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ArcelorMittal unveils $1.8B Iron Ore facility in Liberia
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 7, 2025
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, has officially opened a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The inauguration...
Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...
Doctrinal flexibility and technological adaptation for the Gambia Armed Forces
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lt Col (Rtd) Samsudeen Sarr In today’s ever-shifting global security arena, no army worth its salt can afford to rest on the laurels of past doctrines. Stagnation, in military terms, is an invitation to defeat. My own journey...
Ivanhoe Deal Opens Corridor to a New Liberia
Liberian Observer
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With the conclusion of the landmark Concession and Access Agreement between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic, the Yekepa-Buchanan rail corridor has been officially opened — both literally and symbolically. This agreement is far more...
Liberia: House Considers Budgetary Increment Amid Calls for Accountability and Reform
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The decision was prompted by a communication from Montserrado County District #1 Representative Yatu Rugie Barry, who urged her colleagues to support a substantial increase in the University of Liberia’s budget—from the current US$33 million to...
Marking International Women’s Day 2025: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa Empower ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
Liberia to Host First IFBB-Approved Bodybuilding Seminar This Week
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
unda Morris, President of the Liberia Bodybuilding & Fitness Association said the goal of the event is to bridge the gap between Liberia’s passion for fitness and the lack of access to formal training and international exposure. Monrovia – Liberia...
Zim scientist Masimirembwa named in 2025 African Genius Awards
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The 2025 winners of the African Genius Awards will be announced on September 6 this year, celebrating the contributions of Masimirembwa alongside other leaders from across the continent. PIONEERING innovator Professor Collen Masimirembwa has been...
Liberia’s Mpox Response: Dr. Chris Nyan Leads Weekend Diagnostics at NPHIL as Cases Decline
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
Dr. Nyan’s remarks followed the latest Mpox update released by NPHIL on Friday, June 27. MONROVIA – Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), spent the weekend overseeing Mpox diagnostic...
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Remarks at LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
[Georgia Wallen] Liberia Takes the Lead: 1st Country in Africa to deliver certified Professional Public Sector Accountants Remarks First LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony: World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen July 4, 2025 Honorable...
Liberia: Freeman Decries Wasteful Government Spending
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
Monrovia – Businessman and political advocate Simeon Freeman has criticized the Liberian government’s fiscal priorities, describing public spending as excessive and unethical. By Edwin G. Genoway, Jr [email protected] Delivering the keynote...
Liberia: JFK Medical Center Concludes Strategic Retreat to Boost Clinical Excellence and Accountability
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
The retreat is part of JFKMC’s ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing its broader mission in medical training and research. Monrovia – The John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC), Liberia’s premier referral...
Liberia: A Pan-African Vision: Youth, Unity, and the Call for Self-Determination
Front Page Africa
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June 30, 2025
In a world rapidly evolving through the corridors of globalization, technological advancements, and cultural exchanges, the sounding wave of solidarity emerges among the youth across the African continent. By Austin S. Fallah, contributing writer...
Liberia: Wilmot Paye – Minister Reforming Mining Sector
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 29, 2025
MONROVIA — A bold, new signboard brandishes the phrase: “Ministry of Mines and Energy.” The walls glitter with freshly painted gray and white. Just beyond the lobby, a fenced yard holds items seized from miners. Inside, lighted corridors beam with...
NOCAL Awards Scholarships To 20 Liberian Students
GNN Liberia
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July 3, 2025
…Under Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative By Amos Harris MONROVIA, Liberia – In a significant stride toward youth empowerment and educational development, the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), in partnership with TGS, has awarded...
How Nigerian professor taught Liberia’s president, cabinet
Premium Times
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July 4, 2025
It’s not every day a professor ends up teaching a country’s president. But that’s exactly what happened to Eghosa Osaghae, one of Nigeria’s most respected political thinkers. He didn’t chase the opportunity — it came as a call to serve. In 1989,...
IAEA DG arrives in Liberia
Liberian Observer
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In a landmark moment for Liberia’s international partnerships, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, arrived in Monrovia today, marking the first-ever visit of an IAEA chief to the country...
Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s People-Powered Mining Revolution Ushers in New Era of National Prosperity – 99 Liberians have Benefited From International Scholarships
Front Page Africa
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June 27, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – A bold new chapter in Liberia’s development is unfolding, driven by ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) unprecedented investment in people and cutting-edge industry. Through its dual commitment to advanced human capital development...
Liberia’s New Health Director
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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June 27, 2025
Americares, the health-focused relief and development organization in Stamford, Connecticut, has promoted Harriette Mondaye to Liberia country director. In her new role, Mondaye oversees Americares deliveries of medicine and medical supplies as...
So Let’s Get Hired—Liberia’s Youth Deserve More Than Hope
Liberian Observer
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Africa’s future will not be defined by its mineral wealth or global alliances but by how boldly and urgently it invests in its greatest asset: its youth. With over 60 percent of the population under 25, the continent holds a vast reservoir of...