Liberia Broadcasting System - LBS

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

Unity Party Homecoming from the National headquarters

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

MoE Official Launch of the Digital Platform for School Operational Permit.

11/11/2025

Official program marking the burning exercise of drugs confiscated by LDEA

17/10/2025

Former President Sirleaf Admits Past Challenges, Applauds Boakai Administration’s Progress

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has candidly acknowledged the challenges and shortcomings of her administration, reflecting on areas where improvements were needed during her tenure.

Speaking on the “Changing Minds and Changing Attitudes” program, Madam Sirleaf praised the current administration led by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai for making tangible progress in vital sectors such as the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, the national airport, and other key infrastructure and service areas.

She described these strides as encouraging signs of national growth and urged both present and future leaders to draw lessons from the past.

Sirleaf stressed the importance of sustained commitment to reform and development as essential for Liberia’s continued advancement.

By: Damawa Fofana

02/10/2025

The start of the academic year often comes swiftly, bringing both joy and challenges for educators, students, school leaders, and guardians.

This year, however, seems to signify a positive change, as the government is implementing significant improvements in schools.

One of the key initiatives is the "Street Child Program," launched by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection. This program aims to bring street children into classrooms to increase school enrollment.

The Paynesville Community School in Joe Bar, Paynesville, is one organization actively participating in the "Street Child Program." This initiative not only focuses on providing education to street children but also prioritizes their well-being by offering consistent school meals, which are intended to improve their retention in studies.

The Ministry of Gender leads the "Street Child Program," while the school feeding initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the World Food Program.

Our reporter, Damawa Fofana, visited the Paynesville Community School for further details and now reports.

By: Damawa Fofana

02/10/2025

Demolition by the Ministry of Public Works will facilitate the pavement of the Urban road and expansion of the Japan Freeway.

09/09/2025

From Data to Action: Africa Trade Observatory (ATO) Empowers SMEs at IATF2025

Algiers, Algeria - 9, September 2025
By: Anthony Williams

With 8 days already gone, Africa’s largest trade fair the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) continues to draw international attention to the continent’s economic future.

With efforts to promote digital trade, the Africa Trade Observatory (ATO) has emerged as one of the fair’s defining highlights. Under the theme “From Data to Action,” the ATO’s live presentation showcased how data-driven trade intelligence is reshaping policy and business decisions across Africa.

The platform, which is currently operational in 34 countries, is tailored to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the recognized backbone of Africa’s intra-regional trade overcome persistent barriers to market access, continuity, and growth.

“Only 1 in 4 small firms that export in their first year continue beyond it,” a presenter noted, emphasizing the need for robust trade support systems like the ATO.

What Is the Africa Trade Observatory?

Hosted at www.ato.africa, the ATO is a flagship initiative under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the African Union Commission. It provides free, real-time trade intelligence tools designed to:

- Democratize access to market data
- Support better export decisions
- Strengthen regional trade policy formulation

The Three Core Modules of ATO

Explore Module
Enables users to search trade flows by product, country, and year. SMEs can explore where their goods are in demand, analyze historical trade volumes, and identify new markets.

Compare Module
Lets businesses compare market opportunities across African countries factoring in tariffs, demand, and existing trade volumes to make more strategic export decisions.

Monitor Module
Offers governments and institutions real-time analytics on intra-African trade, tracking regional integration and helping assess the effectiveness of AfCFTA policies.

Why This Matters for Traders at IATF2025
With many SMEs in attendance, the ATO platform offers an accessible, data-rich solution for understanding where and how to trade more effectively:

First-time exporters can use the Explore module to assess market potential.

Experienced traders can use the Compare tool to refine their export strategies.

Business support organizations (BSOs) can help clients build data-backed expansion plans.

Governments can monitor trade trends and design more inclusive trade policies.

By placing this platform in the spotlight, IATF2025 reinforces its commitment to empowering African businesses through transparency, digital tools, and informed decision-making.

Leveling the Playing Field
For many small businesses, access to premium trade intelligence has long been unaffordable. The ATO levels the field by offering free, easy-to-use insights, enabling SMEs to compete regionally and sustainably.
The message at IATF2025 is clear: Africa’s trade future is digital, inclusive, and powered by data.

The Africa Trade Observatory is making that future possible.