By Selma Lomax, [email protected]The seven health professionals, including nurses and other clinical staff, were suspended after staging what authorities described as an unauthorized protest over benefits and working conditions. However, Representative Kollie has intervened, urging CSA to temper disciplinary measures with dialogue and understanding. According to the lawmaker, health workers do not abandon their duties without serious cause. “These medical professionals did not wake up one morning and decide to disrupt services for no reason,” Representative Kollie stated. The suspension of seven health workers may deepen the crisis at Phebe Hospital rather than resolve it.

MONROVIA – Striker Lamine Seasey delivered a clinical masterclass on Thursday, netting a hat-trick to power FC Patrina to a dominant 4-0 victory over Liyofa FC in a high-octane Liberia Football Association New Kru Town Subcommittee third division league encounter. Clinical DominanceThe tone was set early in the first half when Dominic Wesseh and Seasey found the back of the net, handing FC Patrina a comfortable 2-0 lead going into the interval. Despite a spirited attempt by Liyofa FC to regroup, Patrina maintained their relentless intensity in the second half. The Rise of Grassroots FootballThe surge in competitive fixtures and individual brilliance in New Kru Town is being hailed by stakeholders as a sign of a grassroots football renaissance. As these local academies continue to produce promising talents like Seasey and Jaroaly, the spotlight remains firmly on New Kru Town as a primary hub for Liberia’s next generation of football stars.

A Focus on Youth DevelopmentSpeaking on the need to realign the competition with international football standards, Raji emphasized that the County Meet is the ideal stage for scouting, provided the age bracket is lowered. “We need to recommend to the Ministry of Youth and Sports to change the dynamics of the National County Sports Meet,” Raji stated. “The County Meet should be about developing young talents. Currently, clubs lose their key players to county teams for several weeks, often disrupting their own training cycles and risking player injury without any financial recourse. Tradition vs. ReformThe National County Sports Meet remains Liberia’s most prestigious and unifying sporting event.

SUAKOKO – The Bishops of the Lutheran Church in Liberia, Rt. Dr. G. Victor Padmore; the Episcopal Church of Liberia, Bishop James B. Sellee; and the United Methodist Church Liberia Annual Conference, Bishop Samuel J. Quire, have reaffirmed their support for the Board of Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing, calling for calm and respect for due process amid the ongoing crisis at the referral hospital. The Bishops said they convened on February 25 in the office of Rt. They reaffirmed “unwavering confidence” in the Board’s decision to establish an independent committee to investigate complaints raised by aggrieved employees. The Bishops expressed hope that continued collaboration among stakeholders would lead to a speedy resolution.

New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the region, while in other areas, concerted efforts are urgently needed. The SADC scorecard offers a regional snapshot of progress towards the implementation of the SADC SRHR Strategy and SRHR targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health and gender equality. “Investing in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is no longer just a public health issue; it is a fundamental economic imperative. The scorecard also tracks key legal issues which impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights. The post Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa appeared first on African Media Agency.

Musaffa, a leading fintech platform dedicated to Shariah-compliant investment research and Islamic Finance Education, recently announced the launch of its Global Halal Investment Platform. The launch is powered by Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs, providing access to options, stocks, ETFs, and fixed income. Muslim investors continue to face significant barriers when attempting to access global markets, including fragmented tools, limited access, or a lack of clear regulatory oversight. “By partnering with Alpaca, Musaffa is expanding access to US capital markets via modern, scalable trading infrastructure while embedding Shariah compliance directly into the investing experience. We’re honored to support Musaffa in enabling transparent, faith-aligned trading experiences to hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide.”Musaffa looks to expand to 24/5 trading access in the near future.

Government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations convened for a high-level validation workshop marking a major milestone in Liberia’s efforts to strengthen its biodiversity finance architecture. “This validation workshop marks a significant step forward in strengthening Liberia’s biodiversity finance architecture. Mr. Andy S. Gbatu, UNDP Biodiversity Finance Analyst, presented the Biodiversity Expenditure Review, a meticulous mapping of national biodiversity expenditures, attribution rates, and gaps across sectors. They demonstrated strong commitment to improving Liberia’s biodiversity finance planning through constructive dialogue, methodological validation, data harmonization and a review of actionable recommendations. About the Liberia Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)Implemented by UNDP, BIOFIN supports countries to develop evidence-based finance strategies that protect and sustainably manage biodiversity.

The Group reported revenue growth of 7% (6% in constant currency) to $3.349 billion, compared to $3.127 billion in 2024 with growth in all three geographies, North America, MENA, and Europe. At the same time, we are successfully transforming our Hikma Rx business, adding resilience and exciting new growth opportunities that will enable us to maintain attractive margins. While the search is ongoing, Areb Kurdi, currently VP, Group Financial Controller, will become Acting CFOHafrun Fridriksdottir, currently President, Hikma Rx, will become President, US. Hikma Rx reported revenue grew 1%. We expect Hikma Rx revenue to be broadly flat.

