• $10 billion to shield African, CARICOM economies

    Friday, April 10, 2026

    To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the board of directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Program (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which […]

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  • Africa’s economic resilience holds firm

    Saturday, April 4, 2026

    Despite ongoing regional and global headwinds, Africa continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and maintains its status as a global growth frontier. This is the headline finding of the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report, released by the African Development Bank Group on Monday, March 30 at the Bank Group headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The […]

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  • The rise of women’s football in Liberia

    Saturday, April 4, 2026

    By Joseph Morris Vincent Examining the Transformation Under Raji and Past LFA Presidents Women’s football in Liberia has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past three decades, evolving from a largely informal activity with limited support to a structured and competitive system that is gradually gaining national recognition. Today, the sport enjoys greater visibility, stronger […]

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  • Mobilizing domestic capital for transformation

    Monday, March 30, 2026

    For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi, with a bold mandate to unlock domestic capital and turn the continent’s industrial ambitions into a tangible, job-creating reality. Hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), in partnership with the Government of Kenya, the inaugural Africa We […]

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  • Water insecurity ranks as a top public concern in Africa

    Thursday, March 26, 2026

    –  Access to water ranks as one of the top policy priorities for African citizens, Afrobarometer surveys across 38 African countries reveal. Challenges in access to water are particularly pronounced among rural populations and economically disadvantaged groups, who face persistent inequalities in the availability of clean water and sanitation services. Rural residents are more likely […]

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May
17

Liberia calls up three pros for Lesotho match

Ahead of Liberia’s crucial match with Lesotho for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this Sunday, the Liberian Football Association has release the names of three oversea-based players for the match. They are Sekou Jabateh Oliseh of Greek club PAOK, Anthony Snoti Laffor of South African side Super Sports United and Satellite Karat who […]

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May
15

African refugees get mental health care in Israel

Thousands of African refugees and asylum seekers in Israel suffering from trauma and depression after fleeing abuses in their home country or surviving torture camps in Egypt are now getting improved mental health care, though more needs to be done, say refugee groups. Until recently the only help available has come from NGOs, notably Physicians […]

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May
14

Turkey, Liberia sign agreements in three key areas

Liberia and Turkey on Tuesday signed three key agreements to enhance bilateral relations. The countries agreed to work together in the areas of education, mutual visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports and a collaboration between their diplomatic institutes. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and Ahmet Davutoglu, the respective foreign ministers of Liberia and Turkey signed behalf of […]

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May
13

Sweden hosts global meeting on migration

On 14-16 May more than 450 delegates from 140 countries will gather in Stockholm, Sweden to discuss migration and development. Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy Tobias Billström and Minister for International Development Cooperation Hillevi Engström will host the meeting.  Crown Princess Victoria, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be speaking at […]

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May
13

Mills: We are not wasting gov’t money

Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor, Dr. Joseph Mills Jones has rejected claims in some quarters that the institution was wasting government money under CBL’s Micro-Finance Loan Scheme across the country. “We are not throwing money away, but investing in the future of the country. Moreover, there is nothing wrong with helping Liberians in […]

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May
11

Not enough women in Liberian government

A former Liberian government official has expressed serious concern about the lack of equity within the governance structure of Liberia. Edith Gongloe–Weh, former superintendent of the Nimba County, said the lack of equity for women in key positions in the governance process of the country has slowed the pace of development in many parts of the nation. The […]

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May
11

Sweden: Five-year-old girl dead after Rosengård fire

  A five year girl has died in hospital following a serious fire at a tower block in Rosengård, Malmö. Nine people, including six other children, were rushed to hospital as a result of the blaze. Both the girl and her mother were found on the sixth floor of the building in an apartment and […]

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May
10

ANC wins fifth successive South African election

  Pretoria, South Africa – The ruling African National Congress party (ANC) has won South Africa’s fifth democratic election by a significant albeit reduced majority, debunking speculation that the party would be punished over high unemployment and political controversy. Early on Saturday, and with 100 percent of the provisional count tallied, the ANC had managed […]

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May
10

Politicians considering new passport scanners

  A significant rise in passport fraud at Copenhagen Airport has led to politicians calling for more control in order to prohibit foreigners from entering Denmark using false documentation. Peter Skaarup, the Dansk Folkeparti spokesperson on judicial matters, has contended that new passport scanners are required – an opinion that is shared by Trine Bramsen […]

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