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 La consolidación del mercado abre una nueva fase para las telecomunicaciones europeas, con Cellnex en el centro del cambio. La empresa se presenta como un actor clave para acompañar la modernización de las infraestructuras digitales. Nos lo cuenta Alfonso Álvarez, CEO de Cellnex Iberia

Losing funds should force leaders to confront their own challenges, they said, while many voiced concerns over increasing foreign influence A quarter of young Africans believe aid cuts by the US could have a positive impact, saying that losing foreign money will force leaders to confront and solve their own challenges, according to a new survey. In Ghana and Nigeria, almost half (41% and 40% respectively) of young people aged 18 to 24 were optimistic, with Liberia not far behind (37%). A further one in 10 (11%) young people were uncertain about the impact, according to the African Youth Survey, which interviewed almost 5,000 people across 16 of the continent’s 54 recognised countries.

La Fedefútbol ya definió lo que sucederá con el Municipal Liberia luego de la revocatoria de su licencia y su intento por ingresar a la Liga de Ascenso.

'Africa under the influence' (2/6). Sold at a low price, kush causes rapid addiction and severe, often fatal, injuries. Photographer Gaël Turine traveled to Freetown and Monrovia to document the destruction wrought by this new synthetic drug among young people in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

For a generation that has mostly known only one governing party since the dawn of democracy in 1994, Zambia and Liberia stand out as powerful examples to young South Africans of how a youth demographic can use its power to hold leaders accountable.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's record US$317.68 million cocaine case has moved from allegation to formal charge. A writ of arrest and police charge sheet filed at the Paynesville City Magisterial Court, before Stipendiary Magistrate William G. Saygah, names twelve defendants and lays out -- in more detail than has previously been public -- the government's account of how the operation is alleged to have worked.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A legal battle over a disputed parcel of land in the Hotel Africa Community has intensified after prominent Liberian businessman Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama accused Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings of making public statements that could prejudice ongoing proceedings before the Civil Law Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Montserrado County.

[FrontPageAfrica] More than 400 Liberians are sleeping in schoolrooms outside Abidjan, three weeks after bulldozers took their homes. Ghana already brought 228 of its own citizens back from the same demolition. Liberia has yet to answer.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Retired Marshal of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Brig. Gen. Amos B.K.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) of the University of Liberia(UL) has submitted a sweeping petition to the Government of Liberia(GoL), demanding immediate action to address what it described as the country's "rampant and unbearable crises of jobs and justice."

[New Dawn] PARIS -- Liberia and France have taken steps toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.

[Liberian Observer] More than eight years after leaving office, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf continues to cast a long shadow over Liberian politics. Her presidency is still measured against the devastation wrought by civil war, the reconstruction that followed, and the democratic institutions she helped build. Yet, increasingly, another question has begun to dominate discussions of her legacy: Did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's political decisions in 2017 inadvertently -- or deliberately -- shape one of the country's most

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Justice has renewed its call for stronger private sector partnership in Liberia's correctional system, urging businessman and philanthropist Upjit Singh Sachdeva, popularly known as Jeety, not to abandon efforts aimed at rehabilitating inmates and preparing them for productive lives after incarceration.

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., accompanied by senior government officials and key international development partners, is expected to dedicate the newly completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga-Salayea Road Corridor while officially breaking ground for two additional road projects aimed at completing a modern transport network across Lofa County.

A civilian Liberian-flagged vessel in the Black Sea has been hit in yet another Russian attack. The ship was at anchor without crew or cargo on board.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As Liberia marked its 179th Independence Day, the Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L), Dr. Cllr. Jallah A.

[FrontPageAfrica] Abidjan -- More than 400 Liberian nationals have been left homeless and stranded after a large-scale demolition exercise carried out by Ivorian authorities destroyed hundreds of homes in the Vridi Canal community on the outskirts of Abidjan, according to leaders of the Liberian diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire.

[New Dawn] Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump's White House Faith Office, has described Liberia's 179-year history as a testament to faith, resilience and what she called God's sustaining grace.

[FrontPageAfrica] Two -- Two-armed men on camera, invoking a father-son relationship with Jojo Boakai and demanding their cocaine back, is not a rumor investigator get to wave off. It is evidence. Liberia's joint security team should treat it that way -- and follow it wherever it leads, regardless of whose name it touches.

Sarajevo International Airport is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights to several major Spanish cities following talks between Airport CEO Dino Selimović and the Spanish Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The discussions focused on establishing air connections with Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga, as well as developing cooperation with leading Spanish carriers, including Iberia, Vueling […] The post SIA explores Possibility of launching Direct Flights to several Major Spanish Cities appeared first on Sarajevo Times .

