Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Following a compliance assessment of the Special Investigation at Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), the General Auditing Commission (GAC) discovered that the LTA had improperly awarded the headquarters building contract and failed to record government income. Keeping with the Auditor General’s objective as stated in Section 2.1.3 of the GAC Act of 2014 as well as in line with other relevant legislation, the compliance audit, for the year January 1, 2023, was conducted in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. Per the audit, LTA Management failed to submit Government’s share of cash receipts on accumulated revenue amounts US$3,859,662.18…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Kingdom of Eswatini formerly Swaziland gained its Independence from Great Britain on September 6, 1968. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., of Liberia has congratulated the Government and people of the Kingdom of Eswatini on the occasion marking the 56th Independence Anniversary of that Country on Friday, September 6, 2024. A Foreign Ministry release states that in his message to His Royal Highness King Mswati III, the Liberian leader on behalf of the government and people of Liberia and in his own name, expressed his utmost pleasure and extended heartfelt congrats and best wishes to the Government…

Monrovia, Liberia – Chinese President Xi Jinping  delivered a keynote address on Thursday at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) opening event. The Chinese President expressed his delight for the gathering of African Leaders “so many old and new friends” in Beijing to review outstanding ideas for China-Africa friendship and cooperation in the new age. Warmly greeting all delegations and participants on behalf of the Chinese government and people, the Chinese Leader noted that the friendship between China and Africa runs down generations, across time and distance over mountains and oceans. President Xi Jinping said that the founding of the Forum on…

Monrovia, Liberia – Deputy Foreign Minister Ibrahim Nyei has identified important areas of strategic relevance for development cooperation between Liberia and Indonesia. Speaking Tuesday September 3, 2024, Minister Nyei cited trade, health, agriculture, and energy as important areas of development cooperation that the Liberian government intends to pursue, during a session at the 2024 Indonesia – Africa Forum II. Under cooperation with the Indonesian government and private investors, Minister Nyei said the Liberian government will look at possibilities leading to industrialization particularly in the agriculture sector. He recalled the long-standing, historic bilateral relations between Liberia and Indonesia, especially the significant…

Monrovia, Liberia – Representing Sara Beysolow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, reiterated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will promote cooperation with other countries in the areas of trade, economic and development diplomacy. Underlining the close political ties with friendly countries, Dr. Nyei acknowledged the challenges ranging from limited state capacity to issues of multilateral agreements affecting bilateral collaboration. Dr. Nyei said Minister Beysolow Nyanti is organizing capacity at the Ministry and coordinating efforts across government to solve these challenges and assure Liberia receives maximum benefits from Liberia’s international cooperation activities. With…

Monrovia, Liberia – Underlining the strength and importance of the Liberia-China relationship, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, spoke at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. Under the keen leadership of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., Foreign Minister Nyanti underlined Liberia’s constant dedication to the goals and values of FOCAC. She pointed out that both Liberia and the People’s Republic of China still gain from their long-standing bilateral relationship constantly. considering Liberia’s dedication, Foreign Minister Nyanti pointed out that it formally embraced the “One-China Policy,” which still forms the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Appealing to the Liberia Environmental Protection Agency and the National Legislature, an adjunct lecturer at the University of Liberia Department of Communication and Media Studies is helping to develop policies and legal framework that will mandate plastic recycling. Research Gate, a Germany-based network of academics and researchers, reports that 14.2% of Monrovia’s waste is plastic. ”Liberty suffers from terrible plastic pollution. Plastics are everywhere thrown by people. They spend a hundred years in the surroundings. The former United Nations Mission to Liberia (UNMIL) Radio Producer and Presenter said that by doing Liberia will minimize dependency on landfill,…

A Celebration of Unity, Peace, and Football Excellence Monrovia, Liberia – FC Fassell announces the highly anticipated second edition of the “Soccer for Peace” Tournament, scheldue September 11 to 14, 2024, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia. FC Fassell will welcome top football clubs across Africa, including East End Lions (Sierra Leone), or Kallon FC (Sierra Leone), Sewe Sports de San Pedro (Ivory Coast), and Cotton Sports FC (Benin), each a champion in their respective countries. Established in 2011, the “Soccer for Peace” Tournament is an annual football event bringing together elite teams from all throughout Africa in celebration of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Citing a “clear risk” they could be used in a major breach of international humanitarian law, the United Kingdom says it would suspend thirty out of 350 arms exports licenses to Israel. According to Aljazeera on Monday, September 2, 2024, Foreign Secretary David Lammy informed parliament on the partial ban covered items “which could be used in the current conflict in Gaza” against Hamas but omitted components for the F-35 fighter fighters. Lammy also noted that the UK still upholds Israel’s right to self-defense in line with international law. Photo credit: Google

Monrovia, Liberia – According to Aljazeera, following an attempted breakout overnight from the largest prison in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), investigations are under way by the administration of that nation. Authorities reported that early Monday morning heavy gunshots erupted from Makala central jail in the capital Kinshasa as prisoners tried to escape the packed facility. Speaking on X, government spokesman Patrick Muyaya verified that there was a “an attempted escape” and that security personnel now had the matter under control. Alain Uaykani of Al Jazeera, covering from Goma, claimed at least two deaths in the incident. “However,…