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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,…

Former Director General of the National Commission on Higher Education Dr. Michael P. Slawon has warned strongly against politicizing Liberia’s Educational Sector. ” Politicians please leave education matters with educators because politicizing education would not help improve the sector”, he re-emphasized. The Liberian educator maintained that with more support including depolicizing of the sector, Liberia’s education system, he is certain can get better. Speaking further, Dr. Slawon at the same time warned students against abandoning classes to seek financial assistance for exams. He advised them to follow the proper channels through their student leaderships. Dr. Slawon who has also been…

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has discovered that holders of Class ‘C’ Mining Licenses in Grand Gedeh County are involved with the unauthorized use of earth-moving equipment (Excavators), contrary to the terms of this category of Mining License which restrict artisanal and small-scale mining to the use of shovel for mineral recovery. According to the Minerals and Mining Law of 2000, Class ‘C’ Mining License is exclusively set aside for Liberians only in order to promote the participation of locals in the mineral sector thus enabling them support their livelihoods. But, in flagrant violation of this provision of the…