Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia has reiterated the One China Policy, which represents the People’s Republic of China’s foreign policy stance in dealings with other nations. Concerns about the state of the country’s relations with China have grown in some quarters as a result of the previous administration’s handling of China with less attention. President Boakai reaffirmed his commitment to the One China Policy and said that his administration will seek to ensure that the country’s relationships will be improved in an address to the media on Monday, January 29, 2024, before giving his annual message.…

Three West African countries under military rule have declared their quick exit from the ECOWAS regional organization, citing the organization as a danger to its constituents. In a joint statement released on Sunday, January 29, 2024, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso stated that they “decided in complete sovereignty on the immediate withdrawal” from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to the statement, ECOWAS “has become a threat to its member states and its population under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles.” The three nations charged that the regional organization was enforcing “illegal, illegitimate, inhumane,…

AS NIMBA KWADO MOVES TO 7th POSITION ON LEAGUE TABLE Monrovia, Liberia – Nimba Kwado FC, based in Sanniquelie City, Nimba County, had a sluggish start to the 2023–2024 League Season, leading many sports fans to write them off as a title contender as they always do. With just two games played, they were able to turn their bad first-phase performance around and start a fresh trip in phase two. On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the SKD practice pitch in Paynesville, they defeated FC Kallon-Liberia on match day 15 and scored four goals for the first time this season.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The ruling Unity Party has directed county chairpersons to provide detailed spending reports to the National Secretariat regarding the use of the contentious $5,000 that was given to each district for the inaugural celebration. Reverend Luther Tarpeh, the chairman of the ruling Unity Party, has refuted claims once more that he and UP county officials stole money meant for inaugural celebrations in each of Liberia’s 73 districts. A total of US$365 thousand was divided among the districts prior to President Boakai’s inauguration, with each district receiving US$5,000. However, some members have expressed concern that an additional US$1,000…

Monrovia, Liberia – Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world since it has been developed to the maximum level in the majority of countries, including Africa. However, things are different in Liberia, where the sport is still struggling since there are no money scenarios. One of the major issues hindering the growth of the sport in recent years is the prolonged leadership crisis that kept the sport quiet for a while. Despite the fact that individual players have contributed to the sport’s transformation, the Liberia Tennis Federation has not had a league or regular activity for…

Monrovia, Liberia – Miatta Fahnbullah, the head of the JNB-JKK inaugural committee on January 22, 2024, defended the committee’s actions on Thursday, blaming the 55th Legislature, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ authority, and Mary Broh, the director of the General Services Agency (GSA), for the nation’s embarrassment. Speaking at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Monrovia, Miatta Fahnbullah stated that the team’s failure was attributed to the subcommittee members’ lack of corporations. Madam Fahnbullah contended that no one person can be held responsible for the dishonor and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The commissioning of the research vessel for the fish-stock assessment in Liberian waters has been started by the governments of Liberia and Morocco through their respective ministries of agriculture, forestry, water, and development, as well as the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority of Liberia. The Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries project was launched in 2020 with funding from the World Bank to carry out an exhaustive and impartial stock assessment. Acquiring up-to-date and precise scientific data about equities was the goal in order to help the nation make decisions. Speaking at the Commissioning Ceremony of the Research…

Monrovia, Liberia – The vice president of the Republic of Liberia, Jeremiah K. Koung, has emphasized the necessity of genuine reconciliation in order to maintain a unified nation as the country moves forward, as the country has ushered in its second consecutive post-war democratic transition from one government to another. Vice President Jeremiah Koung declared that elections were over, noting that reconciliation is now necessary during his speech on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the opening of the 55th National Legislature and the House of Senate first regular session. “Let us embrace a new mindset now that elections are over,…

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, Writes Monrovia, Liberia – Not long ago, the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs was held in Beijing, which is the most authoritative of its kind in China. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, attended the conference and delivered an important address. In his address, President Xi presented a systematic review of the historic achievements and valuable experience of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era, gave a profound exposition on the evolving trend of the international environment, and made comprehensive plans for China’s external work for the present and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Kickball Federation has welcomed the appointment of seasoned sports administrator Cllr. Jero Cole Bangalu as Minister of Youth and Sports Designate. In a statement shared on social media (Facebook) on Thursday, January 25, 2024, LKF claimed that the appointment was a wise one and that he would contribute to the transformation of sports in the nation. President Joseph Boakai nominated Cllr. Bangalu on Thursday, January 25, 2024, along with many others. His appointment will take immediate effect following confirmation by the Liberian Senate. Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu currently serves as head of the Liberia Football…