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25 active Mpox cases confirmed in Liberia

The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has confirmed 25 active cases of Mpox currently in the country. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia, May 23, 2025: Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday, NPHIL Director General Dr. Chris Nyan disclosed that from January 2024 to present, a total of 102 laboratory-confirmed cases have been recorded. …

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Liberia ramps up push for UN Security Council Seat

Liberia has intensified its global diplomatic campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  May 23, 2025: The country has dispatched high-level envoys, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, to key countries around the world. These final engagements come as the West African nation nears the culmination of its year-long …

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Burkinabe’s death brews tension in Nimba 

Nimba County District#6 is tense after a 45-year-old Burkinabe national was discovered shot dead in a forest.  By Thomas Domah/  Nimba County  Nimba, Liberia, May 23, 2025 – Police in Nimba County have arrested six people linked to the death of a Burkinabe National in the forest in district#6.  The unidentified deceased, according to report, was allegedly killed with a …

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China Mall Liberia fires 5 contractors for theft

 Five Liberian contractors, predominantly females, accused of theft have been dismissed and turned over to Police for investigation, but protestors say their rights have been abused.  By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Paynesville, Liberia, May 23, 2025 – Much Better Trading Incorporated (China Mall Liberia) at Golden Gate, near the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville, has fired and detained at least five …

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Sethi Brothers threatens to go to court

The Management of steel producer, Sethi Brothers, rejects allegations that its products in the Liberian market are substandard, threatening to take those making such allegation to court. By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia, May 23, 2025 – The Management of Sethi Brothers Incorporated firmly denies recent accusations made by the President of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL), Mr. Dominic …

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Liberian makes history in UK

Mayor Councillor Ambassador Alpha Bird Collins is an elected Town and Borough Councillor. He is the current Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council. Hertsmere, UK, May 23, 2025: The mayor resigned from the ruling Labour party due to reasons undisclosed to the public, and he became a member of the Independent Hertsmere First Group, which consists of three independent …

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Liberia receives two homegrown pilots

The two Captains in group photo with AMPT and NPA Managements Two Liberian Captains Sam Jabbah and William Lassanah have been officially turned over to the National Port Authority as Liberia’s First homegrown Marine Pilot and tugboat captain.  Monrovia, May 23, 2025: The two Liberian Captains presented licenses to the Managing Director of the National Port Authority Mr. Sekou A. …

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PRESS RELEASE – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

For immediate releaseLiberia joins the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)MONROVIA, 21st of May 2025. The Republic of Liberia has taken a significant step towardsenhancing fisheries governance by joining the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). Thiscommitment demonstrates the country’s political will to improve transparency and participationfor the benefit of a more sustainable management of its marine fisheries.The commitment was formalised by signing a …

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