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Liberia Wheelchair Basketball Proposes $261M Disability Sports Village Dream
MONROVIA – Athletes living with disabilities in Liberia, the dream of competing, winning medals and representing their country often comes with challenges beyond the playing field. Limited access to specialized facilities, equipment and training opportunities can make the journey to sporting success even harder. By Jaheim T. Tumu- jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com But Amb. S.
Henrietta hosts 95th annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion
HENRIETTA (KFDX/KJTL) — The 95th annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion is underway in Henrietta, with activities continuing through Saturday. The annual celebration brings residents and visitors together for a weekend celebrating Clay County’s history and western heritage. Friday’s activities include the Pioneer Reunion Poetry Gathering at 12:30 p.m. on the courthouse square, along with the Pioneer Reunion Rodeo Friday night.
How an Automated Certificate Restored Iran’s Sanctioned Maritime Portal
WASHINGTON — The Strait of Hormuz, bounded by Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south, carries approximately 20 percent to 30 percent of global petroleum liquids and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The narrow waterway connects the oilfields of the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Interfaith Award to Pakistani Cleric Over Bin Laden Praise
Lambeth Palace has withdrawn the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation from Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, less than a week after presenting it to the prominent Pakistani cleric. Ashrafi, chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and a former government advisor on religious harmony, had traveled to London to receive the honor during the sensitive period marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Wilbarger Humane Society receives donations from community support drive
VERNON (KFDX/KJTL) — The Wilbarger Humane Society received a special delivery of much-needed supplies collected during Vernon Auto Group’s annual Fill the Truck campaign. Justin Moore and Sam Sanchez of Vernon Auto Group unloaded the donations gathered for the local animal shelter. “It’s great to see that the community turned out in this way,” Wilbarger Humane Society office manager Susie Streit said. “And Vernon Auto Group is great.
Crunch Fitness honors 9/11 victims with stair climb
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Crunch Fitness in Wichita Falls joined locations across the country Friday in honoring the first responders who lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb challenged participants to climb 110 flights of stairs, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center towers. Local firefighters joined members of the community for the challenge, with some firefighters making the climb in full turnout gear.
Liberia: James Debbah Hails President Boakai’s Historic Visit to Liberian Sports Icon Josiah N. Johnson
MONROVIA – Former Liberian international James Salinsa Debbah has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for personally visiting veteran football icon Josiah Nils Johnson, describing the gesture as an unprecedented act of humility and national recognition for one of the country’s sporting pioneers. By Christopher C.
Liberia: James Debbah Hails President Boakai’s Historic Visit to Liberian Sports Icon Josiah N. Johnson
MONROVIA – Former Liberian international James Salinsa Debbah has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for personally visiting veteran football icon Josiah Nils Johnson, describing the gesture as an unprecedented act of humility and national recognition for one of the country’s sporting pioneers. President Boakai, Liberia’s Chief Patron of Sports, visited Johnson popularly known as “JNJ” at his residence in Barnesville, Gardnersville Township, on Saturday, September 5.
‘We Have Not Forgotten You’: Boakai Honors Lone Star Legend Josiah Johnson, Pledges Support
MONROVIA — Declaring that Liberia has “not forgotten” the men and women whose sacrifices shaped the country’s sporting history, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has honored veteran Liberian football icon Josiah Nils Johnson popularly known as “JNJ” with a personal visit and a pledge of immediate government intervention.
‘We Have Not Forgotten You’: Boakai Honors Lone Star Legend Josiah Johnson, Pledges Support
MONROVIA — Declaring that Liberia has “not forgotten” the men and women whose sacrifices shaped the country’s sporting history, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has honored veteran Liberian football icon Josiah Nils Johnson popularly known as “JNJ” with a personal visit and a pledge of immediate government intervention. Liberiatravel guide By Christopher C.
