Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

As Citizens Threatens Actions in their Favour If….. Monrovia, Liberia – The Ganta Support Group, a group of resentful landowners in Nimba County, has threatened to seize possession of their contested lands if the Boakai-Koung government does not uphold the ECOWAS Court’s decision. In its decision, the Court found that Article 14 of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights had been violated in relation to the right to property. Since then, the Liberian government has disregarded the ECOWAS court’s decision in the case, and has failed to properly settle the land issue. It also made clear that by…

Monrovia, Liberia – Lautaro Martinez, Argentina striker came off the bench to score the only goal of the Copa América final, securing his side a record 16th title. He also ensured that he finishes the tournament as the golden boot winner, having scored more goals than any other player at this summer’s Copa América. The 2024 Copa America final was delayed for about 80 minutes after supporters without tickets breached security outside the Hard Rock Stadium. Fans were seen breaking through one of the stadium’s main gates which was used by the medis. With police making several arrests while attempting…

Monrovia, Liberia – With Oyarzabal’s brilliant finish four minutes from time, Spain sealed a historic victory in Berlin and became the first team in history to win the European Championship four times. After Real Sociedad’s Oyarzabal broke English hearts in the Three Lions’ second consecutive Euro final, substitute Cole Palmer had earlier cancelled out Nico Williams’ first-half goal. The last-minute comeback attempt by Gareth Southgate’s team nearly brought the score equal, but Unai Simon and Dani Olmo saved the day for Spain, making England the first team to lose consecutive Euro championships. Rodri was named EURO 2024 Player of the…

Receives Rousing Welcome by Liberians at RIA Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia strongest opposition Leader, and Former President, George Manneh Weah receives a rousing welcome as returned home from the USA. The former Liberian Chief Executive traveled out of the Country for visits to the USA. It is reported that the former soccer star and former Liberian leader and now major opposition leader was in the USA to support his son. Timothy Weah, an American born and citizen, and a soccer star at the Juventus senior men’s team. Upon former President Weah return to the country, thousands of partisans supporters, well…

Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to buttress government developmental initiative, a non-profit organization is expected to donate over four hundred and fifty thousand United States Dollars ($USD 450.00) medical supply to four government run Hospitals in the country. Addressing a news conference in Monrovia, Joseph N. Boakia Foundation newly appointed Executive Director Jackson George said, healthcare and promoting preventive measures are central to the foundation’s activities. He noted that the foundation supports improving healthcare infrastructure, conducts health camps, and provides medical supplies to enhance access to quality healthcare services. Mr. George named the Phebe hospital in Bong county, the…

Old Folks Calls On Finda Bundoo As July 26 Draws Closer Monrovia, Liberia – A group of old people from the streets of Monrovia and its environs including disadvantage youths is calling on former Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion under the Weah led government Amb. Nora Finda Bundoo to remember them as July 26 approaches. Speaking in an interview with this institution, one of the the folks, Esther Johnson said, under the Weah government, the former Chief of Protocol will distribute house hold materials including food and cash ahead of the July 26 celebration. The Liberians who are…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai received a courtesy visit from renowned business tycoon and leader of Africa and Nigeria, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, during the President’s recent visit to the ECOWAS Heads of State Summit in Nigeria. The meeting of President Boakai and Dangote provided a crucial forum for talks about enhancing Liberia’s economic prospects, according to an Executive Mansion statement dated July 10, 2024. This calculated move not only demonstrates Aliko Dangote’s significant influence in fostering international corporate collaboration, but it also highlights the importance of private sector participation in promoting regional economic integration and growth for Liberia.⁸…

Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to combat HIV, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and to strengthen the health system, the government of Liberia has initiated and signed Cycle 7 of the Global Fund Grant, worth US$117,546,670.00. The funds will be distributed through Plan International and Catholic Relief Services. Government, civic society, technical organizations, business, and individuals impacted by AIDA, tuberculosis, and malaria collaborate to create the Global Fund. Speaking on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 launch in Montevida, President Boakai hailed the event as momentous, signifying a renewed dedication to battling the HIV, tuberculosis, and…

During a recent visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Research Center in the United States, the Executive Director of the Liberia Crusaders for Peace, Ambassador Juli Endee, was honored with a prestigious gold coin. The honor was bestowed by Dr. Cliff Lane, Head of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at NIH, in recognition of the Executive Director’s commitment to public health and peacebuilding efforts in Liberia. In addition to receiving this significant honor, discussions centered around the collaborative work of the Liberia Crusaders for Peace, the Partnership for Research on Ebola Virus in Liberia (PREVAIL), and NIH. These…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of the Government of Liberia has sent a letter to the ECOWAS Commission requesting support for the opening of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court domestically. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Joseph Boakai’s decision to sign Executive Order No. 131 early this year which lays out a mechanism to study and recommend the apparatus and procedure related to the establishment of a Special War Crimes Court for Liberia signalled a significant boost. “In order to prosecute individuals and groups found accountable for war crimes…