Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, today received in audience the newly appointed Honorary Consul General of the Slovak Republic to Liberia, Upjit Singh Sachdeva, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia. During the meeting, Minister Nyanti extended warm congratulations to Mr. Sachdeva widely known as “Jeety” on his appointment and expressed appreciation to the Government of the Slovak Republic for strengthening bilateral ties through the establishment of an honorary consulate in Liberia. The Foreign Minister highlighted the significance of deepening cooperation between Liberia and the Slovak Republic in key areas such as trade,…

By: Julius Konton The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has praised Liberia’s ongoing efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court, recognizing it as a key step toward achieving justice, accountability, and long-term peace in the country. During a high-level meeting in Monrovia, ECOWAS Ambassador to Liberia, Josephine Nkrumah, commended the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Courts (OEWECC) for its leadership and commitment to transitional justice. She lauded the work of OEWECC Executive Director, Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, for the progress made toward setting up both the War and Economic Crimes Court…

President  Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Thursday, October 9, 2025, as “World Postal Day” and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Proclamation calls on Ministries and Agencies of Government as well as National and International Organizations concerned to join and cooperate with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications in executing appropriate programs to make the observance of the day meaningful. The Proclamation is in consonance with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which was founded in 1874 for the purpose of forming a single Postal Territory of countries for…

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) is urging journalists and media practitioners throughout the nation to focus on strengthening their skills in specialized areas to ensure high-quality and comprehensive reporting across various sectors of Liberia. During the opening of a five-day training session for local journalists and media professionals in Sinoe County, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized the importance of public interest journalism, particularly in critical domains such as sustainable natural resource management. He expressed concern that many specialized and significant issues remain inadequately reported due to the media’s predominant focus on political coverage and personalities, rather than substantive subject…

‎‎By: Joseph Kerkula‎‎A three-day National Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) has officially commenced in Monrovia, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies aimed at improving access to SRHR services across Liberia.‎‎The conference, held under the theme “Breaking the Barriers: Promoting Access to SRHR for All in Liberia,” convenes participants from civil society organizations, government institutions, youth and women’s groups, international partners, and human rights advocates. The event runs from Wednesday, October 8, to Friday, October 10, 2025.‎‎Serving as keynote speaker, Dr. Dazon Dixon Diallo, a renowned global advocate for women’s health and rights, emphasized the…

By: Julius Konton A Liberian football administrator, Milton Yoko has urged his colleagues to back Mustapha Raji’s vision for national football development across the Country. The Chief Executive Officer of Small Town Football Club, Milton Yoko, called on football administrators across Liberia to rally behind the current leadership of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), headed by President Mustapha Raji, and collectively work toward the sustained growth of football in the country. “Let’s build around the current football administration and focus on the bigger picture of football development,” Yoko said, emphasizing that football has the power to unite the nation. He…

By Julius Konton In a bid to bridge the gap between academic theory and national labor realities, Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Planning and Manpower Development at the Ministry of Labor, Emmanuel Barnes, delivered a guest lecture to students of Stella Maris Polytechnic on Tuesday. The one-day lecture, held at the invitation of Lecturer Samuel K. Ekyinabah, focused on key elements of Liberia’s labor policy and the country’s ongoing struggle with unemployment particularly among qualified young professionals. Speaking after the session, Assistant Minister Barnes described the atmosphere as “ecstatic” and praised the students for their active engagement during the discussion. “We…

By: Morlu F. Freeman Sr., Lofa County Correspondent On October 6, 2025, a tragic incident occurred involving 17-year-old Tarnue Kollie, a resident of the Market Ground community and student at Multilateral High School in Voinjama City, Lofa County. Mr. Kollie was arrested for the theft of four ducks belonging to a local resident, Hannah F. Mattely. The incident took place around 11:00 PM when he was apprehended by citizens of Selega community yesterday and taken to the local police station. While being held for his alleged crime and awaiting trial, Mr. Kollie made a desperate attempt to take his own…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s Second Lady, Synleseh Stephenie Dahn Koung, will officially launch a transformative national initiative on Friday, aimed at empowering women and girls living with disabilities across the country. The program, titled “Empower Her,” is a bold step toward inclusion and economic independence, offering free vocational training, business support, and empowerment opportunities to more than 300 women and girls with disabilities. The initiative stems from Liberia’s first-ever National Conference on the Status of Women with Disabilities, held in March 2025, where over 600 participants gathered to discuss pressing challenges related to healthcare, education, social protection, and access to…

In a major recognition of African football leadership, FIFA has appointed Mustapha I. Raji, President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), as Deputy Chairman of the FIFA Olympic Football Committee for the 2025–2029 term. The appointment was confirmed during the FIFA Council meeting held in Zurich. Raji’s selection follows an extensive consultation process involving FIFA Member Associations and continental confederations, as part of the formation of new Standing Committees for the next four-year cycle. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the importance of the new committees, stating, “The new Standing Committees will lead to the greater involvement of our Member Associations,…