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Liberia anger at Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’
Express & Star
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There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Mr Trump said to Mr Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.” English...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for president's 'beautiful English'
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. "Such good English," Trump said to Boakai, with visible surprise. "Such beautiful English." English has...
Many Liberians take offense after US leader praises their president’s English
Baltimore Afro-American - Maryland
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July 12, 2025
By Mark Mengonfia, Monika Pronczuk and Wilson McMakin The Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai drew confusion July 10 in the English-speaking...
Liberian president impresses Trump with good English
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Joseph Boakai was one of five African leaders hosted at the White House for talks on Wednesday United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter...
Liberia: Commercial Court Orders Seizure Of Mutual Benefit Assurance Assets Over US$11.2 Million Debt
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Monrovia – The Commercial Court of Liberia has ordered the seizure and sale of assets belonging to Mutual Benefit Assurance Company (MBAC) to satisfy a judgment debt of more than US$11.2 million owed to Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC). By...
Liberia: House Passes Bill to Elevate Bong County Technical College to University Status
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Proponent of the Act, Bong County District #4 Representative Robert Womba Monrovia – The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill seeking to repeal the 2015 Act incorporating the Bong County Technical College (BCTC), and to establish...
Liberia: EFFL Distances Itself from Pending July 17 Protest, Refuses to Entertain “Chaotic Narratives”
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Addressing speculation that its recent community meetings were designed to counter or disrupt the CDC’s planned protest, the EFFL clarified that its grassroots activities are completely independent. Monrovia -The Economic Freedom Fighters of...
Liberia: As US Shifts from Aid to Trade, Liberia, Others Offer Invite to Explore Minerals, Push Investment
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Washington – Barely 24 hours before President Donald Trump sat down for a lunch dialogue with African heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon, the five African leaders gathered for a Tete-a-Tete to prepare for...
Liberia: City Lion CEO Decries LACC Travel Ban After Being Called to Provide Information On Gbarpolu Yellow Machine
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Sheriff added that both his family and business associates have raised concerns about the reputational harm caused by the LACC’s decision. Monrovia – Sheikh Omarou Sheriff, Chief Executive Officer of City Lion Inc., has expressed concern over what...
Liberia: ZRTTI Graduates 81 Teachers From Three Counties
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Zorzor District —The Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute (ZRTTI) in Zorzor District, Lofa County, has graduated 81 trainees from its Cohort 14 Pre-Service “C” certificate teacher training program. By Yawah Y. Jaivey The graduates include 14...
Liberia: GAC Audit Uncovers Mismanagement and Misappropriation in AfDB-Funded Agriculture Ministry Project
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
The report states that auditors were unable to verify 81 of those farms due to insufficient information provided by District Agriculture Officers, County Agriculture Coordinators, and Regional Agriculture Coordinators. Monrovia – An audit by the...
Liberia Airport To Add Direct Flights From Vancouver And Winnipeg Starting In December
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
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Liberian Ambassador Bids Farewell to President Bio After Three Years of Service
Sierraloaded
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July 9, 2025
The Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Madam Angie Lavela von Ballmoos, has officially bid farewell to His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, marking the end of her three-year diplomatic mission in the...
Liberia: Boakai Urges Trump Administration to Conduct Mineral Survey in Liberia to Boost U.S. Investment
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Monrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on the United States government to send experts to Liberia to conduct a comprehensive survey of the country’s mineral resources as part of a broader appeal to attract U.S. investment and deepen...
Liberian Cargo Ship Sinks In Red Sea After Houthi Attack; 6 Of 25 Crew Members Rescued
Free Press Journal
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July 9, 2025
Dubai: A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sank Wednesday in the Red Sea, with a European naval force in the Mideast saying that only six, including an Indian, of 25 people who were on board have been rescued. The...
Liberia: U S.-Based Liberian Calls on President Boakai to Champion Tariff Removal at U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Tue emphasized that President Boakai should use tariff relief as a strategic bargaining chip in any economic deal agreed upon between the two nations. Monrovia – As President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration prepare for the U.S.-Africa...
Liberia: Mano River Union Honors Slain President Tolbert, Officials in Memorial Ceremony
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Monrovia – The Mano River Union (MRU) Sub-Office in Liberia has paid tribute to the late President William R. Tolbert Jr. and several of his senior officials and security personnel who were executed during the 1980 coup. By Francis G. Boayue The...
Liberia: Mark Yallah Signs with Uganda’s Vipers SC
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Monrovia – Liberian striker Mark “Bigmanshot” Juwle Yallah has officially joined Vipers SC, a top-tier club in the Ugandan Premier League, marking a significant step in his professional career. By: Christopher C. Walker | [email protected] Yallah...
Liberia: World Bank Group debars Dutch company for fraud
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2025—The World Bank Group has announced an 18-month debarment with conditional release of Netherlands-based GenKey Solutions B.V. (“GenKey”), in connection with a fraudulent practice as part of the Social Safety Nets Project,...
Liberia Faces $6.8 Million Revenue Shortfall in First Quarter of 2025 Fiscal Year
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Maryland County District One Representative and Committee Chair P. Mike Jury reported that the Liberia Revenue Authority collected $336 million as of May 31, 2025. Monrovia — Liberia’s national budget recorded a revenue shortfall of $6.8 million...