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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:17:51 GMT
11 Children Among 29 Confirmed Killed in Stampede
[RFI] At least 29 people, including 11 children, have died following a stampede during a Christian crusade in the densely populated New Kru Town, a suburb of the capital Monrovia.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:17:26 GMT
Pres. Weah Declares Three Days of National Mourning After New Kru Town Tragedy
[Govt of Liberia] President George M. Weah declared a 3-day state of National Mourning following the tragic and heavy loss of lives in a stampede in New Kru Town outside Monrovia.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:13:28 GMT
Weah Orders 'Full-Scale Investigation' After Deadly Stampede
[New Republic] President George M. Weah declared a 3-day state of National Mourning following the tragic and heavy loss of lives in a stampede in New Kru Town outside Monrovia A statement from the presidency said Thursday.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:19:36 GMT
Criminals Accused of Blocking Exits During Deadly Stampede
[New Dawn] At least 28 worshippers at a crusade have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the overcrowded venue of the church meeting. Other unconfirmed reports put the number at 30. Hospital officials say the number could go up.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:11:13 GMT
Apostle Kromah Speaks Out
[New Dawn] Following 29 deaths at crusade

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:11:11 GMT
UBCAA Wants Bong County Technical College Completed
[New Dawn] The United Bong County Association in the Americas (UBCAA) has called on the Bong Legislative Caucus to ensure completion of ongoing developmental projects in the county.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:11:08 GMT
The Case Against Arcelormittal's Deal
[New Dawn] Experts sound warning

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:11:04 GMT
Female Lone Star Falls to Cleveland Ambassadors 5-2
[New Dawn] Liberia's senior female national team has fallen 5-2 to Cleveland Ambassadors of the United States in an international friendly encounter at the Practice Pitch of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:11:01 GMT
Weah Declares 3-Day of National Mourning
[New Dawn] Following New Kru Town tragedy

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:10:59 GMT
Liberia - Wage of Terror
[New Dawn] 29 deaths confirmed from crusade stampede

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:10:55 GMT
NEC Boss - I'm Not Aware of U.S.$2.8 Million
[New Dawn] The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission Davidetta Browne-Lansanah says one of the NEC Commissioners, Floyd Sayor, inserted US$2.8 million in the Commission's budget without consulting the entire board.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:12:47 GMT
What 2022 May Hold for Technology's Role in Africa
[New Dawn] The past year proved that the only certainty in our world right now is further uncertainty and change.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:48:15 GMT
President Weah Condoles Ghana Following Deaths From Large Explosion
[Govt of Liberia] The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah conveyed profound sympathies to the government and people of Ghana following the tragic loss of lives in an explosion in the Western region of the country. The incident is r...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:23:06 GMT
NAYMOTE Draws Critical Line
[New Republic] The National Youth Movement for Transparent Elections (NAYMOTE) has released its Legislature Engagement Guide (LEG) aimed at promoting the culture of legislative openness and responsiveness in Liberia.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:22:01 GMT
Killers of German National Get 35 Years
[FrontPageAfrica] Kakata -- The three men convicted of murdering a German national in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County were sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison each, with the judge stating that prosecutors proved their case beyond reasonable doubt ...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:25:49 GMT
Vice President Howard-Taylor Addresses the National Progressives Women Conference
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Jewel Howard-Taylor, has addressed the first-ever National Progressives Women's Conference under the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Tuesday, January 18, 2...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:25:46 GMT
The Board of the U.S.-Based Change Agent Network Suspends Founder, Eric Wowoh, Over Multiple Allegations of Sexual Abuse
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Eric Wowoh, Founder and Executive Director of the Change Agent Network (CAN) has been suspended indefinitely due to multitude of sexual abuse allegations and mismanagement of donors' funds.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:25:12 GMT
APM Terminals Revamps With New Port Equipment to Enhance Service Delivery
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- To improve service delivery and the ease of doing business at the Free Port of Monrovia, APMT-Liberia, have procured new container handling equipment. The equipment, 3 new Kalmar Reach Stackers and 4 modernized, Twin Lif...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:25:03 GMT
'He Was a United Revolutionary Fighter' - Alhaji G. V. Kromah Supporters Eulogize Him
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Mourning supporters of the late Alhaji G.V. Kromah has praised the fallen Liberian statesman for the passion he had in 'liberating' not only members of Mandingo and the Islamic Community but the entire country at large.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:24:55 GMT
Prosecutors Seeks Evidence From ANC's Alexander Cummings - Says It's Vital for His Prosecution
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Prosecuting lawyers have filed an application before the Monrovia City Court seeking evidence from Alternative National Congress' Political Leader, Alexander Cummings, in order to prosecute him and his officials.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:24:53 GMT
House Probes Bea Mountain Concession Over Alleged Violation of Mining Agreement
[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill, Monrovia -- The House of Representatives has placed the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) operating in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County under investigation in the wake of complaint filed by Representative Bob Sheri...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:24:51 GMT
Monrovia and Paynesville Are Drowning in Plastic - One Company Tries to Help
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Waste plastic is becoming a scourge around the world but it is especially true here in Liberia's capital city and its satellite sister, Paynesville. Discarded plastic is choking waterways, blocking drains, killing fish, ...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:24:49 GMT
Liberia National Police Cut Off From Interpol Over Financial Constraints
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Col. Patrick Sudue, has told members of the Senate Budget Committee that Liberia is currently disconnected from the International Criminal Police Organization (...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:24:46 GMT
30 Feared Dead After Armed Robbery, Stampede At Crusade in New Kru Town
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- At least 30 persons are believed to be dead in New Kru Town during a stampede that occurred during a crusade at the D. Tweh Field.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:24:42 GMT
VP Taylor, Others Ordered to Appear Before Moral and Ethics Committee of the Supreme Court
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- About 27 Attorneys-At-Law including Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor have been ordered to appear before Moral and Ethics Committee for questioning beginning this Thursday at the Temple of Justice.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:15:28 GMT
Partnership & Contributions - Interim CEO Outlines Arcelormittal Liberia's Accomplishments
[New Republic] The success of Liberia's post-war economic recovery cannot be discussed without heralding the contributions of one of its committed investors in the mining industry, ArcelorMittal Liberia.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:08:58 GMT
Ex-LDEA Deputy Frowns At Making Drugs Offense Non-Bailable
[New Dawn] Former Deputy Director-General for Administration of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) during the administration of Ex-president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has criticized the government's recent decision to make drug abuse a non-baila...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:08:52 GMT
City Court Grants ANC Scribe Relief
[New Dawn] But prosecution frowns

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:08:50 GMT
Weah Re-Nominates NaFAA Boss, Deputy
[New Dawn] President George Manneh Weah has re-nominated Madam Emma Metieh Glassco and Mr. Augustine S. Manoballah as Director-General and Deputy Director-General for Administration, respectively of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (N...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:08:49 GMT
Commerce Holds Cassava Transformation Inception Meeting
[New Dawn] The National Standards Laboratory of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently held a one-day inception meeting and workshop of the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) activities under the Cassava Transformation Project (CASTRAP...



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