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NCD Bids Farewell To Mr. B. William Yarsiah As He Departs Liberia For UK Chevening Scholarship

Monrovia –The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) has bid farewell to Mr. B. William Yarsiah, a prominent disability rights advocate and the Executive Director of the African Youth with Disabilities Network in Liberia and beneficiary of the prestigious UK Chevening Scholarship, as he departs Liberia to pursue a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education in the United Kingdom. […]

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Defend the Badge’: Jamal Arago Eyes Strong AFCON Start as Liberia Faces Rwanda Test in Kigali

MONROVIA — As Liberia prepares for a demanding away assignment against Rwanda in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, experienced defender Jamal Arago is approaching the encounter with a clear understanding of what wearing the national colors represents. By: Christopher C. Walker, christopher.c.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The Lone Star will face Rwanda […]

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Liberia: New Charging Rule Confronts a System the U.S. State Department Has Long Flagged as Broken

A new order from the Solicitor General requiring prosecutor sign-off before police can charge a suspect lands against a backdrop the U.S. State Department has documented for years: a justice system where arrests often outrun evidence, and pretrial detainees can wait 180 days or more without ever getting a hearing. By Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com […]

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Liberia: Three years in, Rep. Wongbe’s Development Record is Challenging Nimba’s Party-driven Politics

NIMBA COUNTY – There is a version of Nimba County politics that has held for a generation. Influence flows through party structures, and party structures flow through a handful of dominant personalities. It is the version built by the late Prince Yormie Johnson and carried forward, in different form, by the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction […]

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Liberia: Senator Snowe Convenes NPP Leaders, Suspended Partisans in Unity Talks

MONROVIA – A private residence in the ELWA community in Paynesville became the setting for a pivotal internal conversation within the National Patriotic Party (NPP) Wednesday, as Senator Edwin Snowe convened a closed-door meeting between the party’s top leadership and representatives of partisans who had been suspended amid a lingering internal dispute. By Selma Lomax, […]

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BEYOND THE WEAH XI: 24 Years, 12 Qualifiers, and a Quarter-Century of Disappointment for Liberia’s Lone Star

MONROVIA — When the senior national team of Liberia, affectionately nicknamed the “Weah XI,” drew the curtain on January 28, 2002, following a 1–0 loss to Nigeria in their final group match of the Mali 2002 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), it marked the end of the most intriguing chapter in Liberian football history. By […]

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Liberia: UL Backs US$30M EU-Funded SAFish Project, Eyes Strategic Partnership to Transform Liberia’s Fisheries Sector

FENDALl —The University of Liberia (UL) has thrown its weight behind a potential strategic partnership with the European Union-funded Strengthening Artisanal Fishing (SAFish) Value Chain Project, a US$30 million initiative seeking to transform Liberia’s small-scale fisheries sector and unlock new opportunities within the country’s emerging blue economy. By Patience M. Jones,patiencejones@frontpageafricaonline.com UL President Prof. Dr. […]

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Liberia: Saclepea Mayor Under Fire After Admitting GOL Awarded MDR Contract in Nimba, Then Backtracks

SACLEPEA, Nimba County — In Saclepea, Nimba County, the promise of newly paved streets should ordinarily be a welcome development. Instead, a government road project has become the subject of an increasingly heated political argument after the acting city mayor initially identified the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction as the successful bidder, only for the party […]

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Liberia: How Sen. Moye Helped Steer Unity Party Lofa County Through Years of Division and a High-Stakes Leadership Contest

VOINJAMA, Lofa County — Long before the first ballot was cast last week, the Unity Party’s county convention in Lofa had already become a political test. The question was not simply who would emerge as chairman. The bigger question was whether the party, after years of internal disagreements, competing claims to leadership and politically charged […]

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Liberia: Acting Justice Minister Blamo Pledges to Lead With Integrity, Fairness and Impartiality As She Officially Assumes Office

Monrovia — Acting Justice Minister and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. Betty M. Lamin Blamo, has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Justice, pledging to lead with integrity, fairness and impartiality. By Augustus D. R Bortue-augustusd.rbortue@frontpageafricaonline.com Cllr. Blamo made the commitment Thursday, September 10 during an elaborate transition ceremony held in the 6th Floor […]

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Judge Willie Sets To Receive America’s 250 International Judicial Excellence Award

Resident Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “A” of the First Judicial Circuit, Montserrado County, Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, is expected to receive the “America’s 250 International Judicial Excellence Award” in the United States on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Judge Willie, who is currently assigned to preside over the August Term of Court at the 13th […]

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Liberia: China Urges 109 Foreign Journalists Participating in the CIPCC Program to Help Connect China with the World

BEIJING, China — The Government of the People’s Republic of China has urged 109 journalists from 101 countries participating in the second session of the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) 2026 program to help strengthen understanding between China and the rest of the world through objective and firsthand reporting. By J.H. Webster Clayeh, websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The […]

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Liberia: NPP Suspends Three Partisans Over ‘Unauthorized’ Weah Roundtable Endorsement

MONROVIA — The National Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended three of its partisans after they allegedly used the party’s official letterhead to endorse a planned opposition roundtable initiated by former President George Manneh Weah without authorization from the party’s leadership. By Anthony Gray The suspended partisans are Emmanuel Goll, Neileh Daitouah and Daoda Nesco. NPP […]

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Liberia: Geekor Praises Young Lone Star’s Fighting Spirit After Heart-breaking Mali Draw

Monrovia — Liberia U-17 Assistant Coach Theophilus Geekor has praised the Young Lone Star’s fighting spirit following a hard-fought 1–1 draw against regional powerhouse Mali in their opening match of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A U-17 Tournament. By Christopher C. Walker | Christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The Liberian side delivered an impressive performance, holding the […]

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Liberia: UNDP and Partners Chart Development Path for Sustainable Development

Monrovia – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia and development partners, convened a co-creation workshop on September 2, 2026, bringing together government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, consultants and other stakeholders to identify practical and transformational solutions to Liberia’s development challenges. The workshop brought together stakeholders to […]

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Liberia: Weah’s Opposition Unity Roundtable Kicks Off As Concerned NPP Partisans, Sen. Kogar Endorse Initiative

Monrovia — Former President George Manneh Weah’s push for opposition unity is gaining momentum, with a group identifying itself as the Concerned NPP Partisans endorsing a consultative meeting convened by the Congress for Democratic Change despite National Patriotic Party Chairman George Mulbah’s position that the party will not attend. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The development […]

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Liberia: UL Opens Global Learning Pathways As New Partnership Offers 97% Tuition Scholarships

Monrovia, Liberia — The University of Liberia (UL) is expanding access to international education and professional development through a landmark partnership expected to provide more than 200 students with heavily subsidized scholarships and create new global learning opportunities for faculty and staff. By Patience M. Jones,patiencejones@frontpageafricaonline.com The agreement, signed on August 27, brings together the University […]

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Liberia: From the Ashes of War to a PhD: Luther Tarpeh’s Journey of Pain, Faith and Triumph

A graduation ceremony at Best Brains University in Liberia drew a large crowd eager to see Luther Tarpeh receive his PhD. Tarpeh's journey from the ashes of war to academic achievement was the reason for the gathering. Family, friends, and officials waited patiently to celebrate his triumph. The event highlighted his story of pain, faith, and perseverance.

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