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Venezuelans and Cubans among deportees to Liberia under Trump deal, official says
By Alphonso Toweh MONROVIA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - People deported by the U.S. to Liberia will mostly hail from Latin American countries including Cuba and Venezuela, Liberia's information minister told Reuters, as authorities received the first deportation flight on Thursday.
Venezuelans and Cubans among deportees to Liberia under Trump deal, official says
By Alphonso Toweh MONROVIA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - People deported by the U.S. to Liberia will mostly hail from Latin American countries including Cuba and Venezuela, Liberia's information minister told Reuters, as authorities received the first deportation flight on Thursday.
Venezolanos y cubanos, entre los deportados a Liberia en virtud de acuerdo de Trump: ministro
Venezolanos y cubanos, entre los deportados a Liberia en virtud de acuerdo de Trump: ministro jue, 20 de agosto de 2026, 11:38 a.m. EDT Agrega Yahoo como fuente de noticias preferida para ver más de nuestras historias en Google. Agregar Yahoo en Google Unos migrantes venezolanos deportados de Estados Unidos caminan por una pasarela de embarque a su llegada al Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar, en Maiquetía (Venezuela), el 19 de enero de 2026.
Venezuelans and Cubans among deportees to Liberia under Trump deal, official says
MONROVIA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - People deported by the U.S. to Liberia will mostly hail from Latin American countries including Cuba and Venezuela, Liberia's information minister told Reuters, as authorities received the first deportation flight on Thursday.
US to send 1,200 deportees to Liberia
MONROVIA — People deported by the U.S. to Liberia will mostly hail from Latin American countries including Cuba and Venezuela, Liberia's information minister told Reuters, as authorities received the first deportation flight on Thursday. The West African nation announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. in the next 12 months, the latest of several deals the Trump administration has implemented on the continent to accelerate removals.
Liberia's former vice president charged in probe of transnational drug ring, government says
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Liberia’s former vice president charged in probe of transnational drug ring, government says
By Alphonso Toweh and Carielle Doe MONROVIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation of a transnational narcotics network, the West African nation’s attorney general said in a statement on Wednesday.
Liberia's former vice president charged in probe of transnational drug ring, government says
MONROVIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation of a transnational narcotics network, the West African nation's attorney general said in a statement on Wednesday.
Liberia, UN Sign U.S.$883m Cooperation Framework
MONROVIA-Liberia and the United Nations have signed a new US$883 million Cooperation Framework to guide development support from 2026-2030. The agreement focuses on accelerating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development, with priority areas in human capital development, good governance and rule of law, and economic sustainability.
Liberia agrees to accept wrongly deported migrant Abrego, US says Original
Liberia agrees to accept Abrego on humanitarian basis Abrego's lawyer condemns Liberia as potential destination His wrongful deportation to El Salvador became flashpoint WASHINGTON/MONROVIA, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it has reached an agreement with Liberia to accept Kilmar Abrego, the migrant whose wrongful deportation to El Salvador in March became a flashpoint in the Republican president's immigration crackdown.
Liberia: Arcelor Mittal - a Liberian-Focused Workforce Driving Global Excellence in Mining
MONROVIA — At the heart of ArcelorMittal Liberia's success is a powerful national commitment to place Liberians at the center of its operations and leadership. With over 3,000 direct Liberian employees, ArcelorMittal Liberia has become a true model for homegrown empowerment in the private sector. Across every department from mine operations to corporate leadership Liberians are not just filling seats, they are actively shaping the future of the country's largest foreign investment.
Liberia: Arcelor Mital Extends Independence Message to Liberia
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands.
Liberia: China - Work for Overhead Bridges Begins in September
The Liberian government has released the official design for the new overhead bridges planned for Congo Town, while work is expected to start in earnest in September of this year. These bridges are being built to help reduce the heavy traffic on Tubman Boulevard and SKD Boulevard, two of Monrovia's busiest roads. Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah, who is the official Spokesperson of the government, said construction is expected to begin in September 2025.
Liberia: Politics - Marvin Cole Cross Carpet to Bility's CMC
MONROVIA — Bong County District #3 Representative Josiah Marvin Cole, a former ally of ex-President George Weah and a fierce critic of the Boakai administration, has formally joined the opposition Citizens Movement for Change (CMC.) Cole announced his switch during a ceremony Saturday at his residence in Gbarnga, where he was flanked by CMC Standard Bearer Musa Hassan Bility and a crowd of supporters.
