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‘There’s No Glass Ceiling For African Women’ – Mo Ibrahim

Monrovia – Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, founder of the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has told FrontPageAfrica that former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has proven to women in Africa that there is no glass ceiling for women’s achievement i
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‘There’s No Glass Ceiling For African Women’ – Mo Ibrahim

Monrovia – Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, founder of the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has told FrontPageAfrica that former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has proven to women in Africa that there is no glass ceiling for women’s achievement in leadership.

Looming Conflict of Interest Over Committee to Probe Concession Agreements

Monrovia – Lawyers appointed by President George Manneh Weah to the committee established to review all concession agreements in the country should recuse themselves if they are providing legal counsel for a specific company under scrutiny, says Representat
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Looming Conflict of Interest Over Committee to Probe Concession Agreements

Monrovia – Lawyers appointed by President George Manneh Weah to the committee established to review all concession agreements in the country should recuse themselves if they are providing legal counsel for a specific company under scrutiny, says Representative Vincent S.T, Willie.

Liberia’s Minister of Finance Holds First Meeting With Development Partners

Monrovia - The Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Samuel Tweah, has reassured the United Nations and other development partners of a more holistic framework in seeing the country move in the right direction.
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Liberia’s Minister of Finance Holds First Meeting With Development Partners

Monrovia - The Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Samuel Tweah, has reassured the United Nations and other development partners of a more holistic framework in seeing the country move in the right direction.

Jewel Howard-Taylor Makes First Official Visit to Bong County As VP

Monrovia – The Vice President of Liberia, Hon. Jewel Howard-Taylor has made her first official visit to her home County, Bong County, since her inauguration, making several interventions in critical areas of interest.
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Jewel Howard-Taylor Makes First Official Visit to Bong County As VP

Monrovia – The Vice President of Liberia, Hon. Jewel Howard-Taylor has made her first official visit to her home County, Bong County, since her inauguration, making several interventions in critical areas of interest.

Liberia-Made Cargo Vessel Commissioned by Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor

Monrovia – The Vice President of Liberia Hon. Jewel Howard-Taylor has dedicated a Liberian made cargo vessel at the Freeport of Monrovia.
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Liberia-Made Cargo Vessel Commissioned by Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor

Monrovia – The Vice President of Liberia Hon. Jewel Howard-Taylor has dedicated a Liberian made cargo vessel at the Freeport of Monrovia.

Student Registration Process At Snail Pace At University of Liberia

Monrovia – The President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Ophelia Weeks, has expressed concern over poor participation of students in completing their registration after the process was extended as a result of protest by the students.
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Student Registration Process At Snail Pace At University of Liberia

Monrovia – The President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Ophelia Weeks, has expressed concern over poor participation of students in completing their registration after the process was extended as a result of protest by the students.

Senate Confirmation of Deputy Police Chief May Ignite Protest

Monrovia – Some officers of the Liberian National Police (LNP) have threatened to protest against the confirmation of Deputy Police Inspector General-designate, Ms. Sadatu Reeves.
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Senate Confirmation of Deputy Police Chief May Ignite Protest

Monrovia – Some officers of the Liberian National Police (LNP) have threatened to protest against the confirmation of Deputy Police Inspector General-designate, Ms. Sadatu Reeves.

Swiss-Based NGO Help Forge Police, Motorcyclists Collaboration

Paynesville City - Bowier Trust Foundation Switzerland (BTFS) has expressed keen interest in ensuring that Liberian motorcyclists are aware about traffic safety and rules, by conducting training for over 50 motorcyclists in Paynesville City.
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Swiss-Based NGO Help Forge Police, Motorcyclists Collaboration

Paynesville City - Bowier Trust Foundation Switzerland (BTFS) has expressed keen interest in ensuring that Liberian motorcyclists are aware about traffic safety and rules, by conducting training for over 50 motorcyclists in Paynesville City.

New Liberian Police Administrator Vows To Tackle Misconduct

Monrovia - Liberia National Police (LNP) Deputy Commission for Administration designate Sadatu L.M. Reeves has vowed to tackle public misconduct of Police officers.
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New Liberian Police Administrator Vows To Tackle Misconduct

Monrovia - Liberia National Police (LNP) Deputy Commission for Administration designate Sadatu L.M. Reeves has vowed to tackle public misconduct of Police officers.

