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David Challenges Proposed Downgrade of Botota City
By Edwin N. Khakie BONG COUNTY, October 14, 2026 – Prof. Jonathan Omenika David, a native of Kokoyah District, Bong County, has challenged a proposal by the Ministry of Local Government to downgrade Botota City to township status, warning that any such decision must comply with Liberian law. In an eight-page open letter to Local The post David Challenges Proposed Downgrade of Botota City appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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Mr. Chief Justice, Fix the Justice System, Don't Abolish Constitutional Rights
By Seltue Robert Karweaye Sr.Liberian Policy Analyst, Security Expert, Researcher, and Commentary Writer Liberias justice system faces serious challenges, including allegations of corruption, jury tampering, political interference, prolonged judicial proceedings, and declining public confidence. These problems demand urgent institutional reforms, stronger accountability, and consistent enforcement of the law. However, dismantling a fundamental constitutional right because The post Mr. Chief Justice, Fix the Justice System, Dont Abolish Constitutional Rights appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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Liberia Joins Regional Talks on AI Use in Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria, October 14, 2026 – Liberia has participated in a two-day regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at validating guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in election administration across West Africa. The workshop, held October 12–13, brought together electoral commissioners, technology experts and other stakeholders to review guidelines developed under the The post Liberia Joins Regional Talks on AI Use in Elections appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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CSA Chief Reports Progress in Civil Service Reforms
By Lewis S. Teh MONROVIA, October 14, 2026 – Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai says Liberias civil service is becoming more stable, with improved job security, employee confidence and institutional performance following ongoing reforms. The civil service we inherited in 2024 is not the civil service we have today, Joekai The post CSA Chief Reports Progress in Civil Service Reforms appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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Liberia Studies Rwanda's Justice Model for War Crimes Court
MONROVIA, October 14, 2026 – Liberian officials and journalists have returned from a study tour of Rwanda aimed at drawing lessons for the establishment of Liberias proposed War and Economic Crimes Court and National Anti-Corruption Court. The delegation, led by the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L) The post Liberia Studies Rwanda's Justice Model for War Crimes Court appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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AfDB Pledges Support for Liberia's Development Priorities
BANGKOK, Thailand, October 14, 2026 – African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah has reaffirmed the Banks commitment to supporting infrastructure, energy, agriculture and other development priorities across member countries, including Liberia. The commitment followed a meeting Tuesday with finance ministers of AfDB Constituency 15 on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank The post AfDB Pledges Support for Liberia's Development Priorities appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:42:05
ECOWAS Seeks Stronger Border Cooperation
BANJUL, The Gambia, October 13, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for stronger cooperation among member states to improve border governance, promote cross-border development and facilitate the free movement of people across West Africa. The call followed the Third Meeting of Heads of National Boundary Commissions, held in The The post ECOWAS Seeks Stronger Border Cooperation appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:46:53
BCU Boosts IT Education with 40 Computers
By Edwin N. Khakie MONROVIA, October 13, 2026 — Bong County University (BCU) has provided 40 computers and four air conditioners to its College of Information Technology, paving the way for the expansion of its computer laboratories from two to six. The equipment was provided following a request from the colleges Dean, Ridwan Mansaray, as The post BCU Boosts IT Education with 40 Computers appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:50:46
Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Colonialism
By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, October 13, 2026 — Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating colonialism in all its forms while calling for renewed international efforts to resolve the Western Sahara dispute and end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war through diplomacy. The government also urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, unrestricted humanitarian access and full The post Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Colonialism appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:52:28
CJ Gbeisay Faces Resignation Call
By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, October 12, 2026 — Liberia's Assistant Minister of Labor, Emmanuel K. Barnes, has called for the resignation or impeachment of Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr., accusing him of abusing his authority and undermining the dignity of the countrys highest judicial office. Barnes made the call in a Facebook post The post CJ Gbeisay Faces Resignation Call appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:54:59
AML Vacation Job Program Opens New Career Opportunities for Nimba Student
MONROVIA, October 13, 2026 — A senior Laboratory Science student at Nimba University has described how ArcelorMittal Liberia's (AML) 2026 Vacation Job Programme exposed her to new career opportunities in the mining industry while providing valuable practical experience. Mercy M. Moore, one of the beneficiaries of the program, said she initially considered the opportunity primarily The post AML Vacation Job Program Opens New Career Opportunities for Nimba Student appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:58:39
Chief Justice Gbeisay Alleges Death Threats Over Nimba Land Verdict
By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, October 12, 2026 — Liberia's Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has disclosed that he and his family have received death threats following a controversial land dispute ruling in Nimba County, warning that growing ethnic tensions over court decisions could threaten national peace and unity. Speaking Monday, October 12, during The post Chief Justice Gbeisay Alleges Death Threats Over Nimba Land Verdict appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:01:40
Koon Concedes Reformists' Grievances
By Stephen G. Fellajuah MONROVIA, Liberia, October 13, 2026 — Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon acknowledged the legitimacy of grievances raised by lawmakers under the Reformist Movement, saying the concerns extend beyond unpaid benefits to administrative issues within the House of Representatives. Koon made the disclosure on Monday, October 12, after visiting lawmakers who gathered at The post Koon Concedes Reformists' Grievances appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:07:38
Trouble Brews in UP Backyard
By Stephen G. Fellajuah PAYNESVILLE, Liberia, October 13, 2026 — County chairpersons of the ruling Unity Party (UP) from Liberia's 15 counties are demanding greater grassroots empowerment, regular financial support, fair access to opportunities, and internal reforms ahead of the 2029 general elections. The demands were contained in a resolution adopted on Sunday, October 11, The post Trouble Brews in UP Backyard appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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@newdawn Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:11
CJ Gbeisay Gets Backlashes
By Lincoln G. Peters MONROVIA, October 12, 2026 — Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has strongly rejected Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr.'s proposal to abolish jury trials in Liberia, arguing that the right is constitutionally guaranteed and cannot be removed through ordinary legislation. Senator Dillon, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said The post CJ Gbeisay Gets Backlashes appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.
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