African Leaders Call for Sustainable Malaria Financing as Progress Stalls and Funding Crisis Deepens
The 2025 Africa Malaria Progress Report reveals 270.8 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths. The African Union Malaria Progress Report 2025, presented by President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana and Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), warns that without urgent action, the continent risks losing decades of hard-won gains against the disease. Today, African leaders are urging a renewed programme to close funding gaps, deploy next-generation tools, strengthen community health worker programmes, and build climate-resilient health systems. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of African UnionNotes to Editors: The African Union Malaria Progress Report 2025 is available for download at: www.au.int and www.alma2030.orgAbout the Africa Malaria Progress Report:The Africa Malaria Progress Report is an annual publication prepared by the African Union Commission, African Leaders Malaria Alliance and RBM Partnership to End Malaria. About ALMA:Founded in 2009, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) is a ground-breaking coalition of African Heads of State and Government working across country and regional borders to achieve a malaria-free Africa by 2030. www.alma2030.orgMedia Inquiries:African Leaders Malaria Alliance: Thomas Davies | TDavies@alma2030.org | www.alma2030.orgAfrican Union Commission: Molalet Tsedeke | MolaletT@africa-union.org | www.au.intAfrican Media Agency: Leslie-Shamilda Segui | shamilda@africanmediaagency.com | https://africanmediaagency.com/newsroomThe post African Leaders Call for Sustainable Malaria Financing as Progress Stalls and Funding Crisis Deepens appeared first on African Media Agency.
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February 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
SCNL Berates FDA for Halting Foya Protected Area Process
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Source:Daily Observer
February 16, 2026 19:09 UTC
Three Internally Trafficked Minors Reunited With Family
February 16, 2025… The National Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce of Liberia, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has reunited three internally trafficked children with their parents in rural Liberia. The victims little Sarah Blakey, Josephine Bindah, and Bendu Sumo, were trafficked from Gokpalah Town, Bong County to Monrovia. The minors were allegedly taken to Monrovia under false promises of education and better opportunities by family members of their parents. Following intervention and investigation, the three victims were rescued and safely reunited with their families in Gokpalah Town on Friday, February 13, 2026. In “Some cases, the children are made to engage in dangerous ventures like street selling between moving cars to support their guardian and family while their children are in school.
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February 16, 2026 15:48 UTC
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Says Convergence Is ‘Test of Discipline,’ Not Ceremony
By Jaheim T. [email protected]Speaking at the 55th In-Year Convergence Council Meeting in Ngafuan said, “Meeting the convergence criteria is not a ceremonial exercise. Four member states are projected to meet all four primary convergence criteria by 2025, compared to two in 2024. Ngafuan admitted, “Although progress has been made in many countries, there are still challenges in meeting the convergence criteria in some countries, especially the inflation criteria. It is a reality check.”With July 2027 set as the new horizon for the single currency launch, Ngafuan urged decisive action. It must translate into tangible improvements in the lives of our citizens,” Tweh said at the ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting.
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February 16, 2026 15:29 UTC
Liberia: CBL Governor Saamoi Assumes Chairman of WAMZ Committee of Governors, Charts Path for West Africa’s Monetary Union
Harbel Margibi County– Central Bank of Liberia Governor, Henry F. Saamoi, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Governors of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), pledging to deepen regional monetary cooperation and accelerate the collective drive toward a unified West African monetary system. Its top authority, theCommittee of Governors, directs and oversees all decisions on monetary cooperation among these countries. While acknowledging the scale of the task ahead, Saamoi pointed to technological disruptions and the need for sustainable development. He urged member states to “convert challenges into opportunities for deeper regional transformation,” encouraging policymakers to harness digital technologies, strengthen cross-border payment systems, and ensure monetary cooperation delivers tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. “With sustained collaboration, the WAMZ can continue to be a beacon of regional integration, resilience, and progress,” he affirmed, urging member states to keep citizens at the heart of monetary cooperation.
