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House of Representatives Endorses Capacity Building Workshop for Lawmakers.

The House of Representatives has approved participation in a capacity-building workshop organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and performance of lawmakers.

According to a press release issued by the House Press Bureau on June 16, 2026, the decision followed a communication addressed to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon by Dr. Stefanie Brinkel, Resident Representative of KAS and Director for Political Dialogue in West Africa.

In her communication, Dr. Brinkel proposed a three-day interactive and practice-oriented training program for members of the House of Representatives. The workshop is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 27, 2026.

She noted that the initiative is designed to strengthen parliamentary performance by equipping participants with practical tools, valuable insights, and applied knowledge necessary for effective legislative work. The program also seeks to enhance both individual competencies and the overall institutional capacity of the Legislature.

Dr. Brinkel further requested the support of the Speaker in encouraging lawmakers to actively participate in the training.

Following deliberations, Plenary endorsed the proposal and agreed to participate in the workshop. Subsequently, Speaker Koon urged members of the House of Representatives to attend the training in large numbers, emphasizing the importance of continuous professional development in improving legislative effectiveness and public service delivery.

The workshop is expected to provide lawmakers with additional skills, knowledge, and practical experience to better carry out their parliamentary responsibilities.
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Ebola Alert 🚨: Over 830 Ebola Cases, 196 Dead in Congo as Africa CDC Warns of Worst Outbreak Ever

The Head of Africa CDC warned Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could become the worst in history. He said it will cost billions of dollars to stop later if problems with the response are not fixed now.

More than 830 people in Congo have caught the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola. There is no proven medicine or vaccine for this type. So far, 196 people have died.

The disease spreads through body fluids, even after a person dies. It is now spreading fast in three provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo, government data shows.

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya spoke to African leaders and donors in a video meeting in Burundi. He said: “If we don’t stop this outbreak very soon, it will be worse than what we had in West Africa and eastern DRC.
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𝗟𝗶𝗯𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗶

The Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives and Speaker of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council (AAPC), Counselor Aqilah Saleh, on Tuesday met with the delegation of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Liberia on the sidelines of the Second Annual Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council currently taking place in Benghazi, Libya.

The meeting was held in the presence of the First Deputy Speaker of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council, Mr. Saud Al-Hajilan, and formed part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation among participating member states.

Discussions during the meeting centered on ways to further enhance parliamentary relations between the two legislative bodies and explore practical mechanisms for improved cooperation and coordination in areas that serve mutual interests.

The meeting also examined a number of issues of common concern at both the regional and international levels, with emphasis on strengthening collaboration through legislative engagement and promoting shared goals among member nations.

The Liberian delegation head Hon. Johnson S.N Williams Sr., welcomed the opportunity for dialogue and reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to fostering stronger parliamentary partnerships and contributing meaningfully to initiatives that promote peace, development, and international cooperation.

The Second Annual Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council has brought together parliamentary leaders and delegates from across Africa and Asia to discuss key issues affecting the two continents and to strengthen inter-parliamentary collaboration.

Source: House of Representatives

"No Stone Left Unturned: LDEA Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown on Drugs".

Jobs for Liberians: Liberia to Recruit Young Professionals for UN Security Council Assignment in New York

The Government of Liberia has announced plans to recruit dozens of young professionals to serve in various positions connected to the country's upcoming tenure on the United Nations Security Council.

Speaking at a regular government press briefing, Information Minister and government spokesperson Jerolinmek Piah said preparations are already underway for Liberia's assumption of its non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in New York City.

According to Piah, the government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will recruit 22 qualified Liberian professionals who will be assigned to Liberia's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in the United States. The recruitment effort is intended to strengthen Liberia's diplomatic representation and support the country's responsibilities on the Security Council.

Piah also disclosed that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to preside over a session of the UN Security Council in December this year as part of Liberia's participation in the global body.

Liberia secured a historic victory on June 3, 2025, when it was elected to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term.
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President Boakai Receives Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister, Reaffirms Commitment to Bilateral Cooperation and Continental Development

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Executive Mansion, Liberia– President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. today received a high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) headed by its Foreign Minister- Madam Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations, expanding economic opportunities, and advancing continental cooperation.

The delegation, which also included the Ambassador of the DRC to Liberia, Madame Marie-Hélène Okitundu Ayaki Omba, the Director for African Zone and the Middle East at the DRC Foreign Ministry, Mr. Christian Ndinda Diluanzodila, as well as the Political Counselor at the DRC Foreign Ministry Mr. Valentin Albert Makongo, briefed the President on ongoing discussions related to natural resources, trade, and infrastructure development. The discussion also covered exploring of prospects for direct flights to the United States. Welcoming the visiting Foreign Minister, President Boakai reaffirmed the need for these cordial engagements. He expressed the hope that direct personal engagements between and among African nations will foster greater understanding and productive engagements to guide the continent’s advancement.

The Liberian Chief Executive provided guidance on advancing cooperation in key sectors including transportation, agriculture, and other multilateral engagement. He underscored the importance of leveraging Liberia’s upcoming role on the United Nations Security Council to promote African interests and shared development priorities. For her part, Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, said the visit of the DRC Foreign Minister will go a long way in further cementing the existing cordial ties between Liberia and the DRC.


In an interview following her audience with the Liberian Leader, Foreign Minister Wagner disclosed, “We’ve just come out of a very fruitful meeting with His Excellency. The instructions and guidance that he gave us was very motivating especially in pushing us to look further in our partnership on bilateral issues.”
Madam Wagner concluded by referring to meeting as a motivation to go ahead with the different areas of work that were identified, praising both leaders of Liberia and DRC as enlightened leadership who are pushing both countries forward in partnership in various sectors.

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From ArcelorMittal Liberia!!!

Creating Local Jobs: From Learners to Leaders

83 Technical Trainees Transition to Employment Contracts!

Congratulations to eighty-three (83) Process Operator Learners from our Batch 4 and Batch 5 cohorts who officially concluded their intensive 6-month training and have been offered two-year Short-Term Employee (STE) contracts!

Since December 15, 2025, these talented young Liberians have undergone rigorous technical instruction and operational training. Now, they are being strategically deployed across our expanding footprint to directly support our landmark Phase II operations:

• 29 Operators are heading to Port Operations in Buchanan to support Material Handling, Processing, and Quality (MPQ) control and Container Dispatch Operations (CDO).

• 54 Operators will remain at our Yekepa mining hub, with 42 joining core Plant Operations and 12 stepping into our specialized Metallurgy Lab.

By transforming structured technical training into immediate, paying employment contracts, AML continues to prioritize local content and build high-value, sustainable career paths for young professionals in Liberia's mining sector.

Join us in congratulating these 83 outstanding individuals and wishing them the absolute best as they help power the future of ArcelorMittal Liberia!

Lawmaker Project: US$30,000 Modern Market Building Nears Completion...

Residents of Bassa Community in Fish-Town, River Gee County, are expected to soon benefit from a new mini marketplace as construction of the US$30,000 project sponsored by District #2 Representative Isaac Boye Choloplay Wuo nears completion. The facility, which is in its final phase, is expected to be officially turned over to the community in the coming weeks to support local trade and improve economic activities in the area.
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