EOB Defends Commerce Minister’s Record of Service
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Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2026 12:13 UTC
Liberia to Host High-Stakes Regional Monetary Discussion
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Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2026 12:03 UTC
Agenda 2063 and the Quiet Misallocation of Africa’s Future
Another anniversary of Agenda 2063; Africa’s most ambitious collective promise. Conceived and stewarded by Africa’s political union, the African Union, Agenda 2063 articulated a fifty-year horizon for integration, prosperity, and peace. The AU remains the architect and custodian of Agenda 2063. This pressure around Agenda 2063 is too often framed as technical. When that recalibration occurs, Agenda 2063 ceases to be a beautiful promise.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 02, 2026 11:43 UTC
Abandoned & Unsafe: How a Defunct Rice Milling Facility in Kakata Became a Public Threat
The Fabrar Milling Company, a rice processing facility located in Kakata, has been abandoned since mid-2022, leaving behind deteriorating infrastructure, overgrown surroundings, and a growing sense of danger for communities living around the site. “The place has been abandoned completely,” said a resident of the Old Cassava Market Community, which lies close to the milling site. A Community Left BehindFor residents living near the abandoned facility, the consequences are immediate and daily. Beyond fears of crime and wildlife, former workers say they are still owed compensation, while the wider community has lost what was once Margibi County’s only rice milling facility. For now, the abandoned milling plant in Kakata stands as a reminder that development without enforcement can leave communities paying the price long after investors walk away.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 02, 2026 11:11 UTC
Wethungerhilfe & CHAP LaunchClimate-Resilient Rice Project to Strengthen Food Security in Liberia
Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the project aims to promote climate-resilient rice production and processing, strengthen a market-oriented rice sector, and contribute to food and nutrition security, improved livelihoods, and inclusive economic growth. Key stakeholders in attendance included the Liberia Land Authority, National Rice Federation of Liberia (NRFL), Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), local authorities, agribusinesses, and other rice value-chain actors. Partners commended the project’s strong implementation design, active youth participation, and its contribution to sustainability and national ownership in Liberia’s rice sector. The project is 75% financed by BMZ and 25% by WHH, with additional support for project management, compliance, reporting, and institutional capacity strengthening for CHAP. The workshop concluded with renewed commitments from all partners to collaborate, uphold accountability, and deliver lasting results for smallholder farmers—contributing to Liberia’s food security and long-term economic stability.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 02, 2026 10:40 UTC
Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company launches unified digital platform for developers in Masar Destination
During its participation in the Future Real Estate Forum 2026. Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, announced the launch of a unified digital platform for property ownership within the destination through approved developers. The new digital platform provides accurate and up-to-date information in both Arabic and English about all approved developers within Masar destination, thus enhancing transparency and establishing high levels of regulation within an integrated urban system. Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Yasser Abuateek, Chief Executive Officer of Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, said, “The launch of the unified digital ownership platform at Masar is a strategic step toward enhancing transparency and innovation in the real estate sector. It also strengthens confidence in the real estate market by offering diverse options that meet residents’ needs within a modern and sustainable urban environment.”Spanning over 1.2 million square meters, Masar Destination is the largest urban project in Makkah.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 02, 2026 09:59 UTC
Grand Gedeans Honor Kinsman, Dr. Towah, for Enviable Service
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Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2026 08:05 UTC
Boakai’s Best Bet
President Boakai and his administration are counting on as much as US$4.8 billion in fresh foreign investment to accelerate economic growth, expand infrastructure, create jobs, and underwrite an ambitious US$8 billion national development agenda
Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2026 07:53 UTC
“Your Life Now Belongs to the State”
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Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2026 07:28 UTC
Liberian Miners Head to India for Safety Training
The delegation of Liberian Mining Professionals was hosted at the Embassy of India in Monrovia for a send-off and orientation ceremony, attended by the Hon. Emmanuel Vaye, Assistant Minister for Planning at the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Liberia
Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2026 07:18 UTC
NPA Launches Bold $1M Fundraising Campaign for University of Liberia
Sekou Hussein Dukuly, the NPA has officially launched a bold US$1 million fundraising campaign designed to breathe new life into the University of Liberia (UL). The official launch, held at the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill Campus Auditorium, was a powerful demonstration of national unity. Their presence signaled a collective recognition that the university’s success is inextricably linked to the nation’s progress. He reminded those in attendance that an investment in the University of Liberia is, at its core, a strategic investment in the country’s future workforce. As the University of Liberia has historically struggled with overcrowding and deteriorating facilities, this move by the NPA sets a significant new precedent.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 01, 2026 21:01 UTC
Nigerian Judges and Unholy Relationships with Litigants
On 9 March 1979, Justice Balogun delivered judgment in a land matter originally filed in 1975, the year before he became a judge. During the visit, Justice Balogun invited the claimant’s lawyers to attend court the next working day. The contest ultimately ended in January 2020 when the Supreme Court affirmed Ganduje as duly elected. He has also rightly challenged Kwankwaso to disclose the names of the Justices of the Supreme Court whom he claims to have met. The erosion of public confidence in the judiciary, which the Supreme Court was conscious to safeguard against, has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 01, 2026 20:50 UTC
Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões
His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), the highest sovereign cultural order in Portugal. His Highness is the first Arab figure to receive the Order of Camões and the sixth recipient worldwide. The honour was conferred during a ceremony hosted by the Portuguese President at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon. In his keynote address, President of Portugal said the visit of Sharjah Ruler reflects the historical bonds of friendship between the two countries. In his address, Sharjah Ruler expressed his happiness at the honour and its cultural significance, describing it as a meaningful recognition from a nation distinguished by its cultural heritage.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 31, 2026 13:39 UTC
African Leaders Launch New Continental Hub to Champion Intergenerational Leadership
Prominent African policymakers and leaders will gather over the weekend in Kigali, Rwanda, to launch Leadership Lab Yetu (Yetu). This pan-African hub aims to bridge the gap between emerging and established leaders, providing the skills, values, and networks necessary to unlock Africa’s demographic potential and foster intergenerational collaboration. “The African leaders that emerge in the next 10 years will be the architects of the world’s evolution over the course of the next 100 years,” said Monica Geingos, Founder and Co-Chair of Leadership Lab Yetu and Former First Lady of Namibia. Driving Impact through Research and ActionThrough its flagship fellowship program and policy labs, Yetu allows leaders to co-create and test innovative solutions. Rumbidzai Chisenga, CEO of Leadership Lab Yetu, noted: “Our mission is to strengthen institutional capacity by equipping leaders with policy insights needed to steer the future with integrity and agility”.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 31, 2026 12:37 UTC
EU Commits €25 Million to Transform Liberia’s Economic Landscape
Over the last decade, African inputs into the EU have grown by 27%, while manufacturing inputs have surged by an impressive 75%. A cornerstone of this renewed partnership is the focus on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The European Union is currently collaborating with the United States, France, and Germany to build a robust TVET infrastructure across Liberia. Beyond economics, Ambassador Deprez addressed the existential threat of climate change, noting that Liberia is among the world’s most vulnerable nations. The EU plans to support comprehensive agricultural reforms and sustainability initiatives to protect local communities and manage natural resources responsibly.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 31, 2026 04:26 UTC