AllAfrica News: Liberia

All of Africa Today - April 7, 2025

[allAfrica] Nigeria's 'Take-It-Back' Movement Determined to Hold Protest

Over 10,000 Mpox Vaccines Brought in to Boost Surveillance

[Liberian Observer] Liberia has received 10,800 doses of the mpox vaccines. Healthcare workers and those who came into close contact with affected persons are earmarked for the yet-to-launch vaccination campaign.

U.S. Ambassador Warns Liberians - Illegal Immigration Could Cost You Everything

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has issued a stern warning to Liberians considering illegal entry into the United States or involvement in visa fraud. In a public op-ed released Monday, the Ambassador underscored the grave consequences of violating U.S. immigration laws and urged Liberians to dissuade friends and relatives residing illegally in America from remaining there.

Liberia's Offshore Potential Gets Boost

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- In presentation at the Executive Mansion over the weekend, Fabian Lai, Acting CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), delivered a comprehensive progress report on NOCAL's groundbreaking partnership with global geological and geophysical leader TGS NOPEC to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, cabinet ministers, and industry leaders.

Nocal, TGS Nopec Expand Energy Partnership to Power Liberia's Future

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) and TGS NOPEC have strengthened their 23-year partnership to boost Liberia's energy sector, attract new investment, and support national development. Acting NOCAL CEO Fabian Lai shared the update during a presentation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, cabinet ministers, and industry stakeholders at the Executive Mansion.

Access to Land Limits Women's Participation in Agriculture

[New Dawn] Women's participation in agriculture is being severely hindered by limited access to land, according to Agnes Fred, Program Coordinator at Women in Agriculture and Sustainable Development.

Future Farmers Liberia to Sign MOU With Agricultural Institutions

[New Dawn] The organization is currently finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enable students from these institutions to receive hands-on training on its demonstration farm.

'Punish the Sheep and Protect the Wolves'

[New Dawn] Montserrado -- Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, criticizes Liberia's justice system, accusing the judiciary of failure to punish corrupt officials. He, describes the Justice System here as one that "punishes the sheep and protects the wolves."

NPHIL Launches Surveillance Guidelines

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The National Public Health Institute of Liberia or NPHIL in collaboration with the African Center for Disease Control launches event-based surveillance technical guidelines in Monrovia.

Chief Justice Saves LNBA From Blunder

[Liberian Observer] What could have become an embarrassing error was averted over the weekend at the 2025 Annual General Assembly of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), thanks to the proactiveness and farsightedness of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh.

LEC's New MD Vows to Tackle Liberia's Power Challenges

[Liberian Observer] The new Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed Sheriff, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye.

Nocal, TGS Nopec Deepen Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Liberia's Energy Revolution

[Liberian Observer] In a presentation at the Executive Mansion today, Fabian Lai, Acting CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), delivered a comprehensive progress report on NOCAL's groundbreaking partnership with global geological and geophysical leader TGS NOPEC to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, cabinet ministers, and industry leaders.

Yellow Machines Redux - Fresh Start or Old Scandal Repackaged?

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The much-maligned "Yellow Machines" deal--once dismissed as a scandalous venture marred by secrecy, procedural errors, and accusations of executive overreach--is back on the national stage. This time, however, it returns with a rebranding of sorts: renegotiated terms, apparent cost reductions, and the Vice President himself at the helm of the revamped initiative.

Congo Town Resident Decries 'Unlawful' Family's Eviction

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A resident of the Congo Town community in Montserrado County has described the forceful eviction of him and his family as a "lawless eviction," allegedly carried out on the orders of City Court Judge Ben Barco, in the absence of any family members.

Govt Prosecutes Mary Boimah, Others

[New Dawn] Salala Rubber Corporation former Workers' Union President Mary P. Boimah and Secretary Lawrence Gborbor, along with six other individuals, are facing multiple charges, including armed robbery, arson, criminal facilitation, solicitation, conspiracy, mischief, and theft of property.

