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Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:38:43 GMT
Economy Front and Centre of Weah's State of the Nation Speech
[RFI] Monrovia -- Liberian President George Weah proposed several economic policies and legislative reforms during his 4th State of the Nation Address in Monrovia on Monday, in an effort to address the country's worsening economic situation.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:40:36 GMT
Nationals of Kenya, Liberia, Guinea Face Trafficking Trial in U.S.
[DOJ] Indictment Alleges Conspiracy to Smuggle at Least 190 Kilograms of Rhinoceros Horns and at Least 10 Tons of Elephant Ivory Valued at More Than $7 Million

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:05:35 GMT
President Weah Arrives in Ghana...joins World Leaders Pay Last Respect to Rawlings
[Govt of Liberia] The President of the Republic, H.E.Dr George Manneh Weah has arrived in the Ghanaian capital, Accra to join other world leaders pay their last respect to former Ghana president Jerry John Rawlings.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:27:04 GMT
Pres. Weah's 'No Room for Errors Rants', How Serious Can It Be Taken Amid Several Downplayed Public Outcry?
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As he sails past midway in his six-year tenure, President George Weah has warned his cabinet and members of the Executive branch that it is no time to play if they are to stay on board.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:27:01 GMT
Trial of Former RUF Commander Set to Begin Before Finnish Court
[FrontPageAfrica] The trial of Sierra Leonean national and Tampere resident, Gibril Massaquoi, will begin on 1st February 2021 before the Pirkanmaa District Court in Finland, and is expected to last for several months. This follows today's indictment...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:26:59 GMT
MCC and the Government of Liberia Recognize Closeout of U.S.$257 Million Compact, Boosting Access to Power and Economic Growth
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Millennium Challenge Account Liberia (MCA-L) marked the successful closeout of the $257 million MCC Liberia Compact which aimed to address limited access to reliable and...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:26:57 GMT
Atty. Kofi Woods Admonishes the Opposition Collaborating Political Parties to Make Weah a One-Term President
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga, Bong County -- Human Rights activist Samuel Kofi Woods has admonished the opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) to ensure George Weah becomes a one-term president and send him packing in 2023, and called on polit...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:26:54 GMT
Contradiction in President Weah's Covid-19 Food Supply One Million Beneficiaries Claim in Annual Message
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- FrontPageAfrica investigation has discovered that there is a contradiction in the figure provided by President George Weah on the number of Liberians who have benefitted from the COVID-19 stimulus package food distributi...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:58 GMT
'Glory Night' Returns At ATS Soon
[New Dawn] Glory Night, a night-long gathering of Christian leaders to pray for Liberia's peace, stability and economic prospects is being planned here for February.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:55 GMT
Lonestar Cell MTN's New Regional Vice President Sees an Increase in the Use of Digital Services Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic Across Africa
[New Dawn] The new Vice President for the West and Central Africa region, Ebenezer T. Asante, arrived in Monrovia on Monday, January 25, 2021, to meet with senior officials of the Liberian Government.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:54 GMT
Weah Wants New Money Printed Quickly
[New Dawn] In the wake of shortage of local banknotes in the country, President George Manneh Weah asks members of the 54th Liberian Legislature to quickly approve printing of new family of Liberian banknotes for the economy before another peak in hi...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:51 GMT
Homes Disorganized
[New Dawn] -Dr. Whapoe cites 'role reversal' as problem

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:48 GMT
U.S. Amb. Mccarthy Presents Credentials to President Weah
[New Dawn] President George M. Weah, received the credentials of U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, Michael A. McCarthy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:45 GMT
Liberian Government Strongly Condemns Piracy Attacks in Gulf of Guinea
[New Dawn] The Liberian Government, through the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), has strongly condemned the growing scourge of piracy and kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea. Liberia calls for urgent multilateral action to address this menace in West ...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:42 GMT
President Weah to Dedicate Transco Line of 246 Megawatt Soon
[New Dawn] President George Weah is expected to commission the Liberian line of the Transmission Company (TRANSCO) CLSG (Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) project next month which comes with initial 243 megawatt electricity from neighb...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:41 GMT
Time to Review and Recalibrate
[New Dawn] -Pres. Weah

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:38 GMT
UNDP Envoy Commits to Bold and Robust Interventions for Liberia
[New Dawn] ... Presents Letter of Credentials

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:24:32 GMT
Police Commissioner Unveils Book On Liberia Criminal Justice System
[New Dawn] Liberian writer and senior law enforcement official, Commissioner Ambrues Monboe Nebo, Sr., has unveiled his third book titled: Introduction to Liberia Criminal Justice System: A Concise Edition which is pending the approval of the Review ...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:49:13 GMT
LNP Online Crime Statistics System Goes Live
[New Dawn] An online Crime Statistics Information System (CSIS) has been launched at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP). The "Go Live" launch of the system held 25, January 2021, was also marked by the beginning of a five-day Train...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:48:59 GMT
Ellen Pushes Jewel for 2023
[New Dawn] -Vows to be in the shadow

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:48:56 GMT
Land Authority Receives a Consignment of Deployment Kits
[New Dawn] The Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has received a consignment of deployment kits which include equipment, office supplies and eight motorbikes worth over USD$50,000. The initiative is part of efforts to support the government deal with land...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:48:55 GMT
NEC Reaffirms Snowe, Pennue's Victories
[New Dawn] The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the National Elections Commission, (NEC) has reaffirmed and confirmed its declarations of Edwin Melvin Snowe and Zoe Emmanuel Pennue as winners of the 8 December 2020 Special Senatorial Elections in Bomi...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:48:49 GMT
Debt Hits Over U.S.$1.5 Billion
[New Dawn] -Pres. Weah announces

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:48:43 GMT
CPP Critiques Weah's Speech
[New Dawn] The main opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has sharply dissected President George Manneh Weah's Annual Message delivered this Monday before a joint session of the National Legislature, debunking some of the President's asser...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:48:40 GMT
Doubt Casts Over Liberian Lawyers
[New Dawn] -LNBA reacts to U.S sanctions against Cllr. Sherman

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:34:04 GMT
Country Makes Limited Progress in Education, Infrastructure, Sport
[RFI] Addressing Liberia's legislature on Monday, President George Weah said the country's real GDP fell by three percent in 2020, largely due to coronavirus lockdowns, a slump in international trade and travel disruptions. He has promised to "reset ...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:04:52 GMT
Sierra Leonean Accused of Atrocities Goes on Trial in Europe
[Civitas Maxima] The trial of Sierra Leonean national and Tampere resident, Gibril Massaquoi, will begin on 1st February 2021 before the Pirkanmaa District Courtin Finland, and is expected to last for several months. This follows today's indictment o...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:13:21 GMT
Banknote Shortage Undermines George Weah's Pro-Poor Presidency
[RFI] Liberia's economy is stagnating under the impact of Covid-19. A contraction in growth and a banknote shortage have combined to undermine President George Weah's "pro-poor" agenda as he marks his third year in office.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:04:58 GMT
George Weah's Property Empire Fuels Distrust Over Asset Declaration
[RFI] Criticism by Liberia's opposition and investigative reports into alleged corruption over George Weah's assets have dogged him since he became president in 2018. Has the Ballon d'Or winner misused his office to enrich himself? Or is he simply a ...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:02:18 GMT
Half-Time Whistle Goes On George Weah's Presidency
[RFI] Liberia's President George Weah marks half-time in the country's top job on Friday, as he continues to face numerous challenges, not least delivering on his promises and turning around support for his government after an embarrassing defeat in ...



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