Liberia: Transport - Ministry of Transport Launches Day-Long Road Safety Training for Commercial Drivers in Montserrado
In a renewed push to reduce the alarming rate of road accidents and reinforce safe driving practices across Liberia, the Road Safety Secretariat at the Ministry of Transport has announced a major day-long training initiative aimed at commercial drivers in Montserrado County. The training will begin this August and is expected to reach hundreds of drivers who ply some of the busiest and most accident-prone corridors in the capital city and its surroundings.
Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, say sources
10 July 2025 - 17:15 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. US President Donald Trump hosts a lunch for leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington DC on July 9 2025.
Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, sources say
MONROVIA (Reuters) -The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday.
Liberian President George Weah concedes poll defeat to Joseph Boakai
Monrovia —Liberia President George Weah has conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in the once volatile African nation. Boakai, 78, a former vice-president who lost to Weah in the 2017 election, led with 50.9% of the vote over Weah’s 49.1%, with nearly all the votes counted, the country’s elections commission said.
Liberia's President-elect Boakai to review mining concessions Original
[1/3]Opposition Unity Party and Liberia President-elect Joseph Boakai speaks during an interview with Reuters at his home in Monrovia, November 19, 2023. REUTERS/Carielle Doe/ File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights MONROVIA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai, who defeated President George Weah in the Nov. 14 presidential runoff, says his administration will take a close look at mining concessions to ensure they benefit the country.
Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai
3/3 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Liberia's opposition Unity Party Joseph Boakai waves to his supporters as holds his final campaign rally for the presidential elections in Monrovia, Liberia October 7, 2023.
Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai
Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai By Carielle Doe and Alphonso Toweh MONROVIA (Reuters) -Liberia President George Weah on Friday conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in the once volatile African nation.
Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat
Liberia's President George Weah has conceded election defeat to Opposition Leader Joseph Boakai just hours after polls showed Boakai was ahead with almost all the votes counted. Weah "has called Mr Boakai to congratulate him", presidential press secretary Solo Kehgbeh told Reuters on Friday. "This is the beauty of democracy." Boakai spokesman Amara Konneh confirmed the call. Weah had been seeking a second term as president.
Liberia Counts Votes in Presidential Runoff as Many Hope for Change
By Alphonso Toweh and Carielle Doe MONROVIA (Reuters) -Ballot counting was underway in Liberia on Tuesday in a run-off election between President George Weah and former vice president Joseph Boakai, in what is expected to be a closely fought vote. Former soccer star Weah, 57, who came to power in 2018 after beating Boakai, won just 7,000 more votes than career politician Boakai in the October poll. Weah failed to reach the 50% needed to secure an outright victory in October.
Liberia votes in tight presidential run-off as many voters seek change
Monrovia — Liberians voted on Tuesday in a run-off election between President George Weah and former vice-president Joseph Boakai, in what is expected to be a closely fought vote between the two old rivals. Former football star Weah, 57, who came to power in 2018, won just 7,000 more votes than career politician Boakai in the October poll, and he failed to reach the 50% needed to secure an outright victory.
Liberians vote in tight presidential run-off Original
[1/2]Leader of Liberia's ruling party Coalition for Democratic Change(CDC), President and former soccer player George Weah, speaks to the press after casting his vote during the presidential elections in Monrovia, Liberia, October 10, 2023.
Liberia heads to competitive runoff between President Weah and former VP Boakai Original
[1/2]Leader of Liberia's ruling party Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), President and former soccer player George Weah, walks with his wife Clar Weah after casting his vote during the presidential elections in Monrovia, Liberia October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Carielle Doe/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Runoff election scheduled for Nov.
Liberia counts votes as President Weah seeks second term
VOTE counting was underway in Liberia during an election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term after six years marred by corruption allegations and abiding economic hardship in Africa’s oldest independent republic. Around 2.4 million people were eligible to vote in the West African nation still struggling to emerge from two civil wars that killed over 250,000 people between 1989 and 2003 and from a 2013-16 Ebola epidemic that killed thousands.
Liberians head to polls as President Weah seeks second term
Liberians voted on Tuesday in a general election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term after six years marked by corruption allegations and abiding economic hardship in Africa's oldest independent republic. Around 2.4 million people are eligible to vote in the West African nation still struggling to emerge from two civil wars that killed over 250,000 people between 1989 and 2003 and from a 2013-16 Ebola epidemic that killed thousands.
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