Descubre el impacto económico de BBVA, Iberia o Idealista dentro de ChatGPT y cómo esta innovación afecta a empresas y usuarios en 2026.

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Police (LNP) has relieved Deputy Commissioner for Crime Services Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties with immediate effect following allegations that he accepted US$10,000 in connection with an ongoing investigation into one of Liberia's largest-ever cocaine seizures.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's police intelligence chief, two other ranking officers and an operative of the National Security Agency have been detained and are being interrogated over the country's largest ever cocaine seizure after suspects arrested in the case named them to investigators, The Liberian Investigator has learned, as the NSA is now seeking to take the investigation out of police hands.

Madrid has long been one of the great bridges between the Caribbean and Europe. Iberia jets leave the Spanish capital for Santo Domingo throughout the week, carrying vacationers, business travelers and members of the Dominican diaspora across the Atlantic. From Oct.

[Liberian Investigator] Women are 7.4 percent of the Armed Forces of Liberia. Pvt. Tamar J.W.

[Liberian Investigator] NPA Pythons booked their place in the 2026 Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) First Division League Finals with a 76-71 victory over Mighty Barrolle on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 semifinal series sweep.

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Marathon Trust (LMT) has rejected allegations by the Liberia Athletics Federation (LAF) that it breached a memorandum of understanding (MOU), insisting the only agreement between the two organizations expired more than a decade ago.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's Ambassador for Youth and Sports Development, Alieu Kebe, has presented football equipment to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Liberia's chief patron of sports, as part of activities marking the country's 179th Independence Day celebrations.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has launched the formulation of Liberia's Fiscal Year 2027 National Budget, warning ministries, agencies and commissions (MACs) to end poor planning and recurrent requests for additional funding that weaken fiscal discipline and disrupt effective public service delivery.

[FrontPageAfrica] Johnny Bolar Dean was flagged as a problem in 2016. He was flagged again in 2025. It took a recorded $10,000 bribe, inside the biggest drug case in Liberia's history, to actually remove him.

[Liberian Investigator] On Sunday, July 26, Liberia will celebrate 179 years of independence. There will be speeches, military parades, church services, cultural displays, and the familiar declarations of patriotism. The national anthem will be sung.

Romanian building materials manufacturer TeraPlast Group inaugurated its TeraPlast Iberia polyethylene pipe factory in Spain, strengthening its expansion into Western European markets. The facility, located near Bilbao, is expected to serve customers across Spain, France, and North Africa. The factory, inaugurated on July 23, is located in Okondo, in Spain's Álava province, about 20 kilometers from Bilbao.

From podcasts to TikTok, young Liberians are using digital platforms to keep history alive and challenge old narratives.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has called on government ministries, agencies and spending entities to ensure that the FY2027 National Budget is strictly aligned with the priorities of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

Liberian authorities seized nearly four tons of cocaine valued at approximately 317 million dollars in one of the largest drug raids in the country, with the shipment intended for the European market via West African trafficking routes.

A commercial vessel, the Liberia-flagged Christiana B, has been damaged in the Black Sea near the Romanian coast while carrying coal from the United States to Ukraine.

A Liberia-flagged cargo ship carrying coal to Ukraine was damaged in Romania's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea on the night of July 23 to 24, with preliminary assessments indicating the incident may have been caused by a maritime drone or a sea mine explosion. The incident comes just days after an LPG tanker caught fire following an explosion close to Romania’s territorial waters. According to Romania's Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), the commercial vessel Christiana B was sailing from Norfolk, United States, to Ukraine when it reported damage while located about 22 nautical miles southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe, in Romania's Exclusive Economic Zone.

O navă comercială sub pavilion Liberia, care transportă cărbune din SUA către Ucraina, a transmis un apel de urgență joi noapte, în timp ce se afla în Zona Economică Exclusivă a României din Marea Neagră, în dreptul localității Sfântul Gheorghe, informează Departamentul pentru Situații de Urgență. Autoritățile române au trimis două nave și un elicopter în zonă, pentru a evalua situația. Potrivit primelor informații, este posibil ca nava să fi fost lovită de o dronă maritimă sau o mină marină.

Liberian police say they have made the country's biggest drug bust ever, after raiding a suspected storage site near the capital and finding what officials believe is a huge quantity of cocaine.

An LPG tanker carrying gas was attacked and exploded approximately 30 km from Sulina, outside Romanian territorial waters, on Monday night into Tuesday, July 20 to 21. The Gas Lisbon ship, under the Liberian flag, was heading towards Ukraine and, according to Romanian president Nicușor Dan, it was most likely targeted as part of Russia's war on its neighbor. The ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was approximately 20 nautical miles (around 37 kilometres) from Romania’s shore, in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone, when it was attacked. After being hit, the 3,790-ton vessel sailing under the Liberian flag caught fire and remains alight at the moment of writing, according to Biziday .

