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Lawmakers, Civil Society Push for Landmark Law to Eradicate Harmful Traditional Practices Against Women and Girls
Monrovia – Liberian lawmakers, civil society organizations and gender advocates have reignited efforts and renewed calls for the passage of the proposed Women and...
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Liberia: As Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition Marks Five Years, Senate Delay Keeps Abortion Provision of Public Health Bill in Limbo
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Five years after Liberian organizations united to push for sexual and reproductive health rights, advocates say they have changed public debate, trained thousands of...
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Liberia: Woman Living with a Disability Inspires Girl Who Lost Both Hands to Believe her Future Remains Bright
MONROVIA — In a world where heart-breaking stories often dominate the headlines, moments of genuine compassion have a way of restoring hope. Such a...
Drug and Crime
‘I’m Not Guilty’: GLS Operations Manager Paul King Rejects Drug Trafficking Allegations as Case Heads to Court
MONROVIA – The image of Paul King being escorted under heavy security from the Monrovia Central Prison to the Monrovia City Court was more than...
Drug and Crime
Liberia: Senators Snowe, Konneh Call for Independent Probe into US$19.2 Million Cocaine Seizure, Question Security Lapses
MONROVIA – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. and Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh have called for an independent investigation into the...
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Liberia Goes Solar: Power Is Reaching More Liberians as a Record Number of Panels Enter the Country, but Experts Warn Access Challenges Remain
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Liberia is experiencing a solar boom, with record imports of Chinese-made solar panels helping expand electricity access in one of the world's least electrified...
Drug and Crime
‘Deep Regret’: Sen. Moye Criticizes Government Officials for Attacking Senators Demanding Answers in US$19 Million Drug Investigation
MONROVIA – Bong County Senator Prince Moye, a ranking member of the ruling Unity Party, has criticized some government officials for what he described as...
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Liberia: Senator Varpilah Says Ministry of Information Should Promote Government Policies Instead of Criticizing Dissenters
MONROVIA — Grand Cape Mount County Senator and Vice Chair of the ruling Unity Party, Dabah Varpilah, has criticized the Ministry of Information for what...