Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Joy Kategekwa, Director, Regional Integration Coordination Office, African Development Bank Group has noted that Africa’s economic integration remains incomplete until trade within the continent is significantly strengthened. We need to develop strategies to increase intra-African trade beyond the current 15% level. Implementing regulations that encourage value addition in African industrial processes is necessary, she added. Exports of basic materials will be replaced by more value-added sectors like textile and apparel manufacturing, which will drive economic resilience and industrial expansion, the director said. In order to improve commercial integration, the continent has strengthened its regional economic communities,…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Republic of Liberia and the Republic of Angola have reiterated their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, which is a significant diplomatic milestone. Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Liberia, met with her Angolan counterpart, Foreign Minister Téte António, on the margins of the African Union (AU) Summit. They discussed issues on strengthening collaboration in important fields including mining, agriculture, oil and gas development, and marine issues. Furthermore, as a first step, both parties decided to draft and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations and…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following the publication of an official medical report from ELWA Hospital that refutes allegations that he doused claimed victim Momoh David in boiling oil, the case against Chinese businessman Michael Shio has taken a significant turn. Concerns over a potential planned smear campaign involving Chinese businessman Gao Feng, commonly known as Barry or “The Real Minister,” and Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Director General Eugene Fahngon are raised in the investigation. Emerging reports suggest that Fahngon was allegedly paid $500,000 by Gao Feng to manufacture allegations against Shio, using state-owned media to sway public sentiment. Sources indicate that $300,000…

Monrovia, Liberia – The investigation into the ongoing network outages in southeast Liberia has been put on hold by the House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on Telecommunications after Orange Liberia CEO Jean Marius Yao finally made an appearance before lawmakers and expressed regret for missing earlier meetings. The committee, which is led by Representative Ivar Jones of Margibi County District number 2, is looking into serious connection problems that have interfered with local everyday life and business operations. Legislators became more angry with Yao after he failed to appear before the committee twice, to the point where they rejected the…

Monrovia, Liberia – On Tuesday, February 25, the dominant bloc of the 55th House of Legislature will hold fresh elections for the nation’s ECOWAS Parliament lawmakers. Liberia’s existing delegation to the regional organization will be replaced by this election. In order to further regional integration, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, a crucial institution, provides a platform for discussion and collaboration among West African legislators. The ECOWAS Treaty’s Articles 6 and 13 established it, enabling delegates to debate and reach a consensus on issues impacting the region. Concerns expressed about the selection procedure and compliance with ECOWAS…

Monrovia, Liberia – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) postponed or canceled projects totaling $51 million, which has had a significant negative impact on Liberia’s development agenda. These programs have affected vital areas including health, education, elections, and domestic tax mobilization. The sudden cutoff of financing raises grave questions regarding the nation’s public service delivery and economic stability. Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan presented a sobering assessment of the effects of the budget cuts during his Monday, February 24, 2025,  appearance before the Senate Committees on Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, and Development Planning. He said that a US$17.9 million tax reform…

Monrovia, Liberia – Samuel Tweah, the former Finance Minister, and his co-defendants are pushing to have the corruption case against them dropped, claiming that the accusations are unfounded and politically motivated. On Monday, February 24, 2025, the move to dismiss was submitted, before of the case’s planned jury selection. The defendants are accused of financial misconduct involving the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA). They include former National Security Advisor Jefferson Karmon, former FIA Director-General Stanley S. Ford, former FIA Comptroller D. Moses P. Cooper, and former Acting Minister of Justice Cllr. Nyanti Tuan. The accusations are related to allegations that the Central…

QNET’s highly anticipated V-Africa 2025, a regional edition of the company’s flagship convention has taken place in Ghana from February 20 to 23, 2025. The Accra International Conference Centre hosted 4000 participants from across the Sub-Saharan Africa region as they experienced four days of empowerment, networking, and innovation. The convention showcased QNET’s exclusive product offerings, provided immersive entrepreneurship training, and contributed significantly to Ghana’s tourism and economic growth. Trevor Kuna, Chief Marketing Officer for QNET, expressed his enthusiasm: “Hosting V-Africa 2025 in Ghana is a testament to our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in Africa. This event isn’t just about showcasing…

Monrovia, Liberia – Without a doubt, every Liberian should welcome investment, particularly if it may result in new jobs and other economic advantages that could help the nation’s unemployment issue. Additionally, Liberians were pleased with HPX’s arrival and its promised $5 billion investment plan, particularly in 2024 when a new government had just gained power.However, there are significant concerns over the legitimacy of Liberia’s investment climate and the integrity of major infrastructure transactions in the nation given the relationship between Peter Pham, Robert Gumede, and Robert Friedland, the owner of HPX, in relation to the Liberty Corridor project. An alleged…

Monrovia, Liberia – The President of the Liberia National Students’ Union (LINSU), James Gbelee Washington has made additional appointments effecting the Bureau of Press and Public Affairs, as well as the Executive Committee. According to LINSU press release dated February 24, 2025, the newly appointed officials will play crucial roles in coordinating the affairs of the student’s body as well as representing the institution to the public in their respective capacities. At the Bureau of Press and Public Affairs, President Washington appointed Henry Jerome Varfee as Director of Press and Public Affairs, Lawrence Gray, Deputy Director for Public Affairs, Thomas…