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The office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has commended Liberians home and abroad for a united front that saw Liberia’s overwhelming victory for the United Nations Security Council seat. According to the Executive Director of OWECC-L, Dr. Cllr. Jallah Barbu , The level of unity demonstrated during the engagement period is a clear manifestation that Liberians can achieve greater things among the comity of nations as in the Tuesday’s landslide vote at the UN. The OWECC-L believes such feat would have been difficult to achieve if Liberians had not united in supporting their government,…

InfoQuest Liberia has call on all Liberians to see the victory of Country’s return to the United Nations Security Council as a collective effort and a win , win for all Liberians despite political and other backgrounds. The Civil Society group through an official statement following Liberia’s election victory as non permanent member of the united nations security Council also warned Liberians especially politicians from claiming political glory for such milestone achievement. According to InfoQuest, claiming credit from either side of the divide will buried the essence and significance of the diplomatic achievement. InfoQuest Liberia at the same time termed…

Former President George Weah has commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his entire government for ensuring that Liberia secures a seat at the global table as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “I extend heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Liberia, led by President Joseph Boakai, for ensuring that this monumental national aspiration came to a successful conclusion”, he re-emphasized. The former Liberian leader also thanked ECOWAS, African Union (AU), and all local and international stakeholders who supported Liberia from the onset which followed through with a resounding 181 votes respectively. According to him, when his government…

Cheers and celebration characterized the historic diplomatic achievement of Liberia on the global stage for the second time since establishment as an independent nation. Following massive and proactive campaign by the entire team, Liberia was overwhelmingly elected as a non permanent member of the united nations security Council and is expected to take its official seat next year. Speaking following the announcement of the election results in New York, President Joseph N, Boakai, Snr described the win as a testament to Liberia’s resilience and growing international stature. “This is not just a win for Liberia,” the President said in a…

Scores of concern market women Tuesday stormed the ground of the Capitol Building demanding the keys to their West Point market facility allegedly seized by Representative Emmanuel Dahn of District seven, Montserrado County. Holding placards and chanting battle cry, the concern women through their petition alleged that Representative Dahn has refused to adhere to the court ruling which among other things give the Liberia Marketing Association the right to own and use the facility. Reading the concern marketers petition Andina Sesay said the matter which is affecting their livelihood including the peace and stability of their community needs urgent intervention…

By: A. McDonald DennisFreelance investigative journalistMonrovia Liberia. Monrovia, Liberia – June 2, 2025 In a significant move to heighten awareness about neglected tropical diseases, the Liberia Clothfoot Program, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other sponsors are expected to celebrate World Clothfoot Day on Tuesday, June 3, in Monrovia. According to Lofa County District Five Representative and head of the Liberia Clothfoot program Augustine Chiewolo, the event aims to raise awareness about the impact of clothfoot disease and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, especially in vulnerable communities. He further disclosed, the celebration in Monrovia will feature…

The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency Dr.Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo has called for a comprehensive platform for West African nations to access finance that could drive sustainable development and effective climate actions. Speaking at the regional gathering the EPA’s boss expressed optimism that the outcomes of the workshop would be transformative, highlighting the necessity for carbon pricing mechanisms that accurately reflect the environmental and social values of reduced emissions. He also called for urgent regional collaboration resonating among participants. Among other things, the West Africa Carbon Market Hub Workshop represents a pivotal step in advancing sustainable development and climate…

The Chairperson of the Health and Public Service Network of Africa Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. has emphasized the urgency of harmonizing efforts across the continent to formalize and empower frontline health workers. According to Dr. Joekai it is a foundational step in operationalizing its shared vision for a coordinated, country-led approach to community health. Speaking at the opening of the Kigali’s meeting he stressed that the collective responsibility in institutionalizing the role of community health workers, who are often the first and sometimes the only point of contact for healthcare in remote and underserved communities is very key. The…

The Chairperson of the Health and Public Service Network of Africa Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. has emphasized the urgency of harmonizing efforts across the continent to formalize and empower frontline health workers. According to Dr. Joekai said is a foundational step in operationalizing its shared vision for a coordinated, country-led approach to community health. Speaking at the opening of the Kigali’s meeting he stressed that the collective responsibility in institutionalizing the role of community health workers, who are often the first and sometimes the only point of contact for healthcare in remote and underserved communities is very key. The…

Written By: Contributor This has led it to launch concrete, large-scale projects that will lead to a sustainable transformation of the continent’s economic and social landscape, said the Sovereign in a message addressed to participants at the 2025 edition of the “Ibrahim Governance Weekend”, which opened on Sunday in Marrakech. “This is the approach we are applying through major continental projects, such as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP). It is a concrete example of integrated economic development”, stressed HM the King in this message, read by HM the King’s Advisor, André Azoulay. It is also in the same vein,…