Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken another significant step in consolidating post-war peace and strengthening grassroots conflict prevention mechanisms following the formal launch and implementation expansion of the Peace Gen Project, an initiative aimed at reinforcing sustainable in-country capacities for effective conflict management, reconciliation, and intergenerational peacebuilding. The initiative, supported by the European Union and the Embassy of Ireland and implemented through a coalition of Liberian civil society organizations in partnership with KTK and Wongosol, seeks to strengthen community resilience, mediation systems, civic participation, and social cohesion across vulnerable communities. Speaking during the launch ceremony, Cllr. Bowoulo Taylor Kelley, Vice…

By: Julius Konton In a season marked by injuries, player departures, internal pressure and declining form, Liberia’s reigning football champions, Watanga Football Club, have emerged as a symbol of resilience after completing a remarkable title-winning campaign that many believed was beyond reach. In an emotional post-season message to players, supporters and stakeholders, club Chief Executive Officer G. Andy Quamie reflected on what he described as one of the club’s most difficult journeys to championship success, paying tribute to athletes, technical staff, administrators, sponsors and private backers whose contributions sustained the team during a turbulent season. “Many people thought we were…

By: Julius Konton The St. Paul River District of the Liberia Annual Conference of the The United Methodist Church has celebrated its 2026 District Family Program, renewing calls for stronger Christian homes while honoring the ministry and service of Rev. J. Joel Gould and his family during a spiritually significant observance held at the Amelia Ross United Methodist Church in Johnsonville. Held under the theme “Building Godly Families for Kingdom Service,” the event gathered clergy, church administrators, worshippers, parents, youth, and members of the Christian community in what church leaders described as a renewed effort to reinforce family values as…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has officially broken ground for the construction of a major 86-kilometer asphalt highway corridor linking Mendicorma in Foya District to Voinjama City, a landmark infrastructure project expected to reshape transportation, regional trade, and economic activity in northern Liberia. The groundbreaking ceremony, signals one of the most ambitious road infrastructure undertakings under President Boakai’s administration and forms part of Liberia’s broader national development agenda aimed at strengthening connectivity, stimulating commerce, and improving access to essential services. Positioned in one of Liberia’s most strategic border regions, the highway is expected to enhance movement between…

By: Julius Konton The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) is set to sign a landmark sub-grant agreement worth €60,000 on Monday, 25 May 2026, under the PEACEGEN Liberia Project, an initiative financed by the European Union and implemented through the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation (KtK), in a move expected to strengthen transitional justice, peacebuilding, and inclusive civic engagement across Liberia. The official signing ceremony will be held at the historic WIPNET Peace Hut at Invincible Park in Monrovia, a site widely recognized as a symbol of women-led peace activism during Liberia’s devastating civil wars. The agreement marks a significant…

By : Julius Konton In the ever-evolving world of football, where tactical intelligence and communication often shape success as much as athletic ability, few individuals embody both disciplines as seamlessly as Theophilus Geekor. A respected Liberian sports journalist, football analyst, educator, and professional coach, Geekor has added another major milestone to his career after guiding Watanga Football Club to the 2025/2026 national league title, cementing his reputation as one of Liberia’s most versatile football minds. The championship victory represents more than silverware. It is the culmination of years of dedication, tactical discipline, and a remarkable journey that bridges two demanding…

By: Julius Konton Blackmagic Design technology and advanced digital production systems are poised to transform sports broadcasting in Liberia, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Intel Sports Liberia, Besario Boakai, who says the company is preparing to maximize cutting-edge innovations to elevate sports production and international coverage standards across the country. Speaking about the organization’s new strategic direction, Boakai disclosed that Intel Sports Liberia intends to deploy modern audiovisual technology to significantly improve sports coverage, enhance live-event storytelling, and increase Liberia’s sporting visibility to audiences both at home and abroad. “We will maximize technology to the fullest to improve…

By: Julius Konton Panama and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and expanding diplomatic engagement, marking what officials described as a historic turning point in relations between the two nations as they seek to strengthen collaboration in trade, security, diplomacy, and sustainable development. The renewed commitment was underscored on Friday during high-level diplomatic talks in Rabat between Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, and Panama’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos Boyd, who is on a working visit to the North African kingdom. Speaking following the meeting, Hoyos Boyd expressed deep satisfaction over what he described…

By: Julius Konton The Professional Women Association at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has marked its annual women’s celebration with a powerful tribute to female leadership, motherhood, resilience and public service, as Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan praised women as indispensable architects of Liberia’s development. Addressing employees, dignitaries and invited guests in Monrovia, Ngafuan described women at the ministry as “beautiful women, elegant women, women of values and virtues, women of substance,” while commending their contribution to public administration and national transformation. The event featured keynote remarks from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee, whom the minister hailed…

By: Julius Konton A story of perseverance, determination, and resilience is inspiring many across Liberia as a young man who once pushed a wheelbarrow to survive has transformed his life through education and unwavering commitment to self-improvement. For years, David Flomo, a young Liberian struggling to make ends meet, relied on physically demanding labor, pushing a wheelbarrow to earn an income and support himself. In a society where economic hardship and youth unemployment continue to challenge thousands of young people, Flomo refused to allow difficult circumstances to define his future. Rather than surrender to hardship or feel ashamed of humble…