Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – In observance of International Women’s Day, the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia on Saturday, March 8, 2025, creatively donated a number of non-food items to female prisoners in Monrovia Central Prison. The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia’s president, Cllr. Philomena T. Williams, stated during the presentation that women lawyers will expedite their acts in the legal system to guarantee that women obtain justice. She said that this year, her organization is taking advantage of the opportunity to tour prisons around the nation and connect with inmates, especially women. “They are here,” Cllr. Williams said, “and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Executive Chairperson Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe has called for the creation of a special Anti-Corruption Court in order to speed the processing of cases pertaining to corruption. At the NAYMOTE-Liberia Summit for Democracy and Political Accountability on March 5, 2025, she made the plea during a panel discussion. Cllr. Zoe, who spoke to attendees, emphasized that because Criminal Court C also handles other civil and criminal issues, the existing dependence on the court severely slows down corruption cases. A dedicated Anti-Corruption Court, she said, will speed up the process and guarantee that…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia has signed Executive Order No. 145, extending the Asset Recovery Task Force’s mission for an additional year in an effort to fight corruption and recover embezzled public assets. The action demonstrates his administration’s dedication to economic fairness, accountability, and openness in a nation that has long suffered from financial mismanagement. The intended purpose of the Task Force, which was created in March 2024, is to find, look into, and recover government-owned property that has been illegally converted for private use by current and past officials. The Task Force’s expanded mission enables…

Monrovia, Liberia – In a landmark decision within the electricity sector in Liberia, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC), has upheld the electricity price at US$0.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for customers in Jungle Energy Power (JEP) distribution areas in Nimba and Bong counties. Announcing the decision in Gompa City, Nimba County, Atty. Kla-Edward Toomey II, Acting Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, emphasized that the revised rate strikes a balance between the interests of consumers and JEP’s need to recover costs and ensure a reasonable return on investment. The new price marks a 12% reduction from the previous rate of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Augustine Ngafuan,Liberia Minister of Finance and Development Planning, has expressed alarm over Liberia’s worsening debt situation, stating that the nation’s entire debt stock has reached $2.5 billion, with domestic debt alone top $1 billion. In light of Liberia’s hard economic realities and the government’s inadequate allocation of development capital resources, Minister Ngafuan asserted that it is imperative to address the country’s mounting domestic debts in order to regain credibility and guarantee ongoing access to funding for efficient public governance. He noted that Liberia is suffering with a financial credibility problem, a scenario he blamed on the Unity Party-led government inheriting large…

Monrovia, Liberia – With effort to achieve changes at the University of Liberia, student political groups have been strongly cautioned by Dr. Layli Maparyan, the university’s president, to refrain from breaching and interfering with regular lectures. Instead than disturbing lectures, causing property damage, or hurting peaceful students, she said that universities are places where students go to learn, interact with political organizations, and develop their political viewpoints. She noted that some youngsters violent behavior is a result of their lack of maturity and self-control. Dr. Layli Maparyan made these remarks during a news conference on Wednesday at the main campus of…

Monrovia, Liberia – In honor of the Holy Month of Ramadan, former Liberia President, George Manneh Weah has given food and cash to several mosques in Montserrado County. It is anticipated that the contribution, which started on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, will continue for the following week. In addition to $300 in cash each mosque recieved, the donation contained 15 cases of water and soft beverages, five cartons of fish, five cartons of chicken, and ten bags of rice. These supplies were given to a number of mosques in order to aid the Muslim community during their time of prayer and fasting.…

Monrovia, Liberia – A group of demonstrators calling themselves “Redundant USTC Workers” have petitioned the Supreme Court, praying the court to rule that the Coca-Cola bottling company’s management must provide their rightful benefits. In the case of Redundant USTC Workers vs the United States Trading Company, the Supreme Court ruled on August 17, 2004, requiring management to either restore the wrongly fired employees or provide them with their benefits. Nevertheless, the decision has not been properly enforced for twenty-two years, a circumstance that led the USTC employees who were laid off to petition the highest court. “The Supreme Court heard the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has temporarily halted the high-profile economic sabotage trial against former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four other former officials until a conference. The ruling comes after the defense filed a petition to dismiss the case, claiming that the defendants were shielded by executive immunity and national security statutes, but the lower court denied the move. In a case involving a dispute over the interpretation of national security laws, executive immunity, and financial oversight, the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the trial is a legal twist; according to sources familiar with the…

Monrovia, Liberia – After an internal inquiry revealed that Dorr Cooper, the Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, had gained his academic qualifications unlawfully, the University of Liberia revoked his degree. The ruling has led to calls from academics and civil society organizations for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to fire Cooper from his government job. Cooper obtained a degree in public administration by using the name of a deceased student, according to the university’s inquiry. The inquiry committee’s conclusions state that Cooper reportedly paid university staff $10,000 to help carry out the fraudulent scheme. These concerns were raised ahead…