Speaking Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Fourth World Conference on Women at the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly, pursuant to resolution 79/288 in New York, United States of America, President Joseph N. Boakai pledged to end violence against women and girls, and invest in the future generation. “We are proud to…
The United States Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) delegation, led by Madam Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa, has arrived in the country to strengthen longstanding development ties and begin key preparations for the upcoming December Board meeting, as Liberia is considered for a potential second compact. Speaking during a formal welcome at the Roberts…
According to a release dated September 22, 2025, Naymote Executive Director Eddie Jarwolo pushed for innovation in African parliamentary engagement at the 5th African Parliamentary Engagement and Monitoring Conference in South Africa, which took place in Pretoria from September 16-19. The Executive Director advocated for the adoption of AI in governance and advocacy across Africa….
President Joseph N. Boakai has welcomed the signing of four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and Atlas/Oranto Petroleum, granting exploratory rights over offshore blocks LB-15, LB-16, LB-22, and LB-24. According to an Executive Mansion release, the contracts, which include a signature bonus of US$12 million and an estimated investment…
The Political Leader of the Liberian People’s Party, Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has launched the Albert Porte Street Lecture Series at the Center for the Exchange of Intellectual Opinion (CEIO), in Monrovia. The launching ceremony brought together intellectuals, academia, youth and student activists as well as pedestrians. At the launch of the Lecture Series, Cllr. Gongloe…
A high-level team from the United States Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is expected in Liberia today for an official mission to assess the country’s preparedness for reaffirmation of eligibility for a potential second MCC Compact. According to a release, the team will be led by Ms. Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa at MCC….
The Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) has appreciated Orange Liberia for sponsoring two groundbreaking international programs in Occupational Health and Safety training in Paris, France, and Peer Review training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This investment is strengthening Liberia’s frontline protectors with world-class knowledge and exposure. The initiative provided the LNFS team with a rare opportunity…
The Governments of Liberia and Japan have formally signed an Exchange of Notes in continuation of the KR Food Assistance Program in 2025. The signing ceremony, which underscores the enduring bond between the two nations, took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Liberia’s Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and…
The curtains fell Friday on the fourth edition of the Emmett A. Dennis Scientific Conference in Monrovia, with dozens of emerging scientists expressing renewed determination to emulate the distinguished legacy of Dr. Emmett A. Dennis, former University of Liberia President and celebrated biomedical scientist. The three-day gathering brought together researchers, academics, and students from Liberia…
The Liberia Land Authority and the Supreme Court of Liberia have begun discussions to work as a team in adjudicating Land Disputes. At a meeting on Friday, September 19, 2025, the two institutions agreed to set up a committee that would work to institute a policy that guides Land issues in Liberia. The meeting was…
