Youth activist Satta Sheriff has been selected to join a network of peace ambassadors by One Young World and the European Commission. The initiative was developed to accelerate the efforts of young leaders in preventing and countering global violent extremism, building peace, and promoting conflict resolution.
Former Information Minister Becomes Weah’s New Presidential Advisor
President George Weah has appointed former information minister Laurence Bropleh as special envoy and presidential adviser.
E.U. Pushes to Raise Awareness About Its Support to National Budget
Last year, the European Union contributed €6 million (US$6.8 million) to the national budget as the first tranche of a €27 million (US$30.63 million) commitment under an agreement signed between Liberia and the E.U.
African Union Seeking Qualified Liberians to Apply for Positions
With only three Liberian staff currently working at the African Union, the continental body has stressed the need for qualified Liberians to apply for positions at the commission and its organs.
Weah Assures Gov’t’s Commitment to Uphold the Welfare of Military Personnel
President George Weah has assured his government’s commitment to upholding the welfare of members of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
Medical Evacuation Ordered for Wounded After Fatal Presidential Motorcade Accident
President George Weah has ordered Gabriel Mills, a videographer working for the Executive Mansion, flown to Cote D’Ivoire for advanced medical treatment for injuries sustained in a fatal motor accident involving a vehicle in the presidential motorcade, carrying members of the Executive Mansion press team on Sunday.
Roots FM Resumes Broadcast as Gov’t Denies Involvement in Recent Attack
Roots FM CEO and talk show host Henry Costa announced that the station is now back on air, less than 24 hours after the management launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise US$15,000 for the purchase of new broadcast equipment.
Roots FM Suffers Second Attack with Two Broadcast Transmitters Taken Away
Roots FM, the host of the popular Costa Show, has suffered its second attack in less than two weeks, according to CEO and talk show host Henry Costa.