Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Julius K. Kanubah, the president of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), called on President Joseph N. Boakai not to compromise the rule of law in his administration’s fight against corruption, emphasizing that respect for the law is crucial for maintaining peace and promoting the country. Mr. Kanubah made a strong plea for honesty and legal responsibility in government while speaking Thursday, April 10, at the Presidential Media Dinner, which was hosted at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. According to Kanubah, the rule of law is something that the government cannot compromise on. Fundamentally, maintaining…

Monrovia, Liberia – The House of Representatives’ competing blocs and their allies have been advised by the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) to respect the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling in the matter between enbattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and self-cleamed Speaker Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, April 11, LNBA President Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah emphasized the significance of maintaining democratic ideals and the rule of law in the face of increased political tension surrounding the legislative disagreement. As the statutory organization tasked with defending the rule of law and the integrity of the judiciary,…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberian politicians of the present age have been characterized as “hateful and selfish,” indicating that they are unable to change the nation. Mother Tegeste Stewart Apostolic Pentecostal School in Brewerville hosted a one-day training and awareness course on Forgiveness Education, where Bishop Kortu K. Brown, pastor of the New Water in the Desert Assembly, delivered this unvarnished evaluation. The workshop, which had as its topic “The Place of Forgiveness Education in Renewing Communities and Promoting Reconciliation in Liberia,” sought to teach students about the value of forgiveness as a means of fostering reconciliation, community rebirth, and long-term…

Monrovia, Liberia – Mustapha Raji, the president of the Liberia Football Association, has promised to utilize football funds to construct infrastructure around the country. He said this at the Liberia Football Association’s 29th Ordinary Congress, which was held at the Swakermore village in Paynesville. Mr. Raji stated that because his administration prioritizes player safety and protection, the construction of stadiums and mini-fields will continue to be a top priority nationwide. The SKD practice pitch, Doris Williams Sports Stadium, Tusa Field, and BYC field are just a few examples of the sporting facilities that have been constructed under Raji’s leadership and are currently being used…

Monrovia, Liberia – Mustapha I. Raji, president of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), has reported that he has been silent for too long but is now prepared to strike back, vowing to vehemently oppose any effort by any person or organization to harm him, his family, or the football house. Speaking to delegates at the LFA’s 29th Ordinary Congress on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Mr. Raji expressed concern that his life and the lives of his children were under danger and called on INTERPOL, CAF, FIFA, and national security to take note. “I will resist if you try in any way physical or…

As Türkiye to Dispatch High-Level Delegation to Assess RIA. Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of the Republic of Turkey has responded positively to Liberia’s request for a government-to-government (G2G) partnership on the nation’s main international gateway, the Roberts International Airport (RIA), following a recent high-level diplomatic engagement between Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and the President of the Republic of Turkey, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, through Minister Nyanti expressed his strong desire to strengthen and expand RIA’s operations to meet international standards and promote inclusive economic growth to President Erdoğan during…

Monrovia, Liberia – Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has stated that he is prepared to take back the country’s leadership and promised that the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) will do all in its ability to regain control. Amb. Weah criticized the Unity Party-led government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Saturday, April 12, at the CDC’s offices in Congo Town, where the party was launching its national dues payment campaign. He said, the government had failed the Liberian people just a year into its rule. To a cheering partisan audience, Mr. Weah proclaimed, “We will not rest until we reclaim…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development has agreed to lead a consortium of Arab lenders in mobilizing funds for the 114-kilometer stretch between Salayea and Voinjama, which is part of the pavement of the Gbarnga to Mendikorma Road Project. This commitment was obtained by the Liberian Government delegation, led by Finance & Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan. The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), the Abu Dhabi Fund, the Saudi Fund for Development, and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) are examples of Arab lenders. This commitment was made during an informative discussion…

Saudi Arabia – Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on April 9, 2025 paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the already cordial relations between Liberia and Saudi Arabia and to explore new opportunities for collaboration across various sectors, including political, economic, and developmental agendas. Foreign Minister Nyanti conveyed her appreciation for the long-standing and productive partnership between the two nations during her conversations with high-ranking Saudi officials. She also emphasized Saudi Arabia’s ongoing assistance to Liberia, highlighting the kingdom’s commitments to the country’s…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has proclaimed Friday, April 11, 2025, as “National Fast and Prayer Day,” which will be honored as a national holiday. A statement from the Foreign Ministry states that the day is designated as a day of prayer, fasting, meditation, and petition in order to crown collective efforts as individuals with significant accomplishments for the common cause of the state and all of humanity. The Proclamation is in accordance with the National Legislature’s Act, which was enacted into law in 1883 and designates the second Friday in April as a National Fast and Prayer Day.…