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FrontPageAfrica · Liberia · 2026-09-19T09:23:50+00:00
Monrovia – William V.S. Tubman Jr., son of former President William V.S. Tubman and son-in-law of President William R. Tolbert Jr., has died at 93. Mr. Tubman was born in 1933, the son of William V.S. Tubman, who served as Liberia’s president from 1944 until his death in 1971 — the longest tenure of any […]
FrontPageAfrica · Liberia · 2026-09-19T08:12:00+00:00
A 202.5 kg shipment declared as botanical powder, coffee and candy — sent from Malaysia and cleared through Roberts International Airport customs — is now being tested for narcotics after drawing suspicion, FrontPageAfrica has learned. The development adds to a year marked by escalating cocaine seizures that have placed Liberia at the center of West […]
FrontPageAfrica · Liberia · 2026-09-18T12:41:45+00:00
Inspector General Gregory O.W. Coleman has launched a new Liberia National Police recruitment exercise, framing it as central to nearly two decades of post-war security sector reform. The drive echoes past campaigns going back to a 2007 UNMIL-backed push for female recruits, and revives familiar goals: closing the police-to-population gap, replacing an aging workforce, and […]
FrontPageAfrica · Liberia · 2026-09-18T12:23:00+00:00
Introduction The twenty-first century is characterized by rapid globalization, technological advancement, economic transformation, and increasing interdependence among nations. At the same time, the world faces complex challenges, including armed conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality, food insecurity, public health emergencies, terrorism, economic instability, and the rapid development of artificial intelligence. These challenges do not respect national […]
FrontPageAfrica · Liberia · 2026-09-18T11:06:21+00:00
Monrovia — A former Liberian combatant accused by U.S. authorities of involvement in killings, torture and the recruitment of child soldiers during Liberia’s civil wars has been deported from the United States to Liberia after nearly two decades in the country. According to an exclusive report by Fox News, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:52:00+00:00
Education Minister calls for prioritizing skills-based education, particularly in agriculture, to bridge gap between classroom learning and workforce needs, emphasizing practical training, commitment, and impact on national development.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:47:00+00:00
Citizens in Karyee Town seized trucks demanding bridge repairs after heavy trucks damaged them. The dispute reflects the challenges of rural road maintenance amidst commercial activities in Nimba County.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:45:00+00:00
Fifty students at Nimba University received scholarships from Deputy Minister Mansuo Jr. to ease financial burdens, supporting academic focus and encouraging academic excellence in Nimba County.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:41:00+00:00
The armed robbery case against Lewis Saywon took a dramatic turn in Harper's Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. The charge was dismissed due to lack of evidence, leading to a guilty plea and a 2-year, 5-month sentence.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:36:00+00:00
When the clamor at the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) began over its intention to award a contract for cleaning Monrovia to a foreign firm, I was utterly against it.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:34:00+00:00
Liberia has crossed the US$1 billion revenue mark.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:30:00+00:00
President Boakai strengthens Liberia's ties with the United States through high-level meetings, emphasizing democratic governance, economic transformation, and regional peace cooperation with Congressman Meeks in Washington, D.C.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:27:00+00:00
Midwife Patience Temmah stresses early antenatal care for pregnant women to detect complications, reduce risks, and ensure healthy pregnancies. Regular visits, education, and lab tests are vital for maternal and fetal well-being.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:23:00+00:00
The Ministry of Local Government in Liberia launched an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Local Governance and Decentralization, aiming to transfer political authority and services from Monrovia to counties.
Liberian Observer · Liberia · 2026-09-18T08:18:00+00:00
The World Bank Group mobilized a record $112 billion of private capital in FY26, reflecting three years of changes to enhance private sector partnerships and job creation in developing economies.
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