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Liberia Joins the World in Observing World Environment Day With a Strong Call to Beat Plastic Pollution
GNN Liberia
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia; June 9, 2025: To mark World Environment Day 2025, UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Dia called for strong regulatory frameworks, improved enforcement, and enhanced recycling infrastructure to combat the growing plastic...
Liberia: Central Bank Clarifies Insurance Bond Directive Amid Allegations of Targeting Ex-Speaker Koffa, Others
Front Page Africa
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June 10, 2025
According to the CBL, the directive introduces compliance requirements for institutions issuing insurance bonds for court proceedings and does not suspend or prohibit the issuance of such bonds. Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has...
Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning
Front Page Africa
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June 10, 2025
TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s...
Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Over Capitol Fire
Front Page Africa
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June 10, 2025
Bishop Brown stressed that the government must ensure fairness and transparency throughout the proceedings and should take extra care to avoid actions that could be interpreted as politically motivated. BREWERVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY – Bishop...
LTA Signs Liberian Nollywood Star as Brand Ambassador
Liberian Observer
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In a strategic move to bolster its public image and increase digital literacy and awareness across the country, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has signed a one-year ambassadorial deal with award-winning Liberian-born Nollywood...
Liberia Coast Guard Commander Captain Holman Honored for Exemplary Service
GNN Liberia
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June 9, 2025
By Amos Harris The Liberia Coast Guard is once again in the national spotlight, as its Commander, Captain Denniel Z.B. Holman, has been honored by the National Mirrors Newspaper as a “Hardworking Officer 2025-2026” for his unwavering dedication,...
Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia – Prominent opposition leaders have rallied their supporters to turn out en masse at the Temple of Justice in a show of solidarity with four members of the House of Representatives who are currently held in detention at the Monrovia...
Liberia: Police IG talks tough
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 9, 2025
Police IG: “We Will Not Allow Fear or Threats to Reverse Our Gains” By: Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, LIBERIA: Inspector General of Police, Gregory O. W. Coleman, has issued a stern warning to individuals circulating messages of unrest and inciting...
Liberia: As Monrovia Sits in Dirt, Allegations of Financial Irregularities Dog City Mayor
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia – As Liberia’s capital remains plagued by uncollected waste and worsening sanitation, a cloud of serious allegations is gathering over the Monrovia City Mayor, John Charuk Siafa, raising questions about the integrity of his administration...
Liberia: Coach Cooper Sannah Unveils 20-Man Squad for 2025 WAFU A&B U-20 Cup in Ghana
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia – Liberia’s U-20 national team, the Young Lone Stars, has finally begun formal preparations for the 2025 WAFU A&B U-20 Boys Cup, set to take place from June 15 to 30 in Ghana. Head coach Cooper M. Sannah on June 6 announced a 20-man squad...
Liberia: PANASA President Declares Liberia Emerging Scrabble Power, Confirms 2026 Championship Host Role
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia – Liberia has been officially named as the host of the 2026 African Scrabble Championship following a historic visit by the President of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), Adekoyejo Adegbesan. By Jaheim T. Tumu | [email...
Liberia: Discipline Is Key to Success in Football, Says Youth and Sports Minister Bangalu
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Monrovia – The Minister of Youth and Sports, J. Cole Bangalu, has emphasized the importance of discipline for young athletes pursuing careers in football. By A. Macaulay Sombai | [email protected] He urging players under the Professional Football...
Liberia: Former President Weah Clears Air on Doe Family Relations, Pays Tribute to Late First Lady Doe
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
In his tribute, Weah highlighted the late First Lady’s legacy, describing her as a national figure whose influence extended far beyond her role as a presidential spouse. Monrovia — Former President George Weah has reaffirmed his long-standing...
Liberia: ActionAid Liberia, Government, and Partners Celebrate National Cultural Festival in Bong County to Promote Women’s Rights and Cultural Reform
Front Page Africa
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June 9, 2025
Gbarnga, Bong County — ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and several development partners, hosted a landmark one-day national cultural festival in Gbarnga, Bong County, aimed at promoting positive cultural...
Liberia: Boakai, Mittal Launch $1.8bn Iron Ore Plant in Nimba
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 9, 2025
Tokadeh — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Mr. Lakshmi Mittal on Thursday jointly inaugurated one of Africa’s largest iron ore beneficiation plants in Liberia–a state-of-the-art concentrator with a...
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,...
Summer Guide 2025: Music
The Pacific Northwest Inlander - Washington State
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June 12, 2025
click to enlarge Diehard DCFC fans would definitely follow the beloved indie band into the dark. Live music never stops in Spokane, yet it certainly slows down a bit in the colder months. But when summer rolls around? There are legitimately too...
UBA Dashes Cash to Liberians; Climax of Cultural Celebration
Front Page Africa
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June 12, 2025
In recognition of the African Best Dressed Social Media Campaign, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia has awarded three Liberians as first, second and third winners respectively. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The Africa Best Dress Social Media...
Labour Minister Stresses Inter-Agency Coordination, Clarifies Work Permit Policy
GNN Liberia
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June 19, 2025
Monrovia, June 18, 2025 – Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has emphasized the critical need for enhanced coordination among government agencies to effectively advance Liberia’s national development agenda. Speaking on Tuesday, June 17,...
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...