Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton Morocco has renewed its call for a comprehensive, Africa-led approach to combating terrorism and insecurity, warning that the continent faces an increasingly complex web of threats ranging from violent extremism and armed conflicts to organized crime and emerging technological risks. Speaking at the opening of the 5th High-Level Meeting of Heads of Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies in Africa in El Jadida on Tuesday, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita outlined the strategic vision of Mohammed VI for addressing Africa’s evolving security challenges while promoting sustainable development and prosperity. The high-level gathering,…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has announced a series of strategic appointments affecting several key government institutions as his administration continues efforts to strengthen governance, improve public service delivery, and advance economic reforms across Liberia. The appointments, announced by the Executive Mansion, impact the Ministry of Local Government, Civil Service Agency (CSA), Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), and the Judiciary. Several of the appointments will require confirmation by the Liberian Senate in accordance with constitutional and statutory provisions. The latest appointments come…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has formally endorsed three strategic Concept Notes designed to guide Liberia’s pursuit of a proposed second compact with the United States-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to overcome longstanding infrastructure and economic development challenges. The endorsement, announced by the Executive Mansion on June 8, 2026, comes as Liberia intensifies preparations for a potential second MCC Compact, a development partnership that could unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in grant financing for critical national projects. The Concept Notes were presented to President Boakai on June 3…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken center stage in the regional fight against corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing as Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan officially opened a high-level regional workshop organized by the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to review and validate a new guidebook aimed at integrating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) measures into public procurement systems. The workshop, which brought together procurement specialists, financial intelligence experts, auditors, anti-corruption agencies, policymakers, and development partners from across West Africa, seeks to strengthen governance mechanisms in one of the…

By: Julius Konton A legal and operational dispute between Home of Dignity (HOD Inc.), a Liberian institution providing support services to people living with HIV and AIDS, and Plan International Liberia has raised concerns about the continuity of HIV care services and the management of donor-funded health programs in the country. Home of Dignity alleges that Plan International Liberia has failed to disburse US$97,084.60 for services rendered under activities associated with the Global Fund HIV Grant, despite what the organization describes as the successful completion of contractual obligations and the continued provision of services to beneficiaries. The dispute, now before…

By: Julius Konton In a significant step toward strengthening the institutional capacity of The United Methodist Church in Liberia, Resident Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. and senior church leaders have officially broken ground for the construction of the US$25,000 Martha Lloyd Gartor Memorial Conference Hall at the headquarters of the Kakata-Farmington River District Conference in Cotton Tree, Lower Margibi County. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together church officials, clergy, community leaders, and members of the Liberia Annual Conference, marking what many described as a historic investment in the future of Methodist ministry, leadership development, and fellowship in Liberia. Among those participating…

By: Julius Konton Professional Sports Academy (PSA) continues to make headlines in Liberia’s grassroots football scene, as the academy’s impressive performances have propelled it to the top of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Montserrado County Sub-Association CLA-Doe- Sub- Committee 3rd Division League during the ongoing 2025/2026 season. With 26 points from 14 matches, PSA has emerged as one of the most consistent teams in the competition, showcasing a blend of discipline, organization, tactical awareness, and youthful energy that has made them strong contenders for the league title. The academy’s remarkable campaign has been built on resilience and consistency. Having suffered…

By: Julius Konton In a bold move aimed at addressing two of Liberia’s most pressing social challenges, youth unemployment and substance abuse, the President of the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), Ernest Duku Jallah, has announced the launch of the country’s first-ever National Youth Farm under the organization’s flagship “Drugs to Jobs Initiative.” The announcement was made during an official visit to a parcel of land in Bentol City, Montserrado County, which was previously donated to the Federation during the administration of former FLY President Mohammed Nasser for the construction of a future national headquarters. Leading a delegation of senior…

By: Julius Konton Dozens of residents in the Lakpazee Zoo Road community in Monrovia are urgently appealing to the Government of Liberia to intervene following severe flooding that they say was triggered by the construction of a new road without an accompanying drainage system. The flooding, which occurred after heavy overnight rainfall on Saturday into Sunday morning, left several homes surrounded by water, forcing families to remain indoors and raising fears of a larger humanitarian and environmental crisis if immediate action is not taken. Residents say they support the government’s road development efforts but argue that the absence of proper…

By: Julius Konton A senior Liberian government official and representative of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has delivered an emotional and inspiring address at the conclusion of a Human Resource Management (HRM) training programme in Abuja, paying tribute to Nigeria’s historic role in restoring peace to Liberia while highlighting the importance of investing in human capital development across Africa. Speaking on behalf of participants during the graduation ceremony at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh, Manager of Communication, Media and Public Affairs at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and representative of the West African Tax…