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Bhutan acts to stay off travel ban list
The Bhutanese
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June 28, 2025
After working very hard to stay off any travel ban list and cooperating with United States (US) authorities, Bhutan was congratulating itself when the USA, earlier this month, announced a list of countries facing full and partial travel ban that...
Liberian Swedish Feeder Roads Project launches major roadworks in Lofa, Nimba, and Bong Counties.
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 25, 2025
By: Edwin N Khakie A significant rural infrastructure project has been launched across three key Liberian counties—Lofa, Nimba, and Bong—under the Liberian Swedish Feeder Roads Project, aimed at improving connectivity and driving local economic...
Liberia: NCHE shuts down 31 unaccredited institutions
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 25, 2025
By; Kruah Thompson The Government of Liberia, through the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), has officially shut down 31 institutions across the country for operating without its knowledge and approval. According to the NCHE, these...
The Genius Of Amakye Dede: How His Music Showed Me The Soul ...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana has become a major player in the African entertainment industry thanks to its wealth of talented actors, filmmakers, producers, and artists. Nonetheless, Daniel Amakye Dede, better known by his stage name Amakye Dede, is one of Ghana's top...
Shara Community Road Project nears completion.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 4, 2025
By Stephen G. Fellajuah Paynesville, Liberia; July 4, 2025 – The Chairperson of Shara Community in Payneville, Mrs. Delode Davies Garnett, has announced that Phase One of a major road construction project in the community, valued at over...
A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries
Mail & Guardian
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July 4, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this year. (X) A few months ago, the chairman of the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Ted Cruz,...
Liberian Peace Scholar and Advocate Launches Document Preparation Company to Support Immigrants in the U.S.
Front Page Africa
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June 24, 2025
Mainlehwon Ebenezer Vonhm, PhD Dr. Mainlehwon Ebenezer Vonhm, has launched All Docs LIB, a document preparation and immigration assistance company aimed at helping Liberians living in the United States navigate complex legal and governmental...
Michigan-Liberia State Partnership Program marks 15 years of enduring cooperation, commitment
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 27, 2025
CAMP GRAYLING, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES 06.27.2025 CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—The Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) celebrated the 15th anniversary of their partnership under the National Guard Bureau’s State...
Decades After Death, Liberia Holds Funeral for Ex-Leader Doe
News Central TV
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June 27, 2025
Hundreds of individuals assembled in rural Liberia on Friday for the state funeral of former president Samuel Doe, taking place 35 years after his assassination and highlighting the nation’s ongoing efforts for reconciliation regarding its violent...
From Trenton To the Thunder: The Inspiring Rise of Liberian-American Star Thomas Sorbor
Front Page Africa
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June 27, 2025
Sorbor’s journey embodies both the American dream and the resilience of a proud West African heritage. Monrovia- In a night marked by emotion, pride, and promise, Thomas Sorbor, a towering 6’10” forward-center with deep Liberian roots, saw his...
Budget Under Strain: Liberia’s Cash-Based Revenue Outlook and Policy Imperatives
Front Page Africa
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June 27, 2025
THERE ARE MANY REASONS for concerns in view of the current economic climate in Liberia. Internally, there growing size of the government, misguided allocations of public funds in the National Budget that give rise to wasteful spending, poor...
Liberia, Diaspora Find Common Ground in Storytelling and Strategy
Liberian Observer
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Monrovia, Liberia – A Juneteenth celebration in Monrovia moved well beyond commemoration on Thursday, June 19, as creative and policy heavyweights mapped out practical ways to deepen economic and cultural ties between Liberians and African...
Liberia: Businessman Killed by Former Nimba Inspector’s Vehicle in Ganta, Police Launch Investigation
Front Page Africa
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June 23, 2025
GANTA – A vehicle owned by former Nimba County Inspector and defeated senatorial candidate B. Mack Gbliwon struck and killed a local businessman in Ganta on Sunday, June 15, 2025, according to eyewitnesses and local police. By D. Franklin...
Liberia: River North Bridge Collapse Isolates Over 25 Towns in Tienpo District
Front Page Africa
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June 23, 2025
RIVER GEE – More than 25 towns in the Tienpo Administrative District of River Gee County have been left isolated following the sudden collapse of the River North Bridge. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr. The collapse occurred on Wednesday, June 18, after...
Liberia: Police Arrest Man with Counterfeit $1,400 USD in Nimba County
Front Page Africa
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June 23, 2025
SACLEPEA – Police in Saclepea have arrested 30-year-old Alex Melewon for possession of counterfeit U.S. currency totaling $1,400. Melewon, a money exchanger from Ganta, was caught after attempting to pay a motorcyclist with a fake $100 bill. By D....
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
Gov’t, Ivanhoe Atlantic Set to Sign Landmark Rail Access Agreement
Liberian Observer
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In a remarkable breakthrough for Liberia’s mining and logistics sectors, the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic (formerly High Power Exploration/“HPX”) are set to sign a long-awaited Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) on Friday, July 4,...
Liberia Engages Africa’s Tourism Leaders in Abuja
Liberian Observer
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A Liberian delegation led by Assistant Minister for Tourism, Atty. Dogba K. Norris, Jr., has departed Monrovia to participate in two high-level African tourism events in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at advancing regional collaboration and sustainable...
U.S. Embassy in Liberia Orders Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public
Front Page Africa
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June 25, 2025
The U.S. embassy in Monrovia says the social media accounts of all applicants will be screened and approved before their travel. Summary: U.S. Embassy in Monrovia orders visa applicants to make their social media profiles public for screenings and...
Liberia: Police IG Responds to Bribery Allegations in Capitol Arson Case, Sparks Mixed Reactions as Public Demands Clarity
Front Page Africa
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June 20, 2025
Monrovia – The Inspector General of Police, Colonel Gregory O.W. Coleman, has denied allegations that the Liberia National Police (LNP) or state prosecutors offered a bribe to Capitol arson suspect John Nyanti in exchange for testimony against...