Liberia News

AfDB earmarks Liberia for New Development Program for Youth & Entrepreneurs

As part of its many programs aimed to promote youth entrepreneurship development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has earmarked Liberia as one of the pilot countries.

05/Apr/2023

Foreign Minister Kemayah holds Discussion with US Secretary of Education

Liberia’s Foreign Minister Dee-Maxwell Kemayah has met and held discussions with United States’ Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona.

05/Apr/2023

At Farmington 2023 Peace Declaration Pres. Weah cautions Political Leaders to treat Women in Elections With Respect & Civility

Barely five months to the ensuing Presidential and Legislative Elections in the country, President George Manneh Weah has stressed the need for political leaders across the country to uphold the pledge to prevent violence against women in elections and treat them with respect and civility.

05/Apr/2023

‘I Will Run for The Liberian Senate’ …Says Costa, leaves Room for Running Mate Issue

Amid rumors surrounding the running mate of former Vice President Joseph Nyuma Boakai with the name of popular talk show host Henry Pedro Costa popping up as one of the forerunners, Mr. Costa has let the cat out of the bag that he would be contesting the Montserrado County Senatorial Race in the ensuing October 10, 2023 Elections.

05/Apr/2023

In Bong County, WASUDEV, Food Fluency train Women on Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture …holds Stakeholders’ Meeting to review Draft Curriculum

As part of efforts in training women on Nutrition sensitive agriculture in Liberia, the Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASUDEV) in collaboration with Food Fluency recently hosted Agriculture and nutrition sensitive workshops for women smallholder farmers in Bong County.

04/Apr/2023

UL, IAGP sign MoU

The University of Liberia (UL) and the Nigerian-based International Academy for Gender and Peace (IAGP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) following a two-day West Africa Regional Conference on mainstreaming gender in the security sector in Africa.

04/Apr/2023

For vetoing the New Elections Law, AFELL expresses Disappointment in Pres. Weah

The Association of Female lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has expressed disappointment in President George Manneh  Weah for  vetoing  the New Elections Law, section 4.5 30% Affirmative Gender Representation.

04/Apr/2023

As 53 Liberians receive Start-Up Capital, Minister Gibs on calls for Women Empowerment

Labour Minister, Cllr. Charles H. Gibson says without the empowerment of women there will be no sustainable peace in the country.

04/Apr/2023

African Development Bank VP meets VP Howard-Taylor …. announces Proposal to establish Youth Entrepreneurship and Investment Bank

A high-level delegation of the African Development Bank is in Liberia to explore possibilities for the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneurship and Investment Bank (YEIB) in Liberia.

04/Apr/2023