The economic and financial crisis in Liberia has spread beyond the banking sectors and into Liberia’s struggling education sector, with a direct impact on the work of U.S. Peace Corps volunteers teaching in schools in rural Liberia.
Victims of Gender-Based Violence Remembered at Candlelight Vigil
A network of local and international NGOs staged a major candlelight vigil on Monday, Nov. 25 in Monrovia in memory of victims of sexual and gender-based violence, or SGBV.
Liberia Reiterates Commitment to Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley has reiterated the Liberian government’s commitment to the development of stronger protections for intellectual property rights in Liberia and Africa.
Weah Declares Day of National Mourning for Fallen Opposition Leader
President George Weah has declared today, Nov. 22, a day of national mourning for the fallen political leader of the opposition Liberty Party, Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine, 68.
President Weah to Open 17th ARIPO Council of Ministers Meeting Today
President George Weah will formally open the 17th Council of Ministers meeting of the Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organization today in Margibi.
Youth Media Action Group Launches Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign
The Youth Media Action group has formally launched an anti-human trafficking campaign to equip high schools students in Monrovia with professional journalistic and media skills.
Boxing Champ Unveils Plans to Support Grassroots Boxing in Liberia
International boxing champ, Freddy Kiwitt, has unveiled plans to support grassroots boxing in his native Liberia during a visit to the country.
Liberia Assumes Leadership of ARIPO’s Administrative Council at 43rd Session in Margibi
Liberia has been named the chairperson of the Administrative Council of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization, or ARIPO. This development occurred during the council’s 43rd Session currently taking place in Liberia.