DUBLIN, Ireland, 25 February 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) is significantly deepening its commitment to the African aviation sector through a bold, continent-wide expansion initiative reflecting both its long-term confidence in the region and the accelerating demand for tailored aviation finance and asset solutions across Africa. Being present on the ground allows us to structure solutions that reflect each partner’s operational and financial realities. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of AFG Aviation Ireland Limited. About AFG Aviation Ireland LimitedAFG Aviation Ireland Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG), a leading global aircraft trading and asset management company. The post Two AFG Aviation Professionals Set New Aviation Industry Horizons Across the African Continent appeared first on African Media Agency.

MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Engineering Society of Liberia (ESOL) is proud to announce the election of Louis Blopai Caesar Jr., FESOL, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. His leadership has been pivotal in modernizing technical systems and ensuring robust mission-wide communications. His pursuit of excellence is further evidenced by four specialized graduate certificates covering Telecommunications Policy, Wireless Communications Technology, Engineering Management, and Leadership and Management. As a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Liberia (FESOL) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Mr. Caesar is uniquely positioned to lead ESOL’s strategic transformation. “Engineering is central to Liberia’s progress,” Mr. Caesar remarked during his appointment.

With the Government’s recent acquisition of 285 Yellow Machines, FEBUTAL commends the administration’s commitment to improving road networks and public works across the country. Since the end of the civil conflict in 2003, Liberia has repeatedly struggled to maintain government‑owned machinery and vehicles. Allow ALCC members to execute government projects using the equipment, while paying for maintenance and gradually reimbursing the Government for its investment. During that event, the late ALCC President Foday M. Kamara, Sr informed Vice President Boakai of the ALCC desire for a Construction Law inclusive of capacity building by Government projects. This single policy shift will create thousands of local jobs across all 15 counties, stimulate economic growth, and ensure that national development is driven by Liberian hands.

By: Benjamin Beibah & Evelyn Kadeh SeagbehIn observance of this year’s International Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Medica Liberia, Community Healthcare Initiatives (CHI) in collaboration with the National Campaigners Against Harmful Practices, have rolled out the “Born Perfect and Stay Perfect” Bus Caravans Campaign. The campaign is expected to go across all the 15 counties, but was firstly rollout in Bong, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount led by the National Ciliation Against Harmful Traditional Practices (NCAHP). “The Born Perfect Bus Tour was heading for Palala, Gbarma, and Lofa Bridge, encouraging women and girls to stay perfect just as they were born,” Kamara said. Obey said the Born Perfect awareness has given her the confidence to reject the practice. “Harmful traditional practices will not take our girls forward, knowledge and opportunity will,” Blamo said.

In a landmark show of unity and democratic renewal, youth leaders from across Liberia’s political spectrum convened for a one-day InterParty Youth Wing Dialogue, signaling a fresh chapter of collaboration, trust building, and inclusive political participation. Oscar Bloh, NIMD Country Director, urged young political leaders to move beyond traditional youth wing functions and embrace their role as strategic democratic actors. “Liberia needs young leaders who do not only mobilize votes, but who also shape policy and drive inclusive governance,” he emphasized. He also encouraged youth leaders to pursue full representation within the Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) and to institutionalize mechanisms for regular engagement. Youth Leaders Demand Institutional Reform — and Speak OutThroughout the dialogue, youth leaders voiced a shared determination to reshape Liberia’s political culture.

James T. BrooksMonrovia – Criminal Court ‘A’ has ordered the Clar Hope Foundation to turn over its financial and administrative records to the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) within one week. In his opinion, Judge Willie addressed the foundation’s primary argument that producing these documents would violate constitutional protections against self-incrimination. Judge Willie reasoned that Mr. Gbamie, in his capacity as General Manager, serves as a “third-party” custodian of records rather than the principal subject of the investigation. Banks III, Judge Willie emphasized that statutory laws recognize limits on individual rights when necessary for the protection and survival of the state’s legal framework. AREPT is currently investigating alleged financial improprieties and the possible misuse of public resources connected to the establishment of the Clar Hope Foundation.

James T. BrooksMonrovia – The President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Maparyan, has formally declared Ms. Izetta Jones Howe the legitimate Valedictorian (Dux) of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law. Dr. Maparyan stated that she personally reviewed Ms. Howe’s academic records alongside those of other top-performing students to assess comparative standing. Her final conclusion remains firm: Ms. Izetta Jones Howe is the legitimate Law School Valedictorian of the 105th graduating class. While acknowledging the importance of academic integrity, Dr. Maparyan expressed deep concern regarding the manner in which the allegations were publicized. Despite the President’s formal communication, Martin Kollie maintains that evidence in his possession suggests Ms. Howe did not meet the requirements.