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Liberia: United Dawah Ummah High School Wins National Intellectual Property Competition
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
Monrovia – United Dawah Ummah High School has emerged as the winner of the 2025 National Intellectual Property (IP) High School Club Competition, defeating five other schools in a highly competitive national final held on July 11 at the YMCA...
Liberia: ANC Youth Congress Challenges Boakai Administration on Governance, Economy, and Justice
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, ANC Youth Congress Secretary-General Alieu Kiadii emphasized the group’s commitment to holding power accountable. Monrovia – The National Youth Congress of the Alternative National Congress (ANC)...
Liberia pushes for higher domestic revenue
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
The Government of Liberia seems determined to increase domestic revenue to US$804.6 million for FY 2025. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 16, 2025 – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is showing no signs of slowing down, as it...
How Hamak and 79 Resources defrauded Liberia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
A damning investigation by Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has uncovered a web of deceit, license fraud, and financial malpractice involving two companies, Hamak Mining and its successor 79 Resources, that reveals deep dysfunction within...
The Liberia’s Budget Shortfall Dilemma
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
By Seltue Karweaye Sr. The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has revealed a substantial budget shortfall of US$22.03 million for the first quarter of 2025, significantly higher than the House Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget’s...
FeJAL, CBL Empower Hundreds in Lofa with Financial Literacy Tools
Liberian Observer
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Voinjama City, Lofa County – The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), has officially launched the Financial Education and Literacy Program in Voinjama, Lofa County, as part of...
Liberia: Chief Justice-Designate Yarmie Gbeisay Reaffirms Supreme Court’s Ruling On House Impasse In favor of former House Speaker Koffa, Colleagues was Erroneous, Pushes for Constitution Overhaul at Confirmation Hearing
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
The Chief Justice-designate of the Supreme Court of Liberia Yamie Gbeisay has called for a review of the 1986 Liberian Constitution to reflect contemporary time and happenings. Gbeisay, who is presently one of the Associate Justices at the Supreme...
Liberia: ITAI Hails President Boakai For Appointing Justice Gbeisay As Chief Justice
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
The Institute for Transparency and Accountability International (ITAI) has hailed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for appointing Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. ITAI congratulated Justice...
Liberia: LRA At 11 – Steady Growth, Bold Innovation, And The Road To A Billion-Dollar Milestone
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
this article, I reflect on the 11-year journey of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) since its formation in 2013. I provide a contextual background rooted in post-conflict governance reforms, particularly the EGAP and GEMAP initiatives. The piece...
Liberia: Sen. Moye Tightens Political Control in Bong Following Reconciliation with Rep. Cole
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
All that animosity seemed to melt away Saturday night when, before a crowd of hundreds of Bong County natives in the diaspora, Rep. Cole (left) publicly reconciled with Moye (right) in a moment that stunned many and drew thunderous applause....
Stakeholders chart path to improved labour market
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 15, 2025
As Nigeria continues to face structural labour market challenges ranging from high youth unemployment, skills mismatch to widespread informality, stakeholders have highlighted the urgent need to build the capacity of employment intermediaries to...
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...
Liberia Enters Carbon Market
Liberian Observer
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The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions. Dr. Emmanuel Yarpolowo, EPA Executive Director,...
Liberia Signs The African Union Convention On Ending Violence Against Women And Girls
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing the Government of Liberia signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUCEVAWG) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 47th...
Liberia: FeJAL, CBL Launch Financial Education & Literacy Program in Lofa
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
VOINJAMA, Lofa – The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) with support from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) over the weekend launched Liberia’s Financial Education and Literacy Program in Voinjoima City, Lofa County. The event held...
Liberia: Tappita and Surrounding Communities Benefit from Strategic Legislative Advocacy Driving Improvements in Health, Education, and Infrastructure
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
According to Representative Gleekia, the push to secure more inclusion for District #6 in the national budget was a core electoral promise. Tappita, Nimba County – Representative Dorwohn Twain Gleekia of District #6 has unveiled a comprehensive...
Liberia: Fire Destroys Rep. Emmanuel Yarh’s Apartment Building, Occupants Displaced in Kakata
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
Margibi County—A fire has destroyed a two-apartment building owned by Margibi District Four Representative Emmanuel Yarh, leaving several occupants homeless in the Lango Community in Kakata City, Margibi County. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The blaze,...
Liberia: UBA Announces Strategic Expansion into Key Markets Across Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria – UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s...
Liberia: Sen. Moye and Rep. Cole End Years-Long Feud, Stun Audience at United Bong County Convention
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
Before the audience, Sentor Moye (middle) and Rep. Cole (left) clasped hands, embraced, and declared a ceasefire in their personal and political battles. The crowd, stunned at first, erupted into thunderous applause. LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – The...
“No Request Made” for Liberia to Take U.S. Deportees
Liberian Observer
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The Government of Liberia has denied reports that it has agreed to a U.S. request to receive deported migrants from the United States, amid growing concern following a Reuters report that President Donald Trump pressed five African nations,...