Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s premier vocational and technical institution, the Booker T. Washington Institute (BWI), on Saturday commemorated its 97th Founders’ Day, celebrating nearly a century of shaping generations of leaders, technicians, and professionals who have contributed significantly to Liberia’s development. The event, held on the sprawling BWI campus in Kakata, Margibi County, was celebrated under the theme: “Honoring Our Founders, Celebrating Their Legacies Toward the Centenary.” Founded in 1929, Booker T. Washington Institute remains Liberia’s oldest and most prestigious technical and vocational education institution. Established through a partnership between the Governments of Liberia and the United States, the school…

By: Emmanuel Ticonti Tutu Swen Twenty-Two Years of Sacrifice, Resilience, and the Unfinished Struggle for the Liberation of the Liberian Masses It is said that history does not remember those who sought comfort in times of adversity. It remembers those who stood their ground, bore the burden of sacrifice, and refused to abandon the cause of the people. Great movements are not built by convenience, they are forged by conviction, sustained by sacrifice, and immortalized by the unwavering faith of ordinary men and women. Today, we do not merely celebrate the passage of twenty-two years. We celebrate the endurance of…

By : Julius Konton The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Liberia’s development agenda following a high-level meeting between UNDP Resident Representative to Liberia Dr. Dia and the Liberian leader , Joseph Nyuma Boakai in Paynesville. The meeting, held at the President’s Rehabilitation Office, focused on deepening collaboration across governance reform, climate resilience, digital innovation, healthcare modernization, and youth empowerment areas central to Liberia’s national development framework under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. UNDP’s engagement comes at a crucial time as Liberia seeks to sustain economic growth, which the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected…

By: Julius Konton The International Monetary Fund has praised Liberia for making significant strides in stabilizing its economy and implementing critical fiscal reforms, projecting a stronger economic performance in 2026 as the country continues its recovery and development trajectory. The IMF, in a statement released Thursday at the conclusion of its latest mission to Monrovia, said Liberia’s economy remains on a “solid path,” underpinned by prudent macroeconomic management, robust domestic revenue collection, and sustained reforms under the Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The IMF staff mission was in Liberia from June 10 to June 23 to conduct the Fourth Review…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s public sector reform agenda received a fresh boost this week following the nomination of Edwin K. Jallah by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to serve as Deputy Director-General for Human Resource Management and Policy at the (CSA). The nomination, announced as part of the Boakai administration’s broader governance reform strategy, has been warmly welcomed by the Civil Service Agency, where Mr. Jallah currently serves in a senior administrative capacity. If confirmed by the Liberian Senate, Jallah will assume one of the agency’s most strategic leadership roles, overseeing human resource systems, personnel administration, workforce planning, and policy development…

By: Julius Konton In a landmark ruling that could significantly strengthen Liberia’s fight against financial crimes, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia has upheld the authority of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) to impose administrative and monetary sanctions on institutions found in violation of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) regulations. The ruling marks a major legal victory for the FIA and reinforces Liberia’s broader commitment to global financial integrity standards at a time when African economies are increasingly under pressure to tighten compliance systems against illicit financial flows. The court’s decision…

Liberia Gains Continental Recognition for Diaspora Investment Strategy By : Julius Konton Liberia has reinforced its strategic commitment to diaspora-driven development and cross-border investment following its participation in the three-day COMESA–IOM Diaspora Investment Workshop, a major continental forum aimed at mobilizing African diaspora capital for sustainable development. The high-level workshop, held in the coastal city of Mombasa under the Sustainable Diaspora Engagement for Development and Resilience (SDE4R) initiative with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), brought together diaspora leaders, senior government officials, financial institutions, regional economic blocs, investment promotion agencies, and development partners from across Africa and beyond. The…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised outgoing German Ambassador Haselhuber for what he described as “dedicated and impactful diplomatic service” in advancing bilateral relations between Liberia and Germany, as the envoy formally takes leave of office after completing his diplomatic assignment in Monrovia. During a farewell audience at the President’s Rehab Office, President Boakai lauded Ambassador Haselhuber’s role in fostering stronger political, economic, and developmental cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing that Liberia-Germany relations have reached one of their strongest points in recent decades. The Liberian leader highlighted Germany’s longstanding contributions to Liberia’s development trajectory, particularly in…

Diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the DR Congo gained renewed momentum as Moroccan Foreign Minister received Congolese Deputy Foreign Minister in Rabat, in a meeting underscoring deepening bilateral cooperation and growing regional solidarity. Mbadu Phanzu, who serves as Deputy Minister attached to the Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DRC in charge of Francophonie and Congolese nationals living abroad, delivered an official message to His Majesty King of Morocco from Congolese President . The meeting comes at a critical time for the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), a 54-member global institution representing…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has marked a historic turning point in its governance reform journey with the national observance of Public Service Day 2026 held in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, marking the first time the annual event has been celebrated outside the capital, Monrovia. The event, attended by , Vice President ,Jeremiah Kpan Koung, cabinet officials, lawmakers, diplomats, development partners, and hundreds of civil servants, highlighted Liberia’s growing commitment to decentralization, public sector modernization, and citizen-centered governance. Delivering the keynote historical reflection, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai described the decision to host the celebration in Nimba as “a practical demonstration” of President…