Liberia: COP30 - a Turning Point Missed - - and a Line Drawn for Frontline Women Defenders
opinionMonrovia — COP30 has come and gone in Belém, Brazil--another global climate summit marked by lofty promises and limited political courage. The world cannot continue applauding incremental progress while frontline women defenders face escalating threats, shrinking civic space, and deepening climate impacts. Environmental defenders -- especially women -- must be recognized as human rights defenders, not obstacles to development. What COP30 Means for Liberia: A Call to Lead Where the World HesitatedFor Liberia, COP30 sends two urgent signals:Liberia must act nationally where COP30 failed globally. Women defenders must be at the center of climate governance.
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January 02, 2026 20:12 UTC
Liberty Party Unveils Strategic Vision for 2026 and Beyond
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Boakai Calls for Unity, Restraint, and Shared Responsibility
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Liberian Agribusiness Leader Named Among 100 Influential African Women
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COP30 Aftermath: Liberian Activists Urge Stronger Commitments to Equitable Climate Financing at ActionAid National People’s Summit
CONGO TOWN, Monrovia – As Liberia grapples with the growing impacts of climate change, the National People’s Climate Justice Summit has emerged as a platform for advocating for bold and inclusive climate action. At the heart of the summit were discussions on scaling agroecology, increasing access to climate finance, and empowering local communities to take action in the fight against climate change. It is not just about addressing climate change but ensuring that those who are already marginalized are part of the solution,” she explained. Ezekiel Nyanfor, a climate justice advocate from Nigeria, shared his experience at COP 30 and his ongoing work with young people across Africa. They are the ones who will carry the burden of climate change in the future,” Nyanfor said.
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January 01, 2026 11:27 UTC
Liberia: Public backlash grows over Youth and Sports Ministry Decision as Appeal Committee orders Cape Mount–Lofa Rematch
MONROVIA — Condemnations have intensified following the decision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports to reschedule the disputed match between Grand Cape Mount County and Lofa County in the ongoing 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet. According to the Grievance and Ethics Committee, Lofa County breached tournament regulations by using players registered in the first division league, an action expressly prohibited under the National County Sports Meet rules. Based on this finding, the committee awarded the match to Grand Cape Mount County. “The ministry is trying too hard to allow Lofa County to qualify because President Joseph Boakai, Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, and other top government officials are natives of Lofa County. The ministry must think about the long-term damage this causes to national unity,” he said.
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January 01, 2026 11:22 UTC
Liberia: Finance Minister Urges Immediate Hiring of Exceptional MFDP Interns
Exceptional interns should be absorbed immediately." "Some of you here today will be future Ministers of Finance, Managing Directors of LWSC and NTA, lawmakers, and national leaders. Following Minister Ngafuan's remarks, Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) Managing Director Mohammed Ali lauded the interns for their tangible impact on institutional operations. Interns were deployed across multiple key institutions, including the MFDP, Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), LWSC, and the NTA. The MFDP internship program has not only provided young Liberians with practical experience but also underscored the government's commitment to building a capable, ethical, and forward-looking public service.
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January 01, 2026 11:11 UTC
Liberia Eyes U.S.$3b Revenue Potential From Mining, Energy Sector
"The mines and energy sector can contribute significantly to our national budget to appreciable levels beyond three billion dollars if we invest in areas where returns will be highest." Delivering remarks at the event, Liberia Revenue Authority Commissioner General, Dorbor Jallah, described the mining and energy sector as strategically vital to Liberia's fiscal sustainability, noting that it remains one of the most dependable sources of domestic revenue. He warned that illegal and unregulated mining continues to threaten national revenue and deprive local communities of benefits, particularly in border and resource-rich counties. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Mining Liberia Energy By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. The total budget required to implement the Five-Year Strategic Plan is estimated at US$39.5 million.
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January 01, 2026 04:07 UTC
Liberia: Prez. Boakai Grants Executive Clemency to 72 Inmates
The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., acting under the authority granted by Article 59 of the 1986 Constitution, has extended executive clemency to seventy-two (72) inmates housed in various correctional facilities across the country. According to Minister Tweh, the beneficiaries include two foreign nationals from the Republic of Guinea, two women, and two juveniles, with the remaining recipients being adult males. "The President's decision to grant executive clemency reflects his commitment to justice tempered with mercy, as well as to rehabilitation and reintegration," Minister Tweh stated. "Good behavior, respect for the law, and personal reform remain key considerations in any clemency process." Meanwhile, the beneficiaries of the executive clemency have expressed gratitude to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the pardon and pledged to uphold good moral conduct as they reintegrate into society.
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January 01, 2026 00:32 UTC
Liberia: “Leadership in Uniform Is Rooted in Service and Sacrifice ”—Ngafuan Tells Graduating AFL Officers
“We gather to mark the end of a training cycle, we affirm something deeper and more enduring: the Republic of Liberia is strengthening its foundations, quietly, deliberately, and with discipline,” Ngafuan told the graduating officers. The OCS Class 12-2025 is composed of officers drawn from within the enlisted ranks, including medical personnel, band members, and combat officers, a composition Ngafuan described as a reflection of a modern and evolving military institution. “Among you are medical professionals, band members, and combat officers, all drawn from the ranks of enlisted soldiers,” he said. Ngafuan reminded the graduating officers that the Republic is now placing its trust in them, urging them to exercise authority with restraint and loyalty to the Constitution. Quoting former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ngafuan warned that integrity must guide their leadership.
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