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Pasofino Reinforces Growth Trajectory Under Liberia’s Transparent Mining Regime
Resource World Magazine
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July 24, 2025
By Peter Kennedy The Republic of Liberia, a West African country with strong ties to the United States, remains one of the most geopolitically stable environments in Africa. It has had democratically elected governments since 2006. Its mining laws...
Liberia: 31 Burkinabés Jailed for Alleged Forest Invasion
Front Page Africa
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July 21, 2025
An FDA vehicle transports Burkinabés suspected of criminal trespassing in a community forest and a logging concession to the Zwedru Correction Palace. The DayLight/Varney Kamara ZWEDRU – Thirty-one Burkinabé cocoa farmers were jailed for allegedly...
UBA-Liberia CEO Calls for Sector-Based SME Aggregator Groups
Liberian Observer
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As Liberia officially launched the Cohort V of the Liberia Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Growth Accelerator Programme, Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia, has...
Universities or Political Projects? The Real Motive Behind Liberia’s Higher Education Boom
Liberian Observer
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It is time for Liberia to stop treating universities like political campaign gifts and treat them as the nation-building institutions they are meant to be. Across the country, new universities are being established at a pace that suggests rapid...
Sri Lanka hit by plastic pollution after cargo ship sinks off Indian coast
Mongabay
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July 24, 2025
Sri Lankan authorities, locals and environmentalists say they’re deeply concerned about the possible impacts on the country’s marine ecosystem and coastal communities from the sinking of a container ship off the southern coast of India in May,...
Liberia appoints Nextier to lead Green Education City Initiative
Punch
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July 20, 2025
The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority has selected Nextier Liberia as its lead transaction advisor to spearhead the ambitious Green Education City project. LSEZA stated that the initiative aimed to establish Liberia as West Africa’s hub for...
From war-torn Liberia to the UQ Law School: a graduate’s inspiring family legacy
Liberian Observer
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Key points Alfred Brownell grew up in Liberia during a civil war. He graduated from the UQ Law School this week, fulfilling a family legacy dating back more than 100 years. His great-grandfather and father became world-renowned lawyers who...
Hayo Expands Into Botswana and Liberia to Boost Digital Innovation
The Fast Mode
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July 24, 2025
Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone (Botswana), Monrovia (Liberia) and Lilongwe (Malawi). The strategic expansion is part of Hayo’s continued investment in emerging markets...
Road Revolution Drives Down Food Prices in Liberia, Says CBL Governor
GNN Liberia
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July 23, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Henry Saamoi, Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), has announced a significant reduction in the prices of locally produced food commodities across Liberia. He attributes this positive...
Youth are leading a global movement for land rights and climate justice
Digital Journal
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July 23, 2025
The Central African Republic wants the total lifting of an embargo imposed on the export of its diamonds for more than a decade - Copyright AFP/File Pedro PARDO A new exercise in youth-led advocacy is taking place, seeking solutions to the climate...
Liberia Shifts From Aid To Investment, Trade
GNN Liberia
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July 18, 2025
…VP Koung Declares at 2025 Investment Conference By Amos Harris Congo Town, Montserrado, Liberia – Liberia is transitioning from an economy reliant on foreign aid and charity to one anchored in investment, trade, and inclusive development, Vice...
Trump's tariff deadline arrives with fewer deals than promised
United Press International (UPI)
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July 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's suspension of reciprocal tariffs ends Friday and the United States has only managed a small portion of his goal for new trade deals. Trump has pushed back his self-imposed deadlines on multiple occasions...
ArcelorMittal Liberia Presents US$50000 Support to Nimba University
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 23, 2025
ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has presented a check for Fifty Thousand United States Dollars (US$50,000) to Nimba University as part of its annual support to the institution, in line with its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) requirement. The...
UN Women Regional Director Applauds Liberia’s Progress on Gender Equality
Front Page Africa
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July 23, 2025
Dr. Houinato (left) acknowledged Liberia’s progress in implementing legislative, policy, and programmatic reforms aimed at improving the lives of women and girls. Gender Minister Horace Horace-Kollie (right) and UN Women Country Rep. Comfrort...
Young Public Health Students Urged to Lead Liberia’s Health Innovation Drive
Front Page Africa
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July 23, 2025
Experts Challenge Emerging Leaders to Leverage Technology and Community Action for Sustainable Health Solutions PAYNESVILLE – Over 100 emerging public health professionals and students from across Liberia have concluded a day-long conference aimed...
ArcelorMittal Liberia Presents US$50,000 Support to Nimba University
Front Page Africa
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July 23, 2025
(Left-Right) AML SER’S Team Support Unit Coordinator, Joseph Sloan presents check to Assistant Professor Emmanuel A. Donseah of Nimba University. In a continued demonstration of its commitment to education and skills development in Liberia,...
Minister Piah Defends National Day Of Prayer
GNN Liberia
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July 31, 2025
..Urges National Unity Amid Criticism By Amos Harris Liberia’s Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, has defended the nation’s recently declared National Day of Prayer. He warned critics against mocking...
Liberia: Report Confirms Weah Government Failure to Fund Coastal Defense Project Delayed Progress for Years Costing Homes and Livelihoods
Front Page Africa
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July 18, 2025
The sea continues to wash away at homes in the township. Credit: NEW NARRATIVES WEST POINT, Monrovia-When the sea turns rough, Elizabeth Gray and her family have nowhere to run. Water floods through their home in this low-lying informal...
AfDB President launches Liberia Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 22, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, visits Liberia from July 21 to July 23, during which he will launch a key youth development initiative and receive national recognition for his impactful...
Liberia: Redemption Quest: District 15 Coach Eyes League Crown
Front Page Africa
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July 18, 2025
Monrovia-Following a bitter defeat in the final two years ago, District 15’s Head Coach Gerald Julius is resolute in his pursuit of the Montserrado County District League title this season. By: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email...