Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

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,…

Boakai Seeks Liberia-Indonesia Relations For Economic Transformation Monrovia, Liberia – Emphasizing the value of the long-standing friendship between Liberia and Indonesia, President Joseph N. Boakai has presented the transformational development agenda of his government for sustained economic reform. Reflecting the historical ties between Liberia and Indonesia, which date back to Liberia’s attendance in the Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung in 1955, President Boakai addressed an assembly of African leaders and top-level Indonesian officials at the Mulia Conference Center in Bali on Monday, September 2, 2024. “Our two nations share a long history of friendship and cooperation that spans over five decades.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The high court reversed the guilty verdict rendered by the lower court in the homicide of Charloe Musu, the niece of the former Chief Justice, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The release of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and her relatives from prison was the result of a supreme court ruling on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, which determined that the state lacked probable cause to convict the defendants. Chief Justice Sie-Nyene Yuoh stated in her reading of the court judgment that the standard of proof required to secure a conviction in a criminal case is proof…

Monrovia, Liberia – The motion for the draft recast budget scrutiny has been suspended, as announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa. This decision will be in effect until the Special Investigative Committee, which is chaired by Representative Robert Wongbe, submits its report. Speaker Koffa underscored the House’s dedication to fostering transparency and accountability within Liberia’s governance system during his address on Thursday, August 29, during the first day of the extraordinary session. The Speaker of the House, as per a legislative release, reassured the public that the House is committed to maintaining transparency…

After Several Fight in the Borough of New Kru Town, Bushord Island. Monrovia, Liberia – Following a weeklong period of violence, the densely populated Borough of New Kru Town, Bushord Island, a suburb of Monrovia, has finally experienced a complete restoration of peace and tranquility. The residents of the area have been resisting the appointment of Governor Robert B. Teah to lead the Municipality. Governor Teah was sworn in on Friday, August 30, 2024, as a result of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ intervention. The Borough’s elders opposed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai after his appointment and abrupt confirmation by the…

Monrovia, Liberia – A 100% interest in Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has been acquired by Jeety Rubber LLC, a subsidiary of Jeety Conglomerate. SRC was previously owned by Socfinaf S.A. The purchase of SRC was finalized with effect from August 26, 2024, according to the statement issued by Soctinaf S.A. in Luxembourg on August 27, 2024. The announcement by Socfinaf S. A. also indicated that the Socfin Group would no longer process all-natural rubber harvested at SRC or sell it through its trading subsidiary, Sogescol. In addition, the announcement stated that Socfinco would continue to act as the managing agent…

Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Ibraham Nyei, Liberia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, is anticipated to participate in the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1-3, 2024, alongside a variety of other dignitaries. The Indonesia-Africa Forum is a platform aim to fortify the relationship between Indonesia and Africa, one of its primary economic partners, in order to further concrete economic cooperation. This initiative follows the success of the inaugural IAF in 2018. The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, will preside over the IAF II. Dr. Nyei is anticipated to participate in a discussion regarding the critical role of International…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation (KAICT) at the University of Liberia (UL) and its international partners honored Liberia’s 21st anniversary of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which concluded the civil war in the country 2003. Under the theme “Reconciling and Uniting for Sustainable Peace in Liberia,” the event, which took place on August 30, 2024, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, brought together government officials, international and local partners, parties that signed the accord, Liberian experts to discuss peace, ambassadors, women’s group, and students. In the form of a dialogue, the commemoration provided…

On Decentralized Structure Of MAP Liberia Monrovia, Liberia – The Multi-Actors Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment in Liberia (MAP Liberia Land Platform) concluded a one-day regional forum of the Western region comprising Gbarpolu, Bomi, and Grand Cape Mount Counties in an effort to strengthen the decentralized structure of the MAP initiative. The forum was meant to perform a comprehensive review of the regional MAP Liberia Land Platform in terms of the current structure, processes, and redesign the operational models for a more inclusive platform, according to the MAP Liberia announcement of August 30, 2024. Together with identifying…