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February 16, 2026 15:29 UTC
NSF Donates to Zwedru Correction Facility
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Source:Daily Observer
February 16, 2026 14:30 UTC
UL Begins Diamond Jubilee Celebrations with Call for Innovation
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February 16, 2026 14:23 UTC
Liberia: Aaron Dennis, Alvini Folley Shine as Seymour Grann Memorial Golf Tournament Deepens Legacy
Monrovia – Aaron Dennis and Alvini Folley delivered commanding performances over the weekend, emerging as champions in their respective divisions at the second edition of the Seymour Grann Memorial Golf Tournament. By: Christopher C.Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected]The tournament, organized by the Liberia Golf Association (LGA), honors the late golf patron Seymour Grann. Dennis Dominates the ProsCompeting in the Professional category, Aaron Dennis displayed technical precision to outclass a competitive field that included the 2025 inaugural champion, Akoi Flomo. Folley Leads Amateur ChargeIn the Amateur division, Alvini Folley emerged as the standout performer, finishing ahead of Frank Obeng and Idrissa Karbo to clinch first place. A Legacy of InclusivityThe competition featured four categories—Professional, Senior Amateur, Amateur, and Ladies, attracting golfers from across the country.
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February 16, 2026 14:11 UTC
Liberia: Justice Ministry Warns Lawmakers, Ministers, Judges Against Unauthorized Siren Use
The Ministry warned that it will strictly enforce Title 38, Chapter 6, Section 6.21 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Under Liberian law, only police vehicles, fire service vehicles, and other duly designated emergency or official vehicles may be equipped with sirens. Their use is restricted to lawful emergencies, including responding to fire alarms, emergency calls, immediate pursuit of suspected offenders, and other legitimate emergency operations. The Ministry clarified that vehicles expressly recognized under the Vehicle and Traffic Law, or those specifically authorized by the Ministry of Justice, may install and operate sirens. Reaffirming its commitment, the Ministry concluded: “The Ministry of Justice remains steadfast in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that emergency privileges are preserved strictly for lawful and legitimate use.”
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February 16, 2026 13:36 UTC
Liberia: Formation of ‘National Fula Security’ Group Sparks Rule-of-Law Debate
Monrovia — A trending video circulating on social media has sparked national debate following the emergence of a group identifying itself as the National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL). Legal observers note that the provision was designed to prevent the proliferation of private militias and preserve national security under centralized state control. The National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL) is not an ‘armed faction’ or a ‘militia,’” the statement emphasized. “No ethnic group in our country has the right to establish its own security structure — especially one branded or presented as a form of ‘national security,’” Bah wrote. Bah emphasized that ethnicity must never be framed in ways that suggest separation from the national security structure.
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February 16, 2026 13:31 UTC
Chinese Envoy Hails Deepening Ties with Liberia
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Source:Daily Observer
February 16, 2026 13:14 UTC
#GOLIBERIA: Daily Observer at 45 and the Work Ahead
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February 16, 2026 13:09 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Urges Bold UN Reform, Stronger African Voice Ahead of Secretary-General Election
President Boakai praised the work of the African Union Committee of Ten, known as the C10, for ensuring that African perspectives remain central to discussions on UN reform. Describing the upcoming Secretary-General selection as more than an administrative decision, Boakai said it would shape the credibility and direction of the organization at a time of urgent global need. President Boakai urged African leaders to articulate clearly what qualities they seek in the next UN chief and to speak with unity during the selection process. President Boakai called for reform efforts that address deeper issues of relevance, effectiveness, and trust within the UN system. “The future of the United Nations will be shaped by those who choose to lead with clarity and courage,” he said.
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February 16, 2026 11:46 UTC
Liberia Leads the Charge Toward West Africa’s Single Currency
Taking the reins during the council’s 13th ordinary meeting in Farmington, Ngafuan is now tasked with steering member states toward the long-anticipated launch of the “ECO”—a single West African currency currently slated for July 2027. The Council serves as the primary watchdog for economic policy across ECOWAS states, monitoring the strict macroeconomic conditions required for a stable monetary union. These challenges are compounded by unresolved institutional hurdles, such as burden-sharing arrangements and the eventual headquarters of the regional central bank. Furthermore, net international reserves climbed to over $282 million by the end of 2025, surpassing IMF program targets by nearly $16 million. According to Abdul Salam Abideyemi, Director General of the West Africa Monetary Institute, the composite convergence score for the West African Monetary Zone rose to 58.3% from the previous year’s 50%.
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February 16, 2026 11:14 UTC
Liberia Needs a New Constitution Part II:
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Source:Daily Observer
February 16, 2026 10:44 UTC