Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has refuted claims that it is unable to complete World Bank projects because of problems with the World Bank. The Ace West African giant company said since its removal from debarment as far back as September 2013 it has been doing business with the Bank and its affiliates. According to Zoomlion’s managing director, Mrs. Gloria Opoku Anti, “we were invited by several international donors to bid for projects across Africa on the very day of our removal,” highlighting the trust that the world community has in Zoomlion’s competence and moral character.…

Monrovia, Liberia – A 22-year-old Liberian named Bilal Kouyateh has finally made the next significant step in his football career by agreeing to a six-month loan with Slovenia’s second-tier team, NK Brinje Grosuplje. NK Brinje Grosuplje’s call had been confirmed that his efforts were being rewarded. In terms of the Liberian’s career and personal life, the transfer is a significant step. It served as a springboard for his ultimate dream of playing football in the top division and an opportunity to demonstrate his skills on a larger platform. He was aware that Slovenia would be unique, with a distinct language, culture,…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has strongly urged the government of Liberia to reconsider its decision to halt funding for youth football teams due to financial constraints. The move, which will prevent Liberia from participating in key continental youth competitions in 2025, has sparked concerns about the long-term impact on the country’s football development. Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji announced on Thursday, February 6, that the administration of President Joseph Boakai had officially communicated its inability to finance the country’s U-15, U-17, U-20, and U-23 national teams due to budgetary limitations. This decision…

Monrovia, Liberia – Supreme Court Associate Justice Yormie Gbeisay’s justification for the Bench’s absence from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s State of the Nation Address has been criticized by Bong County Representative Foday Fahnbulleh, who called it a “liquor statement.” Addressing his colleagues at parliamentary sitting on Thursday, the Bong County Representative said; “we will not consider any of the Associate Justice’s liquor statements to be relevant. We will not give any relevance to anyone who makes a liquor statement in a cane juice shop,” sending the plenary in a state of disarray. Bong County Representative Foday Fahnbulleh speaking on thursday. Representative Foday…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has suspended Mrs. Emma Metieh-Glassco, Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), as recommended by the NAFAA Board of Directors pending further investigation by the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). In a communication to Mrs. Glassco, the President outlined the Board’s resolution, which calls for her suspension due to managerial and financial inefficiencies. This recommendation is in accordance with Section 3.9.2 of the Act that established the Authority. According to the Executive Mansion, the President also referenced a communication from the Office of the Ombudsman, which…

Rwanda bold decision to allow a visa-free regime for all citizens of all countries. Monrovia, Liberia – Rwanda has made the bold choice to grant visa-free travel to all nationals of all nations as of January 1, 2018. Since Rwanda is a member of several international organizations, including the AU, EAC, Commonwealth, etc., its members are entitled to free visas for a 30-day stay as part of their policy. EAC citizens have free entry with no visa and a 6 month stay in line with Common Market Protocol. In accordance with the AU Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, Rwanda also offers…

Monrovia, Liberia – Vice President of Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery for the African Development Bank Group, Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo, declared that the issue of visa-free mobility has to be addressed immediately since seamless movement of people is the cornerstone of economic success and integration. The ultimate goal of Agenda 2063’s overall investment proposal is for Africans. Additionally, Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo stated that an African must be allowed to travel freely around Africa in order to be a successful change agent and bring about the Africa “we want, as well as be able to benefit from their continent’s offerings.”…

Monrovia, Liberia – With its abundant natural resources, Liberia is at a turning point in its history and presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance for development and wealth. Nevertheless, demonstrations, violent disturbances, and vandalism against the foreign corporations that have the potential to influence the nation’s destiny have consistently taken center stage in the news. However, the headlines have repeatedly featured violent disruptions, demonstrations, and destruction directed at the foreign corporations that have the potential to influence the nation’s destiny. Communities in Liberia have the right to express their concerns, and there is no proof that foreign businesses have functioned without incident.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) creates a single continental market for goods and services in Africa. It further aims to reduce trading problems such as different regulations from one African country to another. The AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to create a single market for the continent. In promoting the continent, AfCFTA outlined four points in it message at the ongoing conference in Ethiopia. First message, the first general objective of the AfCFTA as articulated under Article 3…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has only kept less then 10% of his 126 campaign pledges, according to a new research by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, which calls on the administration to work more to fulfill its obligations. At a press conference on Wednesday, February 12, 2024, in Paynesville, Naymote’s Executive Director, Mr. Eddie D. Jarwolo, presented the One-Year Performance Report. He revealed that just five (5) of the president’s 126 campaign pledges had been fulfilled, or only 4% of the total. He pointed out that measures for youth empowerment and governance are at the heart of these…