From Policy to People: Liberia Accelerates Decentralization to Bring Government Closer to Citizens
Monrovia, Liberia; September 22, 2026: For many Liberians living outside Monrovia, accessing basic government services can mean traveling long distances, navigating complex administrative processes, and waiting weeks or even months for decisions that affect their daily lives. Whether obtaining official documents, accessing public services, or participating in local development decisions, the reality of a highly [...] The post From Policy to People: Liberia Accelerates Decentralization to Bring Government Closer to Citizens appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-22 15:30:53

Allen’s Rebuttal to Burrowes: Myth Making or Job Seeking?
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, I was taken aback after reading the article Providence Island: A World-Changing History Beyond the Myths that appeared in the Liberian Observer on September 8, 2026. Written by Dr. C. Patrick Burrowes, the article appears...
2026-09-21 11:56:00

Will Probes Deliver Justice To Families of 37 Dead Young Nigerian Miners?
By Paul Ejime The death of 37 suspected illegal miners, mainly youths in the detention facility of Nigeria’s Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the northern state of Niger, has elicited widespread condemnation and public outrage, with the NGO Centre for Community Law, Amnesty International, Nigeria, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) among organisations calling for an independent, [...] The post Will Probes Deliver Justice To Families of 37 Dead Young Nigerian Miners? appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-21 11:01:27

LRA to Provide Technical Support for Gambia’s Revenue Collection Dashboard
Accra, Ghana – September 20, 2026: Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) have signed a Memorandum of Engagement under which the LRA will provide technical assistance to support the development of a Revenue Collection Dashboard for The Gambia. The agreement, signed by LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah and GRA Commissioner [...] The post LRA to Provide Technical Support for Gambia’s Revenue Collection Dashboard appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-21 10:56:08

IIC, Partners Celebrate 16 Years Of FOI Act In Liberia
By Amos Harris The Independent Information Commission (IIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Information (MOI), civil society organizations, and media groups, commemorated the 16th anniversary of Liberia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act of 2010. The program took place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Charles Gbenyon Conference Hall at the Ministry of Information [...] The post IIC, Partners Celebrate 16 Years Of FOI Act In Liberia appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-21 10:49:13

Court Holds MOTC Liable For US$3.24M In Ducor Petroleum Dispute
By Amos Harris In a major breakthrough in a corporate dispute spanning over a decade, the Special Commercial Court has held the Monrovia Oil Trading Corporation (MOTC) liable for US$3,244,100.78 improperly withdrawn from Ducor Petroleum Inc.’s bank account at the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI). Delivering the ruling on Friday, September 18, 2026, [...] The post Court Holds MOTC Liable For US$3.24M In Ducor Petroleum Dispute appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-21 10:43:58

Kakata Prison Jailbreak Raises Security Concerns
By Amos Harris The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a jailbreak at the Kakata Central Prison in Margibi County, where several inmates escaped on September 20, 2026. Following the incident, the Joint Security of Liberia was alerted and has launched a joint search and recapture operation to locate the escaped inmates and return them to [...] The post Kakata Prison Jailbreak Raises Security Concerns appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-21 10:37:45

Liberia Needs Lasting Gender Parity Beyond Cabinet
Liberia faces gender inequality in political representation despite recent strides, highlighting the need for structural change in electoral laws to ensure lasting parity and enforceable gender provisions.
2026-09-21 10:10:00

Liberia Opens Dedicated Office for Second MCC Compact Project
By James T. Brooks MONROVIA — Liberia opened a dedicated office on Thursday for the team designing its second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact. The government aims to sign the agreement by December 2027 to fund new power transmission lines and rewrite the nation’s mining laws. Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Samuel A. Stevquoah, [...] The post Liberia Opens Dedicated Office for Second MCC Compact Project appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-20 10:11:40

Liberia launches PATHWAYs Framework, calls for global partnership on youth, peace, security, and development
By Kaipee Luther Newray NEW YORK — The Republic of Liberia has unveiled a comprehensive “Pathways” framework centered on youth, peace, security, and development, underscoring the nation’s readiness to actively engage in global initiatives. Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sara Beyslow Nyanti, launched the vision document on September 18, 2026, during the UNSC-UNGA81 high-level [...] The post Liberia launches PATHWAYs Framework, calls for global partnership on youth, peace, security, and development appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-20 10:02:13

