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President Boakai Departs Liberia for High-Level U.S.- African Leaders Summit
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph N. Boakai has departed the country for a working visit to Washington, D.C., United States of America. President Boakai is one of five African Heads of State invited by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to attend the African Leaders...
U.S. Envoy Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Liberia
Liberian Observer
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U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner has underscored the evolving relationship between the United States and Liberia, emphasizing a shift from aid to trade and investment partnerships, during a grand celebration marking the 249th Independence Day...
Gov’t Takes Blame for Liberia’s Atrocities
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued a formal apology on behalf of the state for the atrocities and suffering inflicted upon Liberians and others endured during the country's two brutal civil wars — a move that represents a notable drive in...
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Eternity C cargo ship in Red Sea
The National News
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday admitted attacking and sinking the cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, their second such sinking in recent days. The Liberian-flagged vessel was badly damaged in an attack that started on Monday and continued...
Trump asks head of English-speaking country why he speaks 'such good English'
Raw Story
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking "such good English," apparently unaware that it was the official language of his country. During a White House event with African leaders on Wednesday, Boakai noted that...
Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, 6 of 25 aboard rescued
The Siasat Daily
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July 9, 2025
Dubai: A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank Wednesday in the Red Sea, with a European naval force in the Mideast saying that only six, including an Indian, of 25 people who were on board have been rescued. The...
Why Trump has invited five African leaders to the White House
BBC
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July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump is set to meet the leaders of five African states, an invitation the White House sees as an "incredible" commercial opportunity. Trump's choice of guests include the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania...
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Hosts Multilateral Meeting with African Leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu – 12 PM ET
The Gateway Pundit
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July 9, 2025
President Trump is scheduled to participate in a lunch with the leaders of five African nations and the Prime Minister of Israel this afternoon. The meeting with the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal will focus...
Nigerians face new US visitor visa restrictions
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
The US State Department has announced new visa rules for Nigerians wishing to travel to the US in the non-immigrant and non-diplomat categories. The US embassy in Nigeria posted to its website on July 8 that the US would issue single-entry visas...
Middle East: Houthis claim deadly Red Sea attack on ship
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
Skip next section Houthis say they sink second ship in Red Sea this week 07/09/2025July 9, 2025Houthis say they sink second ship in Red Sea this week Yemen's Houthis claim they have sunk the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged vessel Eternity C in the...
Global leaders underscore child protection as foundation of resilient families at SFC 2025
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
The 7th edition of the Strengthening Families Conference (SFC) 2025 unfolded in Freetown as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and collaborators joined government leaders, faith communities, and civil society to champion women’s...
Liberia, Ecuador Reaffirm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Morocco World News
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July 4, 2025
Rabat – Liberia and Ecuador have both reaffirmed their strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during official visits to Rabat on Friday. Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, said her...
Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from sweeping US aid cuts
KPRC - Texas
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July 9, 2025
DAKAR – U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” at the White House as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. The surprise meeting with the leaders of Liberia,...
'Evil' USAID cuts 'will result in 14 million worldwide deaths - a third of which are children under 5'
The Mirror US
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July 6, 2025
President Donald Trump's cuts to the USAID office are likely to kill '14 million people,' many of them children, according to a recent study published in The Lancet, prompting some to call the action 'evil.' The Trump administration officially...
Liberia: Labour Ministry Targets 1,000 Students for Vacation Job Program This Year
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper Kruah has announced that the Ministry of Labour is targeting 1,000 Liberian students for this year’s Vacation Job Program, a significant increase from the 360 students who benefited last year. “We...
Liberia: Major/Attorney At Law Danicious Kwia Returns Home After Distinguished Service With The United Nations In South Sudan
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
During his time with UNMISS, he played a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. Monrovia, Liberia – Major and Attorney-at-Law Danicious Kwia has returned to...
Liberia Urges Bold Financial Reforms and Urgent Development Funding at Global Sevilla Summit
GNN Liberia
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July 4, 2025
Sevilla, Spain — Speaking at the ongoing Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Zuo, has delivered a powerful appeal for transformative reforms in the global financial system...
Liberia to host National Healing and Reconciliation Program to Remember War Victims
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By: Kruah Thompson In a continued effort to unify the nation and promote peace, the Government of Liberia, through the National Reburial and Reconciliation Committee, will host a one-day event titled the National Healing and Reconciliation Program...
Liberia’s Mining Reboot - Safety Reform Begins
Liberian Observer
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Liberia is preparing for a sweeping reboot of its mining sector, with a bold focus on safety reform as the starting point. This shift is being led by Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison Tingban, who has returned from an intensive two-week...
Liberia: WONGOSOL Demands Justice in Death of Kadiatu Dioh
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Monrovia – The Women’s NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) is calling for swift justice and full accountability in the case of Kadiatu Dioh, a 29-year-old woman who died after an alleged domestic assault in Johnsonville. According to eyewitness...