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Liberia: Community Land Protection Program Coordinator at SDI Calls on Actors in Land Sector to Take Advantage of NELGA Alumni Program
Front Page Africa
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July 16, 2025
Mr. Daniel B. Wehyee: Photo Credit: The event organizer ACCRA, Ghana – The Coordinator of the Community Land Protection Program (CLPP) at the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) is calling on CSOs and individuals working in the land sector of...
How Hamak and 79 Resources defrauded Liberia
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 15, 2025
A damning investigation by Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has uncovered a web of deceit, license fraud, and financial malpractice involving two companies, Hamak Mining and its successor 79 Resources, that reveals deep dysfunction within...
Liberia: ITAI Hails President Boakai For Appointing Justice Gbeisay As Chief Justice
Front Page Africa
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July 15, 2025
The Institute for Transparency and Accountability International (ITAI) has hailed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for appointing Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. ITAI congratulated Justice...
Beyond The English: The Media Missed Liberia’s Moment
Liberian Observer
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When President Donald J. Trump recently praised President Joseph N. Boakai’s “beautiful English” at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, social media lit up. The video clip went viral. Amid the noise, journalists in both the U.S. and Liberia failed to...
Liberia: UBA Announces Strategic Expansion into Key Markets Across Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 14, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria – UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s...
IITA Commissions SAH Screenhouse to Accelerate Cassava Propagation in Liberia
Liberian Observer
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), through the EU-funded Seeds4Liberia initiative, has refurbished and commissioned a Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) screenhouse at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) in...
America on a War Footing: Implications as US Mineral Strategy Turns to Africa
Fat Tail Daily
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July 14, 2025
Geologist James Cooper examines the potential implications of America’s heavy focus on West Africa. Why is the US becoming deeply involved here? And what could the consequences be? What do Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal all...
Liberia: Building Trust through Effective Service Delivery in Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
MONROVIA – The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report for Sub-Saharan Africa, released today, reveals that despite a stable average CPIA score for the region, there is an urgent need for governments in Africa...
Liberia: ‘Promoting Diversity’ – CHI Holds Cultural and Art Festival as Female Lawmakers, Diplomats Back Inclusion Initiative
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
CHI Executive Director Madam Naomi Solanke emphasized the importance of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion across all spheres of society—from communities to the workplace. Monrovia – In a stirring call for national unity and social...
Many Liberians take offense after US leader praises their president’s English
Baltimore Afro-American - Maryland
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July 12, 2025
By Mark Mengonfia, Monika Pronczuk and Wilson McMakin The Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai drew confusion July 10 in the English-speaking...
Liberia to host 2025 investment conference
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 11, 2025
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with NOVA Africa Venture Group, has announced that the 2025 Liberian Investment Conference will be held from Tuesday, July 15 to Friday, July 18 at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in...
Liberia Rolls Out Red Carpet for 2025 Investment Conference, Eyes Economic Transformation
GNN Liberia
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July 10, 2025
By Amos Harris Liberia is gearing up to host a major economic gathering aimed at accelerating private sector growth, creating jobs, and attracting investment in key development sectors. The 2025 Liberian Investment Conference, running from July 15...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump's 'condescending' praise for their leader's English
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai at the White House, with visible...
Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president’s English
Associated Press
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July 10, 2025
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai drew confusion Thursday in the English-speaking African country and umbrage over what many considered condescending...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for their leader’s English
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
By MARK MENGONFIA, MONIKA PRONCZUK and WILSON MCMAKIN MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump...
Liberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for president's 'beautiful English'
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. "Such good English," Trump said to Boakai, with visible surprise. "Such beautiful English." English has...
Liberia anger at Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’
Express & Star
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There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Mr Trump said to Mr Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.” English...
Liberia: House Passes Bill to Elevate Bong County Technical College to University Status
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Proponent of the Act, Bong County District #4 Representative Robert Womba Monrovia – The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill seeking to repeal the 2015 Act incorporating the Bong County Technical College (BCTC), and to establish...
Liberia: As US Shifts from Aid to Trade, Liberia, Others Offer Invite to Explore Minerals, Push Investment
Front Page Africa
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July 10, 2025
Washington – Barely 24 hours before President Donald Trump sat down for a lunch dialogue with African heads of state from Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon, the five African leaders gathered for a Tete-a-Tete to prepare for...
8 smart buoys in S’pore waters from 2026 to enhance sea safety
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – Eight smart buoys will be installed progressively in Singapore’s waterways from 2026, as part of a push by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to use technology to boost safety at sea. The buoys will be equipped with...