Author: Julius Konton

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…

By: Julius Konton In what could mark one of the most transformative healthcare reforms in Liberia’s post-war history, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has received the proposed Liberia Health Equity Fund for Universal Health Coverage (LHEF) Bill, a major legislative framework aimed at establishing the country’s first sustainable national health insurance scheme. The proposed bill, submitted by the Minister of Health Dr. Louise Kpoto at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, seeks to establish the Health Equity Authority of Liberia (HEAL), an independent institution that would oversee the implementation, regulation, and administration of a nationwide health insurance system designed to provide equitable…

By: Julius Konton In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional maritime cooperation and improving trade facilitation across West Africa, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) of Liberia, Sekou A. M. Dukuly, has concluded a high-level working visit to Lagos, Nigeria where he praised Nigeria’s growing investments in port modernization and operational efficiency. The visit comes at a crucial time for Africa’s maritime sector, as global trade patterns continue shifting and West African ports position themselves to capture larger shares of international cargo traffic. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), over 80…

By: Julius Konton Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, *held high-level talks Tuesday in the Jordanian capital with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing Arab cooperation and addressing mounting regional security concerns. The bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the ministerial meetings in Amman, where Arab foreign ministers are deliberating on some of the region’s most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges. According to diplomatic sources, the discussions centered on intensifying efforts to safeguard security and stability across the Middle East and North Africa, amid a backdrop of prolonged…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has secured a major infrastructure financing package following the signing of a US$30 million loan agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to fund the upgrading and pavement of the Salayea–Konia Road, a critical transportation corridor linking the country’s northwestern region to key economic and trade routes. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Vienna, Austria, during the OPEC Fund Development Forum and the institution’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, underscoring Liberia’s growing engagement with international development partners and investors. Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, signed on behalf of…

By: Julius Konton The 165th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level resumed on Monday in the Jordanian capital, Amman, bringing together foreign ministers from the 22-member regional bloc to deliberate on some of the Middle East’s most pressing political, security, and economic challenges. Morocco is actively participating in the high-level meeting, represented by a delegation led by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, alongside senior diplomats and officials, underscoring Rabat’s continued commitment to Arab unity and regional diplomacy. The Moroccan delegation includes Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Mohamed…

By: Julius Konton Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, has praised Morocco’s growing diplomatic and developmental footprint across Africa, describing the Kingdom’s strategic initiatives as a reflection of the “enlightened and visionary leadership” of Mohammed VI. Speaking during high-level bilateral talks in Rabat with Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Bizimana commended Rabat’s long-standing commitment to strengthening African integration, economic cooperation, and regional stability. The meeting comes at a time when Africa is intensifying efforts to improve intra-continental trade and infrastructure under the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a blueprint designed to transform Africa into a…

LFA Under Fire Over Women’s League Stalemate Amid CAF Qualification Uncertainty By; Julius Konton Fresh controversy has erupted in Liberia’s women’s football sector as the Chief Executive Officer of Rover Ladies Fc, Rochell Woodson, has sharply criticized the (LFA) for its prolonged delay in scheduling the decisive final match, a deadlock she warns could jeopardize Liberia’s participation in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. With the Confederation of African Football (CAF) registration deadline set for June 30, 2026, Woodson cautioned that Liberia risks another “avoidable embarrassment” on the continental stage if the domestic women’s league remains unresolved. “The LFA…