President Weah Celebrates Arm Forces Day - Makes Promises to Security Sector

Monrovia - Liberia’s President George Manneh Weah has pledged his administration’s commitment to improving the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and para-military organizations by providing basic social services and skills that have been lacking for years.
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President Weah Celebrates Arm Forces Day - Makes Promises to Security Sector

Monrovia - Liberia’s President George Manneh Weah has pledged his administration’s commitment to improving the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and para-military organizations by providing basic social services and skills that have been lacking for years.

Liberians Held in Sudan’s Prison for Years Want Gov’t Intervention

Monrovia - “I am an Oil Engineer. I have been in prison in Khartoum, Sudan, for the past six years. It all started when I completed my studies in Oil Engineering in Kuwait. I came to Sudan in search of a job and started working for an oil company called EL-
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Liberians Held in Sudan’s Prison for Years Want Gov’t Intervention

Monrovia - “I am an Oil Engineer. I have been in prison in Khartoum, Sudan, for the past six years. It all started when I completed my studies in Oil Engineering in Kuwait. I came to Sudan in search of a job and started working for an oil company called EL-Basher Oil Company."

A Chat With Musician Kobazzie: The Boy Who Can’t Listen

Monrovia – Born as Korte Dorbor Bazzie on November 29, in Voinjama, Lofa County, Kobazzie always envisioned a different life for himself.
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A Chat With Musician Kobazzie: The Boy Who Can’t Listen

Monrovia – Born as Korte Dorbor Bazzie on November 29, in Voinjama, Lofa County, Kobazzie always envisioned a different life for himself.

President Weah Promises to Build the First Military Hospital in Liberia

Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has promised to build Liberia’ first Military Teaching Hospital exclusively for use by the Army and other security forces. The Liberian leader made the promise today when he spoke at the 61st anniversary of Armed Fo
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President Weah Promises to Build the First Military Hospital in Liberia

Monrovia – President George Manneh Weah has promised to build Liberia’ first Military Teaching Hospital exclusively for use by the Army and other security forces. The Liberian leader made the promise today when he spoke at the 61st anniversary of Armed Forces Day (AFL), which is celebrated February 11 each year.

Former United Nations Employees in Liberia Threaten Big Protest Over ‘US$39M Arrears’

Monrovia - Former employees of the UN Missions in Liberia are requesting that the mission pays arrears it owes them (former employees) for more than 10 years or they will stage more protests in the coming days.
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Former United Nations Employees in Liberia Threaten Big Protest Over ‘US$39M Arrears’

Monrovia - Former employees of the UN Missions in Liberia are requesting that the mission pays arrears it owes them (former employees) for more than 10 years or they will stage more protests in the coming days.

Ex-Liberian President Wins 2017 Mo Ibrahim Prize For Achievement in African Leadership

London  – The 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced today following a meeting of its independent Prize Committee.
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Ex-Liberian President Wins 2017 Mo Ibrahim Prize For Achievement in African Leadership

London  – The 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced today following a meeting of its independent Prize Committee.

President Weah Congratulates Vatican City State on 89th Anniversary  

Monrovia President George Manneh Weah has sent a message of congratulations and sincere best wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis on the occasion marking the commemoration of the 89th Anniversary of the founding of the Vatican City State.
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President Weah Congratulates Vatican City State on 89th Anniversary  

Monrovia President George Manneh Weah has sent a message of congratulations and sincere best wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis on the occasion marking the commemoration of the 89th Anniversary of the founding of the Vatican City State.

Liberia: Presidential Order Puts Jobs of Tenured Officials in Lucrative, Powerful Posts on the Line

Monrovia – A directive from President George Manneh Weah, ordering officials of government occupying tenured positions, to submit to the Office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs their letters of appointment and Certificate of commissioning o
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Liberia: Presidential Order Puts Jobs of Tenured Officials in Lucrative, Powerful Posts on the Line

Monrovia – A directive from President George Manneh Weah, ordering officials of government occupying tenured positions, to submit to the Office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs their letters of appointment and Certificate of commissioning on or before last Friday, February 9, 2018, has put several officials in powerful positions on edge.

Liberia's New Airport Terminal Project Inspires On-the-Job Training For Liberians

Monrovia - A year ago, Sumo Sando had absolutely no skill in building construction, now he is a welder - a skill he’s acquiring while working at the Roberts International Airport new terminal project.
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Liberia's New Airport Terminal Project Inspires On-the-Job Training For Liberians

Monrovia - A year ago, Sumo Sando had absolutely no skill in building construction, now he is a welder - a skill he’s acquiring while working at the Roberts International Airport new terminal project.

