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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...
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‘Where did you learn English?’: Trump’s gaffe leaves president of English-speaking Liberia bemused
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump made a goof after he praised the Liberian President for his English-speaking skills. Netizens were left in splits since English is the official language of Liberia read more US President Donald Trump indulged in yet...
Jasmine Crockett Accuses President Trump of Being ‘Racist’ Toward Liberian President
Breitbart
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July 10, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) got swift criticism when she tried to accuse President Donald Trump of being “racist” and “embarrassing” during his meeting with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. In her social media post, Crockett...
Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’
The Independent
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July 9, 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...
Editorial: China-Linked Hpx In Liberia: A Strategic Gamble or a Sovereignty Risk?
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
LIBERIA, A SMALL West African nation with outsized strategic importance, is once again at the center of a high-stakes geopolitical contest. But this time, the tools of engagement are not colonial gunboats or imperial mandates. THEY ARE CONTRACTS,...
Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone. “Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,”...
Associated Press Deems USA Responsible For Condoms in Liberia
NewsBusters
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July 9, 2025
On Tuesday, the Associated Press published an article detailing the “abrupt end” to USAID support to people in Liberia not being able to gain access to contraceptives. The AP used cherry-picked and one-sided narratives to paint the Trump...
ECOWAS Launches Liberia Energy Data Management System
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
The ECOWAS Commission has established Liberia’s Energy Information System (LEIS), enhancing regional energy data capabilities. Technical and financial support was provided through ECOWAS’ Energy and Mines Directorate, culminating in a four-day...
Oil and plastic pollution from shipwreck raises concerns, legal scrutiny in India
Mongabay
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July 9, 2025
The MSC ELSA-3 shipwreck, off Kerala’s coast in southern India, spilled oil and plastic pellets, with potential impacts on marine life, coastal ecosystems and fishing livelihoods. Gaps in maritime law and weak enforcement leave India ill-equipped...
Who Authorized Liberia’s Equity Reduction in AML?
Liberian Observer
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The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Compliance and Concessions Review has sharply criticized ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for its failure to justify the controversial reduction of Liberia’s equity stake in the company and for not...
New Liberia Trade Office in Philadelphia Targets Diaspora, U.S. Partnerships
Liberian Observer
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Philadelphia, PA – Liberia has officially opened its Trade and Investment Office in Philadelphia, a bold move aimed at deepening commercial ties with the United States while offering a platform for diaspora engagement and private-sector...
LRRRC ends 5-day assessment to Southeastern Liberia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 8, 2025
The Liberian Refugees, Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has assured former Ivorian refugees here of sustainable livelihoods thru agriculture. Southeastern Liberia, July 8, 2025 – The Executive Director and Officer-in-Charge (OIC)...
ArcelorMittal Liberia inaugurates West Africa’s largest iron ore concentrator, advancing $1.8bn mining expansion
Joy FM
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July 7, 2025
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, has officially opened a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The inauguration...
Generate More Revenues for Liberia for the Good of All Liberians: A Vision for Progress and Prosperity
Front Page Africa
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July 8, 2025
By: Austin S Fallah, [email protected], Contributing Writer In the face of Liberia’s formidable journey towards economic recovery and sustainable development, the call for a collective commitment to generating more revenues through contractual...
More Canadians Headed to Costa Rica as WestJet Expands Liberia Routes
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
Canadian airline WestJet is adding new routes for the 2025–26 winter season, including expanded service to Costa Rica. Beginning in December 2025, the airline will offer more direct flights to Liberia, Guanacaste as part of its broader push to...
New Machines, Old Mindsets: Why Compassion Must Anchor Liberia’s Health Transformation
Liberian Observer
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When health authorities broke ground last week for Liberia’s first modern radiotherapy center, it marked more than a milestone in cancer care. It signaled the country’s aspiration to finally reverse the tide of outbound medical tourism, especially...
LACRA New Management Unveils Vision for Revival, Sustainable Growth
Liberian Observer
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The newly appointed leadership of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has outlined a bold vision for revitalizing the country’s agricultural commodity sector. At a press conference held on Monday, July 7, the Interim...