Month: September 2023

Citizen Insecurity in Latin American Nations

PERSPECTIVE By Al Smith The concept of security in modern society involves a vast range of challenges and complications, going much beyond conventional ideas of military defense. The most pressing issue in this regard is citizen insecurity, a complex problem that cuts over geographical lines and has an impact on people in their own communities. …

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President Weah Declares Sunday, October 1, “World Older People Day”

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah has by Proclamation declared Sunday, October 1, 2023 as United Nations “World Older People Day” to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday and to be celebrated on Monday, October 2, 2023. The Proclamation directs all Civic and Voluntary organizations …

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CPP Condemns Political Violence in Lofa County

The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) of Liberia strongly  condemns the recent wave of political violence in Lofa County, particularly the distressing acts of aggression between members of the Unity Party and the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) The reported vandalization of crucial public infrastructure and the attempted destruction of property by alleged party supporters are utterly …

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U.S. Gov’t,  ECOWAS,  & UN Condemn Foya Violence;  Calls For Prosecution of Perpetrators

–– Applause Liberia National Police for Restoring Calm to Foya   IPNEWS:  The United States,  ECOWAS and the United Nations have condemned Friday’s rival clashes that led to the loss of lives and injuries in Foya City, Lofa County.  In a separate statement issued Saturday,  September 30, 2023, the United States expressed condolences to the …

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ArcelorMittal Training Academy A Beacon of Hope for Liberia’s Future Workforce

IPNEWS: In a bid to uplift Liberia’s youth and foster economic development, the ArcelorMittal Training Academy, situated in Yekepa, NIMBA county, is making significant strides by offering free technical and vocational training to aspiring young Liberians. The academy, an initiative of ArcelorMittal Liberia, stands as a beacon of hope for the region, providing essential skills …

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CPP-Cummings Sets 1st 100 Days Deliverables Ahead of Campaign Launch Tomorrow

IPNEWS: Liberia goes to the polls election on October 10, 2023, to elect their President, Vice President, County, Senators, and Representatives, and the opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), poised to challenge incumbent President Goerge Manneh Weah, in what is termed as one of the decisive elections in Liberia’s 2023 election. Ahead of this election, the …

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Gov’t Restores Calm in Foyah City

IPNEWS: Calm is now restored following an overnight curfew in the provision city of Foyah, Lofa County, northern Liberia. The Liberian Government imposed an overnight curfew late Friday night in Foyah City and surroundings as the situation worsened following a fluid of deadly violence earlier in the day. Earlier, Friday morning, reports emerged from the …

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APM Terminals Liberia Invests US$15M More at Freeport of Monrovia

-Brings In Two, Modern Harbor Mobile Cranes   The Freeport of Monrovia, the gateway and the heartbeat to Liberia’s economy, has seen increased activity over the last few weeks. Today, Friday, September 29, APM Terminals Liberia, operators of this state-of-the-art multi-purpose port in Monrovia, presented their latest investment to stakeholders. It is a US$15 million …

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Gov’t Imposes Overnight Curfew in Foyah

The Liberian Government has imposed an  overnight curfew in Foyah City and surroundings as the situations following a deadly violence earlier in the day remain fluid. Foyah became very tense Friday, September 29, when rival supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and Unity Party clashed in running street battles. There were reports …

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Rival Clashes in Foyah District Leave at Least Four Dead

—– As Police Dispatches Rapid Response Unit to Lofa County   IPNEWS: Reports from the Northern Liberia county of Lofa’s Foyah District, are that there were deadly clashes early Friday, September 29th,  between supporters of the opposition Unity Party and the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and that at least four persons are feared …

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