Liberia Women’s Handball Team Ends Burkina Faso Campaign at Bottom After Four Heavy Defeats
MONROVIA — Liberia’s Senior Women’s National Handball Team has concluded a disappointing campaign at the inaugural International Handball Federation (IHF) Senior Women’s Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Liberian women’s team finished at the bottom of the tournament standings following four consecutive defeats.
Liberia Women’s Handball Team Ends Burkina Faso Campaign at Bottom After Four Heavy Defeats
MONROVIA — Liberia’s Senior Women’s National Handball Team has concluded a disappointing campaign at the inaugural International Handball Federation (IHF) Senior Women’s Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Liberian women’s team finished at the bottom of the tournament standings following four consecutive defeats. By Christopher C.
CAF Invites Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Teh to Addis Ababa Governance Meeting
MONROVIA — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally invited Liberian legal practitioner Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Teh to participate in a high-level governance meeting scheduled for September in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a development that could further elevate Liberia’s representation in continental football administration. By Christopher C.
Lone Star’s Mali Home Qualifier Hangs in Balance as CAF Inspection Looms
MONROVIA — Liberia’s hopes of welcoming Mali to the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex for a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier are hanging in the balance. By Christopher C. Walker | christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The Liberia Football Association is awaiting a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection team that could determine whether the Lone Star can play competitive international football on home soil.
Texoma students kick off a new school year
Texoma students kick off a new school year Thu, August 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM EDT WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The first day of school brought plenty of excitement to Texoma Thursday as students, parents and teachers kicked off a new year of learning. At Cunningham Elementary, the morning hustle included school bus drivers, crossing guards and teachers, welcoming students and their families.
Texoma students kick off a new school year
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The first day of school brought plenty of excitement to Texoma Thursday as students, parents and teachers kicked off a new year of learning. At Cunningham Elementary, the morning hustle included school bus drivers, crossing guards and teachers, welcoming students and their families. Music teacher Drew Davis was doing double duty, greeting students by name while also wearing his crossing guard hat and helping them safely cross the busy street.
Liberia: LBA Finals - Defending Champions LPRC Oilers Face Must-Win Clash Against Pythons On Wednesday
Monrovia — The 2026 Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) Best out of-Five Championship Finals will continue today Wednesday April 5, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Gymnasium, with defending champions LPRC Oilers facing an early must-win test to level their series against rivals NPA Pythons. The marquee matchup, set for 7:30 p.m., will see Oilers attempt to recover from Sunday's 47-36 loss.
Liberia: NPA Anchors Signal First Division Intentions With Double Signing Ahead of New Season
Monrovia — Newly promoted Liberian First Division side NPA Anchors FC has officially secured the signatures of attacking duo Waika Trueh Jr. And Tony Oscar Weah, signaling the club's ambition as the Port Controllers intensify preparations for the upcoming Liberia Football Association (LFA) First Division campaign.
Vehicle gets stuck in washed-out road near reservoir in Wichita County
WICHITA COUNTY ( KFDX/KJTL ) — A driver escaped injury after going around barricades and into a washed-out section of a road in Wichita County. Wichita County deputies and DPS troopers were called to the intersection of Burnett Ranch Road near North Fork Buffalo Reservoir for a welfare check after reports that an SUV may have driven into the water. When deputies arrived, they found the vehicle had gone around barricades and into a washed-out section of the roadway where it became stuck.
Liberia: Second Edition of Bettomax Champions Cup Set for Next Month
Monrovia — The second edition of the Bettomax Champions Cup is set to kick off next month, bringing together eight of Liberia's top first division clubs to compete for pre-season silverware and a lucrative prize pool.
Liberian Defender Emmanuel Fully Joins SK Artis Brno on Season-Long Loan
MONROVIA — Liberian defender Emmanuel Fully has finalized a season-long loan move from Czech giants Slavia Prague to top-flight newcomers SK Artis Brno, opening a fresh chapter in his blossoming European career. By: Christopher C. Walker | 0777898224 / 0886723075 | christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The deal offers the highly rated 20-year-old a crucial platform to test himself regularly in the Chance Liga the Czech Republic’s elite football division.
