Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton In a decisive move to reinforce fiscal transparency and restore confidence in public financial management, the Government of Liberia has launched a week-long high-level workshop aimed at developing and validating a Public Debt Procedural Manual, a cornerstone reform designed to standardize and strengthen how the country contracts, manages, and services public debt. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), through its Department of Economic Management and Debt Management Unit, and is taking place in the coastal city of Buchanan. It brings together senior technical officials from Liberia’s core economic and…

By: Julius Konton In a significant step toward advancing gender inclusion and professional leadership within public service, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has officially launched the Professional Women Association Interactive Forum, under the theme “Women Unite, Inspire Change.” The initiative, unveiled in Monrovia, is designed to provide a permanent platform for mentorship, capacity building, peer learning, and psychosocial support for women professionals within one of Liberia’s most influential government institutions. Speaking at the launch, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, underscored the indispensable role women play in sustaining the daily operations, policy execution, and ethical…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s football infrastructure development has received a significant boost following the commencement of construction works at the Willie D. Knuckles Sports Pitch, a key community facility located in Zubah Town, Paynesville. The project, which officially broke ground on 7 February 2026, has now entered its active construction phase, with site preparation, grading, and excavation works currently underway. Engineers on site confirmed that the earthworks are focused on creating a stable and durable sub-base an essential foundation for a modern, safe, and all-weather playing surface. FIFA Forward 3.0 Backing Strategic Development The rehabilitation and upgrade of the Willie…

By: Staff Writer Former Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Christopher Beh Bailey has called on women’s organizations across Grand Gedeh County to unite under a common platform, warning that fragmentation and rivalry continue to weaken women’s collective influence and slow community development. Bailey made the appeal over the weekend while serving as guest speaker at the induction ceremony of Blolequin Sisters for Development International, held under the theme “One People, One Purpose, One Force.” His address centered on the strategic importance of solidarity in amplifying women’s voices and accelerating socio-economic progress at the county level. “Though you are members of different…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its sports ecosystem after high-level talks in Paris between the Liberian diplomatic mission and France’s premier high-performance sports institution, the National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP). On 16 February 2026, Ambassador Yorlay, accompanied by members of his delegation, met with Fabien Canu, Director General of INSEP, at the institute’s headquarters in Paris. The discussions centered on expanding structured sports cooperation between the Republic of Liberia and the French Republic, with a strong emphasis on youth development, elite athlete training, and institutional capacity building. A Strategic Pivot Toward…

By: Julius Konton As Liberia continues to grapple with the legacy of its brutal civil wars, the Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia (OWECC-L), Cllr. Jallah Allen Barbu, has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and collective action in order to accelerate the country’s long-delayed path toward justice and accountability. Dr. Barbu made the call on Monday during a European Union supported civil society workshop held at the European Union Delegation to Liberia headquarters in Monrovia. The event brought together government officials, international partners, women’s…

By: Julius Konton The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially commenced the full implementation of its long-anticipated Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across all five of its member countries, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone marking a major milestone in the digital transformation of education administration in West Africa. The launch represents one of the most significant technological reforms in WAEC’s more than 70-year history, as the Council continues efforts to modernize its services and enhance the integrity, accessibility, and security of academic credentials issued to millions of candidates annually. A Digital Solution for…

By: Julius Konton A team of four Liberian match officials has earned continental recognition after successfully officiating a crucial CAF Confederation Cup group-stage encounter between Wydad AC and Azam FC on Sunday, February 15, at the iconic Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. The match ended in a convincing 2–0 victory for Wydad AC, a result that confirmed the Moroccan giants’ qualification for the quarterfinals of the tournament, one of Africa’s most competitive club competitions organized by the Confederation of African Football. Liberian Officiating Team The all-Liberian officiating crew was composed of:Center Referee: Emmanuel Mensah Assistant Referee I: Joel W.…

By: Staff Writer A promised landmark investment poised to reshape Liberia’s football landscape is now emerging as one of the most controversial sports infrastructure promises in recent memory. Nearly two years after its grand unveiling, the much-publicized US$4.5 million stadium project announced by FC Fassell has yet to break ground, leaving behind unanswered questions, eroding public confidence, and intensifying scrutiny over governance and accountability in Liberian football. A Vision Unveiled, a Reality Deferred In July 2024, FC Fassell’s Chief Executive Officer, Cassell Kuoh, unveiled ambitious plans for a modern football stadium in Marshall, branding the project a “beacon of hope”…

By: Julius Konton Morocco and Bahrain have taken a significant step toward strengthening their long-standing bilateral relations with the signing of several high-level agreements and memoranda of understanding during the 6th session of the Morocco–Bahrain Joint High Committee, held on Monday in Laayoune. The session culminated in the inking of multiple legal instruments by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, underscoring the two kingdoms’ shared commitment to deepening political, economic, and institutional cooperation. Key Agreements Signed Among the most notable outcomes was the…