Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – A high-stakes conflict over Liberia’s vital railway network has brought to light serious worries about corporate power, corruption, along with foreign attempts to influence the government. With the support of Canadian billionaire Robert Friedland, High Power Exploration (HPX) has been zealously pursuing exclusive access to the Yekepa-Buchanan railway from the Liberian government. ArcelorMittal invested around $800 million to restore this railway, which had been devastated during Liberia’s civil war. The company, the largest private employer in Liberia and the greatest source of government revenue, uses it as a vital transportation route. In spite of this, HPX and…

Monrovia, Liberia – A face fight between pastors has led to the deployment of police to the United Methodist Church complex in Ganta, Nimba County. After some dissident church members marched into the facility to reportedly take away some of the equipment they claimed belonged to them, the fight that is currently being investigated broke out. The pastors at the heart of the dispute, Rev. Jerry Kandea and his wife, are said to have left the UMC and joined the Global United Methodist Church. They left the church after hearing unverified rumors that the UMC was supporting regionalization and LGBT…

Monrovia, Liberia – Two officers from the Police Support Unit stationed at the Capitol Building have been recalled, according to the Liberia National Police. The two policemen are being recalled in relation to Tuesday’s incident at the Capitol Building, according to an LNP statement. On live footage, the cops could be seen helping to drill and forcefully unlock a car that belonged to Rep. Yeleh Kolubah and was parked in the Speaker’s space. Among them are Chief Inspector of Police Frank P. Banda and Sergeant Sam C. F. Karbor. The LNP stated that it is still dedicated to upholding peace…

Monrovia, Liberia – The CEO of Abundance Community Coin (TACC), Steve Williams, has announced ambitious plans to position Liberia as a leader in blockchain technology and renewable energy in the country. Williams in his deliberation outlined proposals to establish in Maryland County as a technological innovation hub and launch a multi-billion-dollar solar energy project to transform the country’s economic landscape. Williams, an Antiguan national who arrived in Liberia in 2020, revealed that he initially pitched his blockchain initiative to then-Vice President Joseph Boakai, who endorsed the idea. Now serving as Liberia’s President, Boakai continues to support the plan to designate…

Calls for Action on Climate Change. Monrovia, Liberia – Climate change, waste management, and Liberia’s role in global environmental policy were key issues discussed at the Youth Post-COP29 Conference held under the theme: “From Baku to Action: Liberian Youth Leading the Change Beyond COP29, Igniting Youth Engagement for Climate Justice.” Speaking at the event, Mr. Beyan E. Harris, Executive Director of CYCLES-LIBERIA, emphasized the significant impact of climate change on Liberia, particularly on farmers who struggle to predict seasonal patterns. “Farmers can no longer rely on traditional weather patterns. They prepare for the dry season but experience unexpected rains, and…

Monrovia, Liberia – A five-day strategic conference has begun in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with four coalitions joining two West African-based networks, the Public Interest Lawyering Initiative for West Africa (PILIWA) and the Mano River Union Civil Society Natural Resources Rights and Governance Platform (MRU CSO Platform). These coalitions include the African Climate Platform (ACP) and the Environmental Rights Legal Framework Coalition for Africa (ERA). Known as the Freetown gatherings Under the theme “Building a Just Future: Advancing Advocacy for Natural Resources, Social Justice, Civic Engagement, Environmental Rights and Defenders Across Africa,” these Coalitions, among others, started a rigorous process that…

Monrovia, Liberia – Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has complimented Liberia on its formal response to the African Union’s Committee of Ten (C-10) Report on United Nations Security Council Reform, which was given by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the president of Sierra Leone, led the C-10 as it delivered its report during the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. In promoting Africa’s unified stance on UN Security Council reform, President Sirleaf commended Liberia’s resolute posture and diplomatic efforts. Former President Sirleaf made the remark in response to Minister Beysolow Nyanti’s remarks,…

Disbanded from practicing law for six months. Monrovia, Liberia – Cllr. Samuel S. Pearson has been prohibited from practicing law, either directly or indirectly, by the Supreme Court of Liberia for six months for conspiring with his brother, Mr. James Pearson, the late Madam Maime Hayford Pearson’s husband, to deny Mr. Ballah Yargbo his rightful inheritance as the only surviving heir of his late mother, Madam Maime Hayford Pearson. After Cllr. Pearson was suspended, the High Court ordered the Clerk to notify the parties, all courts, and the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) about the suspension. In its decision on…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has denied the Petition prayed for by Gracious Ride Incorporated, “praying for an order of the Supreme Court to declare Executive Order 126 unconstitutional. stating that the petitioner cannot bring up the claims of a third party that is not in court and lacks the standing to represent the interests of the third party when it is not authorized to do so. After reviewing the records, hearing arguments and contentions, and taking into account the pertinent laws that apply, it is decided that the petitioners lack the authority to represent a third…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has suspended Associate Magistrate of the Paynesville City Magisterial Court, His Honor Marvin Bah and Sinoe County Monthly and Probate Court Judge, Octavious Doe, one year each without salary, for ethical transgressions that violates the judicial canal. On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Supreme Court suspended the two justices for grave ethical transgressions, imposing severe disciplinary measures against them. A breach of many court standards, most notably Canon 35, led to the suspension, which comes with no compensation, benefits, or other freedoms. Magistrate Marvin Bah is suspended without pay for breaching judicial…