Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Pledges To Promote Peace Globally Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East to provide civilians with essential humanitarian relief.Addressing World leaders Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in New York, United States of America, the Liberia leader urged both Israelis and Palestinians to engage in negotiations toward lasting peace, including a two-state solution. “we see the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as a threat to global peace and security. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a peaceful resolution that also respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity.” According to Boakai, the goals Liberia has set…

Monrovia, Liberia – The International Monetary Fund Management and Executive Board have approved a 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement in the tone of US$209 Million for Liberia. The IMF’s Management and Executive Board made the approval at a Board meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Commenting on the decision taken by the IMF Board, Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan expressed excitement over the approval by the board. He described the accomplishment as a historic turning point in guaranteeing Liberia follows a sustainable and fiscally responsible growth path. Furthermore observed by him is the demonstration of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Launching its nationwide Open Budget Initiative (OBI) for FY2024 and pre-budget consultations for FY2025, the Government of Liberia, via the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and her partner – Local Empowerment for Accountability and Decentralization (USAID LEAD) have started. The activities included in the Government’s fiscal transparency and public involvement program are meant to inform people on the performance of the FY2024 Budget and seek their opinions for FY2025. The OBI consultations are meant to improve public engagement in the openness of the national budget process as well as give a forum for every citizen to…

Monrovia, Liberia – Finance Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as part of his interactions with overseas partners, has met the Country Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Expressing his satisfaction in working with the Ministry team in implementing reforms that will drive development, the International Monetary Fund Country (IMF) Representative Joel C. Okwnekei paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) on Tuesday. “The IMF is pleased to partner with Liberia instituting reforms to confront challenges facing the country. These reforms are significant to Liberia being included in the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program of…

Press Release Monrovia, Liberia – the LRA clarifies that it has not purchased a vehicle valued at US$150,000, asreported. However, it confirms the approval of the MOCI’s request in early May 2024 forUS$96,000.00 from its Customs Capacity Building Fund under the Destination Inspection(DI) Contract held with MEDTECH Scientific Limited (MTS) for the purchase of vehicles tosupport the MOCI. These vehicles are intended for trade-related activities in collaborationwith Customs. The specifications of the vehicles, as well as their deployment within MOCI,are determined by the MOCI, not the LRA. It is important to note that in accordance with Section 1822 of the…

Monrovia, Liberia – In a US Embassy release issued in Monrovia Monday, an interagency delegation of representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Investigations, Department of Justice (U.S. Attorney’s Office, Philadelphia), and Federal Bureau of Investigation will visit Liberia to strengthen U.S.-Liberian cooperation across the justice sector and contribute to Liberian efforts to establish a War & Economic Crimes Court. According to the US Embassy release, the delegation will meet representatives from the Liberian government, as well as Liberian counterparts in law enforcement, the legal sector, and civil society, to build partnerships, exchange…

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, YIN Chengwu’s Writes on Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit 2024. Monrovia, Liberia – From September 4th to 6th,2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was sucessfully held. The Heads of State, Government and delegation of China and 53 African countries and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission participated in the summit, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations  and representatives of more than 30 international and African regional organizations attended. A big friendly gathering of China-Africa family again in China’s capital after six years, under the theme of “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a…

Monrovia, Liberia – Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cybastion Institute of Technology, marking a major cooperation meant to improve Liberia’s digital infrastructure. The building of a new data center and the installation of an underwater cable to increase the digital connectivity of the country will be the main emphasis of this cooperation. Under the “Digital Fast Track” (DFT) Program, the MOU signing held at the Westin New York in Times Square starts technical conversations among several federal entities. Focusing on the enhancement of digital services…

Monrovia, Liberia – Save the Children International (SCI) Liberia Office has embarked on child rights and gender equity training in Gbarnga, Bong County, central Liberia. The training brings together partners and legislators from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, Foundation for International Dignity (FIND), Civil Society Council, Liberia National Police (LNP) Women and Children Protection Unit and Parent Teachers Associations (PTAs) based in Gbarnga as well staff of Save the Children Liberia according to Save the Children release dated September 24, 2024. The program aims to equip participants with knowledge on the United Nations Convention…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has revealed the starting of an annual national diaspora program aimed at forging a collective approach to national development. Speaking to hundreds of Diaspora Liberians on Staten Island in New York recently, the President highlighted the potential benefits of coordinated engagement between Liberians in the Diaspora and those at home. He expressed the government’s desire to enhance the effectiveness and reach of the Diaspora Office in its interactions with Liberians abroad and acknowledged the significant role played by Liberians outside of Liberia in supporting the nation, especially during challenging times. The Liberian leader…