Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia is expected to receive a portion of a $50 billion investment to improve electricity access after successfully presenting its Energy Compact case at the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Speaking at the Robert International Airport on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after arriving from Tanzania, President Joseph N. Boakai announced that Liberia, along with 15 other African nations, was chosen to be a part of the first cohort of Mission 300, an initiative that aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. According to President Boakai, only 33 percent of Liberians have…

Monrovia, Liberia – ArcelorMittal’s CEO of Mining and Global Executive Vice President Kleber Silva has dubbed 2025 “the year of Liberia” as the business ramps up its growth plans. During a recent visit to Yekepa Town, Nimba County, Silva emphasized the advantages of the ongoing Phase 2 development and described the company’s ambitious project aims. Silva was positive about Liberia’s future in regard to ArcelorMittal’s activities while speaking to a group of reporters at the ArcelorMittal Hospital in Yekepa. “2025 is the year of Liberia because we will deliver our project, continue to perform safely, and build stronger relationships. Together, we…

Monrovia, Liberia – According to Senator Nathaniel F. McGill, chair of the CDC Legislature Cacus, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is responding to the State of the Nation Address by Liberian president for the first time in its existence as a political party. “This is our official reaction to President Joseph N. Boikai’s second State of the Nation Address, which he gave yesterday.” “Given the severe instability and uncertainty that currently loom over our democracy and economy, we have decided to address the Liberian people directly this time. We have a crisis in our country. Yesterday’s boycott of the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The violent attack on Representative Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado County District #10 duringthe Tuesday’s House of Representatives session has been sharply condemned by the Rule of Law Caucus. The Caucus characterized the episode as a serious attack on the rule of law and a flagrant breach of Liberia’s democratic values in a strongly news release. “Today’s House of Representatives session marks a dangerous turning point in our democratic journey due to the unprecedented attack on Hon. Kolubah. It is an insult to our democratic system’s fundamental principles as well as to an individual,” the statement said. Fearing reprisals…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following Liberia’s presentation of its Energy Compact at the Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), urged the World Bank and international partners to assist the Liberia’s energy ambitions. Adesina praised President Joseph Boakai’s commitment on governance changes, emphasizing the need of stable power for economic growth. “You cannot expand the economy without energy. I urge all development partners to support Liberia’s energy ambitions,” he said. He emphasized the 160-megawatt St. Paul River Hydropower Project, which has the potential to provide Liberia with 100% electricity. Adesina also emphasized the need…

Monrovia, Liberia – Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC), one of Liberia’s major rubber plantations, suffered significant losses due to an alleged arson attempt that damaged approximately 150 rubber trees. The incident, which the Liberia National Police Margibi County detachment is investigating as arson, took place Tuesday night in a section of the plantation near Bondolone, a small town adjacent to the sprawling rubber estate, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and endangering both livelihoods and land. According to authorities, two suspects of interest have already been detained for interrogation as investigations continue. The police have not revealed the suspects’ intentions,…

Despite Controversial Speakership Fight. Monrovia, Liberia – The Speaker of the 55th Legislature, Richard N. Koon, has promised a new chapter of growth and opportunity for Liberia at the SONA launch on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. He stated that the launch of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) has instilled hope and raised expectations among the people. As the Legislature begins the second session of the six-year journey, they will embark on the full implementation of the ARREST Agenda. He believes that excellent data for evidence-based decision-making is critical to the agenda’s execution.…

EFFL Gonquio Charges Monttserrado Leadership. Monrovia, Liberia – Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL) Commander-in-Chief Emmanuel Gonguio has tasked the recently inducted leaders of the EFFL chapter in Montserrado County to lead with honor, bravery, and a spirit of revolution. He views their appointment to the Montserrado County leadership as a demonstration of their colleagues’ faith and confidence in their ability to govern. During the induction ceremony on Monday, January 27, 2024, Gonquio urged them to join the EFFL because a new progressive path is needed. He said that being a leader in the movement is not a privilege but rather a…

Monrovia, Liberia – According to reports, the Jeety Rubber LLC/SRC plantation was the scene of a horrific arson assault at around 2:00 AM on Tuesday. The plantation’s fire department has arrested two individuals, Joe Bono and Abraham Kpannah, who are being held by the police. The suspects admitted to the arson attack during first interrogation, but they haven’t yet given a specific reason for their behavior. The plantation suffered severe damage from the fire, with an estimated loss of more than $35,000. The fire damaged more than 150 rubber trees. The administration of the SRC plantation has issued a strong…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. pledged inclusive growth, national unity, and constitutional change in his second Annual Message to the 55th Legislature. Under the subject “Rescue to Development: Implementing the ARREST Agenda,” the President spoke to parliamentarians on Monday, January 27, and reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling Liberia’s historic issues and paving the way for long-term growth. President Boakai called for a constitutional revision, calling it a “Moment of Truth” for the country, in a speech that touched on several important areas of administration. The President declared, “In order to address the shortcomings in our Organic…