Author: Julius Konton

By : Julius Konton Liberia has taken another significant step toward securing a second compact under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), with high-level discussions in Washington focusing on transformative investments in the country’s energy and mining sectors. On the margins of the ongoing International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, led a senior ministerial delegation to a strategic meeting with Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa at the MCC, and her technical team. The meeting marked a crucial phase in Liberia’s effort to qualify for a second MCC Compact,…

By: Julius Konton The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities of São Tomé and Príncipe, Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz, has praised the leadership of King Mohammed VI, describing his role as instrumental in advancing peace, stability, and sustainable development across Africa. During high-level talks in Rabat on Tuesday with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mrs. Amado Vaz expressed admiration for the monarch’s diplomatic initiatives and growing contribution to regional cooperation. She noted that King Mohammed VI’s strategic engagement has elevated Morocco’s role as a leading force in Africa,…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has arrived in Addis Ababa for an official state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and development ties between the Liberia and Ethiopia. The Liberian leader, accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior government officials, landed at Bole International Airport at 8:20 p.m. local time, beginning what officials describe as a significant mission to expand bilateral cooperation and reinforce Africa-to-Africa partnerships. President Boakai’s visit comes at the invitation of Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and is expected to include high-level discussions on trade, investment, agriculture, infrastructure, education, and regional peace and security.…

By: Julius Konton With Liberia’s highly anticipated 2029 general elections still years away, early political momentum is already building in Margibi County, where citizens of District Three have publicly identified what they describe as a “true leader” capable of championing their interests and improving living standards. During a jubilant and energetic community gathering attended by youth leaders, women groups, elders, and local residents, citizens formally petitioned Sekou Kalasco Damaro, Special Aide to former President George Manneh Weah, to contest the upcoming elections and represent the people of District Three. The event, marked by chants, applause, and calls for change, reflected…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has secured renewed confidence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following high-level discussions between Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and IMF Mission Chief for Liberia Daehaeng Kim during the ongoing 2026 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The bilateral meeting, held on the sidelines of the global economic summit, focused on Liberia’s economic outlook, the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on commodity prices, and fresh financing opportunities for climate resilience and sustainable growth. Minister Ngafuan briefed the IMF delegation on the ripple effects of the current Middle East crisis,…

By : Julius Konton The Government of Liberia has submitted a US$45 million draft supplementary budget to the National Legislature, aiming to expand public investment in health, education, infrastructure and security as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. pushes forward his development agenda. The proposed increase, formally transmitted on Monday, would raise Liberia’s approved FY2026 national budget from US$1.249 billion to US$1.294 billion, representing a 3.6 percent increase. Government officials say the measure is intended to accelerate service delivery and fund urgent national priorities under the administration’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). Budget Submitted to Legislature The supplementary budget was…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken a historic step in the fight against youth substance abuse as the Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) officially begins rolling out the country’s first evidence-based, school-centered substance prevention program, marking what experts describe as a significant milestone in public health and education reform. The initiative, known as the Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) School-Based Intervention Program, aims to reduce drug and alcohol abuse among students by introducing modern prevention strategies rooted in global scientific standards, student data, and community participation. The launch comes amid growing concerns across West Africa about increasing drug exposure…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s football community is once again at the center of a growing governance battle after a Civil Law Court ruling reopened the path for elections at the Liberia Football Association (LFA) a decision now triggering fears of possible confrontation with FIFA, the world governing body for football. At the heart of the controversy is a long-standing principle that FIFA has repeatedly enforced across the globe: football associations must operate independently and free from political or third-party interference. That rule has led to sanctions, suspensions and international embarrassment for countries such as India, Pakistan, Chad and Zimbabwe in…

By: Julius Konton In a significant leadership transition for one of Liberia’s major Christian denominations, the Resident Bishop of the Liberia Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., has officially inducted Rev. Samuel E. T. Hodges as Superintendent of the Grand Bassa District Conference under the Liberia Annual Conference. The induction ceremony, held in Buchanan, marked the formal transfer of authority from Rev. Dr. Cllr. Lawrence K. Bropleh, who previously served as district superintendent, to Rev. Hodges, who now assumes responsibility for spiritual oversight, administrative leadership, and mission expansion across the district. The Grand Bassa…

By: Julius Konton Former Liberian Minister of Youth and Sports D. Zeogar Wilson has issued a stark warning that Liberia could face suspension from world football if ongoing disputes surrounding the Liberia Football Association (LFA) elections are mishandled following a recent Civil Law Court ruling. Speaking on a local radio talk show, Wilson welcomed the court’s decision but cautioned that any process perceived as violating FIFA governance rules could have serious consequences for Liberia’s football future. “If this matter does not go the proper way, Liberia stands to be the victim,” Wilson said. “The country could be banned by FIFA,…