Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – 40-year-old Alex D. Dolewon has been detained and accused with leaking sensitive material from the National Security Agency (NSA), a move that investigators claim jeopardized top agency personnel and national security. The Revised Penal Law of Liberia contains a number of provisions that investigators believe Dolewon’s actions violate: Chapter 12, Subchapter E, Section 12.71 (Unlawful Disclosure of Confidential Information); Chapter 11, Section 11.9 (Mishandling of Sensitive Information); Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.23 (Recklessly Endangering Another Person); and Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.27(c) (Criminal Coercion). The accusations come after the NSA submitted a complaint saying Dolewon…

Monrovia, Liberia – Natus Jamel Swen has finalized his transfer from Shaita FC, a Liberian first division club, to Sheriff FC, a Moldova Top Flight Club, in Europe.Natus has previously won many caps with Liberia’s senior national side, the Lone Star, in both World Cup and AFCON qualifying events. He played for Watanga FC, which won the 2023–2024 LFA First Division. He was also nominated for the Best Defender Award, but Eugene Swen of Paynesville FC defeated him. The young man was introduced to Liberian football through Massa Football Academy, a grassroots organization run and controlled by his mother, Massa…

Monrovia, Liberia – Since taking the oath of office as US president on Monday, Donald Trump has made a flurry of announcements and executive actions. The first full day of President Trump’s tenure: Federal agencies were ordered to put staff working on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes on paid leave “immediately”, with a deadline of 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) today, according to a memo from the US Office of Personnel Management, first seen by the BBC’s US partner, CBS. The move followed an executive order issued by the Trump administration, which called for an end to “dangerous, demeaning, and immoral” (DEI) schemes.…

Monrovia, Liberia – Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States of America on Monday, January 20, after winning a second term in November of last year. The world is holding its breath in the face of something that might have a profound impact on the commercial, diplomatic, and migratory sectors. Africans have voiced both optimism and pessimism about Donald Trump’s policies, especially those related to immigration, as he begins his second term as president of the United States. Donald Trump was uninterested in US-Africa connections throughout his first term as president. With the exception of his…

The Role of Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Innovation and Sustainable Development in the Age of Climate Change. Monrovia, Liberia – Climate change is arguably the most pressing challenge of the 21st century, with its unprecedented impacts threatening ecosystems, economies, and societies worldwide. This article examines the pivotal role of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for innovation and sustainable development. By leveraging entrepreneurial creativity and market-driven solutions; it also argues that entrepreneurship can address environmental challenges while fostering economic growth. Through the integration of real-world examples, such as Tesla’s clean energy innovations and Kenya’s M-KOPA solar energy initiative, this article explores…

Monrovia, Liberia – As the second Trump administration assumed office on Monday, Beth Van Schaack, the US Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice under the Biden administration, resigned. In a parting letter, Ambassador Van Schaack praised the human rights defenders she had collaborated with during her three years in the position and referred to her work in Liberia, The Gambia, and other nations as “impactful.” Ambassador Van Schaack showcased her accomplishments in transitional justice in a brief video and statement posted on her personal LinkedIn profile. “To promote the establishment of inclusive, victim centered and comprehensive transitional justice responses,” she said,…

As Football Lover Speaks Negatively about the competition. Monrovia, Liberia – Many football fans have questioned the legitimacy of National County Sports, especially those from the Bassa Ethic Group. Many of them expressed their anger on social media, claiming that the tournament no longer serves the same purpose as before. They claimed that although the county meeting is for peace, reconciliation, and unity, all of these goals have been pushed aside in order to appease political pressures. The Bassa team  made these remarks after they filed a complaint to the 2024/2025 National County Sports Meet Grievance and Complaint Committee and they were rejected. The committee…

Monrovia, Liberia – The 192nd Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church/Liberia Annual Conference (UMC/LAC) is about to take place in Gbarnga, central Liberia. This historic occasion will bring together church leaders, clergy, and delegates from all over the nation to discuss important administrative, social, and spiritual issues that impact the church and its mission in Liberia. The UMC calendar’s main event, the Annual Conference, offers a forum for discussing issues facing the congregation and the communities it serves, assessing the church’s success, and establishing new objectives for the upcoming year. This year’s theme, “Know That I am God,” which…

Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has urged Liberians to adopt lowland rice cultivation as a sustainable way to save forests, lessen reliance on imported food, and boost the country’s economy. In order to assist local farmers reinvest in their crops and raise their standard of living, he also urged major clients like Mary’s Meals, the World Food Program (WFP), and other stakeholders to buy rice from them. “EPA has been leading efforts in lowland rice farming and is showcasing a promising model for sustainable agriculture,” Dr. Yarkpawolo stated in an…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following their confirmation by the Liberian Senate, President Joseph N. Boakai commissioned more than 98 government officials on Tuesday, January 21. Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, Minister of Commerce; Amb. Lewis Brown II, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United States of America; Amb. Genevieve A. Kennedy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Permanent Representative of Liberia to the Court of St. James; and Amb. Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay Sr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Permanent Representative of Liberia to the Republic of France, were among the government officials who were commissioned during the ceremony held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.…