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Monrovia (AFP) - Dominic Kpadeh heaves a hammer over his head to crack a half-tonne rock in a northern suburb of Liberia's capital Monrovia, knowing his hard labour earns him far less than a year ago.
Kpadeh and his colleagues used to go home with $1,000 (900 euros) a month between them crushing rocks for the construction industry. Now, he says, they're lucky to get $250 (225 euros).
Stories such as Kpadeh's are common in Liberia, where rampant inflation has left many people struggling and increasingly turning their anger on President George Weah. Read more...
On Thursday, January 16, 2020, President George M. Weah named Ms. Jeanine Milly Cooper, chief executive officer (CEO) of Fabrar Liberia Incorporated, a local rice processing company, as Liberia’s new Minister of Agriculture. Her nomination is subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
President Weah made the nomination Thursday, 16 January 2020, following months of a rigorous vetting process. Ms. Cooper replaces Dr. Mogana Flomo who was relieved of his duties on June 29, 2019. Read more...
I avail myself of this opportunity to present my compliments and best wishes for a prosperous 2020 to you and Members of the Liberian Senate. It is my prayer that the New Year 2020 will bring a fresh breath of courage and strength to the life blood of the 54th Legislature which will enable a better environment for service to our people and Nation, keeping in mind that PEACE is a child of FAIRNESS and EQUITY at all levels. Read more...
(New York, January 14, 2020) Liberia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. on Friday, January 3, 2020, officially concluded his Chairmanship of the African Group of Ambassadors to the United Nations after successfully chairing the Group for the month of December 2019.
During a turn-over ceremony held at the African Union Observer Mission in New York, Ambassador Kemayah asserted that he took over the chairmanship of the African Group at a crucial stage with notable developments, significant to Africa and the world, and reported that during his Chairmanship, he defended and propagated the interest of the African Group. Ambassador Kemayah highlighted that he conducted meetings to consult on issues at stake for Africa; and responded to requests made by High Level African, Foreign and United Nations Officials to brief/interact with the Group. Read more...
The opposition has called for open-ended demonstrations against president's suspected bid to seek third term in office.
At least two people have been killed in Guinea at the start of open-ended protests against President Alpha Conde's suspected bid to seek a third term in office.
The West African country has been racked by demonstrations since mid-October over concerns that Conde intends to use a planned constitutional reform to seek another five-year term. Read more...
The XFL is stacked with players who’ve come a long way to chase their dreams. It’s an exciting time for everyone involved, but few have come as far as Guardians RB Darius Victor, and few are as pumped for the season to kick off. Read more...
Starting today, users in Liberia and the diaspora can buy phone credit for any country with no additional charge using the Cookshop.biz app!
Founded in 2014 Liberia’s homegrown food and grocery marketplace has completed over 80,000 deliveries and generated over US $1.5 million in sales for local restaurants, farmers, food processors and manufacturers.
Created by two Liberian ICT professionals Cookshop.biz continues to redefine tech in Liberia, officially adding international airtime to the suite of services offered through their app and website. Unlike other services that sell airtime, Cookshop adds no additional fees to the transaction, allowing users to send or receive the exact airtime credit they purchase. Read more...
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The Content of Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor’s Letter to Senate Pro-Temp Albert Chea. 
"With Africa's endorsement, Amb. Kemayah secures two major positions for Liberia on UN Economic and Social Council and UNICEF Executive Board: Concludes chairmanship of Africa at the United Nations"
From Côte d’Ivoire to Pro Football: The Darius Victor Story
