Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, minister of finance and development planning, has described the steps the Boakai administration has taken to make Liberia eligible for the second Compact of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).To make sure Liberia complies, the Minister mentioned the creation and bolstering of an intragovernmental team tasked with keeping an eye on the MCC Scorecard. After that, he told the audience that the Boaka’s Administration places a high priority on accountability and transparency. He highlighted several important interventions carried out by the Liberian government, including the creation of an assets recovery team, auditing of ministries, agencies,…

Assurances Measures are being taken to rectify the problem. Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s growing debt is a major obstacle to the nation’s economic development, according to Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan. He however, pointed out that the Ministry of Finance is making a concerted effort to resolve the matter in spite of the obstacles. The present debt of Liberia is a moderate $2.85 billion, according to Ngafuan. It would cost the government $300 million a year to start handling the matter well. The ministry is taking a number of actions to advance debt reduction, he continued. On the fringes of the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Green Park Management has being sued by the Liberian government through the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs. Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah stated that the lawsuit aims to reclaim all public parks and stop Green Park Management from carrying on with its business. At the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) news briefing in Monrovia on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Minister Piah stated that the government’s decision is based on the General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) findings. According to the GAC audit report, Green Park Management was founded on August 23, 2023, and got a 20-year…

Monrovia, Liberia – The necessity for women in Africa to be actively involved in politics and national leadership as a foundation for true democracy has been emphasized and promoted by former Liberian President Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The former president, who celebrated her 86th birthday on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her home in Sinkor, emphasized the value of ethical leadership over personal riches in political responsibilities and urged for a strong democracy in Liberia. The former Liberian leader referenced ex- Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who, at age 79, peacefully transitioned power, setting an example she followed during her own…

Monrovia, Liberia – With a focus on enhancing cooperation to expedite domestic resource mobilization and increase revenue development, Irish Ambassador to Liberia Gérard Considine had a meeting with top officials and Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). Ireland’s larger assistance for governance and institutional capacity building includes a commitment to promoting transparent, equitable, and effective tax administration in Liberia, which was emphasized in the discussions by both sides. Real estate tax collection increase, digitization of tax systems, and capacity building for LRA employees were the main topics of discussion. On October 24, 2024, Ambassador Considine met…

Monrovia, Liberia – More than 300 students have graduated from African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) in a variety of fields. The Liberian Senate’s President Pro Tempore, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, at the 33rd Commencement Convocation in Vincent Town, Bomi County, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, said, graduating is a noteworthy accomplishment “especially considering the obstacles many of the graduates have faced—illness, lack of support, job opportunities for their families, or relocating from other counties in search of education.” According to her, despite the challenges, the graduates’ determination has given you their strength to overcome hardships and fueled their desire to succeed. Determination…

Monrovia, Liberia – 30 members of the Gbarnga community, including its 19 zonal heads, the Citizen Action Committee (CAC), and leaders in the fields of religion, youth, and women, participated in a two day working session with the Rural Human Rights Activists Program (RHRAP). The purpose of the working sessions was to involve community members who are entitled to participate in evaluating the justice sectors by drawing on their experiences with the police, courts, prisons, and other justice sectors, according to an RPRAP statement dated October 29, 2024. Another goal of the project, which had as its topic “Promoting Accountability…

Monrovia, Liberia – Adama Dempster, the ambassador for human rights, participated in the just ended Global Gathering of Solidarity for Frontline Human Rights Defenders in Ireland. This crucial forum brought together eminent leaders and human rights activists to discuss pressing human rights concerns and strengthen the bonds amongst defenders throughout the globe. Seán Fleming, Ireland’s Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs; Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights; Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders; and Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, were among the distinguished speakers at the…

Monrovia, Liberia – George Weah, the former president, praised football as his delight and vitality. He presented Manchester City player Rodri with the 2024 Ballon d’Or prize at the Parisian Théâtre du Châtelet. “Football is my life,” declared Mr. Weah with enthusiasm. “I still play football because it makes me feel better after a long day at the office. When I go home, I watch my teams, who are Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, PSG, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid. I will always be linked to the game since it helped shape who I am.” Prior to the award ceremony, Mr. Weah discussed the significance…

Monrovia, Liberia – Amid allegations of bribery in the Koffa removal case, Representatives Luther Collins and James Kolleh have been called in for interrogation by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). Rep. Collins alleged that his colleagues who are in favor of Speaker Koffa’s dismissal were being paid to do so. In a startling video, Representative Collins showed off a sizable sum of money and stated that he did not support the resolution but rather intended to reveal the purported bribery plan. He further claimed that Representative Kolleh had taken USD$200 out of the USD$15,000 he had initially gotten as part of the…