Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian government and Plan International Liberia, with assistance from partners, celebrated World TB Day to raise awareness of tuberculosis in the nation. Under the theme “Yes, we can end TB,” the celebration, which brought together students, government representatives, political figures, medical professionals, and community people, was held at Paynesville City Hall. Speaking on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the World TB Day event, Liberia First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai stated that although TB may be eradicated, it would need a team effort, calculated investment, and the steadfast commitment of all citizens to achieve this goal. “The…

Acting DG, Saygbe Sinks in Conundrum To Find Remedy. Monrovia, Liberia – The National Fisheries and Aqua-Cultural Authority Acting Director General, J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr has averred that despite the many opportunities left by Suspended Director General Emma Glascow, he is inheriting a mountain of challenges at the National Fisheries Authority, that would define his tenure as Acting Director General. “We must, however, also face a number of urgent issues that characterize our current situation in spite of these chances and continued efforts.” Honorable J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr, took office as Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aqua-Cultural…

Monrovia, Liberia – Despite ongoing misunderstandings over its position on the use of shared rail, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is expanding by making significant improvements to the government-owned railway infrastructure. More than two dozen journalists were recently given access to the company’s facilities for a rail tour, during which they witnessed upgrades being made along the railway line in real time. The building of a new railway station in Buchanan and the installation of a computerized monitoring system to track the transit of locomotives to and from the port city were also highlighted during the visit. With claims that AML is…

Monrovia, Liberia – Arcelor-Mittal Liberia’s investment and approval of its third mineral development agreement have been approved by the chiefs, elders, and residents of the company’s host communities in Grand Bassa County. The Bassa people believe that the many contributions AML has made to Liberia’s economic status and its continued function as a catalyst for social advancement throughout the country are what motivated them to make the endorsement. According to the declaration of support, many large corporations lost faith in Liberia as a destination for investment during the civil war. Mittal was the biggest investment since the conclusion of the…

Monrovia, Liberia – There have been calls for K. Massayan Sorsor, a Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) official, to be fired and charged with assault after a distressing video showed him attacking an elderly man. Many Liberians are describing Sorsor’s violent assault on an elderly man known as Pa Gayflor in the video, which was made public by activist Martin K. N. Kollie on Saturday, March 22, 2025, as a flagrant abuse of authority. Sorsor can be heard bragging, “Let him go to court,” on the footage. He hits the helpless old guy repeatedly, saying, “I don’t care.” Pa…

Monrovia, Liberia – To save his life, veteran Liberian journalist Alex Yomah is begging for US$1,500 to travel to Ghana for advanced medical treatment. Former Inquirer Newspaper Senior Reporter Yomah is currently dealing with the debilitating effects of hypertension and a stroke at his Monrovia home. If humanitarian organizations, government officials, or private citizens do not take immediate action to remedy his failing health, his life may be in danger. In 2023, Yomah fell severely ill after building a reputation that includes coverage of the Executive Mansion, the National Legislature, and other Liberian institutions. Since then, his health has substantially…

Highlighting the nation’s impressive economic tenacity, modifying foreign policy, and strategic development objectives. Monrovia, Liberia – The Chinese ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu has underlined China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the nation while highlighting its exceptional economic resilience, changing foreign policy, and strategic development objectives. Ambassador Yin described China’s economic development, international involvement, and ongoing collaboration with Liberia in important areas such as trade, investment, and infrastructure at a media roundtable on Thursday, March 20. Despite international difficulties like the COVID-19 epidemic and global instabilities, Ambassador Yin emphasized China’s capacity to sustain consistent economic development. He mentioned that China…

Hails their Role in Strengthening Liberia’s Fight Against Corruption. RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia- Finance and Development Planning Minister Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has hailed the arrival of two senior forensic experts from FTI Consulting as a significant step in President Boakai’s fight against corruption. The experts will assist in tracing and recovering assets obtained through illicit means, a move Ngafuan describes as “good news” for the nation. “The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) is not working alone anymore. AREPT brought in independent partners, which is a clear sign of the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and recovering stolen…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s government, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, and the World Bank together launched the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation Project (GREAT) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, with the goal of strengthening the country’s good governance system. The collaboration agreement with the World Bank was intended to enhance the governance structure within important state institutions, according to Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, who spoke at the occasion. The $30 million effort, in his opinion, is a significant step toward creating more robust institutions. making the procurement process stronger to guarantee…

Monrovia, Liberia – A high-level delegation led by former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is traveling to Namibia, where she will advocate for Liberia’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in addition to representing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the nation’s inauguration. Madam Sirleaf’s assignment as President Boakai’s Special Envoy is viewed as a calculated step to improve Liberia’s reputation abroad before the June UN vote. Former President Sirleaf is anticipated to meet with regional and international officials to mobilize support for Liberia’s candidacy while attending the swearing-in of Namibia’s president-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on March 21,…