De lo que era la plantilla de Liberia, unos ficharon rápido con un club nacional o el extranjero; pero otros siguen a la expectativa.

[Liberian Observer] The acquittal of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. was expected to mark the conclusion of Liberia's most closely watched corruption trial.

Born in Monrovia and forced to flee Liberia’s civil war as a child, Miatta Fahnbulleh went from refugee to rising political star, earning the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s trust. Now, as energy secretary, she’s tasked with overhauling Britain’s energy system while easing pressure on household bills.

[Liberian Observer] When President Joseph Boakai submitted to the Liberian legislature the bill titled "Act to Cultural Practices of Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Liberia," women advocates and human rights defenders were excited.

MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain captain Rodri held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs as he descended from the Iberia plane that flew the team home from the United States after clinching their second star. Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra-time, has sparked an outpouring of national pride in the football-mad country, whose only other World Cup triumph came in 2010.

[FrontPageAfrica] A cocaine seizure worth more than US$19 million has become a referendum on the credibility of Liberia's government -- and a mirror of the case that helped end the last one. Nearly six weeks on, unanswered questions about who is being protected, and why, are doing more damage to President Boakai than the drugs themselves.

[Liberian Investigator] Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) Political Leader Simeon Freeman has launched a blistering attack on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, accusing him of failing to ensure accountability in the ongoing US$19.2 million cocaine investigation and alleging that the administration's handling of the case has eroded public confidence.

[Liberian Investigator] A T-shirt could cost Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL), along with its membership-based Human Rights Coalitions, has gravely criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to suspend the Chairperson of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR), Cllr. Dempster Brown, stating that the move as unconstitutional and is in violation of the INCHR Act of 2005.

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Russian troops attacked two merchant ships flying Tanzanian and Liberian flags as they traveled through a sea corridor in the Black Sea, according to the head of Odesa's regional military administration.

Un costarricense demandó a la aerolínea Iberia tras comprar dos veces los boletos de un viaje familiar a Madrid. La Sala Primera confirmó la condena y la indemnización por daño moral.

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https://www.liberianobserver.com/business/rpal-rdfi-demand-permanent-law-on-raw-rubber-export-ban/article_bf7fa8c2-0642-4082-95ee-8652ed20597c.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/phebe-hospital-closure-sparks-outrage/article_b91dc4e6-f7f2-40a1-a49c-5c630d783ba1.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/gbowee-challenges-liberia-s-lawmakers-over-honorable-titles/article_96f38cfe-20f6-48aa-81ce-75a28a9153fb.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/elderly-woman-electrocuted-in-ganta/article_07d0efbe-f602-4a32-ac32-1488f1f82a5e.html

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https://www.liberianobserver.com/business/gov-t-highlights-intellectual-property-reforms-at-68th-wipo-assemblies/article_a591f3d3-b414-4d93-96d1-f829b432d5c9.html

Au Liberia, des sénateurs exigent une enquête indépendante sur les investigations menées dans le cadre d’une saisie de 237 kg de cocaïne, le 7 juin dernier. D'une valeur estimée à 19 millions de dollars, la marchandise a été découverte à l'aéroport international de Monrovia où elle était dissimulée en étant présentée comme une cargaison commerciale ordinaire destinée à l'exportation. Ces élus interpellent notamment les autorités sur les circonstances qui ont permis à quatre des suspects de quitter le pays avant leur arrestation.

El periodista Felipe Castillo ha pasado días duros con la expulsión del Municipal Liberia y confía en que pronto encontrará trabajo.

El entrenador José Saturnino Cardozo dio a conocer su decisión sobre la continuidad en Liberia, equipo que fue expulsado de Primera División.

El gerente deportivo del Herediano, Gustavo Pérez, habló sobre la posibilidad de fichar futbolistas del Municipal Liberia.

Municipal Liberia, en el que están 'Cubo' Torres y el técnico José Cardozo, no llega a Primera División de Costa Rica por "graves faltas" por parte de la sociedad que lo administra.

