Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – As a concerning affront to Liberia’s democratic values, the Alternative National Congress (ANC) has voiced serious reservations over the Justice Minister’s purported misreading of the Supreme Court’s ruling. The ANC strongly condemned Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s recent dismissal, calling it an unlawful conduct that flagrantly violated the House of Representatives’ established procedures. In a recent press release, the ANC expressed its displeasure with what it sees as a return to historical behaviors that ignored democratic standards in order to pursue narrow political goals. Although the dominant bloc in the legislature has the right to switch its leadership,…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s bid for re-election to the Council of IMO during elections at the 34th Assembly session of the Organization in December 2025 has been declared in the Official Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia, which was submitted by Liberia through the Permanent Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Leading a three-person team, Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the IMO, Ambassador Robert Wilmot Kpadeh, delivered the document to the Legal Department at the IMO Headquarters in London today, Monday, December 16, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. The importance of the deposit was emphasized by…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Honorable Comptroller General of the United States and Head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Mr. Gene L. Dodaro, and Hon. P. Garswa Jackson, Sr., the Auditor General of Liberia, have signed a historic five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). A major step in strengthening Liberia’s fight against corruption and improving public accountability was taken with the finalization of this historic agreement in Washington, D.C. The MOU will grant the Liberian General Auditing Commission (GAC) access to a variety of capacity-building programs provided by the GAO’s Center of Audit Excellence. A coveted three-month assignment for at…

Monrovia, Liberia – With immediate effect, Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has been kicked out of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) by the National Executive Committee (NEC). The decision to remove the party’s longest-serving lawmaker comes after the National Disciplinary Committee (Grievance and Ethics Committee) made recommendations, according to a statement released by the party’s National Chairman Janga Kowo. It also highlights the CDC’s dedication to discipline, unity, and upholding its core values. Deputy Speaker Fallah and a number of CDC legislators were placed under investigation and briefly suspended in November for their roles in Speaker J. Fonati…

Monrovia, Liberia – In a statement, the US Embassy in the Monrovia called on legislators to respect democratic values and end the current House of Representatives deadlock. The call is made in the midst of mounting worries about political instability due to tensions that have halted legislative proceedings. The Embassy stressed the value of preserving peace and called on leaders to show solidarity and oppose using violence to settle disputes. The statement said, “Violence is never the answer and it serves no one’s interest.” In order to maintain Liberia’s democratic trajectory, the statement emphasized the necessity of open and transparent political processes.…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Boakai has emphasized the serious problems facing the West African region, such as political unrest, security threats, and the anticipated January 2025 exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS group at the 66th ECOWAS Ordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria. He reiterated Liberia’s unwavering commitment to regional unity, peace, and development and underlined the necessity of swift and concerted action to solve these issues. The ECOWAS Community’s unity is its greatest asset, President Boakai emphasized as he voiced serious worry about the Sahel Region’s growing instability and the effects of political changes in a…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Monrovia, Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Blamo Jubwe has said that priests are not super human being, but rather born of a woman that needs care and respect. In his homily on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the priestly ordination of Rev. Father Edward S. Tiepoh and Rev. Father Omerly Y. Kollie at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Monrovia, Archbishop Jubwe said that priests are chosen from among men and that people expect them to be superhuman. He added that priests are spiritual vessels of God’s mystery and that they are human beings…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai declared the support of his administration for sustainable maritime resource management and regional collaboration. Speaking at the opening of the 15th Ministerial conference of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Amb. Boakai revealed that Liberia’s dedication to sustainable marine life is rooted in its rich maritime heritage. According to the Liberian leader, the 15th FCWC offers a chance to evaluate the progress made, pinpoint problems, and consider solutions in order to protect the nation’s fish stock…

Monrovia, Liberia – The issue with the Rollers of Mighty Barrolle persisted even after Coach Christian Mend was fired and Sekou Manubah was hired. The Rollers only achieved 8 points from 13 games during the first part of the 2024–2025 LFA First Division League. Two of their games were victories, two were draws, and the rest were losses; they defeated Shaita FC 1-0 and Freeport FC 4-2. The Rollers have more than 30 negative goals and are at the bottom of the 14-team standings with 8 points. Based on the number of goals let up in several games, the second-oldest soccer…

Monrovia, Liberia – A delegation of twelve representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Republic of Ghana, and the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) is scheduled to arrive in Liberia for an important technical working visit that will advance the creation of a Regional Financial Hub (RFH) and International Financial Services Center (IFSC) in Ghana. A key component of initiatives to promote regional financial integration and strengthen economic cooperation throughout West Africa, the visit will concentrate on the creation of an International Financial Services Center (IFSC)/Regional Financial Hub (RFH). The RFH is intended to facilitate cross-border financial transactions and promote regional…