Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Seeks Justice For Late Charloe Musu Monrovia, Liberia – A women’s organization known as WONGOSOL has applauded the decision made on January 9, 2024, by the Supreme Court of Liberia to clear former Chief Justice Gloria Maya Musu-Scott and three members of her family of the murder charge and life sentence imposed by Criminal Court “A.” A WONGOSOL release from August 29, 2024 states that Gloria Maya Musu-Scott, who was formerly hailed as a champion for women’s rights, ended up in the middle of a legal maelstrom. This trial was especially important because of her crucial position in Liberia’s legal…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai appointed Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as the new Minister at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, following the departure of former Finance Minister Bioma M. Kamara, many months ago. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the President appointed a number of people, including Minister Ngafuan, who will have an impact on the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), National Bureau of Veteran Affairs, Public Procurement & Concessions Commission (PPCC), National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), and Ministry of Finance & Development Planning. At the National Bureau of Veteran Affairs, Board of Directors, Boakai named Minister…

To Participate in 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali Monrovia, Liberia – A high-level delegation from the Liberian government will go to the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia on August 30, 2024, under the leadership of President Joseph N. Boakai. As to the announcement from the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, the President will take part in the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia from September 1-3, with other African Presidents, when he is in the country. The President’s visit to Indonesia will commemorate 69 years of friendship and collaboration between the two nations, as well…

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, seventy-three students successfully completed the 2024 Camp xSEL, a five-week intensive summer program designed to nurture interest in the sciences among senior high school students. The camp, under the USAID-funded BRIDGE-U project (Bringing Research to Impact for Development, Global Engagement, and Utilization: Applying Research for a Healthy Liberia), aims to prepare young men and women for careers in health sciences, with a goal of at least 50% participation by women. Camp xSEL, a program of the University of Liberia College of Health Sciences (ULCHS), seeks to bridge the gender gap among 16- to 17-year-old students…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – The three-day study visit by a delegation from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully completed. With the intention of using these learnings to improve LRA’s operations in Liberia, the mission set out to investigate KRA’s best practices for improving taxpayer services. The Taxpayer Services Division, the Media and Public Affairs Section, the Registration and Return Processing Section, and members from other important divisions made up the LRA delegation, which was led by Project Coordinator Benedict Tokpa Danuweli. In order to bolster LRA’s capacities, the team received additional support from…

Monrovia, Liberia – Massa I. L. Gray, a 23-year-old Liberian writer, launched five captivating and influential novels on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, greatly enhancing the country’s educational landscape. The five books launched are: “I Am a Liberian and I Am Proud Of My Roots”: A poetic celebration of patriotism, encouraging Liberians, especially youth, to embrace and honor their cultural heritage, Passion and Purpose: “The Driving Force To Any Career”: A guide on personal development, emphasizing the importance of aligning passion with purpose for career success. The World Needs Solutions To Problems, Not Liabilities To Problems That Already Exist” Focuses on…

Monrovia, Liberia – To address ongoing development projects in Liberia, USAID Mission Director Jim Wright, along with important stakeholders, met with Internal Affairs Minister Francis Sakela Nyumalin. The meeting, according to a release dated Tuesday, August 27, 2024, highlighted areas of concern that require immediate action and emphasized the positive relationship between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and USAID. In her opening remarks, Minister Nyumalin expressed her sincere gratitude for USAID’s and other partners’ significant contributions to Liberia’s growth. He recognized the vital role these contributions—especially the founding of the County Council and the Ministry of Local Government—play in improving…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation is expected to host a peace summit in Liberia to commemorate its 21st anniversary. Liberia experienced peace after the signing of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Accord almost twenty-one years ago. In a speech on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the University of Liberia, Prof. T. Debby Syandee, Director of the Kofi Annan Institute, said, on August 18, 2003, Liberians thought about restoring peace to themselves, but they also added that it would cost them their external allies. Prof. Syandee went on to announce that the forum will take place at…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has described children being on the Street as a“waist of resources.” At the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, President Boakai launched the Street Child Project with the theme “Support A Child, Save The Future.” He said the mismanagement of public funds has a detrimental impact on the lives of children in Liberia. The President claimd that in order to improve the lives of children, State actors must adopt a different mindset about the management of national resources. According to the Liberian leader, every child’s future has been destroyed by…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Internet Governance Forum (IGF) present the Internews Roundtable Policy Session, a significant sub-theme event during Liberia Internet Governance Week 2024. Important stakeholders convened at an event on August 28, 2024, with an emphasis on “Media Law, Data Protection, and National Cybersecurity Strategy,” to deliberate on critical policy issues. The Liberia IGF 2024 in its fifth year of existence, having been revived in 2020 and hosted by the Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications and the Liberia Telecommunication Authority. This year’s forum promises to be unlike any other, with an expanded week-long event focused on boosting digital cooperation…