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Hope For Liberia's Youth As Country Pioneers African Development Bank-Financed Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MONROVIA, Liberia, July 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- Program will turn job seekers into job creators – Liberian President Boakai The future of Liberia's youth cannot be left to hustling – Dr. Adesina Liberia has...
Liberia has become more civilized politically than Sierra Leone (under Maada Bio)
Cocorioko
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July 18, 2025
By Kabs Kanu Liberia continues to win high praises and profound respect for having become a more civilized nation than Sierra Leone in the political sphere . Whereas Sierra Leone is wallowing in extreme political suppression and backward and bush...
Liberia: ‘Let Natural Resources Be A Blessing, Not A Curse’ – PUL President Kanubah Urges
Front Page Africa
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July 18, 2025
PUL President Julius Kanubah In light of the high-level summit involving African leaders and American leadership, the President of the Press Union of Liberia is calling on the Government of Liberia(GoL)not to engage in business as usual in the...
Liberia: Anti-Govt Protesters Want Boakai Receive Petition
All Africa
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July 17, 2025
Monrovia — The streets of Liberia's capital are bracing for a protest as demonstrators, chanting "Enough is enough!", rally under the banners of Solidarity and Trust for A New Day (STAND) and the "We the People Movement," demanding accountability...
Banking on Knowledge: How ECL’s NetApp training is powering Liberia’s financial sector
Joy FM
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July 23, 2025
What happens when technical excellence meets true hospitality? You get a training experience that’s as impactful as it is unforgettable. That’s exactly what two IT professionals from Access Bank Liberia experienced during their week-long NetApp...
Liberia: ULAA President Urges Respect for Civil Liberties and Nonviolence Ahead of July 17 Protest
Front Page Africa
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July 17, 2025
Monrovia — The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has called for the protection of civil liberties, responsible conduct by security forces, and peaceful assembly by protesters. In an official release signed by ULAA National...
Liberia: Amid Massive Community Outreach, Gov’t Approval, ‘Enough is Enough’ Protest Rocks Monrovia — FPA Explores the Rhetoric, Endorsements, and Pushback
Front Page Africa
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July 17, 2025
MONROVIA — As Liberia braces for what could become one of the most consequential mass actions in its post-conflict democratic journey, the July 17 “Enough is Enough” protest is proving to be more than a single-day demonstration — it is an...
Liberia: STAND Chairman Mulbah Morlu Demands President Boakai Appear to Receive Protest Petition
Front Page Africa
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July 17, 2025
According to Morlu, the demonstration is more than just another protest—it is a desperate call to action from a population burdened by poverty, poor Monrovia – The streets of Liberia’s capital are bracing for a protest as demonstrators, chanting...
UN Women Regional Director Applauds Liberia’s Progress on Gender Equality
Front Page Africa
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July 23, 2025
Dr. Houinato (left) acknowledged Liberia’s progress in implementing legislative, policy, and programmatic reforms aimed at improving the lives of women and girls. Gender Minister Horace Horace-Kollie (right) and UN Women Country Rep. Comfrort...
Liberian Assistant Referee Joel Doe Selected For 2025 CHAN Tournament
Front Page Africa
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July 17, 2025
Doe’s selection follows his successful participation in CAF’s second CHAN preparation course held June in Cairo, Egypt where he passed both fitness and technical evaluations which marks his third major CAF tournament appearance. Liberian...
Liberia: Dr. Podah Transforms Lofa County University: From Crisis to Campus Renaissance
Front Page Africa
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July 17, 2025
While acknowledging some groundwork laid by the previous administration, Dr. Podah emphasized that his focus has been systemic reform and long-term sustainability. VOINJAMA, Lofa County — Since taking office in late 2024, Professor Dr. Isaac P....
UN Women Regional Director Lauds Liberia’s Progress
GNN Liberia
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July 22, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Maxime Houinato, the Regional Director for UN Women in West and Central Africa, concluded a high-level mission to Liberia with resounding praise for the Liberian government and its people. Speaking at a press...
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Vows Unity Party Gov’t Will ‘Knock on Heaven’s Door’ to Hit $1 Billion Revenue Target
Front Page Africa
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July 16, 2025
Monrovia – The Unity Party-led government has kicked off the formulation of the 2026 National Budget with renewed ambition and a goal to reach a historic US$1 billion mark. By Jaheim T. Tumu, [email protected] Finance and Development Planning...
A New Tune for Liberian Music: MULIB Leadership Inducted Amid Hope for Reform
Front Page Africa
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July 22, 2025
MONROVIA– The Musicians’ Union of Liberia (MULIB) officially inducted its new leadership over the weekend, following months of internal disputes. By: Christopher C Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected] The ceremony that was held in...
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: NCSCL Distances Itself from July 17 Protest, Calls for Peace and Police Restraint
Front Page Africa
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July 16, 2025
The Council emphasized that while the right to protest is constitutionally guaranteed, such actions must not endanger national peace and security. Above: CSO Council Chairperson, Madam Loretta Alethea Pope-Kai. Monrovia – Ahead of the widely...
Liberia: Global Methodist Church Holds Inaugural Conference in Ganta, Nimba County
Front Page Africa
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July 16, 2025
Ganta – The Global Methodist Church, a newly established denomination that separated from the United Methodist Church, has concluded its first Grain Coast Annual Conference. The event was held from July 7 to July 13, 2025, at the River View...
Liberia Model Contest 2025 Announces September Casting Call
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
Monrovia – The Liberia Model Contest 2025 has officially launched its search for Liberia’s next global fashion star, opening a gateway for aspiring models to break into the international fashion industry. The competition is jointly organized by...
Liberia Receives First IFBB World Cup Invitation; Two Athletes to Compete in Spain
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
MONROVIA – The Liberia Bodybuilding & Fitness Association (LBFA) has received its first official invitation to participate in the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB) World Cup, scheduled for September 11–15 in Las Rozas de...
Liberia: Kuoh Raises Concerns Over LFA Playoff Decisions
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
MONROVIA – Cassell Anthony Kuoh, a former Vice President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and a prominent football stakeholder, has raised serious concerns over the LFA’s recent playoff decisions, questioning the transparency and...