El paraguayo Fernando Lesme, aseguró que sus excompañeros liberianos la pasaron mal, luego que el club se quedó sin licencia

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced plans to expand support for investigative journalism and independent newsrooms across West Africa as media organisations grapple with shrinking funding and increasing operational challenges. Executive Director Babatunde Akintunde announced at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra, where media leaders, civil society organisations, policymakers and development partners gathered to discuss the future of journalism in the region. According to him, the organisation is implementing programmes to strengthen media sustainability in Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Two-thirds of the European regions with the strongest profile for manufacturing activities are located in just four countries, namely Poland, Spain, Romania and France, according to the latest edition of the report “ExCEEding Borders: CEE & Iberia: Driving Europe’s Industrial Transformation,” published by Colliers. In Romania’s case, 36 counties, the equivalent of nearly 9 in 10, are included in the category of the most attractive regions for industrial investment.  According to the report, industrial investors can find the appropriate infrastructure in Romania. With a total stock of more than 8 million square meters of modern industrial and logistics space at the beginning of 2026, of which nearly 3.9 million square meters are located in Bucharest, and around 450,000 square meters under construction nationwide, including 195,000 square meters in the Bucharest area, Romania is the third-largest market in the CEE-14 region, after Poland and the Czech Republic.  At the same time, Romania is among the regional markets where the development of modern, energy-efficient space is gaining increasing traction, amid growing demand for sustainable, green-certified buildings adapted to the increasingly stringent requirements of tenants, investors and lenders.

El Municipal Liberia explicó la estrategia para seguir vigentes en el fútbol nacional tras el rechazo a su licencia de Primera División.

https://gnnliberia.com/national-archives-seeks-stronger-partnership-with-indian-embassy-to-enhance-archives-and-library-services/

She expressed appreciation to the federal government, as well as the people of Nigeria, for the unwavering support of Liberia over the years. The post Why Liberia ‘ll never forget Nigeria — Minister appeared first on Vanguard News .

José Saturnino Cardozo llegó dos veces a semifinales con Liberia... ¿Cuál es su futuro ante la expulsión del club de Primera?

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https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/agl-and-gonet-academy-launch-paid-internship-for-graduates/article_692c4758-56f8-4f8a-beee-130c98dfcd9b.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/business/danielle-urey-among-mtn-s-top-10-growth-drivers/article_2f4519fa-579e-4b20-bd1c-3b750bb21522.html

Liberia decidió no pelear por su licencia y queda fuera de la Máxima Categoría; hay un jugador que tiene varias opciones para colocarse.

[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia on Tuesday produced its first witness in the preliminary examination of Paul King, operations manager of Global Logistics Service, in connection with a US$19.2 million drug seizure at Roberts International Airport.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Bong County Senator Prince Moye, a ranking member of the ruling Unity Party, has criticized some government officials for what he described as attacks against lawmakers who are demanding answers from security institutions regarding the ongoing investigation into the reported US$19 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport.

La mayor gestora de fondos destaca el crecimiento económico, del 8% desde la pandemia de 2020, el superávit por cuenta corriente del 2,2%, una inflación controlada por debajo del 3% y el dinamismo del mercado laboral El gigante Blackrock participará en 20 de las 35 compañías del Ibex con el desembarco en Naturgy BlackRock, la gestora estadounidense más grande del mundo, ha asegurado este martes que el mercado español es su principal apuesta a nivel global, durante el segundo semestre de 2026, al tratarse del mercado más sólido de la región. “España sigue siendo nuestro país preferido para la exposición a la renta variable. Aunque las valoraciones parecen menos atractivas en comparación con otros países, su crecimiento interno sigue siendo el más sólido de la región”, señala la entidad en sus perspectivas correspondientes al segundo semestre del 2026.

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https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/liberia-not-ready-for-diaspora-voting/article_bc0f1967-2fd4-4cb0-a79a-1fabda97f20e.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/politics/konneh-snowe-challenge-gov-t-s-handling-of-tia-contract/article_ca872b6e-9c14-4732-bb2c-cf0d5df80ea9.html

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Shipment discovered at airport in Monrovia and valued at £14.2m had been falsely declared as seasoning cubes Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects over one of the largest drug seizures in the country’s history, after police found more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as Maggi seasoning cubes. The shipment, with an estimated value of $19m (£14.2m), was discovered at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June, but the suspects were not named until a press briefing at the weekend. Continue reading...

Los vuelos domésticos permiten llegar en menos de una hora a destinos como Liberia, Limón o Quepos, pero pueden duplicar o triplicar el costo del viaje frente a trasladarse por carretera

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Los vuelos de la aerolínea operarán desde el aeropuerto Internacional de Valencia, en el estado Carabobo. En los viajes de regreso realizarán una escala técnica en Santo Domingo La aerolínea española Iberia retomará el próximo 9 de julio sus vuelos […] The post Aerolínea española Iberia retomará vuelos regulares con Venezuela a partir del #9Jul appeared first on TalCual .

[Liberian Observer] The 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Kakata is facing mounting political backlash over its handling of the high-profile drug case against Michael U.S. Brown, indicted for trafficking cannabis valued at $200,000 through the Roberts International Airport (RIA), in June of 2024.

