Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, , has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to intensifying the country’s anti-drug campaign, describing the fight against narcotics as both a national security priority and a moral obligation. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Class 47 Basic Police Training Program in Paynesville Ngafuan praised officers of the LNP and the (LDEA) for what he called “frontline service in defending Liberia’s future.” “For you who are fighting drugs, you are in God’s army,” Ngafuan declared to a packed audience of graduates, senior security officials, lawmakers, and families.…

By: Julius Konton In a significant step toward strengthening youth-led democratic reforms across Africa, Liberian civic leader and Team Lead of Infoquest, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, Sialyn Bockarie, has been selected as a Next Gen Reform Leader, a prestigious regional initiative aimed at empowering emerging democratic actors across West Africa. The initiative, which builds on Bockarie’s earlier participation as a WADEMOS Next Gen Leader, began with a series of virtual learning engagements and culminated this week in a high-level regional youth symposium in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together young reform-minded leaders from 15 African countries. The gathering comes at a…

By: Julius Konton Liberia is edging closer to a historic turning point in its pursuit of justice and accountability as lawmakers prepare for a high-level technical working session on two landmark pieces of legislation aimed at establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court. In a joint statement released ahead of the session, a coalition of leading civil society organizations described the gathering as a critical national undertaking that could shape Liberia’s democratic future and determine how the country addresses decades of impunity, corruption, and unresolved wartime atrocities. The statement was issued by the Center for…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s maritime and trade sector reached a historic milestone this week as the National Port Authority (NPA) successfully berthed the largest container vessel ever to call at the country’s shores, marking a significant step forward in the modernization and growing competitiveness of the Port of Monrovia. The vessel, CMA CGM Springs, one of the flagship container ships operating along the West African trade corridor, arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia carrying approximately 43,000 metric tons of cargo and nearly 3,000 containers. Measuring an impressive 238.7 meters in length, the vessel represents the largest container ship to have…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Arthur W. B. Fumbah as Executive Vice Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), a strategic appointment widely viewed as part of the administration’s broader effort to strengthen transparency, accountability, and integrity within Liberia’s public sector. The appointment, announced by the Executive Mansion on Wednesday, is subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate in accordance with national laws governing appointments to key public institutions. The nomination follows an extensive recruitment and vetting process conducted by an Ad Hoc Recruitment Committee established under Sections 6.10 and 6.11 of the Amended and…

By: Julius Konton The World Business Summit (WBS) has announced the appointment of prominent Liberian public affairs strategist and government communications expert Joseph K. Vallai as its Official Regional Ambassador for West Africa and Liberia, a move aimed at strengthening public-private partnerships, regional economic cooperation, and cross-border investment opportunities throughout the sub-region. The appointment places Vallai among a select network of international representatives tasked with advancing the Summit’s mission of connecting governments, businesses, investors, and development stakeholders across continents. Currently serving as Deputy Presidential Press Secretary in the Office of the President of Liberia, Vallai brings years of experience in…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s national football team, the Lone Star, delivered an impressive performance on home soil Tuesday, defeating neighboring Sierra Leone 3-1 in an international friendly and handing Moroccan head coach Mohammed Adil Erradi his first victory since taking charge of the West African nation. The victory at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex marked an important milestone for Erradi, whose primary assignment is to guide Liberia to qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a feat the country has achieved only twice in its football history. The result came just four days after Liberia suffered…

By: Emmanuel Ticonti Tutu Swen Today, I join countless compatriots, friends, and admirers in celebrating you my brother, friend, and leader, Mayor Jefferson Koijee, on your graduation from Reichman University in Israel with a Master Degree, a remarkable achievement that stands as a victory of perseverance over adversity, faith over doubt, and determination over every obstacle placed in your path. This moment is far greater than the conferral of a degree. It is a powerful declaration that no campaign of mischaracterization, no wave of criticism, and no attempt to define a man by the narratives of his detractors can extinguish…

By : Julius Konton Professional Sports Academy (PSA) has etched its name into Liberia’s football history after securing the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Montserrado County CLA-Doe Sub-Committee Third Division League title, completing a remarkable debut campaign that has captured the attention of football enthusiasts across the country. The academy’s championship victory represents one of the most impressive success stories in Liberia’s grassroots football development system, as PSA not only won the league in its first appearance but also ended the long-standing dominance of Young Adidas, a club that had maintained a firm grip on the competition since the league’s establishment…

By: Julius Konton Former Liberian President and global football icon George Weah joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the official inauguration of a new FIFA Arena street soccer facility in New York City, marking another milestone in FIFA’s efforts to expand grassroots football participation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held near the iconic Tavern on the Green in Manhattan’s Central Park, brought together football officials, community leaders, youth athletes, and sports advocates to celebrate the opening of the modern urban football facility designed…