In continuing support of Liberia’s post-war reconstruction, the United States Aid for International Development has reaffirmed commitments to working in pursuit of Liberia’s recovery initiatives. The agency has committed to building 450 km of road in Nimba, Bong, Lofa, and Grand Bassa,
Leadership Crisis at Harbel Multilateral High School Close to Resolution
The Alumni Association of the Harbel Multilateral High School has recommended an indoor conference involving all parties to resolve the ongoing crisis on division among the Principal, Vice Principal for Administration and aggrieved Teachers of the institution.
Muslims to Hold Conference Over CRC Christianization Proposal
Barely three weeks after the National Constitutional Review Conference in Gbarnga, where delegates approved the suggested changed to declare Liberia a Christian nation, Muslims in Liberia are condemning the act and are expected to hold a national conference.
News Briefs for April 24, 2015 – Liberia In Progress
News about Liberia from different sources - Liberia In Progress: Liberian Female Lonestar Team qualifies for the 2nd phase of the qualifying rounds of 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s Championship; UNAIDS sponsored HIV media Guide for Liberian Journalists launched; Liberia’s Ministry of Defense calls on the European Union for non-lethal support to Liberia’s security sector, as UNMIL effects…
April 22nd Memorial Group Pays Tribute to Tolbert and Prominent Supporters
On April 12, 1980, just two days before the anniversary of the 1979 rice riots that shook the core of the Tolbert administration, President William R. Tolbert Jr. became the first sitting Chairman of the Organization of African Unity to be deposed by a coup d’etat since Kwame Nkrumah.
Gov’t Trains 3000 Additional Border Control Officers for UNMIL Drawdown
The Government of Liberia has commenced the training of 3,000 additional officers for deployment at its borders.
News Briefs for April 23, 2015 – Liberian Affairs
News about Liberia from different sources – Liberian Affairs– Liberia signs US$20M Loan for RIA’s rehabilitation; Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation threatens to cut water supply to the Capitol; Liberian Ministry of Labor is reviewing the process of granting work permits to non-Liberians; Divorced Clergy barred from nomination as bishop in Liberia; Second Batch of Liberian girls due…
U.S. Ebola Survivor Dr. Sacra says Liberia Needs Family Physicians
Dr. Rick Sacra, a missionary and Ebola survivor, says Liberia needs family physicians. During a brief stay in Liberia after overcoming his encounter with Ebola, Sacra spoke about his efforts to start a family practice residency program. He also provided insights on how the Ebola outbreak had devastated the health sector.