[Liberian Investigator] The ongoing investigation into the multi-million-dollar cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport (RIA) has generated fresh questions over why state security investigators have not summoned or questioned relatives and associates who previously stood as guarantors for one of the principal persons of interest, Michael Browne, who authorities say remains at large.

Cinq personnes et une société de logistique ont été inculpées au Liberia, samedi 5 juillet 2026, après la saisie record de 237 kilos de cocaïne à l'aéroport international Monrovia-Roberts, l'une des plus importantes saisies de drogue jamais réalisées dans le pays. La cargaison avait été interceptée le 7 juin, avant que les autorités n'annoncent l'opération dix jours plus tard. Le président Joseph Boakai avait alors promis de démanteler les réseaux derrière ce trafic.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- When Liberian senators gathered Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for a joint security hearing into the country's US$19 million cocaine seizure, one name kept resurfacing -- a name that, for anyone paying attention to Liberia's drug enforcement record over the past two years, should have set off alarm bells long before the cocaine ever reached Roberts International Airport (RIA).

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[Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL -- Several people tied to Liberia's largest recent cocaine seizure could be charged within days, the Inspector General of Police told senators Wednesday, disclosing that investigators have elevated individuals first named as persons of interest to potential suspects in the case involving more than 19.2 million U.S. dollars worth of cocaine intercepted at Roberts International Airport.

[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court has effectively held back a ruling that could end months of paralysis in the politically charged Capitol Building arson trial, with justices weighing whether to reconstitute the jury panel and allow Criminal Court "A" to resume proceedings against former House Speaker, Jonathan Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers.

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https://www.ghanamma.com/2026/07/02/liberia-nigeria-trade-investment-forum-2026-a-strategic-blueprint-for-economic-integration-and-growth/

https://www.liberianobserver.com/opinion/editorials/who-is-really-on-trial/article_6c7bc70a-bf58-4aff-9673-3ca3ba2f99cd.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/opinion/commentaries/civil-society-reflection-on-corruption-and-the-establishment-of-an-anti-corruption-court/article_3bfee0c9-75a8-430b-8c5e-68ee35a9e657.html

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pressed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Supreme Court and the National Legislature on Tuesday to act decisively against corruption, demanding the swift creation of a Specialized National Anti-Corruption Court that she called the missing piece in Liberia's accountability framework.

https://www.emansion.gov.lr/media/press-release/president-boakai-lauds-liberia-chapter-west-african-college-physicians-positive

https://www.liberianobserver.com/opinion/commentaries/keynote-address-by-cllr-tiawan-s-gongloe-on-international-anti-corruption-day/article_f3e6ce54-d692-421f-831a-d1d2924692f6.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/margibi-caucus-to-block-concession-deals-unless-funds-support-university/article_650d705c-7f8a-4fcd-9568-321d7999fcb9.html

DURBAN, South Africa (AFP) -- Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed four lives. Police were out in force for nationwide protests which capped demonstrations led by citizen-led groups who set an unofficial June 30 deadline for foreigners without papers to leave. There were isolated incidents, including stone-throwing and confrontations near Johannesburg where security forces escorted some foreign nationals away from a mob.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Police have charged two men with forging a bank statement to support a U.S. student visa application, in a scheme uncovered after embassy officials grew suspicious of the financial documents and asked the bank to verify them.

[Liberian Investigator] Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar wants Liberia's top security chiefs suspended and investigated over the interception of 19 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Roberts International Airport, saying the case exposed dangerous cracks in the country's security architecture.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's human rights community and civil society organizations have expressed serious concerns over President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's decision to indefinitely suspend Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) Chairperson Cllr. T. Dempster Brown, warning that the action could undermine the independence of the country's national human rights institution.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/rights-groups-csos-raise-concern-over-boakais-suspension-of-inchr-chairman/article_5e9aec9f-0e00-430e-a0ed-7be251dd17b5.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/house-seeks-constitutional-clarity-on-new-electoral-constituencies/article_27884ed9-8d7f-440c-98ea-8d1d16ffca1b.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/diplomatic-forum-positions-liberia-as-w-africa-s-next-investment-frontier/article_9587ed38-9f6f-4161-80e2-8d8c1141188e.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/bwi-celebrates-97th-founders-day-eyeing-centenary-transformation/article_9c078867-e95d-4a16-af47-e4f85294d097.html

Après plusieurs mois de tensions avec Conakry, les autorités de Freetown ont annoncé dimanche la réouverture de la route de Yenga et du poste-frontière de Koindu, dans l'est du pays. Cette décision intervient après des discussions entre la Sierra Leone, la Guinée et le Liberia.

https://www.thenewdawnliberia.com/aiist-university-college-hails-margibi-university-at-4th-commencement-calls-for-collaboration/

