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Liberia’s Finance Minister Clarifies Salary Structure and Outlines International Partnerships
GNN Liberia
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August 29, 2025
By Contributor MONROVIA — During a recent press briefing, Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan addressed public confusion over government salaries, asserting that no one on the central government payroll earns less than $150. This statement...
Ghana's NLA to guide Liberia on regulation and operations
GhanaWeb
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August 29, 2025
The Director-General of the Liberia National Lottery Authority (NLA), Peter L. Solo, has commended Ghana’s National Lottery Authority for its outstanding leadership in the gaming industry, as well as its dedication to operational excellence,...
Partners Review Key Findings on Political Inclusion in Liberia
GNN Liberia
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August 29, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – August 29, 2025 – Local and international stakeholders convened at the Delegation of the European Union in Liberia for the presentation of a Political Economy Analysis on inclusion and exclusion in Liberian politics. The study,...
A New Chapter for Liberian Politics: Sirleaf Named Acting Chairman of PAP
GNN Liberia
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August 29, 2025
MONROVIA — In a strategic move to position itself as a reform-driven, youth-centered political force, Liberia’s newest political movement, the Proposed People’s Action Party (PAP), has appointed international development expert Ahmed K. Sirleaf as...
“Liberia’s Economy Making Real Strides for Citizens”
Liberian Observer
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Liberia is recording tangible progress in addressing the everyday economic challenges faced by ordinary citizens, according to Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan. Speaking at a press briefing in Monrovia on Thursday,...
UNDP Urges SMEs to Lead Liberia’s Economic Transformation
Liberian Observer
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Liberia has emphasized the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving Liberia’s economic transformation, particularly under the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive...
Liberia: 4Life Zoe Graduates Over 350 Students in Cycle 34 Ceremony
Front Page Africa
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August 29, 2025
Monrovia – More than 350 students have graduated from the 4Life Zoe Technical Training Program following months of intensive vocational training in various disciplines. The graduation ceremony, held under the theme “Class of Mercy,” took place at...
Liberian communities await justice at Salala rubber plantation after World Bank complaint
Mongabay
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August 29, 2025
Five months after the World Bank’s private investment arm submitted its action plan to address community grievances against a rubber plantation it funds in Liberia, affected residents are still waiting for its implementation. The case goes back to...
Liberia: Bong County Sports Steering Committee Eyes Stadium Expansion and Turf Installation Despite Financial Hurdles
Front Page Africa
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August 29, 2025
Mr. Paul Sackie Wungko, Chairman of the Bong County Sports Steering Committee, says the committee is working on long-term plans to expand the county’s stadium and secure an artificial turf from the Liberia Football Association (LFA). By: DWilson...
Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Says China Union Must Show Good Faith with $1M Payment Amid Concession Arrears Concerns
Front Page Africa
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August 29, 2025
Capitol Hill – Representative Foday Fahnbulleh has disclosed that the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Concession and Compliance Review has instructed China Union to deposit one million United States dollars into the Government of...
ArcelorMittal Liberia Empowers Youths of Fence-line Communities
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 29, 2025
At least 21 young people from fence-line communities across Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties have taken a bold step into their future, becoming the latest beneficiaries of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ongoing investment in youth empowerment and...
Liberia: BCTC Records Major Transformation Under President Taikerweyah’s Leadership
Front Page Africa
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August 29, 2025
Gbarnga – The Bong County Technical College (BCTC) has undergone a sweeping transformation since the appointment of Dr. Alfredson W. Taikerweyah Sr. as its president in March 2024, with the institution recording significant growth in academic...
Liberians Stand to Benefit from New Food Safety Assurance Framework
Liberian Observer
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Liberians can expect safer, healthier food and expanded trade opportunities following the launch of a Voluntary Third-party Assurance (vPTA) scheme under the Liberia Food Safety Initiative. The program, organized by the United Nations Industrial...
Liberia Among Africa’s 10 Most Peaceful Nations
Liberian Observer
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Liberia has made significant strides in national peacefulness, rising to 70th place globally in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), up six positions from last year. On the African continent, Liberia now ranks 10th, surpassing countries such as...
Liberia: President Boakai Criticized Over Frequent Shakeups At Drug Agency With No Tangible Results
Front Page Africa
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August 29, 2025
MONROVIA – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), the country’s main anti-narcotics institution, has become a mirror of Liberia’s deep institutional decay. Riddled with internal power struggles, public scandals, and allegations of complicity...
Liberian Students in China Express Concerns Over Job Shortage and Stipend Cuts
Front Page Africa
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August 29, 2025
Picture of Liberian Students in Changsha City, Hunan Province in China Changsha City, China – A growing number of Liberian students studying in China are expressing fear and uncertainty about returning home after graduation, citing the lack of job...
Article: Rethinking Liberia’s Development: From Donor Dependency to a Self-Renewing Development Paradigm
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 29, 2025
By S. Zohnjaty Joe Contributing writer. Liberia stands at a crossroads that many developing nations confront: compelling wealth on paper, yet uneven progress in the daily lives of its people. For decades, development plans have often adhered to...
Japan offers support to strengthen Liberia’s Coastal and Maritime Defense
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 29, 2025
Amid rising threats from coastal erosion and climate change, the Japanese government has expressed interest in partnering with Liberia to provide technical, financial, and strategic support to strengthen the country’s coastal and maritime...
Liberia’s Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny as Civil Servants Report Shortfalls
GNN Liberia
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August 28, 2025
By Amos Harris MONROVIA — Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, has restated the government’s commitment to enforcing the national minimum wage of $150 USD for all central government employees. However, a...
Ivanhoe’s Bronwyn Barnes bullish on Aussie listing for iron ore mine as cash flows out for Liberia rail deal
The West Australian
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August 29, 2025
A US-billionaire backed explorer striking deals with the Liberian Government and attempting to woo the Trump administration on African iron ore could be heading for the Australian Securities Exchange by December. There had been big market murmurs...