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Government succumbs – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

By Stephen G. Fellajuah The Government of Liberia has suspended the issuance of National Identification Cards with immediate effect, citing administrative reasons. The decision comes amid mounting public criticism over the flawed registration process managed by the National Identification Registry (NIR). In a joint directive issued by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the NIR, all commercial banks have …

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“We are coming with organized resistance.”Β 

By Lincoln G. PetersΒ  Monrovia, June 23, 2025: A constituent member of the ruling Unity Party, the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL), has threatened to resist the Unity Party over its alleged abuse of power and the hard living conditions of the Liberian people. The EFFL said those who once criticized CDC now violate the same rules they claimed …

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IMF approves Liberia’s economic outlookΒ 

By Lincoln G. PetersΒ  The International Monetary Fund (IFM), through its Staff team, has expressed appreciation and pleasant opinion regarding Liberia’s economic outlook, following conclusion of a consultative visit to Monrovia.Β  The IMF staff team, headed by Mr. Daehaeng Kim, Mission Chief for Liberia, visited Monrovia from June 4 – 17, 2025. The objective of the visitation is to conduct …

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China-Africa trade prosperity grows to US$295.6 billionΒ 

By Lincoln G. PetersΒ  Beijing, China, June 20, 2025 – Β The People’s Republic of China, Director-General for African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that China-Africa trade prosperity has increased to US$295.6 billion, while announcing President Xi Jinping’s commitment to developing African infrastructure, technology capabilities and Artificial Intelligence to further boost trade and enhance economic cooperation.Β  Addressing an elaborate …

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Healing the wounds of Liberia’s Civil War

These events will be overseen by designated INCHR Commissioners, UNDP staff, media personnel, and a range of county- and district-level officials, traditional leaders, and civil society representatives. Monrovia, Liberia; June 20, 2025 – According to the Center for Justice and Accountability, an estimated 250,000 people lost their lives during Liberia’s civil war from 1989 to 2003.Β  In a bid to …

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Govt.’s crackdown faces scrutiny – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

A government restriction on street parades by students is greeted here with public criticism.Β  By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 20, 2025 – The Government of Liberia’s latest decision to ban street parades by students across the country triggers widespread public debate here, with mounting calls for a more balanced approach. Speaking from the United States via OK FM …

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