El actual director técnico del Municipal Liberia, José Saturnino Cardozo, reaccionó con visible emoción durante la tanda de penales que dejó fuera a los alemanes del Mundial 2026.

https://gnnliberia.com/world-bank-and-government-of-liberia-train-communications-professionals-to-focus-on-impact-not-just-activities/

Sanctioned entity: Sanjivan Singh RUPRAH. Aliases: NASR, Samir M.. Program: DRCONGO.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/samuel-p-jackson-decries-delay-in-autopsy-reports-on-wife-s-death-calls-for-release/article_01fd3be0-7122-474e-9819-d9630c202ba2.html

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Universal Human Rights International (UHRI), headed by Rev. Torli H. Krua, has announced a series of memorial activities in Liberia and the United States to honor the life and legacy of the late Hon.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised China's remarkable transformation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), describing the country's development achievements as an inspiration to developing nations, including Liberia.

[FrontPageAfrica] Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County -- Beyond party colors, speeches, music, and anniversary festivities, the political symbolism emerging from Zwedru has generated fresh debate over whether the fragmented opposition in Liberia is beginning to lay the foundation for a united front capable of challenging the ruling Unity Party in the 2029 presidential election.

[Liberian Observer] An ongoing major drug seizure investigation involving 233 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately US$19.2 million, at Roberts International Airport (RIA) has triggered renewed scrutiny of Liberia's air cargo security system. This raises questions about how a high-risk shipment allegedly moved through multiple layers of clearance before being intercepted at the cargo handling stage.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/business/arinwa-calls-for-stronger-asset-recovery-systems-in-liberia/article_23227488-64b2-4f00-9926-9883292f287c.html

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has told the UN that Liberia's journey from civil war to democracy demonstrates that justice, national ownership and inclusive development remain the foundation of lasting peace

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/gender-minister-urges-integrity-excellence-in-nation-building/article_3f91fb6d-00a4-487c-9875-218ff7fd6ca3.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/crime/rahem-bah-is-michael-browne/article_bd802ac1-2ef9-498d-8e4d-d6ba3554afb4.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/cummings-ambition-flexible-for-liberia-s-sake/article_cbce8d3c-6848-4bef-ab53-cfefaeaabbda.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/china-craves-stronger-cooperation-with-liberia/article_a05626ad-061c-46a0-9da3-af3190c1a9d0.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/crime/us-19-2m-cocaine-bust-exposes-gaps-in-airport-cargo-security-system/article_e31cb0dd-8bcd-4a6d-91a1-9c2e924ff26a.html

Drive the coastal corridor near Liberia’s airport today and you’ll pass a Four Seasons, a Westin, an Andaz, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and a Planet Hollywood within a relatively short stretch of Guanacaste shoreline. Drive two hours south to Manuel Antonio, or out to the Osa Peninsula, or up into Monteverde, and you won’t find a […] The post Costa Rica’s Small Hotels Face a New Era as Big Chains Expand appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .

[FrontPageAfrica] Sanniquellie -- As Liberians joined the world to celebrate Public Service Day, the program in Sanniquellie City, Nimba County briefly turned tense when the Religious Adviser to the Nimba County Superintendent, Madam Kou Meapeh Gono, Rev. Joe G. Wallace and Civil Service Agency Director General Dr.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has described land reform as a critical nation-building agenda as officials celebrated the successful completion of the Swedish-funded Sustainable Land Services in Liberia (SLSL) Project, which has transformed the country's land governance system.

Aerolíneas como Iberia, Air Europa, Copa Airlines y American Airlines cancelaron vuelos desde y hacia Maiquetía de manera indefinida

[Liberian Observer] A detailed statement submitted by Paul J. King, General Manager of GLS-Menzies, to Liberia's Ministry of Justice is raising new questions about the direction of the Government's investigation into the US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport, even as official statements suggest investigators are increasingly focused on dismantling what they describe as a broader criminal network.

Los descuentos del Verano Joven no son la única opción para ahorrar en los desplazamientos. Iberia dispone de un programa específico que permite viajar en avión con ventajas exclusivas si eres menor de 30 años o vas a estudiar fuera de España

https://www.christiandaily.com/news/liberian-church-leaders-divided-over-public-health-bill-as-abortion-concerns-overshadow-ebola-reforms

[Liberian Observer] Just days after renewed discussions surrounding Liberia's future as a regional mining and transport hub, the United States Government has announced a US$250 million investment in technology company I-Pulse, a venture co-founded by billionaire mining entrepreneur Robert Friedland -- the majority shareholder behind Ivanhoe Atlantic, developer of the Kon Kweni iron ore project spanning Guinea and Liberia.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's ongoing investigation into the US$19 million cocaine seizure has taken a dramatic turn after one of the key persons of interest, Paul Jamaal King, formally requested witness protection and declared himself a cooperating witness in the case.

