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Liberia: Bassa Lawmaker Flomo Raises Alarm Over Collapsed GIO Town Road Linking Three Counties
Front Page Africa
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June 20, 2025
Partial Views of the Gio Town Road that connects Grand Bassa to Nimba and Bong Counties Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Grand Bassa Electoral District #4 Representative Alfred Hezekiah Flomo, has issued an urgent public call to the central government...
Afro Beats Production's Bethlehem festival showcases African, Caribbean dance, music
WLVR-FM - Pennsylvania
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June 29, 2025
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — After the crowd learned the Gwara Gwara, a popular South African dance, they freestyled in a circle, each taking a turn flaunting signature knee twists and arm movements. Smiles and laughter erupted as the group, of all ages and...
Vendors Sell Out at UNIDO’s Grow-2 Farmers’ Market in Monrovia
Liberian Observer
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Monrovia— More than 30 farmers and local vendors participated in the Grow-2 Farmers’ Market held Friday, June 17 in Monrovia, showcasing a wide array of fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and natural juices to an enthusiastic crowd of over 200...
Liberia: “A Roadmap for Reform”- EU-Backed ‘Talking Agribusiness Project Concludes with Hard-Hitting Review of Liberia’s Agri-Food Sector
Front Page Africa
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June 19, 2025
Monrovia – After several years of in-depth research, nationwide engagement, and policy analysis, the CERATH Development Organization (CDO) has concluded its flagship initiative, “Talking Agribusiness in Liberia,” presenting a strategic roadmap...
Liberia: Capitol Arson Suspect Accuses Government of Bribery Plot to Frame Ex-Speaker Koffa, Others; Police Remain Tight-Lipped
Front Page Africa
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June 19, 2025
Monrovia – John Nyanti, a key suspect in the December 2024 Capitol Building arson attack, has accused the Government of Liberia of attempting to bribe him with US$200,000 to falsely implicate former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and other...
Liberia: Setuup Launches HLU Bulk SMS Platform to Boost Communication Across Liberian Institutions
Front Page Africa
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June 19, 2025
Monrovia – Setuup, a Liberian technology company, has officially launched HLU, a Bulk SMS platform designed to strengthen mass communication capabilities for institutions across Liberia. By Selma Lomax [email protected] The service is aimed at...
Liberia: Fresh Elections Reduce Tension in Community Forest
Front Page Africa
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June 20, 2025
Newly Elected CAs representing Vambo on Mavasagueh Community Forest: The DayLight/Ojuku Kangar VAMBO TOWNSHIP – Eleven townspeople have been elected to a community forest leadership in Grand Bassa County, calming months of tension over their...
Liberia: Millions Disbursed by GoL and AML Wasted in Grand Bassa County
Front Page Africa
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June 20, 2025
Grand Bassa Electoral District #4 Representative Alfred Hezekiah Flomo, has issued an urgent public call to the central government through the Ministry of Public Works to assess and repair the GIO Road. The Gio Town Road, according to the Grand...
Liberia’s Mines Assistant Minister Urges Global Mining Sector to Put People Before Profit
Front Page Africa
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June 19, 2025
Beijing, China – Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Mines, Hon. Carlos E. Tingban, Sr., has called on countries participating in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to prioritize mine worker safety above economic interests, urging a global shift...
Liberia, China Deepen Cooperation Through Mine Rescue Initiative
Liberian Observer
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In a powerful show of international solidarity, Liberia and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed and deepened their longstanding bilateral cooperation through a new initiative focused on mine safety and rescue operations. The move comes...
Liberia To Host Major Trade And Investment Conference In Monrovia
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC), is proud to announce the upcoming Liberia Trade and Investment Conference under the...
‘Tax Incentives Not Benefiting Liberians’: Senator Konneh Calls for Review of Concession Agreements
Front Page Africa
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June 27, 2025
Monrovia — The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts Amara Konneh has called for the revision of various tax incentives agreements signed by the Government of Liberian and foreign companies operating in the country to establish its...
Liberian Lawmakers Participate in African Climate Negotiators Meeting in Germany
Front Page Africa
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June 19, 2025
The AGN meeting serves as a critical platform for African negotiators to prepare for upcoming global climate summits, including the next United Nations Climate Change Conference. Berlin – Two members of Liberia’s House of Representatives are...
Liberian Star Nilo Boy Drops New Hit “Madeya”
Liberian Observer
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Liberian-born artist Robert Wulah Brown, widely known by his stage name Nilo Boy, is turning heads across the North American music scene as he continues to rise as one of Liberia’s most promising musical exports. From the early days of his...
Liberia: The AML Debacle Is Also an Oversight Failure
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 18, 2025
Senator Nya Twayen’s blistering critique of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) may have captured headlines for its boldness and detail, but behind his accusations lies a far more troubling truth — one that implicates not just a multinational mining...
VIDEO - BTV Features: North American Iron, West Red Lake Gold Mines, Northisle Copper And Gold, Pasofino Gold, Newcore Gold, Li-FT Power, & Wallbridge Mining
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
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Discover Liberia’s Rainy Season Business
Liberian Observer
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MONROVIA – Liberia experiences two main seasons, each with distinct characteristics and timing: the dry season and the rainy season. These seasons vary not only in their occurrence throughout the year but also in how frequently they present...
Liberia: Dartuken Public School Shuts Down Amid Teacher Shortage; Children Turn to Gold Mining
Front Page Africa
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June 19, 2025
The school, which once served over 100 children from nursery to Grade 6, has been operating with only two volunteer teachers for the past several years. TIENPO, River Gee County— Dartuken Public School, a government-run elementary institution...
Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met With Liberian Minister Of Agriculture Nuetah
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) On June 26th , Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture of Liberia. Yin briefed on the relevant information of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the...
Liberia: National Tourism Authority Faces 90-Day Deadline to Begin Full Operations
Front Page Africa
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June 18, 2025
The creation of an independent Authority, with full administrative and operational control, is seen as a necessary correction to elevate tourism to a strategic national priority./Ambassador Christopher Hayes Onanuga, Special Envoy on Tourism...