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Bettomax Liberia and Liberia Football Association Seal Historic Three-Year Partnership for the Bettomax Champions Cup
Liberian Observer
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Bettomax Liberia has officially signed a landmark three-year partnership agreement with the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to sponsor the Bettomax Champions Cup, a prestigious pre-season tournament that will take place ahead of each LFA...
Direct Relief Monitors Hurricane Erin, Medical Support Departs to 12 Countries
Direct Relief
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August 15, 2025
By Staff Over the past week, Direct Relief has shipped 592 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7.1 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and...
Liberia Faces Persistent Human Rights Issues According to Latest US Human Rights Report
Front Page Africa
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August 15, 2025
Monrovia – Despite a raft of government reforms and international partnerships, Liberia continues to face serious human rights challenges, according to the 2024 U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices released this week....
Liberia’s Emmanuel Sumo Seals Loan Move to Hapoel Rishon Lezion U-19
Front Page Africa
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August 15, 2025
Monrovia – One of Liberia’s most promising young strikers, Emmanuel Sumo, is on the move. By Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886724075 [email protected] The 18-year-old forward has completed a one-season loan deal to Israeli side Hapoel Rishon...
Liberia: Ex-LDEA Official Urges Communities to Stop Jungle Justice, Property Demolition
Front Page Africa
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August 15, 2025
Fadiga pointed out that engaging directly with criminal elements can pose serious risks, and there may be legal implications if any actions taken infringe upon the rights of individuals. Monrovia – Former Deputy Director for Operations of the...
Liberia: Deputy Minister Brunson Says Stronger Project Management Key to Delivering Liberia’s County Development Agenda
Front Page Africa
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August 15, 2025
In her remarks at the start of a four-day capacity-building workshop, Minister Brunson said effective project management is the link between development plans and real results. Buchanan, Grand Bassa Cunty—The Deputy Minister for Budget and...
Liberia: LMHRA Managing Director Rejects Manipulation Claims, Declares G2 Pharmacy License Suspension Invalid — Board Stands Firm
Front Page Africa
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August 12, 2025
Citing the LMHRA Act, Dr. Bawo argued that regulatory enforcement powers rest solely with the Managing Director and that any Board directive in this regard is outside its legal mandate. MONROVIA – A dispute has erupted within the Liberia Medicine...
Indian Envoy Hails Growing Ties with Liberia
Liberian Observer
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… Ahead of 79th Independence Day MONROVIA – India’s Ambassador to Liberia has praised the “steadfast support and longstanding friendship” between the two nations, highlighting a year of deepened diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagement as his...
Liberia: Citizens’ Fury Boils Over as Monrovia Residents Torch Drug Den
Front Page Africa
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August 14, 2025
Summary: Residents of Saye Town in Monrovia have destroyed a notorious drug den, accusing authorities of years of inaction against crime and addiction in their community. The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency welcomed the raid, but locals remain...
Liberia: Ret. Capt. Anderson Calls on Boakai-Koung Government to Integrate Over 17,000 AFL Veterans into National Development
Front Page Africa
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August 14, 2025
Ret. Capt. Anderson emphasized that at the core of this vision is the Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, which recognizes Liberia’s 17,800 ex-soldiers as a vital reservoir of human capital and a national resource. Monrovia – The...
Liberia: Lonestar Cell Sues EPA Over Noise Fine, Agency Confirms
Front Page Africa
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August 14, 2025
The generator room at Lonestar Cell MTN’s Congo Town facility, cited in the EPA’s noise pollution fine. (Photo: Aria Deemie/New Narratives) Summary: The telecom company challenged a $US15,000 noise pollution fine at its Congo Town facility after...
The Importance and Continuance of Multiparty Democracy in Liberia: Stop following the Hegemonies of those Political-Social-Economic-Vampires-Hyenas
Front Page Africa
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August 15, 2025
Throughout history, the political landscape of many countries has experienced dramatic changes, often delineated by the prevailing governance systems. One such juxtaposition is found between one-party systems and multiparty democracies. In...
Liberia: ‘Too Young to Die’ – Soul Clinic Weeps Death of Promising Youth to Drug Addiction
Front Page Africa
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August 14, 2025
Paynesville – Barely one week following the mass campaign against drug-trafficking and addiction held under the banner “Say No to Drugs,” the battle seems rigid and far from ending anytime soon. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Since the much-publicized...
‘Battle of the Giants’ Returns: Liberia’s Strongest Set to Clash in 2025 Qualifiers
Front Page Africa
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August 15, 2025
Organized by the Liberia Strongman Federation with support from the Ministry of Youth & Sports, the event aims to crown the nation’s strongest man and woman while boosting national pride. Paynesville – Liberia’s premier strength sports event, the...
PHL seeks seafarer protections via new labor deal with Liberia
Business World
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August 14, 2025
THE PHILIPPINES is looking to strengthen seafarer protections by signing new labor agreements with Liberia, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). “Liberia is a strategic gateway to West Africa and holds a potential labor market and...
Ghana Pharma Firm Pumps GH¢50m Into Expansion
News Ghana
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August 14, 2025
Intravenous Infusions PLC will inject GH¢50 million in equity to revitalize operations after a turbulent year, its board chair Isaac Osei announced at the company’s annual meeting. The move aims to plug critical funding gaps and ease supply chain...
Liberia: Business Mogul Cllr. George B. Kailondo to Open $1.3M State-of-the-Art Brilliant Minds International Christian School
Front Page Africa
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August 13, 2025
Education is the foundation of national development—empowering individuals, reducing poverty, improving health outcomes, and driving economic growth. With this in mind, Liberian business tycoon Cllr. George B. Kailondo has invested US$1.3 million...
Liberia: Business Cry Foul as National WASH Commission Accused of Unlawful Shutdowns, Money Extortion
Front Page Africa
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August 13, 2025
Monrovia – The National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (NWSHC) is facing mounting backlash after shutting down G-5 Plus Breweries Inc., formerly the Coca-Cola Factory, in Paynesville — a move company staff and business leaders are...
Liberia: Nimba Residents Trek 30 Minutes for Unsafe Creek Water as Safe Sources Remain Out of Reach
Front Page Africa
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August 13, 2025
Two hand pumps once installed by NGOs have long broken down, forcing residents to rely on untreated water from creeks and streams for drinking, cooking, and washing. ZOR GEIPA, Nimba County – More than 3,000 residents of Zor Geipa, a remote town...
Citizens’ Fury Boils Over as Monrovia Residents Torch Drug Den
New Narratives
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August 14, 2025
Ruins of the Saye Town ghetto in Sinkor; photo by Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon By Nemenlah Cyrus Harmon and Anthony Stephens with New Narratives Summary: · Residents of Saye Town in Monrovia have destroyed a notorious drug den, accusing authorities of...