Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s push to decentralize governance and strengthen public sector efficiency took a major step forward as the Civil Service Agency (CSA) dedicated its newly renovated Western Regional Office in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, and broke ground for a new Central Regional Headquarters in Gbarnga, Bong County. The twin developments represent a critical milestone in the government’s broader public administration reform agenda aimed at bringing civil service delivery closer to citizens outside the capital, Monrovia. The move comes at a time when Liberia’s civil service workforce has expanded significantly, growing from 60,900 employees in 2024 to 63,130 in 2025,…

By: Julius Konton The Government of Liberia through Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) hosted a high-level honoring and appreciation dinner for outgoing IMF Mission Chief Daehaeng Kim, recognizing his contributions to the country’s economic stabilization and reform agenda. The ceremony, held in Monrovia, celebrated Kim’s role in guiding Liberia through one of its most economically challenging periods, including fiscal shocks, declining external aid flows, inflationary pressures, and post-pandemic recovery. Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, , described Kim as “a great international servant” whose leadership and technical support helped Liberia secure critical IMF-backed financing and strengthen economic resilience.…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken another significant step toward strengthening maternal and neonatal healthcare with the groundbreaking of a new maternity hospital along Duport Road in Paynesville, a project officials say could help reduce the country’s persistently high maternal mortality rate and expand access to life-saving obstetric care. Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday, Liberia’s First Lady, Kartumu Yarta Boakai, who also serves as the nation’s Champion for Maternal and Neonatal Health, described the project as “more than just a building,” calling it a symbol of hope, transformation, and national investment in future generations. “This is not just a…

By: Julius Konton Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has intensified Africa’s demand for reparatory justice over the transatlantic slave trade, declaring that the world must move beyond symbolic apologies and historical acknowledgments toward concrete action to address what he described as “history’s unpaid debt.” Speaking Thursday at the High-Level Consultative Conference on the implementation of United Nations Resolution A/RES/80/250 in Accra, Ghana, President Boakai described slavery as one of humanity’s “gravest crimes against humanity” and warned that its consequences remain deeply embedded in Africa’s economic and social realities. The two-day conference, themed “Next Steps,” brought together African Heads of State,…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s First Lady, Kartumu Boakai has delivered a compelling and deeply reflective address at the 13th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary Summit, urging global leaders to prioritize compassion, peace, and healthcare over conflict and political divisions. Speaking virtually at the annual summit of the First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI), Mrs. Boakai used her platform not only to advocate for stronger healthcare systems and women’s empowerment but also to issue a broader moral challenge to world leaders amid rising global instability. Her speech came against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions and health emergencies that forced the…

By: Julius Konton In a significant move aimed at tightening fiscal discipline and improving public sector efficiency, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan held a high-level strategic engagement with the Ministry’s Department of Budget and Development Planning, focusing on ongoing institutional reforms, operational bottlenecks, and key priorities for the country’s next fiscal budget cycle. The meeting forms part of Liberia’s broader efforts to strengthen public financial management at a time when the government faces increasing pressure to improve budget execution, revenue mobilization, and expenditure accountability. Liberia’s national budget has expanded significantly in recent years, growing from…

By: Julius Konton The National Port Authority (NPA) has announced that a major security and infrastructure modernization project at the Freeport of Monrovia is now nearing completion, signaling a significant step in Liberia’s drive to improve port security, operational efficiency, and international trade compliance. The ambitious project, launched under the leadership of NPA Managing Director Sekou Hussein Dukuly, includes the construction of a reinforced perimeter fence and the installation of Liberia’s first Automatic Digital Gate Access System, a technology-driven security solution designed to transform access control at the country’s principal maritime gateway. According to the NPA, more than 80 percent…

By: Julius Konton Former Liberian Foreign Minister Amb. Dee- Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr. has issued a forceful call for full transparency in the ongoing investigation into the recent seizure of narcotics valued at approximately US$19 million warning that the case could further damage Liberia’s international image if not handled openly and comprehensively. Speaking as guest speaker at the official launch and 25th cycle closing ceremony of the Amb. George Weah Global Institute of Vocational Education (GIVE), Kemayah urged the Government of Liberia, particularly the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Police (LNP), to disclose all individuals linked…

By: Julius Konton The Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank have signed a landmark US$16.7 million financing agreement aimed at strengthening fiscal sustainability, improving mining sector governance, and accelerating private sector-led job creation in one of West Africa’s most resource-rich but underdeveloped economies. The agreement, signed in Monrovia, marks another significant chapter in Liberia’s long-standing partnership with the continental lender, as the country pushes to consolidate macroeconomic gains while reforming key sectors critical to economic transformation. Speaking during the official signing ceremony, , Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan described the agreement as “a…

By: Julius Konton In a significant move aimed at strengthening economic governance and accelerating infrastructure development, Liberian President has announced a fresh set of appointments at the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, while simultaneously creating a high-level Project Steering Committee (PSC) to oversee one of the country’s largest ongoing road concession projects. The appointments come at a time when Liberia is intensifying efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), improve road connectivity, and boost economic growth under the government’s ambitious ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), a six-year national blueprint prioritizing Agriculture, Roads,…