Factory Maintenance Manager (FMM) Needed
Notice of Position OpeningExternal & Internal Full Time Position Title: Factory Maintenance Manager (FMM)Posting Number: S_89Posting Date: September 18, 2026Reporting to: Head of ManufacturingGrade Level M1Applications will be accepted through October 1, 2026 Position Summary We are seeking a qualified and experienced Factory Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations and ensure the efficient, safe, and ... The post Factory Maintenance Manager (FMM) Needed appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-19 06:58:13

ALEPH HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES SOUTH AFRICA OFFICE
Africa’s largest independent hotel management company has announced the opening of a regional office in Cape Town to support the group’s growing portfolio across the continent. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 18 September 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has announced today at [...] The post ALEPH HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES SOUTH AFRICA OFFICE appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-19 03:00:44

Boakai, Meeks Push Stronger Liberia–U.S. Ties
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2026: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has held talks with U.S. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks in Washington, D.C., as Liberia seeks to deepen cooperation with the United States in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and security. The meeting formed part of President Boakai’s ongoing diplomatic engagements in the United States aimed at strengthening ... The post Boakai, Meeks Push Stronger Liberia–U.S. Ties appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:46:01

Kogar Condemns Alleged AI Images of VP Koung
By Stephen G. Fellajuah NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia, September 18, 2026: Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar has condemned the circulation of images purportedly generated or manipulated with artificial intelligence to ridicule Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, amid continuing controversy over reports surrounding the Vice President’s experience at Brussels Airport. Kogar described the circulation of the ... The post Kogar Condemns Alleged AI Images of VP Koung appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:43:04

Gov’t Blames Fuel Price Hike on Global Market Pressure
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, September 18, 2026: The Government of Liberia has attributed the latest increase in petroleum pump prices to mounting pressure on the global oil market, saying international supply disruptions and higher procurement costs are affecting local prices. Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs Daniel Sanoe made the disclosure Thursday, September 17, ... The post Gov’t Blames Fuel Price Hike on Global Market Pressure appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:39:57

TU Reasserts National Status
By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County HARPER, Maryland County, Liberia: William V. S. Tubman University President Dr. Olu Q. Menjay has rejected perceptions that the institution is primarily a regional or “rural” university, insisting that its mandate extends across Liberia regardless of its location in the southeast. Speaking during the university’s 17th anniversary celebration in ... The post TU Reasserts National Status appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:37:40

Women Legislative Caucus Seeks Stronger Media Ties
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia, September 18, 2026: The Women Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLCL) has called for a stronger and more sustained partnership with the media to improve public awareness of women lawmakers’ work and strengthen communication with citizens. WLCL Chairperson Representative Ellen Attoh Wreh made the call Thursday, September 17, during a roundtable discussion aimed ... The post Women Legislative Caucus Seeks Stronger Media Ties appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:27:22

Mulbah: Liberia Must Break Monrovia-Centric Governance
By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, September 18, 2026: Deputy Minister for Local Government and Decentralization Edward K. Mulbah says Liberia must move away from its longstanding Monrovia-centered system of governance if the country is to achieve balanced development and improve public services across the counties. Mulbah said the concentration of political, administrative and financial decision-making ... The post Mulbah: Liberia Must Break Monrovia-Centric Governance appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:24:21

Liberia Clears 109 Civilians to Legally Carry Firearms
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, September 18, 2026: The Liberia National Commission on Arms (LiNCA) says 109 civilians have qualified for firearm licenses after completing mandatory competency training, as the government intensifies efforts to regulate and document civilian gun ownership. LiNCA Vice Chairman Atty. Vahkpanah B. K. Wymon disclosed the figures Thursday, September 17, during the ... The post Liberia Clears 109 Civilians to Legally Carry Firearms appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:21:34

LiNCA Withholds Civilian Firearms Registration Figures
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, September 18, 2026: The Liberia National Commission on Arms (LiNCA) has declined to disclose how many civilian firearms have been registered under an ongoing government exercise, citing national security concerns. LiNCA Vice Chairman Atty. Vahkpanah B. K. Wymon addressed the issue Thursday, September 17, after presenting an update on the registration ... The post LiNCA Withholds Civilian Firearms Registration Figures appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:16:01