https://www.thenewdawnliberia.com/labor-commissioner-warns-workers-against-unauthorized-absences-seeks-better-logistics/

https://www.liberianobserver.com/politics/speaker-pro-tempore-contradict-each-other/article_7fa1d102-462c-4c92-b0da-9b5f7a5606de.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/liberia-sweden-celebrate-landmark-land-governance-gains/article_cf840502-68b4-4e02-a686-f20c9f7663ae.html

[Liberian Observer] Women farmers in Liberia are calling on the government and development partners to increase investment in agriculture, arguing that stronger support for local food production is critical to reducing the country's dependence on imported food and strengthening national food security.

[Liberian Observer] Within four days, the government's public messaging surrounding the investigation into the US$19.2 million cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport appears to have evolved from identifying persons of interest to encouraging cooperation under the Witness Protection Act. Whether that reflects a deliberate investigative strategy or simply the natural progression of a complex criminal investigation is now a question worth examining.

Portavoces de las compañías confirmaron a EFE que la medida afecta las conexiones previstas desde el Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas hacia la capital venezolana Las aerolíneas Iberia, Air Europa y Plus Ultra suspendieron los vuelos programados para este jueves 25 […] The post Iberia, Air Europa y Plus Ultra suspenden vuelos por cierre del aeropuerto appeared first on TalCual .

El MOPT inició las obras para ampliar la plataforma de estacionamiento de aeronaves en el Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber de Liberia.

See the Liberian hippo, discover the richness of Asian culture, and celebrate the Scorpions’ 60th anniversary at an unforgettable live concert.

https://gnnliberia.com/lra-deputy-commissioner-gabriel-montgomery-calls-for-digital-transformation-of-liberias-archives/

https://www.thenewdawnliberia.com/cbl-governor-highlights-exchange-rate-mechanism-as-key-to-west-africas-single-currency/

[Liberian Observer] The Senate is facing growing pressure to take a more assertive role in one of the country's largest narcotics investigations in recent memory after Montserrado County Senators Abraham Darius Dillon and Saah H. Joseph formally requested that the Legislature recommend the temporary suspension of GLS Menzies' cargo-handling concession at Roberts International Airport (RIA) pending the outcome of investigations into the seizure of approximately 233.1 kilograms of cocaine valued at US$19.2 million.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/salayea-konia-road-project-gains-us-30m-funding-lifeline/article_b2408236-d979-43c9-b04b-26ffcad7ec0e.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/boakai-backs-major-expansion-at-lprc/article_42003338-95f6-4fce-91f1-d29a108ea0d5.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/opinion/commentaries/joining-hands-to-build-a-more-just-and-equitable-global-governance-system/article_69430032-e9c1-46b9-9750-d6a52a862dae.html

Luis Felipe Eusse, gerente del Municipal Liberia, dio una entrevista a ‘La Nación’ luego de la detención del que fuera el presidente del club, Wilder Eusse.

[New Dawn] Monrovia, June 23, 2026: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has underscored the critical role of quality healthcare in driving national development, emphasizing that accessible and effective health services are fundamental to building a productive and prosperous Liberia.

Le gouvernement libérien a annoncé le règlement du différend frontalier qui l’opposait à la Guinée dans une zone située à la frontière entre les deux pays, ouvrant la voie à une reprise normale des activités des populations riveraines. L’information a été rapportée par Liberian TV Network, qui cite une intervention du ministre libérien de l’Information, […]

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Government of Liberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50-megawatt solar power plant and battery energy storage system as part of efforts to expand electricity access and strengthen the country's renewable energy sector.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/chi-partners-boost-capacity-for-gbv-case-management/article_88e0dbb2-d190-461e-9c0b-ac54e354224f.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/ngafuan-links-budget-growth-to-decentralization-drive/article_9e87c7e0-7dfe-42d6-a6c1-e88c88bb3aa8.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/liberia-needs-problem-solvers-not-professional-critics/article_115f9200-7f97-4d24-a97b-87a22094e941.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/sfc-calls-for-unified-action-on-youth-social-protection/article_5984b7be-afd3-4373-ac5c-465d1ad662e6.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/business/lra-sierra-leone-nra-sign-strategic-agreement-to-combat-cross-border-tax-evasion/article_f2328f51-1254-487b-a184-781e07691bdd.html

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- Liberia has assumed the chairmanship of both the AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee and the African Training Institute (ATI) Steering Committee for the July 2026-June 2027 term, marking a significant milestone in the country's growing role in regional financial governance.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information sharing, and combating tax evasion between the two countries.

