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Liberia: Monrovia City Police Open Casket at Protest Checkpoint, Sparking Outrage from Bereaved Family
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July 17, 2025
Despite protests and pleas from the family, officers forced open the casket on the roadside, in full public view—an action that many described as deeply traumatizing and culturally insensitive. Monrovia – Monrovia City Police on Thursday stopped a...
Liberia: Boakai Nominates Law Reform Commission Chairman Boakai N. Kanneh as Associate Justice-Designate
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July 17, 2025
Cllr. Kanneh, a respected legal scholar and practitioner, is the brother of Gbarpolu County Senator Botoe Kanneh and a prominent figure in Liberia’s legal and academic circles. MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has nominated Cllr. Boakai N....
Liberia: “Generator Eating More Than Us” – Protesters Decry Hardship, Accuse Boakai Government of Wasteful Spending
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July 17, 2025
Waving placards and shouting slogans like “Enough is Enough!”, “We Want Jobs, Not Suffering!”, and “Boakai Must Hear Us Now!”, the protesters delivered a powerful message: they are tired of promises and demand results. Monrovia – The streets of...
Monrovia seeks public input on large development near Old Town
Hey SoCal - California
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July 17, 2025
The proposed residential and commercial project at 701 S. Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia. | Rendering courtesy of the city of Monrovia The city of Monrovia has released the draft environmental impact report for a five-story, mixed-use development...
Youth from Southeastern Liberia Champion Peace and Progress at Annual Camp
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July 17, 2025
By Christian Appleton Monrovia, Liberia – Fifty exceptional young people from Maryland and Grand Kru Counties recently converged in Monrovia for the 9th Annual Peace Through Fair Play (PTFP) Youth Camp, organized by the Gbowee Peace Foundation...
AFL Launches “Operation Restore Hope IV” to Tackle Security Threats in Southeastern Liberia
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July 17, 2025
By Christian Appleton Monrovia, Liberia – July 11, 2025 – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has initiated “Operation Restore Hope IV,” a significant security deployment aimed at tackling escalating threats in southeastern Liberia. This strategic...
Liberia: Amid Massive Community Outreach, Gov’t Approval, ‘Enough is Enough’ Protest Rocks Monrovia — FPA Explores the Rhetoric, Endorsements, and Pushback
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July 17, 2025
MONROVIA — As Liberia braces for what could become one of the most consequential mass actions in its post-conflict democratic journey, the July 17 “Enough is Enough” protest is proving to be more than a single-day demonstration — it is an...
Liberia Revenue Authority Meets 100% Asset Declaration Compliance
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July 17, 2025
Monrovia – In an effort to reinforce integrity and protect public revenue, 100% of the workforce at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has completed the mandated declaration of assets, making it the first government institution in Liberia to...
Liberia: Mutual Benefits Insurance Backoff from Settlement As Justice-In-Chamber Halts Enforcement, Summons Parties to Conference
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July 17, 2025
MONROVIA – Mutual Benefits Assurance Company (MBAC) is being accused of stalling enforcement proceedings ordered by the Commercial Court after abruptly abandoning settlement negotiations with Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC). The company...
Liberia: LINSU And Others Denounce Planned STAND Protest, Warn Against Instability
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July 17, 2025
MONROVIA– More than six prominent Liberian organizations have distanced themselves from the “Enough is Enough” demonstration scheduled to be held today, Thursday, citing grave concerns for national security and stability. By Francis G. Boayue The...
Liberia Revenue Authority Hailed for Requiring Staff to Declare Assets Publicly
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July 17, 2025
Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has commended the decisive leadership of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) in mandating all of its staff to publicly declare their assets. By Augustus D.R.Bortue At a joint press...
Liberian Teenage Star Saah Moses Jr. Signs Four-Year Deal With Swedish Club Hammarby
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July 17, 2025
As part of the agreement, Moses will be immediately loaned to Hammarby Talangfotboll förening (HTFF), Hammarby’s affiliated development team, which competes in Ettan Norra, the third tier of Swedish football. Monrovia – Former Liberia U-17...
The Need for Political Maturity in Liberia: Stop the Political Hooliganism: A Call for Change
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July 17, 2025
Liberia, a nation marred by decades of political unrest, civil war, and institutional failures, stands at a critical juncture in its history. By: Austin S Fallah-, contributing writer Political rhetoric among its leaders often echoes the...
English Is Our First Language Too”: Liberians Deserve Recognition in Global Conversations
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July 17, 2025
Across Africa, English accents vary, but the Liberian accent is often recognized for its clarity, particularly among those with formal education. As linguist Ian Hancock observed, the educated variety of Liberian English exhibits distinct...
What Has Christianity Turned Into In Today’s Liberia?
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July 17, 2025
Christianity, the dominant and most widely practiced religion in Liberia, is increasingly being marked by troubling developments—particularly among some of its high-ranking practitioners. This is largely due to a relaxed and unregulated religious...
Indian Embassy Strengthens Partnership with Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia
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July 17, 2025
Picture from the meeting between Indian Ambassador to Liberia Manoj Bihari Verma and Members of the Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia Monrovia- Indian Ambassador to Liberia Manoj Bihari Verma over the weekend held an interactive forum with...
“Liberia’s Problem Is Spiritual, Not Political”
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As Liberia prepares for the “Enough is Enough” protest slated for July 17, a local cleric has emerged with a dramatic counter-message: halt the demonstration and instead seek national redemption through spiritual restoration. Apostle Donatus S....
Liberia and the legacy of Black colonialism
New York Daily News
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July 16, 2025
Several years ago, I did a research project about Black Americans who had served in the Peace Corps in Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. Many of them sought refuge from white racism in the United States. But when they got to Africa, they discovered...
Liberian Start Up Launches the First Platform for Donations Direct to Liberian Nonprofits
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July 16, 2025
The Liberia Giving Month Campaign launches today Liberiagivingmonth.org is launching a home-grown platform to give people a chance to donate directly to vetted Liberian nonprofits through their phones or internet. More than 1,700 nonprofits are...
Liberia: Lawmaker Proposes Legislative Caucus on Immunization and Primary Health Care Amid Looming Funding Gaps
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July 16, 2025
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Lofa County District #2 Representative Julie Fartoma Wiah has formally called for the establishment of a Legislative Caucus on Immunization and Primary Health Care (PHC) to help protect Liberia’s public health achievements...