Former United Nations Employees in Liberia Threaten Big Protest over ‘US$39M Arrears’

Monrovia - Former employees of the UN Missions in Liberia are requesting that the mission pays arrears it owes them (former employees) for more than 10 years or they will stage more protests in the coming days.
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Former United Nations Employees in Liberia Threaten Big Protest over ‘US$39M Arrears’

Monrovia - Former employees of the UN Missions in Liberia are requesting that the mission pays arrears it owes them (former employees) for more than 10 years or they will stage more protests in the coming days.

Liberia: Legislature Public Accounts C’ttee Vows to Fight Corruption

Monrovia – The new leadership of the Joint Public Accounts and Expenditure Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives and the Senate, has pledged to fight corruption.
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Liberia: Legislature Public Accounts C’ttee Vows to Fight Corruption

Monrovia – The new leadership of the Joint Public Accounts and Expenditure Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives and the Senate, has pledged to fight corruption.

Liberia: A Presidential Order Puts Jobs of Tenured Officials in Lucrative, Powerful Posts on the Line

Monrovia – A directive from President George Manneh Weah, ordering officials of government occupying tenured positions, to submit to the Office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs their letters of appointment and Certificate of commissioning o
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Liberia: A Presidential Order Puts Jobs of Tenured Officials in Lucrative, Powerful Posts on the Line

Monrovia – A directive from President George Manneh Weah, ordering officials of government occupying tenured positions, to submit to the Office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs their letters of appointment and Certificate of commissioning on or before last Friday, February 9, 2018, has put several officials in powerful positions on edge.

Monrovia City Mayor-designate Sets First 180-Day Goal, Promises Jobs For Students

Monrovia – Monrovia City Mayor-designate Jefferson Koijee Friday, February 9, faced the Senate’s Committee on Internal Affairs for his confirmation hearing.
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Monrovia City Mayor-designate Sets First 180-Day Goal, Promises Jobs For Students

Monrovia – Monrovia City Mayor-designate Jefferson Koijee Friday, February 9, faced the Senate’s Committee on Internal Affairs for his confirmation hearing.

National Port Authority Announces 100% Waiver on Storage, Demurrage On Abandoned Containers

Monrovia – The Management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has negotiated 100% waver for storage and demurrage on abandoned containers at the Freeport of Monrovia.
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National Port Authority Announces 100% Waiver on Storage, Demurrage On Abandoned Containers

Monrovia – The Management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has negotiated 100% waver for storage and demurrage on abandoned containers at the Freeport of Monrovia.

Residents of Matadi Community Cry Out For Public Health Care

Monrovia - The Monrovia City Cooperation (MCC) in collaboration with other Sanitor working groups in the city of Monrovia has been on the road map for the cleaning of drainages and waste managements across Montserrado and its environs.
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Residents of Matadi Community Cry Out For Public Health Care

Monrovia - The Monrovia City Cooperation (MCC) in collaboration with other Sanitor working groups in the city of Monrovia has been on the road map for the cleaning of drainages and waste managements across Montserrado and its environs.

Police Officers Urge Senate to Reject Deputy Inspector General Nomination

Monrovia – Some Officers of the Liberia National Police have threatened not to work along with Sadatu Reeves, the appointee for the position of Deputy Inspector General For Administration.
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Police Officers Urge Senate to Reject Deputy Inspector General Nomination

Monrovia – Some Officers of the Liberia National Police have threatened not to work along with Sadatu Reeves, the appointee for the position of Deputy Inspector General For Administration.

Police Commissioner Wants Deepened Cooperation With Citizens

Monrovia - The Liberia National Police (LNP) Commissioner for Training and Man Power Development, Dao R. Freeman has called on Liberians to put their difference aside in this post elections era and come together to move the country forward.
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Police Commissioner Wants Deepened Cooperation With Citizens

Monrovia - The Liberia National Police (LNP) Commissioner for Training and Man Power Development, Dao R. Freeman has called on Liberians to put their difference aside in this post elections era and come together to move the country forward.

Custom Brokers Protest Over Revenue Authority Overstepped Supervision

Monrovia – Normal activities at the Free Port of Monrovia were disrupted on February 8 when members of the custom brokers association begun protesting against “the many unfair trade practices, inhumane unnecessary trade regulations.”
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Custom Brokers Protest Over Revenue Authority Overstepped Supervision

Monrovia – Normal activities at the Free Port of Monrovia were disrupted on February 8 when members of the custom brokers association begun protesting against “the many unfair trade practices, inhumane unnecessary trade regulations.”

