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“Access to Credit and Training Key to Boosting Cocoa Quality”
Liberian Observer
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The Director-General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Dan T. Saryee, has emphasized that improving farmers’ access to credit, training, and technical support is critical to enhancing the quality of Liberia’s cocoa...
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...
Arrest Warrants Issued for LTA’s Two Ex-Chairs
Liberian Observer
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Criminal Court ‘C’ has issued arrest warrants for former acting chairperson of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Abdullah Kamara, and his predecessor, Madam Edwina Zackpah, following their indictment by a special grand jury on...
Filipino sailor recounts Houthi attack: 'I thought I was going to die'
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
(FILES) This handout picture released by Yemen’s Huthi Ansarullah Media Centre on July 8, 2025 shows smoke plumes rising from reported explosions on the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas, which was attacked by Houthi-affiliated fighters at...
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...
Massaquoi Gets Boakai’s Nod for LTA Chairmanship
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially nominated the Acting Chairperson, Clarence Massaquoi to serve as Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), along with Mr. Emmanuel Paegar as Commissioner of the same institution....
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...
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints Kofi Woods to Lead Biometric ID Rollout Committee, Sets April 2026 As New Deadline
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The memo stated that the committee is tasked with the development and execution of the biometric ID system, which aims to enhance national security and improve access to government services. Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has appointed his...
Liberia: LACRA Interim Leadership Accused of Defying President Boakai’s Directive on Acting Officials
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The interim leadership said its efforts are intended to restore institutional credibility, stabilize operations, and align LACRA’s work with President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda. MONROVIA – The interim management of the Liberia Agriculture Commodities...
Liberia: Senate Passes Bill to Establish River Gee Technical College
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The bill was introduced and sponsored by River Gee County Senator Francis Saidy Dopoh, II. Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has passed an Act to amend and restate the River Gee County Vocational and Technical Training Institute, officially elevating...
Liberian Striker Kpah Sherman Becomes Free Agent After Sri Pahang FC Withdraws from Malaysian League
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Sherman’s departure is a consequence of the club’s financial collapse and not a reflection of his performance. Monrovia – Liberian international striker Kpah Sherman is officially a free agent following the sudden withdrawal of Sri Pahang FC from...
Liberia: STAND Chairman Morlu Refutes Police IG Coleman’s Claim of No Protest Notification, Assures July 17 Demonstration Will Be Peaceful
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
STAND criticized what it described as veiled threats from the police chief, including claims that protesters may be planning to carry weapons or engage in illegal activity. Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), one of...
Liberia: PAC Audit Review Validates Undisclosed Expenditures, Financial Improprieties Amounting to Millions of United States Dollars at 12 Gov’t Ministries, Agencies
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
The reviews confirmed numerous irregularities, including failure to reconcile bank transactions, unauthorized payments to third parties, unsupported expenditures, discrepancies in bank overdrafts, and mismanagement of funds allocated for disaster...
Liberia: Sanniquellie to Host 2025 Harvest Church National Convention
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Sanniquellie – Harvest Intercontinental Ministries is set to host one of Liberia’s largest religious events this year as preparations intensify for its 2025 National Convention, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 17 in the city of...
Liberia: CDG and Partners Install Public IEC Signposts in Margibi County to Promote Access to Local Services
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Ms. Georgina C. Coker, Project Coordinator at CDG, explained that the IEC signposts serve as clear public guides to the 27 government services offered at the county level. Kakata, Margibi County – The Governance CSO Consortium, through the Center...
W/Bank Says Liberia Is Reform-Ready
Liberian Observer
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The World Bank has officially recognized 2024—the first year of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.’s administration—as a turning point in Liberia’s economic performance, describing it as a year of improved governance, fiscal discipline, and...