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UMU Bans Alcohol, Tightens Security for Historic 2026 Graduation Ceremony

By Edwin N Khakie Monrovia, Liberia – March 20, 2026 – The United Methodist University (UMU) has announced strict regulations ahead of its upcoming graduation ceremony, warning that alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on campus, as 611 students prepare to receive degrees during the 2026 commencement exercises. The announcement was made on Thursday at a press conference held on …

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Boakai Calls for Calm Amid Border Tensions with Guinea

Monrovia, Liberia, March 18, 2026 — Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday urged calm as his government works through diplomatic channels to ease tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border in Lofa County. In a national address, Boakai said Liberia is engaging Guinea and regional partners to prevent escalation and preserve stability, stressing that dialogue remains the government’s preferred approach to …

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EPA, MCC Launch Composting Facility to Boost Waste Management and Jobs

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, March 19, 2026 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA), has launched a composting facility in Monrovia to improve waste management and promote environmental sustainability. The facility was unveiled on March 18, 2026, at the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) …

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Senate Halts Debate on LPRC Reform Bill Over Altered Copies

By Lincoln G. PetersLiberian Senate, Monrovia — March 18, 2026: The Liberian Senate on Tuesday suspended debate and voting on a bill to formally establish the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) after Senator Abraham D. Dillon discovered that copies of the bill had been altered in committee. Different versions were reportedly circulated among senators, prompting concerns about accuracy and transparency. …

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IIC Conducts FOI Compliance Training at Ministry of Labor

Monrovia, Liberia – March 18, 2026 — The Independent Information Commission (IIC) has conducted a Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance training at the Ministry of Labor as part of its ongoing nationwide efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability across public institutions. The training was led by the IIC’s Acting Compliance Director, Mr. Armah Boimah Johnson, and brought together senior officials …

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Resource Rivalry: The Untold Story of Mahcustom Border Conflict

By Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Sorlumba Town, Foya, Lofa County, March 17, 2026: Investigations by The New Dawn indicate that the border tension between Liberia and Guinea in Mahcustom Village is primarily driven by competing claims over mineral resources in the Makona River, rather than boundary disagreements alone. Sources familiar with the situation report that confrontations near the Sorlumba entrance in …

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