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West Africa's drug trafficking crisis is no longer simply a question of criminal activity. It is increasingly a test of political accountability, institutional integrity and the ability of governments to confront powerful networks operating across national borders.
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All investigationsThe Bigger Picture: Can West Africa Break the Political and Criminal Networks Behind Drug Trafficking?
West Africa's drug trafficking crisis is no longer simply a question of criminal activity. It is increasingly a test of political accountability, institutional integrity and the ability of governments to confront powerful networks operating across national borders.
David S. Johnson•2h ago
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David S. Johnson•5h ago
The Bigger Picture: Liberia's SOE Reform Must Deliver Accountability Before Privatization
The referral of proposed amendments to Liberia's State-Owned Enterprises Authority of Liberia (SEAL) Act of 2026 to a House committee may appear to be another step in the country's legislative process. But the implications reach much further than an institutional adjustment.
David S. Johnson•6h ago
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Addressing the growing demand for specialized public instruction, the Ministry of Education officially dedicated a newly constructed annex and residential upgrades at the Liberia School for the Blind on Friday, November 6, 2026, marking a key structural expansion for inclusive learning in Montserrado County.
David S. Johnson•4d ago
Liberia Partners with Canada’s Mohawk College to Overhaul TVET and Youth Workforce Development
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David S. Johnson•4d ago
Liberia and Maryland Explore AI Integration to Modernize Classroom Instruction and STEM Education
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David S. Johnson•4d ago
Paris and Monrovia Align on New Educational Reforms to Boost Skills and Teaching Quality
MONROVIA, Liberia — Fresh off presenting his credentials to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, France’s newly accredited Ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Dominique Pierre Delpuech, stepped into a key diplomatic engagement this week, meeting with Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah to forge closer institutional ties between Paris and Monrovia.
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NIMD Democracy School Champions Inclusive Governance Across 13 Political Parties in Grand Bassa County
By: David S. Johnson | Staff Reporter | Email: editor@thepointafricanews.com | Monrovia Across West Africa, women have historically served as the tireless backbone of political movements—organizing grassroots rallies, mobilizing voters, and driving campaign momentum through every electoral cycle. Yet, once the ballots are counted and council doors close on budget negotiations and policy development, women […]
•25 Sept 2026
Liberia: UL Set to Offer First Masters and Ph.D. in Gender and Security Studies
By: David S. Johnson – Staff Reporter | TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com The University of Liberia (UL) is poised to significantly expand its academic offerings with the official launch of new Master’s and Ph.D. Programs in Gender and Security Studies.
•30 Jun 2025
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