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Liberia: Civil Society Council Distances Itself from ‘Little-Known’ Group Backing Embattled Monrovia Mayor
Front Page Africa
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June 13, 2025
Monrovia – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has disassociated itself from a group calling itself the Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), clarifying that the organization is unknown to the Council and has no official...
Liberia: Press Union of Liberia Commends Human Rights Lawyer Gongloe for Thought-Provoking Letter, Reflection on Albert Porte and the April 14, 1979 Rice Riots
Front Page Africa
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June 13, 2025
The letter, described by the PUL as “thought-provoking and timely,” critiques the persistent abuse of political power in Liberia and draws sobering parallels between past and present governance failures. Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL)...
MF Brings Together 14 1st Ladies
Business Ghana
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Link to Live Stream of Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: https://apo-opa.co/3G1Afxo Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th...
ICE re-ups deal with detention center it said did not meet standards
CNN
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June 20, 2025
Follow Moore Haven, Florida — Abraham Sano still remembers the first phone call he made after he said he was thrown “in the hole” at the Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida. “I called my mom,” he told CNN. That was 2021. Sano,...
Over 700 youth impacted by Paradigm Initiative’s digital skills training in one year
Business Hallmark
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June 20, 2025
More than 700 youth in underserved communities across 11 African countries have benefited from Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN) Life Skills, ICTs, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training within the past year, the organisation has...
Senegal And Kenya Top African Development Bank's Electricity Regulatory Index, As Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Kenya and Senegal have claimed the top spots in the African Development Bank's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) ( ), demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes....
Liberia: CENTAL Report: 83% of Liberians Say Corruption Remains High Despite 7% Drop — Police, Health Workers Most Corrupt
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – Despite a marginal decline in public perception, corruption in Liberia remains deeply entrenched, particularly in public institutions such as the police and health sectors. According to the 2024 State of Corruption Report...
MALAIKA MAHLATSI | Political speak as an instrument to abuse South Africans with endless dialogue
Eye Witness News
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“To the sound of cheers, democracy dies”. English writer Giles Foden used these words in his seminal work, The Last King of Scotland. The novel, published in 1988, merges fact and fiction to depict the reign of Uganda’s former ruler, Idi Amin, who...
Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Court is set to rule in the coming weeks on a motion to dismiss the arson case involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers. By: Willie N. Tokpah, [email protected] The case...
ACC Recovers $6.5 Million in Stolen Public Assets
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reported significant strides in combating graft, including the recovery of over $6.5 million in stolen public assets and a 90% conviction rate in corruption cases. The announcement was made by...
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Upstream E&P Track To Foster Dialogue And Deals Amid African Exploration Surge
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Amid Africa's ongoing exploration and production surge, this year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference will host a dedicated Upstream E&P Track. The track - taking place as part of...
Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
Senator Pennue, a nephew of the late President Doe, was also accused by Veronica of being “an evil and wicked man” who, during Liberia’s civil war, allegedly took custody of President Doe’s properties and deprived the widow and children of their...
Liberia: Debbah Accuses Ex-President Weah of Neglecting Doe Family
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
Debbah accused Weah of failing to honor the memory and contributions of President Samuel K. Doe, whom he credited with launching both their football careers. Monrovia – Former Liberian national team coach and football legend James Debbah has...
Liberia Must Expand and Strengthen BRI Cooperation with China for the Successful Implementation of the ARREST Agenda
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph N. Boakai’s vision of connecting Liberia through his developmental blueprint known as the ARREST Agenda is a transformative step toward inclusive national development. To realize this ambitious agenda, it is vital for Liberia to...
Liberia: AML-Affected Communities Reject Senator Nya’s Stance on New MDA, Urge Him to Stop Politicizing Concession
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr. has come under serious criticism from Citizens of the ArcelorMittal’s (AML) affected communities in Nimba County he concession areas have asked Nimba County. Mr. Armstrong Gobac Selekpoh, has been a strong...
Liberia: Lofa District #3 Rep Kpoto Sparks Backlash Among Diaspora; Endorses One Candidate Over Another in Lofa Diaspora Election
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
Lofa County Electoral District #3’s Representative, Mr. Momo Siafa Kpoto, who is presently visiting the United States of America, has probably angered one of the sides in the race for the highest seat in the Federation of Lofa Associations in the...
Tanzania seeks travel truce with US to avoid visa ban
Zawya
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Tanzania has opened negotiations with Washington in an attempt to circumvent the latest restrictions imposed by the Donald Trump administration on citizens of African countries planning to travel to the US. This followed the State Department’s...
Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ as Pres. Boakai Awards 100% Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NOCAL Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input
Front Page Africa
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June 11, 2025
Monrovia – President Joseph N. Boakai’s recent decision to award 100 percent ownership of four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) without first seeking input from the Legislature or key stakeholders is drawing sharp...
Liberia: CAF Postpones WAFU U-20 Tournament Indefinitely
Front Page Africa
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June 11, 2025
Monrovia – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the WAFU Zone A and B U-20 Tournament to a later date that has not yet been disclosed, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) confirmed on Tuesday, June 10. By Christopher C....
Liberia: Defense Seeks Dismissal of Capitol Arson Charges Against Koffa, Lawmakers
Front Page Africa
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June 11, 2025
The prosecution’s case reportedly hinges on recorded conversations and an alleged comment by Koffa referring to a suspect as “his boy.” Monrovia – Lawyers representing former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers have...