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Liberia: World Bank Country Manager Hails Liberia’s First Certified Public Sector Accountants Graduation as Landmark for Africa
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Monrovia – The World Bank’s Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia’s historic graduation of its first cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants (PPSAs), describing it as a landmark achievement not just...
Liberia: As Five African Heads of State Prepare for High-stakes White House talks, President Trump Pushes Trade over Aid in Renewed African policy framework
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to host the heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House next week for a luncheon aimed at strengthening commercial and security ties between the...
Liberia: FBB Pro Frimpon Urges Liberian Bodybuilders to Embrace Discipline, Growth
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Frimpon also advised local trainers to prioritize education, stressing the importance of understanding body mechanics, muscle groups, and structured training. MONROVIA – Ghanaian IFBB professional bodybuilder Godwin Frimpon has called on Liberian...
Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Honored by Dekegai Women of Popota Town, Yarbaryon Clan, District Seven
Front Page Africa
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July 7, 2025
Popota Town, Bong County – The women of Dekegai in Popota Town, Yarbaryon Clan, Saturday honored Representative Foday Fahnbulleh of Bong County District 1 in recognition of what they described as his inclusive and impactful leadership. By Selma...
Des Moines family waits 11 years for decision from immigration officials
Iowa Capital Dispatch
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July 7, 2025
A Des Moines family that has been waiting 11 years for approval of their application for permanent residence is going to court in an effort to force action in the case and is seeking protection from retaliation by federal officials. The family of...
‘NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT’: Trump Roasted for Complimenting African Leader on His English — His Country’s Official Language
Mediaite - New York
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump had kind words for Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday, complimenting him for speaking English “so beautifully” — which drew a round of mockery for Trump’s apparent ignorance that the man was of course fluent...
Trump praises leader of English-speaking African nation for his ‘good English’
New York Daily News
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July 9, 2025
President Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking English articulately, seemingly unaware of the fact that English is Liberia’s national language. “Such good English, that’s beautiful,” Trump said during a Wednesday meeting at...
ArcelorMittal unveils $1.8B Iron Ore facility in Liberia
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 7, 2025
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, has officially opened a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The inauguration...
The Latest: Trump’s new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial
Tri-City News
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics...
Championing Education Equity: A message from Sir Urias W. Brooks, Jr, Chief Executive Officer UMOVEMENT to President Joseph Nyuma Bokai, Sr.
GNN Liberia
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July 7, 2025
Dear Mr. President – Joseph Nyuma Bokai, Sr; Ref: A Call for Sustained National Reconciliation and Healing I would like to take this opportunity to commend your government for its historic and commendable initiative to rebury former Presidents...
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...
The Latest: Trump hosts African leaders at the White House
News4Jax - Florida
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The surprise meeting with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and...
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...
Trump hosts W. African leaders as region reels from US aid cuts
Nagaland Post
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July 9, 2025
US 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 US aid cuts. The leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau are...
Trump Meets African Leaders Amid Escalating Trade War Threats
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home Africa Trump Meets African Leaders Amid Escalating Trade War Threats Trump is hosting leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House for lunch and talks focused on business opportunities. U.S. President...
Adaptation, Expulsion, Damage, or Exemption
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
One not knowledgeable about background can presume the existing management’s focus on removing individuals of color from this nation without due procedure, to any type of sort of country, whether their own or otherwise, is something new. America,...
An apology opens a way to national healing
Christian Science Monitor
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July 9, 2025
We are sorry. With three simple words, Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai is taking his West African country a major step forward in a journey toward national healing. The July 5 declaration – which Mr. Boakai addressed to “every victim, ... to...
Daily World Briefing, July 10
Colorado Star
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Trump says U.S. shifting Africa policy "from aid to trade" U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade." Meeting with...
Trump humiliated as Fox News cuts away from key meeting to discuss pearl earrings
Irish Star
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July 9, 2025
13:26 ET, 09 Jul 2025Updated 13:33 ET, 09 Jul 2025 Fox News abruptly cut its coverage of the meeting between Donald Trump and African leaders to discuss pearl earrings. "Immigration will also be on the agenda, and I hope we can bring down the high...