Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton As debate continues over Liberia’s landmark US$1.2 billion national budget, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has provided detailed insights into how the budget will directly impact key sectors, emphasizing that the benefits will be felt “gradually but tangibly” by Liberians across the country. Appearing on State Radio (ELBC), Minister Ngafuan outlined several strategic allocations that he said reflect the government’s commitment to both social welfare and infrastructure development. “This budget has captured all the key sectors of our country,” Ngafuan said. “Its impact will not be instant, but over time, Liberians will feel the…

By: Julius Konton A timeless Grebo gospel classic, “Sanewhere”: meaning “Even in the darkest days, I will still praise God”, stirred waves of emotion and spiritual joy at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex during a national religious praise event that united thousands of Liberians in worship and song. Originally composed and sung in 1980 by Ma Sarah Doteh, the song was revived in 2024 with fresh audio and video renditions featuring Minister Arblakolo M. Toe and Pastor Klah Doteh, rekindling its message of faith and endurance. Dressed in a white suit with a matching head tie and a red,…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has made encouraging progress in the latest Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) 2026 scorecard, passing 12 of the 22 key indicators that assess governance, economic freedom, and investment in people. Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan expressed optimism and national pride following the release of the report, describing the achievement as a clear sign that the country is “inching closer” to regaining compact eligibility under the U.S. Government’s MCC initiative. “Congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the government and people of Liberia,” Minister Ngafuan said joyfully. “We are inching closer, our collective reform efforts…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has been praised for its exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to regional justice as the country formally welcomed a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Court of Justice for a week-long outreach and legal clinic, running from November 10–16, 2025. Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti received the delegation led by Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, during an official ceremony held on Tuesday in Monrovia. In her opening remarks, Minister Nyanti reaffirmed Liberia’s dedication to the Economic Community of West African States and to strengthening the rule of law within the…

By: Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh As the dry season gradually sets in, farmer from the Mandamon, Puokpeh, and Work and See Corporative Farming Groups in Grand Gedeh and River Gee Counties benefiting from the Smallholder Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) Project say, they are deeply worried about the survival of their rice farms given the delay and poor construction of the irrigation system on their farms. The three farmers’ cooperative groups raised the concerns during a series of focus group discussion with an assessment team from ActionAid Liberia. The team is currently conducting an impact review of the SADFONS…

By: Julius Konton A coalition of young leaders pushing for electoral reforms within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) has reaffirmed its demand that the upcoming FLY elections must be free, fair, and transparent. The reform bloc insists that anything less would jeopardize the credibility of the federation and betray the aspirations of millions of young Liberians who depend on FLY for meaningful representation. According to Samuel James Kpartor their fight is no longer about personal ambition, but about protecting the integrity of this generation and restoring dignity to FLY. “Until we can have a free, fair, and transparent election,…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Monday hosted a high-level delegation from Transco CLSG, the regional electricity transmission company linking Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. Transco CLSG, created by treaty among the four countries, finances, constructs, owns, and operates a high-voltage power interconnection line, enabling a unified regional electricity market across West Africa. The delegation was led by Jiba Yilla, Acting General Manager of Transco CLSG, and accompanied by Mohammed Sherif, Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). The team visited the President at the conclusion of their…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced that the Government of Liberia is placing roads and energy infrastructure at the heart of its historic USD 1.211 billion National Budget, the largest in the country’s history. Speaking at a special press briefing following the submission of the 2026 National Budget to the National Legislature, Minister Ngafuan stressed that energy and roads remain the two greatest constraints to economic development, and therefore must receive top priority. “We have made a clear policy decision: roads and electricity are growth accelerators. Prioritizing them is not optional, it…

By: Julius Konton Morocco has scored a major diplomatic victory, securing a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the 2025–2029 term. The Kingdom received 146 votes, the highest result among the Arab Group, surpassing Jordan (131 votes) and Egypt (114 votes), while Algeria and Sudan were eliminated in the voting round. The result is being hailed as a strong vote of confidence in Morocco’s international standing and its role within multilateral organizations. A senior UNESCO official, speaking immediately after the announcement, praised Morocco’s engagement, stating:“Morocco has consistently demonstrated a constructive…

By: Julius Konton Monrovia, home to an estimated 3 million people, is rapidly becoming an environmental catastrophe, as the capital faces what public health professionals describe as a “full-blown sanitation breakdown.” Garbage is now a common sight on major highways, in markets, and even at the doorsteps of hospitals and schools. Open burning of waste releases toxic fumes, and blocked drainage channels have created stagnant pools turning entire communities into breeding hubs for disease vectors. “This is no longer just a sanitation problem, it is a public health emergency,”A local health expert (name withheld for safety) According to the health…