Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has departed Monrovia for Conakry, the capital of Guinea, where he will participate in a high-level regional meeting aimed at de-escalating tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border in Lofa County. The emergency dialogue will bring together President Boakai, Guinea’s transitional leader Mamadi Doumbouya, and Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio. The leaders are expected to discuss security concerns following recent confrontations reported near the border town of Sorlumba in the Foya District. Regional diplomats say the meeting could play a crucial role in preventing the situation from escalating and in strengthening long-standing cross-border cooperation…

By: Julius Konton The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has issued a strong condemnation of alleged domestic violence linked to the death of Ntombi Toni Khumalo Jackson, a South African national whose death has triggered widespread shock and renewed debate about gender-based violence in Liberia. In a formal press statement, the women’s rights organization called for an independent, swift, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, emphasizing that the case carries both national and international implications. The deceased’s husband, Samuel P. Jackson, a Liberian political figure, has reportedly been declared a prime suspect by the Liberia…

By: Julius Konton The sudden death of the wife of prominent Liberian economist Samuel Jackson has ignited national debate, political tension, and public speculation after the Liberia National Police (LNP) confirmed that the outspoken government critic is currently considered a “person of interest” in an ongoing investigation. Jackson, known for his persistent criticism of the current administration’s economic policies, returned to Monrovia and voluntarily appeared at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police for questioning following the tragic incident. Police spokesperson Sam Collins told reporters ahead of Jackson’s arrival that investigators were gathering preliminary facts surrounding the death but stressed…

By: Julius Konton Former Liberian President George Weah has paid a solemn condolence visit to the residence of former Foreign Minister Dee‑Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr., following the death of Kemayah’s mother, Watta Kumba Larmie, whose passing has reignited controversy over the circumstances surrounding her son’s arrest last year. Madam Larmie died on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a prolonged period of illness that family members say began shortly after a dramatic law-enforcement action at her home during the investigation and detention of her son. The emotional visit by Weah, a key political figure in Liberia’s opposition landscape underscores the continuing…

By: Julius Konton A prominent Liberian youth and sports empowerment advocate has entered the intensifying national conversation surrounding the recent Liberia–Guinea border tensions, urging diplomacy while warning that Liberia’s commitment to peace must not be interpreted as weakness. Ambassador Bill Rogers, a youth mobilizer and civic advocate, made the remarks amid the arrival of a high-level delegation from the Armed Forces of Liberia to Lofa County, the epicenter of a brewing territorial dispute in the remote Sorlumba region near the Guinean frontier. The deployment of the military delegation underscores the seriousness with which the Liberian government is treating the situation,…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s push to tackle youth unemployment and strengthen workforce development gained new momentum this week as the country’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Cornelia W. Kruah, held a high-level meeting with representatives of the European Union Delegation to Liberia to review the findings of a performance audit on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions supported by the European Union. The engagement, held on March 12, 2026, focused on assessing the effectiveness of EU-funded vocational training programs and identifying key challenges affecting Liberia’s skills development sector. Officials say the discussions mark an important step toward reforming…

By: Julius Konton The death of Ma-Watta Kumba Larmie, the mother of Liberia’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, has ignited a fresh national debate over the human cost of high-profile anti-corruption arrests, after family members and political allies linked her passing to the shock she allegedly suffered during a dramatic police raid at her son’s residence last year. Ma-Watta died at 8:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital, following months of declining health that relatives claim began shortly after armed officers stormed her son’s home during a widely publicized corruption investigation in June 2025.…

By: Julius Konton A senior official of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), K. Jlayteh Sayor, has described his recent visit to the headquarters of legendary Italian club AC Milan as both professionally enriching and deeply emotional, particularly after encountering the iconic legacy of Liberia’s football icon George Manneh Weah. Sayor, who serves as a member of the LFA Executive Committee, is currently enrolled in the prestigious FIFA Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport, a globally recognized postgraduate program jointly delivered by several European academic institutions. As part of the program’s Sports Management module hosted at the SDA Bocconi…

By: Julius Konton In a dramatic display of legislative restraint and political diplomacy, the Liberian Senate voted overwhelmingly to spare two senior cabinet ministers from contempt charges after they failed to honor an earlier summons, opting instead to issue a warning and schedule a critical hearing on Wednesday to address the underlying issues affecting volunteer teachers and healthcare workers across the country. The decision followed a motion introduced by Alex Tyler, Senator of Bomi County, who urged the Senate to “temper justice with mercy” by allowing the officials another opportunity to appear before the legislative body. The ministers involved ,…

By : Julius Konton A young Liberian water advocate, Samuel James Kpartor, has been elected as the first African Global President of the Water Youth Network, marking a historic milestone for Liberia and the African continent in the global struggle for sustainable water access and youth leadership in environmental governance. Kpartor’s election represents a significant breakthrough for African youth engagement in international water policy and advocacy, placing Liberia at the forefront of global discussions on water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development. A Transformational Journey of Leadership Reflecting on his election, Kpartor described his leadership journey within the organization as…