Liberia: Liberia Moves to Outlaw FGM, but Can Cultural Practitioners Let Go?
[Liberian Observer] Smoke is wafting over the air, as Yamah Torkpa stirs the pot of food, she’s preparing for the workers harvesting her rice. As one of the female zoes known for circumcising teen girls, a local practice known as Female Genital Mutinat…
Liberia: Liberia Albinism Society Commemorates World Children’s Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — As the world celebrates World Children’s Day on November 20, the Liberia Albinism Society (LAS) has released an official statement reaffirming its commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of all children, especial…
Liberia: House Takes Harmful Cultural Bill to District
[New Dawn] This decision follows a contentious debate and the submission of a comprehensive report from the Joint Legislative Committee on Gender Equity, Child Development and Social Services, Judiciary, Internal Affairs, and Health, headed by Rep. Moi…
Liberia: Liberian-Nigerian Musician Aiira Rebrands, Officially Changes Name to Aruyah Ahead of New Single Release
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Aaliyah Ruth Agana, the dynamic Liberian-Nigerian musician known to fans as Aiira, has officially announced a change in her stage name to Aruyah. The rebranding signifies a major step in her artistic journey, reflecting he…
Liberia: Judge Barco Reinstates Charges Against Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up Kindness Wilson
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Monrovia City Court Stipendiary Magistrate Ben Barco, has rescinded his earlier ruling that dismissed assault charges against Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up, Kindness Wilson, effectively reinstating the case after prosecut…
West Africa: Liberia Reads! Association of Literacy Education! Champions Homegrown Literacy Solutions At Pan-African Conference
[FrontPageAfrica] Liberia Reads! Association of Literacy Educators (LR!ALE) proudly represented Liberia at the 14th Pan African Literacy for All (PALFA) Conference, held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, from October 13-17, 2025. The five-day event …
Liberia: Lawmakers Divided Over Boakai’s Remark On Liberian Culture
[Liberian Observer] A major political and cultural storm erupted on Capitol Hill over the weekend after several lawmakers sharply criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, for introducing a bill seeking to outlaw certain traditional practices deemed “h…
Liberia: Cuban Embassy Showcases Culture, Honors Liberia-Cuba Ties
[Liberian Observer] The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Liberia on Monday, October 20, hosted a vibrant cultural event celebrating the deep historical and educational ties between Cuba and Liberia. The program, held at the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia,…
Liberia: India-Liberia Seminar Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties Through Diaspora Engagement
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Embassy of India in Liberia on Thursday, October 23, 2025 hosted a landmark one-day seminar on “India-Liberia: Indian Diaspora’s Role in Trade, Investment, and Development” at the Bella Casa Hotel Conference Hall in Mo…
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Wants Harrnful Traditional Practices Ban
[New Dawn] According to President Boakai, the proposed legislation arises from the national obligation to protect the dignity, rights, and health of all Liberians, particularly women and children, who remain vulnerable to practices that have long under…