Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Filoli Estate, San Francisco – A summit meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping was place at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. The two presidents engaged in a direct and thorough discussion about important global issues impacting peace and development as well as strategic and broad themes that are crucial to the future of China-US ties. In the era of unprecedented global transformations, President Xi Jinping stated that China and the United States have two choices: either strengthen solidarity and cooperation and work together to address global issues and advance global security and prosperity, or maintain…

Tapeta, Nimba County – The Jackson F. Doe Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County, has received donations of living materials and medicinal supplies from the People’s Republic of China through its embassy in Liberia. On November 17, 2023, Ambassador Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, participated in the donation ceremony held at Tapeta, Nimba County’s JFD Hospital. Attending the occasion were representatives of JFD Hospital as well as the 16th batch of Chinese medical team members. In order to advance China-Liberia cooperation and create a community of health for everyone, Ambassador Yin fully affirmed the accomplishments of JFD Hospital in recent…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Unity Party offices in central Monrovia was the scene of an accident that resulted in three deaths, according to the Liberia National Police. The LNP reports that it has opened an investigation into a sad incident that left twenty-two people injured. On November 20, 2023, at around 22:00 (or 10:00 PM local time), it is said that the incident occurred. According to the medical professional at the John F. Kennedy Medical Hospital, there were two males and one female deceased. According to police investigations, the incident was caused by a car driver who ran into…

CONGRATULATES AMB. BOAKAI ON WINNING 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Monrovia, Liberia – President George Manneh Weah is commended by the human rights community and the Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform (CSHRA-P) for accepting defeat and extending congratulations to Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the newly elected president of the Republic of Liberia. The president’s unusual decision to give in and congratulate his opponent in the recently concluded presidential rerun marks a departure from other autocratic African regimes that hold onto power at the expense of their citizens. The human rights community and CSO Platform extend their congratulations to Amb. Joseph Nyumah…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Election Commission of Liberia has finally decleare former vice president Joseph N. Boakai as president of Liberia. Boakai who served as vice president to Liberia’s First female president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, contested against Mr. Weah in the 2017 presidential election and lost to the CDC . Boakai who was not detaired by less support from his former boss, former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf fought his way through against the ruling CDC. Boakai struggled with internal matters that tried to destroy the party but later gain it strength when Liberians decided to takeout the CDC government due to…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Coalition for Democratic Change’s Secretary General, Jefferson Koijee, has denied any claim that the party is asking for a rerun of the election scheduled for November 14 and called the claim deceptive and untrue. Speaking at a news conference on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the party headquarters in Congo, Koijee expressed anxiety over the CDC’s alleged rerun of the runoff election, claiming that the report was false and meant to cast the party in a negative light. “We want to warn some of you who are pretending to be partisans and spreading false rumors that…

Monrovia, Liberia – To ease public concern and expedite the results of the National Elections Commission’s November 14th presidential run-off election, the Elections Coordinating Committee has advanced a ten-count recommendation. To allay scepticism and stop the dissemination of misleading information, Counsellor Ocar Bloh, the Chairman of the ECC, suggested, among other things, that NEC announce results more frequently twice a day. Counsellor Bloh warned the NEC to handle all electoral complaints equitably and to decide them quickly and openly during a press conference in Monrovia. Counsellor Bloh made the point that the NEC should release the election results by polling…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Campaign to Stop Extreme Abortion in Liberia, a pro-life organization, has concluded a three-day training and awareness program on comprehensive sex education. In Brewersville, outside of Monrovia, the organization has also started empowering local and religious community leaders on abortion education. Bishop Kortu Brown, the former president of the Liberia Council of Churches, stated during the training ceremony that the phrase “given the rights to take the life of the unborn babies in Liberia” has to be discussed. He claimed that the language regarding abortion in the bill which is said to be in front of the Senate of…

Monrovia, Liberia- Out going Liberia President, George Manneh Weah has acknowledged deep division among Liberians followed the conduct of the November 14, 2023 Presidential Runoff election. Addressing the nation Friday November 17, 2023 at his Rehab residence in Payneaville, the Liberian leader stated the closeness of the results reveals a deep division within the country. He said, as the country transition to the new Boakai administration, Liberians must be vigilant to the dangers of division and work together to find common ground. Noting that now, more than ever, unity is paramount for the love of Mama Liberia. Adding that results announced though…

AS WEAH CONGRATULATES BOAKAI Monrovia, Liberia- Unity Party candidate Joseph N. Boakai has maintained the lead in Liberia’s 2023 presidential run-off. Boakai who came second to Weah in the October 10, 2023, presidential election has possibly made it to the top. OnFriday, November 17, 2023, the National Election Commission for the third time announced Boakai lead with 814,212 votes amounting to 50.89%, while CDC George Manneh Weah acquired 785,778 votes or 49.11%.Meanwhile, President George Manneh Weah has congratulated Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai ahead of NEC final report and announcement of the winner in the 2023 presidential run-off election. Full speech…