Arcelormittal Liberia Promises More Benefits to Locals

[New Dawn] Yekepa -- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ArcelorMittal Liberia, Michael Vandermerwe, outlined the company's impressive expansion plans, revealing that it has produced between 3 and 5 million tons of iron ore annually in recent years.

Liberian Women, Girls Urged to Chase Opportunities

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberian women and girls have been encouraged to actively pursue opportunities for development and maintain a strong commitment to continuous learning.

'We Expected More'

[Liberian Observer] ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) commemorated 20 years of operations in Liberia on April 4, 2025, with a series of celebratory events in Yekepa, Nimba County. Yet, while the company sought to highlight its contributions, including job creation and investments in mining infrastructure, critics were quick to contrast these claims with the underwhelming transformation of concession areas and continued underperformance on obligations enshrined in its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA).

PSU Officer Shot, Disarmed in Land Dispute Ambush Near Fendell

[Liberian Investigator] An officer of the Police Support Unit (PSU), identified as Sam Walker, was reportedly attacked, shot, and disarmed by unknown men late Saturday evening, April 5, 2025, in a frightening incident near the New Jerusalem Community, close to Fendell.

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President Boakai Orders Probed Into Blackout At International Airport

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched a full-scale investigation into the recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), ordering immediate corrective measures and long-term solutions to safeguard Liberia's main international gateway from future blackouts.

ECOWAS Commission Strengthens The National Early Warning Response Mechanism Of The Gambia And Liberia

[Ecowas] The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs organized hybrid sessions to review the state of implementation of the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanisms (ECOPHISM) with the National Centers for the Coordination of Response Mechanisms (NCCRM) of The Gambia and Liberia from 25th -26th March 2025, and 27th - 28th of March 2025 respectively.

Mother's Cry for Justice - Family Shattered By Rape, Incest, and Abandonment

[Liberian Investigator] Zota District -- In the fading evening light, Gorpu Yarkpawolo (not her real name) sits barefoot outside a neighbor's home, her three young sons gathered around her. Tears roll silently down her cheeks as she recounts the horror that has haunted her family since 2022. Her voice quivers--not with anger, but with a quiet, desperate resolve to save her children's future from the shadows of unspeakable trauma.

Jemima Wolokollie Weighs in On Nimba By-Election

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Former Deputy Commerce Minister Jemima Wolokollie has urged residents of Nimba County to "vote wisely" in the upcoming Senatorial by-election slated for April 22, 2025. Speaking to journalists in Monrovia on Wednesday, April 2, Wolokollie described the vote as a litmus test for the county ahead of the 2029 general and presidential elections.

CCL, LTA Move to Reroute Ace Cable to Address Internet Disruptions in Liberia

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), in partnership with the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has begun work to redirect the country's undersea internet cable from beneath PHP Park in Monrovia, in a critical move aimed at ending persistent nationwide connectivity disruptions.

Climate Change Impact On Rice Production in Liberia - Case Studies of Kpatawee and Gbedin Rice Farms

[Liberian Investigator] Agricultural production in Liberia is primarily based on rain-fed farming, which is dependent on the April-November rainy season. Over 80% of Liberia's 4.5 million population relies on small-scale subsistence farming, with rice serving as the staple crop. For centuries, Ttraditional shifting cultivation which requires both heavy rainfall and sunlight has been the predominant farming method in the West African country.

My Greatest Inspiration Is Detractors

[New Dawn] Margibi -- Margibi County Superintendent, Attorney Victoria Wolobah Duncan, says one of the greatest inspirations of her leadership are detractors.

USAID Chief of Party, Lien Bach Bids Farewell to Liberia

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Internews Media Activity Partners, comprising six (6) media development organizations, recently honored Madam Lien Bach, Chief of Party of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), for her meaningful contributions and lasting impact on the Liberian media.

Letter to God - Lord Na I See Why They Say Congou People Spoiled This Kountry

[New Dawn] Dear Father,

Authorities Blame Birds For Major Blockout At International Airport

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), which caused operational disruptions, has been linked to an unusual source: birds.

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