Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia received the honor of hosting the 23rd Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) in March 2027. The decision was made at the 21st AFUR Annual Conference and General Assembly, which was held in Douala, Cameroon, on March 6, 2025, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) was amongst those competing for the hosting of the event and successfully became victorious.  From March 4–7, 2025, a delegation from the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC), headed by Hon. Claude J. Katta, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and consisting of Engineer Abu…

Monrovia, Liberia – It has been reported that William Boeh has been appointed as the interim director general of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) by Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, which surpassed his position but claim presidential authority. The Agriculture Minister is accused of abusing his authority by allegedly appointing an interim director to NaFAA, which is against the laws that established the organization. The laws establishing NaFAA mandates that the President make these appointments personally. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and in consultation with the President of the Republic of Liberia, I am pleased to appoint…

Monrovia, Liberia – The fifth anniversary of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (EJS) Center was celebrated with a lively and festive gathering of local and international luminaries from Africa and beyond. The gathering, which took place on the evening of Saturday, March 8, brought together prominent international leaders both electronically and in person. Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, African Union Commission Special Envoy Ms. Bineta Diop, and Mo Ibrahim Foundation CEO Ms. Nathalie Delapalme were among the notable guests. The opulent event, which was held at the home of former Liberian…

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.…