[Liberian Observer] Liberia's sweeping investigation into the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport (RIA) entered a critical new phase as Paul J. King, General Manager of GLS Menzies and one of 10 individuals named as persons of interest, voluntarily surrendered to authorities amid an expanding probe that officials say has uncovered evidence of a complex network operating within the country's cargo and aviation security chain.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/politics/legislature-seeks-to-strengthen-mining-governance/article_a5e876c3-dbc2-4926-9409-c77871cd868a.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/eu-hands-over-rhibs-to-strengthen-coastal-security/article_c627103d-15fd-4ab5-a65e-a22e1dc3b1f5.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/mansa-resources-liberia-deepen-cooperation-around-dugbe-gold-project/article_aa9f0f05-7a65-41ae-9171-62302e0d60b0.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/ejf-hosts-inception-workshop-for-csos-journalists-on-fisheries-transparency/article_7fbdea48-f951-43c2-b38d-43cfc877efee.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/why-are-the-drugs-still-being-kept/article_2418ebe2-a51b-4a82-9d31-eff2b46e8529.html

La Selección Colombia afrontará este martes, desde las 9:00 p.m. (hora nuestra), uno de los compromisos más importantes de la fase de grupos del Mundial 2026 cuando enfrente a Congo en su segunda presentación del torneo. Más allá de la relevancia inmediata que tiene el encuentro para las aspiraciones de clasificación de la Tricolor, el partido representa un nuevo capítulo en una larga historia de enfrentamientos entre Colombia y selecciones africanas.

Los seguidores del Municipal Liberia exigen que el club aclare cómo queda el equipo luego de la detención de su presidente, Wilder Eusse.

TOKYO, June 19 (Reuters) - A vessel owned by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and exited the Gulf, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. • The vessel, which had been stuck in the Gulf due to the Iran war, is now sailing toward Japan, MOFA said, adding the government had coordinated with Iran over the passage. • The vessel is a Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker owned by Japan's Kyoei Tanker, the company said.

Dirigentes de la Primera División son conscientes del impacto negativo que genera la detención del presidente del Municipal Liberia.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Government of Liberia announced that approximately 263 Liberians in South Africa have requested assistance to leave the country, with 21 to 23 individuals seeking immediate repatriation.

https://gnnliberia.com/actionaid-international-secretary-general-rallies-un-and-ingos-to-defend-social-justice-amid-funding-squeeze/

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/kogar-s-cos-resigns-amid-fallout-from-us-12m-audit-report/article_f4ab9b98-229a-40ae-b6f3-a4bfa8767b4f.html

Tanto el Ministerio Público como el OIJ confirmaron la detención de Wilder Eusse Osorio tras solicitud de extradición desde Estados Unidos. La entrada Presidente de Municipal Liberia es detenido con fines de extradición por presunto ligamen con narcotráfico aparece primero en Semanario Universidad .

Fedefútbol hizo importante comunicado sobre lo sucedido con el Municipal Liberia y la detención del presidente del club.

El presidente del Municipal Liberia fue detenido tras una solicitud de extradición de EE. UU., que lo acusa de presunta conspiración para fabricar y traficar cocaína.

Un aparente asalto a una farmacia en el centro de Liberia dejó a un sospechoso de apellido Martínez herido con tres impactos de bala. Los dos sujetos huyeron con tres millones de colones aproximadamente.

[Liberian Observer] A sharp division emerged within the House of Representatives on Tuesday after lawmakers voted to move into a closed-door executive session to receive sensitive briefings on a major US$19 million cocaine seizure investigation, triggering a walkout by one lawmaker who rejected the decision as a threat to transparency and accountability.

[Liberian Observer] Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing a landmark United Nations Security Council (UNSC) initiative aimed at addressing the links between natural resource exploitation, climate change, and conflict.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/mcc-eu-roll-out-urban-greenery-project-to-protect-monrovia-s-coastline/article_33889efc-a07b-4172-ba8c-3694791c56d0.html

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/ldea-says-ria-cocaine-case-now-targets-global-criminal-syndicates/article_d9c7c96c-1408-4efe-a4bf-b8ac3eb6e557.html

Quatorze pays côtiers ont adopté à Mombasa, au Kenya, une déclaration destinée à renforcer la transparence dans le secteur de la pêche et à lutter contre la pêche illégale, non déclarée et non réglementée. Parmi les signataires : le Sénégal, le Ghana, la Guinée, le Liberia, le Cameroun, la France pour ses territoires ultramarins ou encore la Corée du Sud. La pêche illégale coûterait jusqu’à 50 milliards de dollars par an à l’économie mondiale selon les experts, avec des conséquences majeures pour les populations.