Liberian news update

Here are some recent news updates from Liberia:

Politics

• President George Weah has announced a new cabinet, with several changes to his previous administration. The new cabinet includes a new Minister of Finance, Samuel Tweah, and a new Minister of Justice, Charles Gibson. (Source: FrontPageAfrica)
• The Liberian Senate has approved a bill to establish a new electoral commission, the National Elections Commission (NEC), which will be responsible for conducting elections in the country. (Source: The Liberian Observer)

Economy

• The Liberian government has launched a new economic stimulus package aimed at boosting the country's economy. The package includes measures such as tax cuts, infrastructure development, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. (Source: The New Dawn)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new loan package for Liberia, worth $114 million, to support the country's economic recovery. (Source: IMF)

Health

• Liberia has reported a surge in cases of Ebola, with 12 new cases reported in the past week. The country is working to contain the outbreak, which has been linked to a recent outbreak in neighboring Guinea. (Source: WHO)
• The Liberian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19, which has been ongoing in the country since March 2020. The campaign includes measures such as vaccination, testing, and contact tracing. (Source: The Liberian Observer)

Education

• The Liberian government has launched a new initiative to improve access to education for marginalized communities, including girls and children with disabilities. The initiative includes measures such as building new schools and providing scholarships. (Source: The New Dawn)
• The University of Liberia has launched a new program to provide scholarships to students from low-income families. The program is aimed at increasing access to higher education for marginalized communities. (Source: The Liberian Observer)

Other News

• A new oil refinery has been launched in Liberia, which is expected to increase the country's oil production and reduce its reliance on imported fuel. (Source: The New Dawn)
• The Liberian government has launched a new program to promote tourism in the country, which includes measures such as improving infrastructure and promoting cultural heritage sites. (Source: The Liberian Observer)