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- Liberia: Senators Split Over Presence of Burkinabé in Grand Gedeh
- Liberia: Head of Liberian Delegation At Ecowas Parliament Sen. Snowe Jr. Participates in UN-Facilitated Dialogue and Mediation Course in Sweden
- Liberia Celebrates World Telecommunications and Information Society Day with Launch of Community WiFi in Bong and Nimba Counties
- Liberia Hosts First-Ever Investment Conference in Accra, Showcases Opportunities Across Key Sectors
- Liberia: Government, Partners Roll Up Sleeves to Advance Gender Equality in Six Counties
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Monrovia – The Republic of Liberia has once again demonstrated its leadership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by fully settling its 2025 contributions amounting to £5.5 million (US$7.1 million). This payment represents Liberia’s assessed share of the IMO’s £37.5 million budget for 2025, as approved by the Organization’s 33rd Assembly session in December 2023 through Resolution A.1179(33).
Paynesville – The Feminist Coalition, through the Liberia Feminist Forum, on Friday successfully concluded a five-day intensive training for ten women-led organizations in Paynesville. The training, part of the “Stronger Together: A Gender Transformative Action” project, was funded by Medica Mondiale and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
PAYNESVILLE – Youth Bridge Inc., in collaboration with the Liberian Youth for Climate Action and the Youth Humanitarian Movement, with support from ActionAid Liberia, has concluded a one-day Youth-Led Stakeholder Engagement on Policy Brief Development aimed at strengthening youth participation in disaster risk reduction and resilience building in Liberia.
Monrovia – Representative Bernard Blue Benson of Electoral District #17 has publicly reaffirmed his support for Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, stating that he will sit under Koffa’s leadership in the House of Representatives, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling on April 23, 2025. Rep. Benson, who initially aligned with the Minority Bloc during the ongoing leadership impasse at the Capitol, later joined the Majority Bloc, citing his belief that the country should not remain in a state of political deadlock. In a statement to his constituents, Rep. Benson emphasized his unwavering commitment to upholding the Constitution of Liberia, recalling…
Monrovia – Following the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Liberia affirming the constitutional legitimacy of the leadership of the House of Representatives under Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Senator Amara M. Konneh has issued a statement urging full compliance with the Court’s decision and calling for national reconciliation. “As a Senator of the Republic of Liberia, representing the great people of Gbarpolu County, I welcome the clarity provided by the Supreme Court in resolving the legal disputes surrounding the recent leadership challenges within the House of Representatives,” Senator Konneh said. “The Court has ruled decisively that all actions undertaken…
KAKATA, Margibi County – In an effort to combat stigma and increase awareness around mental health in Liberia, Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Project has concluded a dynamic Four days outreach campaign under the theme, “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” The campaign, which officially launched on April 14, 2025, focused on reaching residents in Montserrado and Margibi Counties, covering major community hubs such as Duport Road Market, ELWA Market, Waterside, Red Light, and Kakata. The goal was to take mental health information directly to the people, using creative grassroots methods to inform, educate, and empower communities. At the…
Ukraine Marks 39th Anniversary of Chornobyl Disaster Amid Renewed Warnings of Russian Nuclear Threat
KYIV – Ukraine today marks the 39th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster—one of the most catastrophic man-made events in human history—with a stern warning from Ukrainian authorities about Russia’s ongoing nuclear aggression and disinformation campaign.
Buchanana – The Head of the European Union Delegation to Liberia, H.E. Nona Deprez, and French Ambassador Isabelle Le Guellec recently concluded a high-level visit to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s operations in Buchanan and Yekepa. The visit underscored the importance of international collaboration and reaffirmed shared commitments to sustainable development, economic growth, and local empowerment in Liberia.
Monrovia – UNDP Liberia’s Resident Representative, Aliou Dia, and the Director General of the Cabinet Secretariat, Nathaniel Kwabo, have discussed accelerating the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) and the Accelerated Community Development Programme (ACDP).
Monrovia – April 22, 2025: The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has reaffirmed the strength and stability of Liberia’s banking sector, dismissing recent media reports suggesting otherwise. According to the Bank, the sector continues to show strong performance, with sustained growth across key financial indicators from 2022 through the first quarter of 2025. In a statement released Tuesday, the CBL said the narrative analysis provided on pages 50 and 51 of its recently published 2024 Annual Report accurately reflects the resilience and consistent expansion of the banking sector. Key Highlights: The Bank provided updated figures showcasing robust growth across major…