Tanzania/Liberia: Determine Girls FC Confirm Transfer of Star Striker Mabinty Camara to Tanzania's Simba Queens
Monrovia — Reigning Liberian women's football champions, Determine Girls Football Club, have officially confirmed the transfer of prolific striker Mabinty Camara to Tanzanian powerhouse Simba Queens, ending her highly successful three-year tenure with the Monrovia-based club.
Jury decides on sentencing for Haeven Watson Original
WICHITA COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — The jury has come to a decision on the sentencing of Haeven Watson. After 25 minutes of deliberation on Tuesday, July 21, Haeven Watson was found guilty of four counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault and one count of Burglary of a Habitation with intent to commit a sexual offense. On Wednesday, July 22, according to KFDX crews at the trial and after just under an hour of deliberation, the jury sentenced Watson to life in prison on all five counts.
Single agent selinexor is active in patients with myelofibrosis refractory or intolerant to JAK inhibitors
To the Editor: Myelofibrosis (MF) is caused by expansion of mutated hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells that results in bone marrow (BM) fibrosis, ineffective erythropoiesis, elevated inflammatory cytokines, and extramedullary hematopoiesis. Most MF patients experience constitutional symptoms that impair quality of life. Cytopenias, thromboembolism, and leukemic transformation cause morbidity and mortality [1].
Liberia: Visa Blow - Visa Denials Force Liberia to Cancel Planned U.S. Friendly Against Minnesota United
Monrovia — In a major embarrassment to Liberia's sports governance and diplomatic lobbying efforts, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has officially canceled the Lone Star's highly anticipated international friendly match against Minnesota United, a game that was planned by Strengthening African Resilience Towards Excellence (SARX), which was scheduled for July 26, 2026, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Liberia: From Monrovia to Myanmar - Liberian Midfielder Theo Nimely Joins Yangon United, Vows to Repay Faith With Hard Work
Monrovia — Liberian defensive midfielder Theo Nimely has completed a high-profile move to Myanmar National League giants Yangon United FC, signing a one-year contract ahead of the club's highly anticipated campaign in the 2026/27 AFC Challenge League and the domestic season. The transfer marks an exciting new chapter in the career of the former FC Fassell midfielder, who arrives in Southeast Asia with robust domestic and continental experience gained in both Liberia and Europe.
Liberia: Redemption At SKD - Shaita Angels Bounce Back From League Heartbreak to Clinch 2026 Orange Cup Title
Monrovia — Shaita Angels successfully redeemed their season on Tuesday, putting behind the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Upper Women's League title to clinch the 2026 Orange Cup women's championship with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over World Girls. The decisive clash, played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex Practice Pitch in Paynesville, ensured the Angels ended their campaign with silverware.
Liberia’s Oscar Dorley Attracts Interest from Saudi Pro League Side Al Taawoun
MONROVIA — Liberian international midfielder Murphy Oscar Dorley could be set for a new challenge after Saudi Pro League side Al Taawoun FC reportedly opened talks over a potential move for the versatile midfielder during the current summer transfer window. By: Christopher C.
Liberia: Cassell Kuoh Questions LFA's Authority to Expel Him, Says He Is Weighing Next Move
Monrovia — FC Fassell President and Chief Executive Officer Cassell Anthony Kuoh has broken his silence following the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Grievance and Disciplinary Committee's decision to expel him from the association and ban him from all football-related activities, stating that he has not yet decided on his next course of action.
Liberia: Twenty Young Referees Participate in Week-Long Level One Handball Officiating Course
Monrovia — Twenty aspiring handball referees have commenced a seven-day intensive Level One Handball Referees Training Course at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. According to organizers the initiative aimed at strengthening the standard of handball officiating in Liberia. The training program is sponsored by Olympic Solidarity in partnership with the Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC).
