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Liberia: Dr. Gbartea Explains Status of Local Government Law Implementation

Monrovia, Dec. 22 -- Dr. Romeo Gbartea, a senior official at Liberia's Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and a longtime governance expert, says implementation of the Local Government Act is... Read More


Liberia: CSA Boss Joekai Warns Gender Inequality Is Undermining Liberia's Productivity and Governance

Monrovia, Dec. 22 -- The Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, has raised alarm over what he described as deep-rooted gender inequality in Liberian workplaces. Dr.... Read More


Liberia: EU Releases First Tranche of 56 Million Budget Support as Liberia Meets Reform Benchmarks

Monrovia, Dec. 22 -- The Government of Liberia has received 21 million, equivalent to approximately US 24.6 million, in direct budget support from the European Union following what both sides describe... Read More


Scrapping a Lifeline

India, Dec. 22 -- MGNREGA was a covenant the nation made with its poorest citizens. It was a promise of dignified work and not starving due to a lack of it. That promise is now being broken, deliberat... Read More


Liberia: Sen. McGill Rejects Orantos Petroleum Deal and 2026 National Budget, Cites National Interest and Worker Welfare Concerns

Monrovia, Dec. 22 -- Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has articulated his opposition to the controversial Orantos Petroleum agreement and the recently passed 2026 National Budget. In a publ... Read More


Liberia: Female Journalists Convene in Monrovia to Strengthen Leadership, Safety, and Professional Growth in Liberia's Media Sector

Monrovia, Dec. 19 -- Female journalists from across Liberia on Thursday gathered in Monrovia as the Female Journalists Association of Liberia held its annual retreat, creating a national platform for ... Read More


LPRA Commends Liberian Legislature On Offshore Contract Ratification

Monrovia, Dec. 19 -- The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority has described the ratification of several offshore petroleum contracts by the Liberian Legislature as a significant national breakthroug... Read More


Liberia: Ministry of Public Works Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

Monrovia, Dec. 19 -- The Ministry of Public Works has launched a five-year Development Plan for road infrastructure and other infrastructural development initiatives. The plan, which specifically ali... Read More


Liberia: China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company's Train

BONG MINES, Dec. 19 -- China Union Investment Liberia has yielded to mounting legislative pressure following an action by Bong County District 7 lawmaker, Foday Fahnbulleh, who ordered the stoppage of... Read More


Liberia and UNICEF Launch Preparatory Phase for Five-Year Child Development and Human Capital Programme

MONROVIA, Dec. 19 -- The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in close collaboration with UNICEF Liberia, on Wednesday held a strategic joint preparatory meeting to lay the groundwork for the upcoming UNICEF... Read More