Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The emergence of power politics, hegemony, protectionism, and unilateralism has made the global situation more unstable. Global instability and uncertainty elements have multiplied rapidly, and the globe is currently dealing with hitherto unheard-of difficulties. Given this, the globe is especially worried about the decisions made by the big powers: should they adhere to the “my country first” attitude or embrace shared responsibility and win-win cooperation? China’s answer is provided by its 2025 Two Sessions, which are the third sessions of the 14th National People’s Congress and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.…

Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas Kojo, the acting coach of Liberia’s national football team, has named a 24-man roster for the next World Cup qualifying matches against São Tomé and Tunisia. At the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex, the team, which consists of both local and professional players, will face Tunisia on March 19 and São Tomé on March 24. With all three goalkeepers being local, the team has 11 local players and 13 foreign players. Midfielder Solomon Tweh, who plays for Al Raed of Saudi Arabia, and Bryant Farkarlun, who plays for Austin FC in Major League Soccer, are two of…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has been praised by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for taking prompt action to ensure adherence to the national asset declaration requirement. The CSA has essentially stopped paying government employees who have disregarded the President’s mandate, in keeping with the Administration’s commitment to openness, responsibility, and sound governance. In order to optimize the effect of these money, the Liberian Leader has instructed the CSA to work with the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning (MFDP) to create an escrow account for the whole amount of blocked wages, which is around $90,808.56. The…

Monrovia, Liberia – Two senior forensic specialists from FTI Consulting are being brought in by the Liberian government through the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) to help track down and retrieve assets obtained illegally as part of an attempt to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Andrew Durant and Wayne Anthony will come to assist AREPT in its investigation of assets and public funds that have been embezzled. The visit, which aims to increase Liberia’s ability to locate stolen assets, is free for the government, according to an AREPT release. As a sign of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Players, coaches, referees, table officials, club presidents, and other members of the nation’s basketball regulatory body have received a severe warning from the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA), which threatens to prohibit them from participating in unapproved events around the nation. The LBA said in a statement issued on Saturday, March 15, 2025, that all tournament founders and organizers must first have association permission. The event will be deemed unlawful if compliance is not met. According to the LBA, those who take part in unauthorized competitions will be banned for a period of time decided by its Grievance…

Monrovia, Liberia – FIFA and CAF-approved dugout chairs have been put into service at the SKD Sports Complex by the Liberian government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The additional seats were put into service after the Liberia Football Association (LFA) received warnings from the two football governing bodies about the need to keep improving SKD Stadium’s infrastructure to meet international stadium standards. Due to inadequate conditions, CAF prohibited hundreds of stadiums, including the SKD, from holding Class-A games. Massive modifications were necessary as a result of the ban, including improvements to the dressing rooms, individual spectator seats, a…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Mapleh M. Kpoto, met with Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), at the Ministry of Health to talk about measures to improve the country’s healthcare system. The purpose of the conference, which was called by NPHIL, was to strengthen cooperation between the two health institutions in order to expand on current projects and enhance the nation’s response to health issues. An update on NPHIL’s activities and success was given by Dr. Nyan, who focused on the organization’s efforts to control and limit health…

To Boost Revenue Growth, Ease Tax Payment Monrovia, Liberia – In order to promote economic growth, improve national development, and assist taxpayers, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is scheduled to implement major tax reforms. The National Legislature’s approved revisions to the Liberia Revenue Code, which were issued as a handbill, will be fully implemented by the LRA on April 1. Beer, wine, and other beverages made from fermentation specified under Harmonized Codes 2204, 2205, 2206, and 2208 of the Liberia Revenue Code are among the excisable commodities that are reduced in excise duties under the modification, which is one of…

Monrovia, Liberia – In the face of several criticisms directed against Sekou Dukuly, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority, about the extent of poor performance at the entity, Director Dukuly has called the accusations “unfounded” and merely propaganda. On Monday, March 17, 2025, Dukuly told reporters at NPA in Monrovia that he is concentrating more on President Joseph N. Boakai’s agenda and that the NPA will never remain the same under his direction. “The NPA under our leadership will never remain the same, those claims you hear about the port are unfounded and we are not deterred because…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai named J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr. as the new Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) one month after Emma Metieh Glassco was suspended as the agency’s director general. On February 14, 2025, President Boakai suspended Emma Metieh Glassco, the Director-General of NaFAA, due to claims of administrative and financial inefficiency. The decision, announced Thursday by Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, follows recommendations from NaFAA’s Board and concerns raised by the Office of the Ombudsman over Glassco’s leadership style. According to Minister Piah, Glassco…