Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of National Defense, B/G. General Geraldine J. George has called on members’ countries of the United Nations to take immediate action in empowering women in peace and security as it is not just a matter of justice but a strategic necessity. She also urged the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which she said will give women impacted by violent situations their dignity and hope back. “It is time to translate our commitment to the women, peace and security agenda into tangible action, including increased support for women’s organizations and holding governments accountable…

Monrovia, Liberia – “Liberia NGO Networ” (LINNK), a coalition of more than 250 NGOs and civil society groups in Liberia, has committed to collaborating with Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, the recently appointed Executive Director of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC). Evangelist Stephen Norman, the organization’s national chairman, characterized Cllr. Barbu’s nomination as a major step forward in the WECCL’s formation in Liberia. The group, together with its more than 250 NGOs and CSO partners, praised the appointment of Cllr. in a statement dated November 4, 2024, stating that they think that justice is the cornerstone of maintaining and…

Monrovia, Liberia – A religious group called the Grass Root Pastors Association of Liberia is pleading with President Joseph Boakai to revoke any name recommendations that the UL President Search Committee may make due to the unfairness of the procedure. Reverend Doctor George Zorbah, the president of the association, said that his group is suggesting Dr. John Wulu, a Liberian educator who is located in the United States, to be the president of UL based on the information they have acquired. Reverend Doctor Zorbah made the argument that the UL President Search Committee’s report is contradictory due to political infiltration…

Monrovia, Liberia – A one-day national reconciliation retreat organized by the Liberty Party has ended with the adoption of a 12-count resolution paving a road-map for unifying and resolving the internal wrangling within the party over the last three years. According to the resolution, the protracted internal struggle between the two breakaway factions has been settled via reconciliation and agreement between the parties within 309 to 60 days of the agreement being signed. The resolution also stated that the Liberty Party’s joint reconciliation committee will review the party’s constitution and draft a new one for delegates to adopt at a…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Augustine Ngafuan has disclosed the government’s ambition to unlock Liberia’s economy through Roads and energy. Our ambition is to unlock Liberia’s economy through roads and energy’’ Minister Ngafuan explains.   He disclosed at the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings in Washington DC when he met the World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana and his Regional Directors. According to Hon. Ngafuan, Roads, and Energy are two key drivers to unlock Liberia’s economy, which will foster growth and development across all…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Director General of the Paynesville City Police Melvin K. Tolbert has received a certificate of honor from a group called “Concerned Journalists Association of Liberia (CJAL)” for his outstanding outstanding performances at the Paynesville City Police. Presenting the certificate to Director Tolbert Friday, November 1, 2024 in Paynesville, Journalist Lawerence Kamara, CJAL Secretary General said the recognition is also in with Tolbert’s proper representations of the citizens and country at large and personal contribution to individuals. Journalist Kamara said, “In insincere recognition of your workings at the Paynesville City Police, in terms of proper representation of…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu as the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) with immediate effective. The selection comes after the Search Committee recommended Cllr. Barbu as the best candidate because of his vast experience and skills, according to a September 1, 2024, Executive Mansion announcement. Cllr. Barbu’s distinguished career includes roles as the Head of the Law Reform Commission and as Dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia, among other notable positions. President Boakai, who is looking…

Journal Article by: Amb. S. Mixillanean Jeromes Jr. Monrovia, Liberia – Introduction: Corruption has deeply affected Liberia, undermining governance and stalling development from the presidency of William V.S. Tubman to the election of Joseph Boakai in 2023. This systemic issue permeates all branches of government executive, legislature, and judiciary—impacting public resource distribution and policy-making, leading to the mismanagement of the country’s rich natural resources. The article traces the history of corruption across various administrations, highlighting how each regime, from Tubman’s patronage to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s fight against institutional corruption, has shaped Liberia’s socio-political landscape. By examining thishistory, the article aims…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has explained that, with CBL’s consent, Henry F. Saamoi, the former CEO of the International Bank Limited (IBLL) and CBL’s Acting Executive Governor, continued to serve in his capacity after the end of his permitted term. The CBL stressed in a statement that Saamoi’s term extension was authorized in accordance with the CBL’s Corporate Governance Regulation and Fit and Proper Guidelines, and it was in keeping with prior extensions given to other CEOs and board members of commercial banks. At the request of IBLL’s Board of Directors, CBL granted the extension…

Vandala Patrick Describes Capitol Hill Crisis   Monrovia, Liberia – Vandala Patrick, the executive director of Campaigners for Change International, has called the current legislative situation a “constitutional coup d’e-tat.” Vandala stated in a speech on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Monrovia noting that certain members of the 55th Legislature have violated the constitution, making the situation appear to be a coup d’e-tat. “As a right-winger who has defended the Republic of Liberia’s constitution for the last fifteen years, I think it’s time to steer this nation in the right direction.” He asserted that political parties are subordinate to the action taken by all…