Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia two representatives in the CAF Competitions commenced their campaigns over the weekend against their respective opponents. Double champions, Liscr FC settled to a one all draw away to Bo Rangers in Sierra Leone in the CAF Champions League while Watanga FC was beaten 3-1 at home to Stade Malien in the Confederation Cup. The Malian make use of goalkeeping errors from Watanga FC shoot stopper, Derrick Julu as Lassine Kouma put the visitors ahead in the opening 15 minutes before Watanga FC skipper, Farsedu Logan level from the penalty spot at the stroke of half time.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The standard bearer of the Collaborating Political Patties (CPP) Alexander Cummings has dismissed the possibility of a first round victory for the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) in the October 10, presidential and Legislative elections.Speaking at the Unveiling ceremony of the full campaign team members on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the CPP headquarters in Monrovia, Mr. Cummings dismissed the notion and described it as “complete nonsense.” “I know the President and CDC are talking about a first-round victory, that is complete nonsense. That will not happen because they have failed to provide proper Leadership for the…

Paynesville, Liberia – Liberia Vice President Jewel Haword Taylor has disclosed that the CDC-Led government has failed to provide 40% percent women participation in elected positions promised by the government. Appearing as guest on Monday, August 21, 2023 on the Super Morning Show on state radio ELBC in Paynesville, VP Taylor said it is disappointing for the party to failed on the implementation of the 40% percent women’s participation in elected position. She said, president Weah as feminist in Chief supported women’s participation in every aspect as such, the party could have adhere to the party’s mandate something she described…

Monrovia, Liberia – President George Weah and the CDC Party including its collaborators has concluded their campaign tour in Montserrado County. The political groups as part of their campaign to re-elect President George Weah, VP Jewel Howard Taylor and senators and representatives toured in all 17 districts of the county. President Weah joined by scores of government officials, aspirants, partisans and supporters all send the messages to re-elect the Liberian Leader and his vice including their aspirants. The Liberia promised to do more when elected and also promised to conclude projects unfinished.

Beijing, China – The people’s Republic of China is currently hosting 25 Liberian Journalists from diverse media institutions and broadcast group. The group of Liberian Journalists are reporters, who regularly covers the embassy’s activities in Liberia. Tops covered at the training includes Media Literacy in the Information Age, Media Literacy and E-Governance in the Information Age, New Literacy in Internet Era and Combat Fake News, Constructive Journalism for Development Communication, Broadcasting in the Era of 5G, amongst others. The training which started on August 15, 2023, is expected to conclude on September 4, 2023.

Monrovia, Liberia – With Less than 50 days until the conduct of the October 10, 2023, Presidential and Legislative elections, Opposition Unity Party Standard Bearer Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially named his full Campaign team members charged with the responsibility to Campaign across the country. Speaking at the occasion on Monday, August 14, 2023, in Monrovia, the UP standard bearer Lauded all Liberians for their support as the Party embarks on the task of rescuing the country from the claws of greed, juvenile leadership, divisiveness, benign neglect, and disdain. Amb. Boakai said the CDC-led government has distributed poverty, wrecked…

Monrovia, Liberia – Prior to the crucial Presidential and Legislative elections in October, the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL) officially endorsed the Boakai-Koung (Unity Party) Ticket on Sunday, August 13, 2023 through their Commander in Chief, Emmanuel Gonquoi, who also pledged to give the Team the highest level of security during these elections. Gonquoi stated at a news conference in Monrovia that the suffering of the Liberian people and the lack of employment opportunities for citizens nationwide were the driving forces behind the party’s decision to support the Unity Party. As a result, the executive committee members of the…

Gbanga, Bong County – Dr. Inausa Arkintayo, the country representative for Africa Rice, has urged the Liberian government to pursue integrated rice and fish farming as a strategy for increasing agricultural output and reducing food poverty. A climate-smart technology called integrated rice and fish farming makes it possible to raise fish and cultivate rice in the same ecosystem. In five of Liberia’s 15 counties, the technology made available by the EU-funded DiSare Project has a significant impact on hundreds of farmers. Dr. Arkintayo asserted that if the government builds on the idea and extends the program to other counties, Liberia…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Amputees National Soccer team of Liberia is requesting financial assistance from Chief Patron of Sports George Weah so they can travel to Ghana to compete in their first Paralympic games. The competition will take place between September 3 and September 12, 2023, according to the organizers. They took this step-in response to persistent rumors that the Ministry of Youth and Sports couldn’t afford to pay for their trip. President of the Liberia Amputees Football and Sports Association, Cooper George, made a fervent appeal on behalf of the team on Wednesday, 9 August. He noted that President…

Monrovia, Liberia – On Wednesday, August 9 2023, at the SKD, Watanga FC defeated Discoveries Sports Academy 3-2 in a test match thanks to a hat-trick from Chauncy Freeman. The game is one of several that Watanga Football Club’s administration has booked before their preliminary round matchup with Stade Malien in the 2023–2024 CAF Confederation Cup. The first leg of this match will be played at home against Wantaga FC on Sunday, August 20 at 4 p.m. at the SKD, with the return match taking place in Mali on August 27. The winner of the two games combined will proceed…