MYS Appoints Journalist T. Kla Wesley Jr. As Director of Talent Development and Decentralization
MONROVIA – The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has appointed sports administrator, and journalist, T. Kla Wesley Jr. as Director of Talent Development and Decentralization within the Department of Sports. By: Christopher C. Walker | 0777898224 / 0886723075 | christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com In his new role, Wesley will be entrusted with leading grassroots sports development efforts across Liberia’s 15 counties.
Liberia: LFA Overturns Disciplinary Decision Against Tebeh FC Player Following Video Review - Assistant Referee Suspended
Monrovia — The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has overturned a controversial disciplinary ruling involving third-division club Tebeh FC and Theo United after an independent video review established that a match official mistakenly identified a player for an act of dissent. The decision, handed down by the LFA's Grievance and Disciplinary Committee (GDC), throws out an earlier finding by the association's Legal, Compliance, and Integrity Department.
Liberia: LFA Drops Hammer On Match-Fixing - Three Officials Banned Five Years Over County Sports Meet Scandal
Monrovia — For years, allegations of match manipulation have lingered over Liberian football, frequently fueling speculation on social media and within local sports circles but rarely resulting in decisive disciplinary action. That era of impunity changed this week when the Liberia Football Association (LFA) slammed five-year bans on three senior football officials after concluding that a National County Sports Meet fixture had been compromised.
Liberia: LFA Overturns Disciplinary Decision Against Tebeh FC Player Following Video Review; Assistant Referee Suspended
Monrovia — The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has overturned a controversial disciplinary ruling involving third-division club Tebeh FC and Theo United after an independent video review established that a match official mistakenly identified a player for an act of dissent. By: Christopher C.
Liberia: Nathan F. Reeves Falls to Ghana’s OKESS in International Schools Cup Friendly
MONROVIA – Liberia’s national high school football champions, Nathan F. Reeves Charity Memorial Foundation High School, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Ghana’s Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) in the 2026 International Friendly Schools Cup. By: Christopher C. Walker | 0777898224 / 0886723075 | christopherc.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The match was played at the Paa Joe Park on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana.
Liberia: French Sports Executive Arrives in Liberia Following Minister Kruah's Paris Strategic Mission
Monrovia — A high-level French sports executive has arrived in Liberia to advance discussions on a proposed multi-million dollar football academy project. The Ministry of Youth and Sports has hailed the arrival as the first tangible outcome of Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah's diplomatic engagements with European sports stakeholders earlier this year.
Football Executive Jodie Marian Reid Champions Girls’ Empowerment Through Football, Community Development Initiative
Monrovia – As Liberia continues to seek innovative ways to empower young girls and promote gender equality through sports, football executive Jodie Marian Reid is emerging as a leading advocate for using the game as a tool for social transformation and equal opportunity. By: Christopher C.
Shaita Angels Challenges GDC Jurisdiction, Cites ‘Time-Barred’ Complaint in Appeal Over Points Forfeiture
Monrovia – Shaita Angels FC has filed a comprehensive appeal before the Appeals Committee of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), seeking to overturn a decision by the Grievance and Disciplinary Committee (GDC) that sanctioned the club for allegedly fielding ineligible foreign players during the 2025/2026 Upper Women’s Division League season. By Christopher C.
Prognostic and therapeutic implications of BRAF mutations in acute myeloid leukemia
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By Darren Lee, Deedra Nicolet, Krzysztof Mrózek, Mark J Routbort, Keyur Patel, Christopher Walker, Jill Hamilton Buss, Andrew Stiff, Courtney DiNardo, Tapan M Kadia, Farhad Ravandi, Andrew Carroll Verified, Jonathan E. Kolitz, Bayard Powell, William Blum, Maria R. Baer, Guido Marcucci, Geoffrey L Uy, Wendy Stock, Richard Stone Verified, L. Jeffrey Medeiros, John Byrd, James Blachly, Robert L. Bowman, Jeffrey W. Tyner, Sanam Loghavi, Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld, Linde Miles, Yazan Abu-Shihab, Kate Plas, Andrea Laganson
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From a Refugee Camp to the World Stage: Mohamed Toure’s Inspiring Rise Captures Global Attention
Monrovia – Born in a refugee camp to Liberian parents and raised thousands of miles away in Australia, 21-year-old football sensation Mohamed Toure is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in world football. By Christopher C.
