Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA), Mr. Sennen Hounton, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on Madam SaraBeysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, September 13, 2024. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Nyanti expressed her gratitude for UNFPA’s ongoing support, particularly in the area of youth education, which is central to the government’s ARREST Agenda. She emphasized that the President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., places a high priority on investing in the education, skills development, and empowerment of Liberia’s youth, who are seen as the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) in association with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has ended a one-day technical validation workshop and Development Pathway Dialogue on the Drivers of Sustainable and inclusive development or (DoD) study in Liberia in an effort toward sustainable and inclusive development. Liberia and partners have started a Study on the Future Drivers of Sustainable and inclusive Development. Under the direction of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Liberia’s government has demonstrated great ownership and leadership in this effort. Following the completion of the zero draft report and a revised draft, both of…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Governments of Japan and Liberia have formalized an exchange of notes, marking the donation of a consignment of assorted rice valued at 400 million Japanese yen, equivalent to approximately 3 million United States dollars. This generous contribution is part of Japan’s Kennedy Rice (KR) Food Aid program and is intended to be monetized by the Liberian government to support various socio-economic initiatives that are not covered by the national budget. Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti noted that the event signal a major step towards strengthening the cooperation between Japan and Liberia. “Today is a very significant day for…

Calls for Urgent Reforms Monrovia, Liberia – The fifth edition of the Liberia Economic Update (LEU) published by the World Bank highlights the country’s present economic problems, including poor development, continuous inflation, and rising fiscal deficits, therefore highlighting a vital need for economic changes in Liberia. Under the subject “Powering Growth with Reliable, Affordable and Sustainable Energy Access,” the launch took place on Thursday September 12, 2024 in Monrovia stressing the importance of Liberia giving macroeconomic stability top priority in order to promote sustainable development. Speaking, World Bank Country Manager Georgia Wallen said that although Liberia is establishing the groundwork…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) says heads of state would agree on enhancements to the basis of global cooperation at a final discussions in New York, United States of America for September’s Summit of the Future. In a statement dated August 12, 2024 titled “OP-ED on the Summit of the Future,” Guterres disclosed that the United Nations called the special Summit due to a startling fact: “global problems are moving faster than the institutions designed to solve them.” Mr. Guterres said, fierce conflicts and violence are causing great suffering; geopolitical divisions are rampant; inequality and injustice…

Monrovia, Liberia – Aiming at tackling public waste and enhancing military governance and reformance process for development and sustainability, the Liberia Armed Forces and the Ministry of National military have concluded a two-day technical training program. Several International speakers, heads of Ministries and Agencies, graced the September 11–12, 2024 initiative housed at the Ministry of National Defense Conference Room at the BTC Barrack in Monrovia. The workshop was held under the theme, “Strengthening the Defense Governance and Reform processes for Growth and Sustainability.” Speaking Thursday, September, 12, 2024 at the closed of the workshop at the Minister of Defense, Brig. General Geraldine J.…

Monrovia, Liberia – To compile and validate views for a well-informed and inclusive national position ahead of the Global Summit of the Future, the Government of Liberia has started a series of consultations. Set to take place at the United Nations this September, the high-level event will gather world leaders to create a fresh international consensus targeted at enhancing the present and safeguarding the future. Emphasizing the Pact for the Future which comprises a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations, the Summit will center on Its two goals, which are to solve new issues and seize possibilities as well…

For The Dismissal Of 13 US Employees  Monrovia, Liberia – Human Rights activist, Vandalrak R. Patrick has called on the new US Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, to intervene on the violation of rights of 13 Liberian employees that was dismissed by the US embassy.  Patrick spoke at the CEIO Intellectual Forum on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, stating that “13 Liberian rights were violated by the US embassy of which was not in accordance to the embassy handbook.”  He emphasized on the employees working with the embassy for 10 to 15 years without criminal records got dismissed due to allegations…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following his stay away from Liberia, President Joseph N. Boakai has returned from Indonesia and China with what he terms as “development packages” for the rebuilding of the country. Speaking Wednesday, August 11, 2024 at the Intercessory and Thanksgiving Service at the Effort Baptist Church in Paynesville following his return from the Robert International Airport, Boakai disclosed the debt waiver of 6.6m by China, 13m loan for agriculture equipment and massive renovation and expansion of State Radio, ELBC to ensure that it effectively covers the entire Country. Emphasizing the progress of the nation, President Boakai discussed the…

Monrovia, Liberia – On Sunday, Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani of the State of Qatar met with H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director of the Cabinet of the Republic of Liberia. Minister Beysolow Nyanti was invited for discussions on the bilateral relations by the Prime Minister of the State of Qatar, who also acts as Foreign Minister. They discussed close ties between the two nations being strengthened. Madam Nyanti underlined the significance of forward planning like the air service agreement for Qatar Airways and noted that Liberia has never benefited from direct aid from…