Paynesville, on the shores of West Point, and within classrooms in Robertsports, Gbarnga and Buchanan, a new generation of Liberians is rising — not with weapons, but with planting tools, placards, and policy briefs. These are the...
'Ignorant' Trump slammed for praising Liberian president's 'good English' - forgetting one thing
Indy100
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump has been slammed as “ignorant” for praising the Liberian president for speaking “such good English” when it is in fact, the country’s national language. The cringeworthy incident unfolded on Wednesday (9 July) during a...
Democrat blasts ‘racist’ Trump Liberian remarks as it’s revealed African leaders were pressed to take random migrants
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Suspending, Investigating, and Prosecuting Government Officials for Alleged Corruption are Steps in the Right Direction and for a Better Liberia
Liberian Observer
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Since the foundation of our democracy more than a century and half ago, the culture of officials of government pillaging state resources for their personal gains has been so inherent in our country, so much so, that some government officials make...
The Power of Diplomacy and Leadership in Shaping Africa’s Future: A case for Liberia’s Emancipation.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 11, 2025
By:Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: Diplomacy, particularly in today’s globalized world, is crucial for establishing mutually beneficial relations and promoting development among nations. The recent gathering at the White...
‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ Trump asks President of Liberia — where English is official language
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
At a White House meeting on Wednesday with five African leaders, US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command on English. “Such good English, such beautiful… Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where...