Lawmaker Wants Senate Deny Confirmation of Lofa County Superintendent-Designate

Monrovia – Representative Francis Sakila Nyumalin (UP-Lofa County District #1) is requesting President George Weah to withdraw the nomination of the Lofa County Superintendent-designate.
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Lawmaker Wants Senate Deny Confirmation of Lofa County Superintendent-Designate

Monrovia – Representative Francis Sakila Nyumalin (UP-Lofa County District #1) is requesting President George Weah to withdraw the nomination of the Lofa County Superintendent-designate.

House Judiciary Committee Investigates LEC-ESBI Management Service Contract

Monrovia – The House Judiciary Committee, headed by Rep. J. Fonati Koffa, has begun hearing into a complaint against the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Management Service Contract with ESBI Engineering & Facility Management under the auspices o
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House Judiciary Committee Investigates LEC-ESBI Management Service Contract

Monrovia – The House Judiciary Committee, headed by Rep. J. Fonati Koffa, has begun hearing into a complaint against the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Management Service Contract with ESBI Engineering & Facility Management under the auspices of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Liberian Drops Economic Sabotage Charges Against Sable Mining

Monrovia - The government of Liberia, through the office of the Special Prosecutor of the Special Presidential Task Force (SPTF), has dropped all charges against Sable Mining Africa Limited and Andrew S. Groves in the case Republic of Liberia versus Varney Sh
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Liberian Drops Economic Sabotage Charges Against Sable Mining

Monrovia - The government of Liberia, through the office of the Special Prosecutor of the Special Presidential Task Force (SPTF), has dropped all charges against Sable Mining Africa Limited and Andrew S. Groves in the case Republic of Liberia versus Varney Sherman, Alex Tyler, Morris Saytumah, Richard Tolbert, Eugene Shannon and others. 

Victim Family Wants Withdrawal of Dr. Jallah Nomination For Alleged Wrongful Death

Monrovia - Days after the appointment of Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah as Health Minister designate, a family claiming that she’s a culpable for the death of their relative are protesting her nomination.
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Victim Family Wants Withdrawal of Dr. Jallah Nomination For Alleged Wrongful Death

Monrovia - Days after the appointment of Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah as Health Minister designate, a family claiming that she’s a culpable for the death of their relative are protesting her nomination.

MCC Workers Clarify Welcoming Monrovia City Mayor-Designate Jefferson Koijee

Monrovia - Workers of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) have said the welcoming program of city mayor designate Jefferson Koijee on February 2 at the Monrovia City Hall was intended to show gratitude and appreciation to the President for the appointment of
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MCC Workers Clarify Welcoming Monrovia City Mayor-Designate Jefferson Koijee

Monrovia - Workers of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) have said the welcoming program of city mayor designate Jefferson Koijee on February 2 at the Monrovia City Hall was intended to show gratitude and appreciation to the President for the appointment of a young man to serve the city.

Liberia's First Lady Visits Amazing Grace Orphanage in Paynesville

Monrovia – Liberia’s First Lady, Mrs. Clar Marie Weah visited the Amazing Grace Orphanage home in 72nd Paynesville City on February 7, 2018 and lauded Pastor Edward Diggs, Director of the facility for the level of selflessness aimed at addressing the welf
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Liberia's First Lady Visits Amazing Grace Orphanage in Paynesville

Monrovia – Liberia’s First Lady, Mrs. Clar Marie Weah visited the Amazing Grace Orphanage home in 72nd Paynesville City on February 7, 2018 and lauded Pastor Edward Diggs, Director of the facility for the level of selflessness aimed at addressing the welfare and well-being of the needy.

Liberia Launches National Center For Coordination of Response Mechanism

Monrovia – The government of Liberia has launched the National Center for the Coordination of the Response Mechanism-NCCRM, expressing appreciation to its regional and international partners for such milestone initiative.
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Liberia Launches National Center For Coordination of Response Mechanism

Monrovia – The government of Liberia has launched the National Center for the Coordination of the Response Mechanism-NCCRM, expressing appreciation to its regional and international partners for such milestone initiative.

Environmental Protection Agency Celebrates World Wetlands Day

Monrovia - Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, February 2, celebrated World Wetland Day with a call to citizens to desist from polluting Wetlands in Liberia.
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Environmental Protection Agency Celebrates World Wetlands Day

Monrovia - Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, February 2, celebrated World Wetland Day with a call to citizens to desist from polluting Wetlands in Liberia.