In recent developments, High Power Exploration (HPX), through its affiliate, the Liberia Economy, has attempted to cast the Liberian government as the principal obstacle to finalizing a multi-user rail access agreement that would facilitate the transshipment of Guinean iron ore through Liberia’s Buchanan Port. However, a closer examination reveals that HPX’s own missteps and the …
IPNEWS: The Monrovia City Court, presided over by Magistrate Ben Barco, has ordered the detention of several protesters affiliated with the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) for their alleged involvement in a riot that occurred on August 22, 2023. The protesters face multiple charges, including attempted murder. According to court records, the defendants were present …
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By: Blamo N. Toe IPNEWS: The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has trained over fifty (50) Directors, Coordinators and Technical Staff of Gender and Social Inclusion Unit (GSIU) from five (5) implementing government ministries of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) under Component 4 of the project. The Liberia Women Empowerment Project is …
IPNEWS: Finance Ministry has denied recent reports that the Liberian government defaulted on the settlement of its outstanding obligations to the International Development Association In a statement issued over the weekend, the Ministry said about US$44.3 has been paid by the Unity Party administration since January 2024. It stated that the Federal Reserve Bank of …
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—Returns Home Over the Weekend IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reemphasized to an international conference that Liberia is an attractive investment destination, showcasing the country’s commitment to partnering with black businesses and investors for mutual economic advancement and prosperity. The Liberian leader’s address was marked by warm greetings to the attendees as he highlighted …
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—As LNP Charged To Court 14 Suspects After Thursday’s Clashes IPNEWS: Former Foreign Minister Olubanke King Akerele has come under shape criticisms over recent accusations against former President George Weah during her oration at the 177th observance of National Flag Day. Former Foreign Minister King lashed at former President Weah of inciting violence in the …
IPNEWS: Former presidential candidate Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe is proposing dozens of reforms within the Liberian legal system to support fight against corruption Delivering an address “Strengthening Liberia’s governance: ending corruption through accountability and legal reforms”, over the weekend in Zondo Town, Logan Town Community, Cllr. Gongloe described corruption as Liberia’s most persistent and destructive …
Gongloe calls for constitutional reforms To Enhance Corruption Read More »
SEE FULL STATEMENT: H.E. Omar Alieu Turay President of the Commission Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Abuja Federal Republic of Nigeria August 23, 2024 Mr. President: I write to draw your attention and through you, the Authority of Heads of State, to an unprovoked attack on the headquarters of our political institution, the …
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