Sanctions Gaps and the Governance of Corruption Risk
This article was initially drafted for a Perry World House conference on “The Intersection of Sanctions and Corruption,” which was made possible in part by a generous grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. The views expressed are solely the author’s and do not reflect those of Perry World House, the University of Pennsylvania, or Carnegie Corporation of New York.
The China-Russia Meta-Threat: The Architecture of Authoritarian Power Original
By Christopher Walker If, in 2016, an analyst had suggested that less than a decade later China would serve as the economic and logistical linchpin enabling Russia to wage a full-scale war against Ukraine, such a prediction would have struck most observers as unlikely, or even outlandish.
A blog from the Yale Journal on Regulation and ABA Section of Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
As part of a terrific University of Chicago Legal Forum Authority, Oversight, and Accountability Symposium, I’ve penned an essay entitled . I took this opportunity to flesh out the traditional conservative defense of the civil service, in terms of both law and policy. This essays builds on Aaron Nielson and my longer article, , but that article focused exclusively on the constitutional issues.
Liberia: Three Executive Committee Candidates Withdraw Ahead of Congress
Monrovia — Three candidates vying for Executive Committee positions at the Liberia Football Association officially announced their withdrawal, citing concerns over fairness, transparency, and the credibility of the process. The latest wave of withdrawals comes just hours before the LFA Elective Congress scheduled for May 15, where incumbent president Mustapha Raji is expected to run unopposed following the disqualification of his rivals.
Liberia: Ninje Appeals for Support As July European Preseason Tour Looms for Youth Starlets
Monrovia — FIFA-accredited youth coach Ammy Ninje is rallying support for an upcoming overseas football development tour slated for July, designed to provide young Liberian footballers with exposure to professional preseason activities across Europe. Speaking over the weekend at a press conference following a development tour in England, Coach Ninje emphasized that the July window is a critical period for recruitment, as European clubs begin intensive preparations for their upcoming campaigns.
A blog from the Yale Journal on Regulation and ABA Section of Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
We are delighted to announce the schedule for the 2026 Academic Paper Workshops which will be held during the 2026 Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section’s Spring Conference on Thursday, May 7 in Washington D.C. The presentation themes, paper titles, presenters, and commenters are below. The academic workshops feature new papers discussed by Authors and Commenters; audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions.
A blog from the Yale Journal on Regulation and ABA Section of Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
Each year, the ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice recognizes outstanding scholarship in administrative law published during the prior year. I write to invite nominations for the 2025 award. Eligible books and articles are those published (copyrighted) in 2025.
Liberia: Sekou Keita Challenges Disqualification, Files Appeal
Monrovia — Disqualified Liberia Football Association (LFA) presidential aspirant Sekou V. Keita has formally filed an appeal with the LFA Appeals Committee, contesting his exclusion from the upcoming May 15 elections. Keita signaled his readiness to escalate the matter to continental and global football authorities if his domestic appeal is denied. In a statement issued by his campaign team, Keita confirmed that all procedural requirements for the appeal have been fulfilled.
Liberia: Seton, Woodson, and Findley Vie for LFA Women's Representative Position
Monrovia — The race for the Women's Representative seat at the Liberia Football Association (LFA) has intensified, with three candidates officially cleared to contest in what observers describe as a pivotal moment for women's football leadership in the country.
Liberia: FC Fassell Files Ethics Complaint Against Mustapha Raji Ahead of LFA Elections
Monrovia — With the Liberia Football Association (LFA) elective congress fast approaching, FC Fassell has formally filed an ethics complaint and a petition for disqualification against incumbent president and candidate Mustapha I. Raji, citing alleged past sanctions that the club claims render him ineligible. In a press statement issued by club president Cassell A. Kuoh Sr., FC Fassell confirmed the complaint was submitted to the LFA Elections Committee.
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