Author: Julius Konton

By Julius Konton | Special Commentary A storm of political controversy is sweeping across Liberia’s public discourse as U.S.-based Liberian youth advocate Tennie Jallah delivers one of the strongest criticisms yet against President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s leadership, accusing the administration of “governing in reverse” while demanding that young Liberians withdraw their energy from what he calls misplaced national priorities. Jallah known among diaspora communities for his blunt civic advocacy argues that the President’s widely celebrated slogan, “Think Liberia, Love Liberia, Build Liberia,” has collapsed under the weight of governance practices that directly contradict its spirit. “Liberia is not the land;…

By: Julius Konton Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has launched an unprecedented fixed-price airfare program to support African football fans traveling to Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), positioning the airline at the center of what experts predict will be one of the most attended sporting events in the continent’s history. The announcement comes days after RAM unveiled an aircraft emblazoned with portraits of Morocco’s Atlas Lions, symbolizing the country’s readiness to host Africa’s biggest football festival. Morocco is expecting over 1.2 million visitors during the tournament, according to preliminary tourism estimates, with fan mobility set to be…

By: Julius Konton As Morocco marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Green March, Grand Bassa County Senator and former Liberian Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Milton Findley has reaffirmed Liberia’s unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing the enduring diplomatic ties between the two nations. Speaking to journalists at the close of the anniversary events, Senator Findley described the recent United Nations Resolution 2797, which reinforces Morocco’s position over the territory, as a “victory for the King and the people of Morocco,” and a testament to persistent diplomatic engagement. “As former Minister of Foreign Affairs, I can say…

By: Julius Konton The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic multi-year global partnership with Royal Air Maroc (RAM), appointing Morocco’s national carrier as the Official Global Partner for several premier continental tournaments including the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024. The agreement represents one of the most comprehensive commercial partnerships in CAF’s recent history and cements Morocco’s rising profile as a global sporting and aviation hub. A Strategic Alliance Spanning Africa’s Major Competitions Under the new partnership, Royal Air Maroc will serve…

By: Julius Konton Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Thursday delivered a powerful call for deeper African cooperation, investment-driven reforms, and innovation-led development as he addressed the Inaugural Imo State Economic Summit 2025 at the Imo International Conference Center in Owerri. President Boakai, speaking before Heads of State, investors, cabinet ministers, development partners, and traditional leaders, praised Imo State’s economic potential and Nigeria’s long-standing support to Liberia, noting that regional progress hinges on shared commitment and unified action. “When spider webs unite, they can tie a lion,” Boakai said, invoking an African proverb that became the thematic anchor of…

By: Julius Konton In a major leap for African aviation, Morocco’s national airline, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), announced on Thursday that it will inaugurate a historic nonstop route between Casablanca and Los Angeles beginning June 7, 2026. The service Africa’s first direct air link to the U.S. Pacific Coast marks a significant expansion in global connectivity and positions Morocco as a central bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Americas. A Milestone 12-Hour Direct Connection According to the airline, the new route will operate three times per week and offer a flight time of approximately 12 hours, making it one of…

By: Julius Konton Assistant Minister for Planning and Development at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Wellington Barchue, has urged line ministries and agencies to intensify their efforts ahead of the upcoming first-year reporting deadline for the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). Speaking at the opening of the Second Pillar Technical Meeting under the Economic Transformation Pillar, Barchue emphasized the national importance of accurate and timely reporting. The first annual ARREST report is expected to outline key achievements, implementation challenges, and strategic priorities across sectors during the administration’s first 12 months. “These reports are very significant for…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has assured development partners that the government will move “quicker, smarter, and more honestly” to implement projects under the new 2025–2030 Country Partnership Framework. The (CPF), a strategy designed to accelerate economic growth, expand job opportunities, and strengthen public sector capacity. Speaking at the official opening ceremony in Monrovia, Minister Ngafuan emphasized the government’s commitment to respecting project timelines an area where Liberia has historically struggled. According to World Bank data, an estimated 30–40% of major public investment projects in Liberia have experienced delays over the past…

By: Julius Konton Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has renewed his administration’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption, strengthening governance institutions, and accelerating national development. Speaking during a cabinet retreat in Tubmanburg, the President emphasized that “there will be no retreat” in the national fight against graft. Boakai, who assumed office pledging to restore public trust, highlighted that the government has already taken disciplinary steps, including the suspension and resignation of several officials accused of administrative or ethical breaches, an early signal, he said, of “seriousness, not symbolism.” The President instructed the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the General Auditing Commission…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s bold reforms to expose the real individuals who own and profit from companies known as Beneficial Ownership (BO) transparency have earned the country widespread international recognition, positioning it as a rising global model in anti-corruption governance. This commendation came during the Open Extractives Programme Global Peer Learning Exchange, held from November 17–18, 2025, where more than 150 delegates from over 20 countries, international partners, and civil society organizations reviewed five years of implementation of the global BO transparency agenda. Liberia’s delegation presented what observers described as “significant and inspiring progress,” despite the country’s resource constraints. With…