Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Executive Director of the Governance Commission (GC), Jallah C. Kesselly, has urged the Liberian media and and journalists to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility. Speaking Wednesday at the 2025 National Broadcaster Media Awards ceremony held at the Monrovia City Hall, Mr. Kesselly described the media as a critical partner in Liberia’s development and democratic growth. He emphasized that the role of the media goes beyond holding government accountable, extending to serving as a principled voice that champions truth and promotes higher standards across society. “The broader progress of Liberia cannot be…

By : Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. A new civil society platform, the Liberia CSOs Coalition on Migration, has been officially launched in Monrovia, marking a significant step toward coordinated advocacy for safe, orderly, and dignified migration in Liberia. The launch took place on December 18, 2025, coinciding with the observance of International Migration Day, underscoring the coalition’s commitment to advancing migration governance and protecting the rights of migrants. The coalition is a consortium and network of civil society organizations working in the migration sector across Liberia. Its mandate includes advocacy, public sensitization, research, outreach, capacity building, and data sharing, all…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has strongly condemned what it described as the “brutal and premeditated” use of force by state security officers against peaceful demonstrators during a protest organized by the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) movement in Monrovia on December 17, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 18, and signed by its National Chairman, Janga A. Kowo, the CDC accused the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of crossing a “dangerous red line” by allegedly authorizing violent repression against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful…

By: Laymah E. Kollie A high-level, seven-member Liberian delegation has begun a one-week working visit to Vienna, Austria, to engage in an intensive legislative assistance meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aimed at reviewing and finalizing Liberia’s draft National Nuclear Law. The visit, fully supported by the IAEA, represents a major milestone in Liberia’s efforts to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the safe, secure, and peaceful application of nuclear science and technology. Once finalized, the law will position Liberia to meet international standards while expanding access to nuclear applications for development purposes. The delegation reflects…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with key government institutions and development partners, has officially launched a Five-Year Infrastructure Strategic Plan (2025–2029) aimed at transforming Liberia’s road and infrastructure sector and accelerating national development. The launch ceremony, held Wednesday in Monrovia, brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the National Road Fund, and major development partners, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB). Delivering special remarks, Minister of Public Works Roland Layfette Giddings said the Strategic Plan will serve as a…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The leadership of the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Monrovia, where they held discussions with His Excellency Yin Chengwu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Liberia, on strengthening cooperation in the area of intellectual property (IP). The LIPO delegation was led by the Director General, Garmai Koboi, and included the Deputy Director General for Industrial Property, Jamus P. Bannah. The meeting provided an opportunity for the LIPO leadership to reaffirm Liberia’s appreciation to the Government and people…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Messengers of Peace–Liberia (MOP-Liberia), in collaboration with the African Union (AU), will host a Youth Strategy Forum on Peacebuilding and the Right to Development from December 19–21, 2025, at the Cape Hotel in Monrovia, bringing together young leaders from across the country to strengthen youth participation in peace and development processes. The three-day forum will convene youth representatives from all 15 counties, alongside regional partners, civil society actors, and peacebuilding practitioners, to deliberate on youth-driven solutions for sustainable peace in post-conflict societies. Organizers say the forum is designed to position young people at the center…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Liberia has officially joined a growing continental movement aimed at strengthening media advocacy on health and environmental issues with the launch of the Liberia Chapter of the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and the Environment (REMAPSEN). The launch, held in Monrovia, brought together representatives of government ministries and agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, and media institutions. Speaking at the event, National Coordinator of REMAPSEN Liberia, Ms. Rita Jlogbe, described the establishment of the network as a major milestone for the country’s media and public awareness landscape. Ms. Jlogbe explained that REMAPSEN,…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. Latim Dathong II, a Liberian educator, owner of the Starz University of Science and Technology and former Deputy Education Minister for Administration has expressed strong support for the Government of Liberia’s EXCEL program. Describing it as a critical intervention that addresses the root causes of the country’s long-standing education challenges and warning that Liberia cannot afford for the initiative to fail. Speaking on the importance of early learning on his official Facebook page, Dathong II noted that efforts to improve higher education, workforce readiness, and national productivity will remain ineffective if foundational learning continues to…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC), Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, has described the Secretariat of the Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) as a cornerstone of peace, trust, and democratic dialogue in Liberia’s electoral process. Speaking on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Gbarnga during a two-day national gathering of all registered political parties and coalitions, Madam Browne Lansanah reflected on Liberia’s electoral history, noting that elections in the past were often characterized by tension, mistrust, and uncertainty. She said the establishment of the IPCC Secretariat marks a significant departure from that history, providing…