CSA Faces Midterm Performance Review
By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, Liberia, September 18, 2026: The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has undergone a midterm performance review aimed at assessing its progress toward institutional targets and strengthening accountability and service delivery across the public sector. The one-day review, held Wednesday, September 16, was conducted by a team from the Ministry of State ... The post CSA Faces Midterm Performance Review appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:13:14

PIH Boss: Liberia Must Build Health Resilience
By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, September 18, 2026: Partners In Health (PIH) Liberia Country Director Dr. Maxo Luma has urged Liberia to move beyond repeatedly rebuilding its health sector after crises and instead develop a resilient, equitable and sustainable system capable of withstanding future shocks. Luma said achieving that goal by 2030 will require stronger ... The post PIH Boss: Liberia Must Build Health Resilience appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news .
2026-09-18 07:09:45

Sudan Kusini: WFP kusitisha msaada wa chakula kwa karibu raia milioni 2
Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mpango wa chakula WFP, limesema litazimika kusitisha utoaji wa msaada wa chakula kwa raia wa Sudan Kusini wapatao Milioni mbili, hivi karibuni kwa sababu ya uhaba wa fedha.
2026-09-16 04:13:07

Gates Foundation Commits US$1 Billion to Help Build and Deliver Equitable AI That Improves Health and Expands Opportunity
New Goalkeepers Report: AI could be a great equalizer, but only if it’s built intentionally to benefit the people who need it most SEATTLE, WA, USA, 15 September 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Gates Foundation today announced plans to spend at least US$1 billion over the next two years to expand access to artificial intelligence and [...] The post Gates Foundation Commits US$1 Billion to Help Build and Deliver Equitable AI That Improves Health and Expands Opportunity appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-16 03:00:42

Nigeria’s Democracy At Crossroads, CSOs Warn
As the world commemorated the International Day of Democracy on Tuesday, 15 September, the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has warned that “Rising voter intimidation, inflammatory political rhetoric, electoral violence, abuse of public office, and the apparent failure of institutions to hold powerful political actors accountable are posing serious threats to the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy.” “With the [...] The post Nigeria’s Democracy At Crossroads, CSOs Warn appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-15 23:36:21

LDEA Arrests Woman with US$400 Worth of Marijuana at Karloken Checkpoint
HARPER, Maryland County — The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a Liberian woman at the Karloken checkpoint in Maryland County after she was allegedly found in possession of four plates of marijuana valued at approximately US$400. The suspect, identified as Mamie Williams, is a Liberian national originally from River Gee County. According to [...] The post LDEA Arrests Woman with US$400 Worth of Marijuana at Karloken Checkpoint appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-15 23:33:20

Ngafuan Challenges Tubman University to Turn Research Into Solutions
Monrovia, Liberia – September 15, 2026: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has commended Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah and his team for their contribution to Liberia’s historic achievement of mobilizing more than US$1 billion in domestic revenue for the first time in the country’s 179-year history. In a special address marking [...] The post Ngafuan Challenges Tubman University to Turn Research Into Solutions appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-15 23:18:24

Gov’t Highlights Press Freedom, Inclusive Media Engagement.....Minister Sando Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to an Open and Inclusive Media
By Amos Harris The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, inclusive media engagement, and creating an enabling environment where journalists can perform their professional duties across the country without interference. Speaking on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs [...] The post Gov’t Highlights Press Freedom, Inclusive Media Engagement.....Minister Sando Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to an Open and Inclusive Media appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-15 22:58:27

Boakai Pushes Salary Reversal As Liberia Hits US$1 Billion Revenue Milestone....President Links Revenue Growth to Better Pay, Services
By Amos Harris President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has called for the reversal of civil servants’ salary harmonization, emphasizing that Liberia’s historic surge in domestic revenue must translate into direct, tangible improvements in the daily lives of ordinary citizens. In a major national address delivered on September 14, 2026, President Boakai announced that Liberia has [...] The post Boakai Pushes Salary Reversal As Liberia Hits US$1 Billion Revenue Milestone....President Links Revenue Growth to Better Pay, Services appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .
2026-09-15 22:52:51