Author: Julius Konton

By : Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has returned to Liberia following a successful diplomatic mission to Ethiopia, where he participated in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The high-level summit, held in Addis Ababa, brought together leaders from the continent’s 55 member states to deliberate on peace and security, regional integration, governance reforms, and Africa’s long-term development agenda. Liberia’s participation reaffirmed its recommitment to multilateral diplomacy and continental cooperation under President Boakai’s administration. Science Diplomacy on the Sidelines of the AU Summit As part of his…

By: Julius Konton With Liberia’s football governance at a critical crossroads, endorsements continue to mount for incumbent Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha I. Raji, as the countdown intensifies toward the Football House elections scheduled for April 18, 2026. The latest and perhaps most technocratically significant endorsement comes from Rick W. Barsi-Giah, a highly credentialed public administrator and energy economist, whose backing further consolidates President Raji’s bid for a third term at the helm of the Liberia Football Association. A Technocrat Enters the Football Governance Debate Barsi-Giah, a Rice University trained Energy Economics graduate, currently serves as Vice President for…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has called for sweeping, system-wide reform of the United Nations, urging African nations to speak with unity and clarity as the global body prepares to elect its next Secretary-General. Speaking at a High-Level Breakfast Consultation on the Future of the United Nations at the Marriott Hotel on the margins of the African Union Summit, President Boakai described the UN as standing “at a crossroads,” grappling with prolonged conflicts, expanding humanitarian crises, fragile development gains, and declining public trust in multilateral institutions. “For nearly 80 years, the United Nations has embodied the hope…

By : Julius Konton Former Minister of Education George Werner has ignited national debate with a searing legal and political analysis of the recent incarceration of controversial social media commentator Prophet Key, who spent his first night behind bars at the Monrovia Central Prison following a contempt ruling by Liberia’s highest court. What, on the surface, appeared to be a straightforward exercise of judicial authority has, under Werner’s scrutiny, evolved into a broader constitutional question: Was the Prophet Key episode an act of principled justice or a carefully staged power play between branches of government? “Counsel, Approach the Bench”: Law…

By: Julius Konton The Professional Sports Academy (PSA) delivered a commanding 5–0 victory over the Liberia Under-17 National Team in a high-profile practice match aimed at strengthening youth football development and tactical readiness ahead of upcoming competitions. Despite the lopsided scoreline, football analysts and observers agreed that the encounter offered far more than goals, serving as a valuable assessment of preparation levels, structural discipline, and long-term player development strategies within Liberia’s youth football ecosystem. Experience and Stability Prove Decisive PSA’s dominance was largely attributed to team cohesion and tactical maturity, developed over nearly two uninterrupted years of structured training. The…

By: Julius Konton Liberia and Egypt have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on diplomatic training and academic exchange on the margins of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The agreement was signed by Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, underscoring a renewed commitment by both nations to diplomacy-driven cooperation at a time of shifting global and continental dynamics. Building Diplomatic Capacity and Knowledge Exchange At the core of the MoU is a formal partnership between Liberia’s…

By: Julius Konton In a significant milestone for Africa’s democratic movement, Eddie D. Jarwolo, Executive Director of NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development, has been elected General Secretary of the African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress (ADAFP), a newly unified continental platform championing democracy, liberalism, and progressive governance. Mr. Jarwolo’s election took place during ADAFP’s historic inaugural General Assembly, held in Casablanca, where more than 50 delegates from 25 African countries convened to forge a common front for democratic solidarity at a time when governance, accountability, and citizen participation remain central challenges across the continent. A New Continental Platform for…

By: Julius Konton The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union officially opened Saturday in Addis Ababa, bringing together Africa’s political leadership at a critical juncture for the continent’s development, security, and integration. Among the leaders actively participating is Joseph Nyuma Boakai, who is leading a high-level Liberian delegation to the Summit, signaling Liberia’s renewed commitment to continental diplomacy and multilateral cooperation following years of post-conflict recovery and domestic reform. The Assembly convened with a ceremonial opening session, followed by closed-door deliberations involving more than 50 African Heads of State and…

Liberia and Seychelles have formally established diplomatic relations, marking a significant step toward strengthening South–South cooperation and expanding Africa’s intra-continental partnerships. The historic agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 39th Session of the African Union Assembly, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together leaders and senior diplomats from across the continent to advance shared political and economic priorities. Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, welcomed the move as a milestone in Liberia’s expanding diplomatic outreach. She expressed appreciation to the Government of Seychelles for its support of Liberia’s successful bid for a non-permanent seat on the…

By: Julius Konton In a strategic move with regional economic implications, Liberia’s Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has assumed the Chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Convergence Council of Ministers and Central Bank Governors, marking a milestone in regional financial coordination and integration. Ngafuan, who serves as Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, formally took over leadership of the Convergence Council during its latest plenary session where senior finance officials from ECOWAS’ 15 member states convened to discuss economic strategies and monetary policy implementation. A New Leadership at a Critical Moment The ECOWAS Convergence Council is a…