Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton The Government of Liberia and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have signed a US$30 million financing agreement for the upgrading of the Salayea–Konia Road in Lofa County, alongside an additional US$700,000 grant aimed at strengthening health services along the Gbarnga–Voinjama Road Corridor, a critical artery linking northern Liberia to regional markets. The agreement marks a significant milestone in Liberia’s post-conflict infrastructure rehabilitation agenda and underscores growing cooperation between Liberia and Arab development partners in advancing inclusive growth, regional integration, and social resilience. Strategic Infrastructure with Regional Impact The Salayea–Konia Road forms part of…

By Julius Konton The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has renewed urgent calls for the Liberian National Legislature to fast-track the passage of the Women and Girls Protection Act, a landmark bill aimed at criminalizing female genital mutilation (FGM) and other harmful practices, as the country grapples with political resistance and deep-rooted cultural divisions. The appeal was delivered by Cllr. Bowoulo Taylor Kelley, Vice President of AFELL, during the third convening of the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s “Waging Justice for Women” Fellowship, held in Ghana. Speaking as a panelist on “Strategic Litigation in Practice: Female Genital Mutilation,” Cllr.…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s main opposition party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), is making steady progress on the construction of a modern national headquarters in Congo Town, signaling a renewed phase of political reorganization following its eviction from its former premises. The project, once completed, is expected to serve as a central hub for party administration, strategy, and mobilization, strengthening the CDC’s operational capacity as it consolidates its role in opposition after losing state power in 2023. From Eviction to Reorganization The construction effort follows the party’s court-ordered eviction from its previous headquarters, a move that CDC leaders and…

By: Success A. Minor Since assuming office in February 2024, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet, H.E. Rev. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has overseen one of the most consequential periods in the country’s modern diplomatic history. Her tenure has been marked by institutional reform, renewed multilateral engagement, strengthened bilateral partnerships, and a deliberate repositioning of Liberia within global decision-making spaces. Coming at a time when Liberia was seeking to restore confidence after years of diplomatic inertia and administrative strain, Nyanti’s leadership has emphasized discipline, credibility, strategic alignment, and results-driven foreign policy a shift increasingly visible across Africa,…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken another major step toward strengthening public sector accountability and institutional efficiency, following the completion of a comprehensive civil service verification exercise covering the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) and the newly established Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA). The findings, officially presented by the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. confirm a verified workforce, expose skills and placement gaps, and mark a critical milestone in Liberia’s long-running post-conflict civil service reform agenda aimed at eliminating ghost workers, improving payroll integrity, and professionalizing state institutions. The verification exercise…

By: Julius Konton The European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia have signed a landmark €25 million (approximately US$27 million) grant financing agreement aimed at transforming Liberia’s artisanal fisheries value chain, strengthening coastal livelihoods, improving food security, and accelerating the country’s sustainable blue economy agenda. The six-year program is expected to benefit thousands of small-scale fishers, processors, and fishmongers across Liberia’s nine coastal counties, while reducing post-harvest losses, expanding local fish processing, and creating new employment opportunities, particularly for women and youth. EU Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to Liberia’s Fisheries Sector Speaking at the signing ceremony, European Union Ambassador to…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has further consolidated its growing reputation as a regional hub for governance, financial reform, and professional cooperation with the successful hosting of the 108th Council Meeting of the Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA) in Monrovia. The high-level gathering brought together leaders of the accountancy profession from across West Africa’s 15 ECOWAS member states, representing institutes that collectively oversee hundreds of thousands of professional accountants responsible for public and private financial reporting across the subregion. Opening the meeting, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, described the decision to host the…

By: Julius Konton Morocco’s successful hosting of the 35th African Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 has been hailed by King Mohammed VI as a landmark achievement for both the Kingdom and the African continent, underscoring Morocco’s growing role as a hub for sports diplomacy, infrastructure excellence and continental cooperation. In an official statement released by the Royal Office, His Majesty King Mohammed VI expressed profound gratitude to the Moroccan people for their collective contribution to what has been widely described as one of the most professionally organized editions of Africa’s premier football tournament.…

By: Julius Konton In a move widely viewed as a major diplomatic endorsement of Morocco’s growing global influence, King Mohammed VI has been invited to become a founding member of the newly established Council of Peace, an international body designed to advance conflict resolution and global stability. The invitation was extended by U.S. President Donald Trump, who cited the Moroccan monarch’s sustained leadership in promoting dialogue, security, and moderation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Diplomatic analysts say the decision underscores Morocco’s strategic role as a bridge between Africa, Europe, the Arab world, and the West at…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally commissioned Hanson Senu Kiazolu Sr. as Director General of the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC), marking a pivotal moment in Liberia’s renewed effort to reform governance of its natural resources and improve workers’ welfare in one of the country’s most strategically important institutions. The commissioning ceremony, held in Monrovia, underscored the Boakai administration’s determination to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the management of concessions spanning mining, agriculture, forestry, energy, and infrastructure sectors that collectively underpin Liberia’s economic future. Liberia’s concessions framework governs investments worth billions of U.S. dollars accumulated over…