Author: Julius Konton

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,…

By: Julius Konton Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. of Montserrado County District #17 has welcomed the appointment of top officials to the newly formed Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), calling it a “strong signal” of the government’s commitment to revitalizing the country’s tourism sector. President Joseph N. Boakai recently named the Director General and Deputy Director General of the LNTA following the enactment of the Liberia National Tourism Authority Act of 2024, a legislative initiative championed by Rep. Benson and unanimously passed by the House of Representatives. “The appointment of the Director General and Deputy is a strong signal that…

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco have initiated a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the capacity of journalists and media institutions in Liberia. The collaboration was formalized during a high-level meeting held on Friday, 3 October 2025, at the Moroccan Embassy in Sinkor, Monrovia. The meeting brought together key representatives from both sides and followed a series of engagements between the PUL leadership and the Moroccan mission. Lahoucine Rahmouni, Chargé d’Affaires at the Moroccan Embassy, led the discussions and outlined Morocco’s broader development initiatives in Liberia. These include investments in agriculture, energy,…

By: Julius Konton Liberian leader, Joseph Nyuma Boakai has urged law enforcement officers over discipline, professionalism, and accountability in ongoing national fight against illicit drugs. In a bold step to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and abuse across Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Tuesday officially handed over 15 brand-new vehicles to the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), calling on its officers to take full responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of the country from the dangers of illegal narcotics. During a brief but significant ceremony held at the Executive Mansion grounds, President Boakai emphasized the government’s unwavering…

By: Julius Konton Alexander B. Cummings, Political Leader of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), has strongly denied persistent allegations linking him to homosexuality claims he says are baseless and politically motivated. In a recent appearance on Spoon Talk, Cummings described the allegations as “nonsense” and “completely false,” emphasizing that such smear tactics are being used to distract from the real issues affecting the Liberian people. “These claims are false and don’t make any sense,” Cummings said firmly. “I won’t let others define me. I will define myself.” Given Liberia’s conservative and largely Christian society, allegations of this nature whether…

By: Julius Konton Liberia’s Ambassador for Youth and Sports Development, Alioune Kebe, has intensified his support for rural sports development by providing essential equipment and prizes to young athletes in River Gee County. As part of his ongoing commitment to empower talented youth across Liberia, Amb. Kebe donated a giant-size trophy, quality footballs, and jerseys for both football and kickball teams participating in the county-level tournament. “I remain passionate about putting smiles on the faces of Liberia’s talented young people through sports development and empowerment,” Amb. Kebe said. River Gee County, created in 2000 under former President Charles Taylor, has…

By: Staff Writer The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has sharply criticized the Inspector General of Police, Gregory Coleman, for what it describes as a “deliberate refusal” to arrest former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant McGill, who stands accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. In a strongly worded statement, the leading women’s rights organization expressed deep concern over the Liberia National Police’s handling of the statutory rape case, highlighting what it sees as an unjustified delay in arresting McGill despite key evidence, including a medical report and the survivor’s consistent testimony. Inspector General Coleman, during a recent…

By: Julius Konton In a significant move to boost Liberia’s tourism industry, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has appointed Princess Eva Cooper as Director General and Dogba K. Norris, Jr. as Deputy Director General for Planning, Research, and Development of the newly established Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA). The appointments, announced by the Executive Mansion, take immediate effect and follow the recent enactment of the 2025 Liberia National Tourism Act, which officially created the LNTA under Title 30 of the Public Authorities Law. The establishment of the LNTA represents a critical step in the government’s broader effort to develop the…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on the people of Lofa County to unite in a collective effort to reclaim the county’s historic title as the “Breadbasket of the Nation,” emphasizing reconciliation and development as central themes in his message to the Liberian diaspora. The President’s message was delivered on his behalf by Deputy Minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of State, Anthony V. Kesselly, during the Inaugural Ball and Fundraising Dinner of the Federation of Lofa Associations in the Americas (FLAA), held Saturday, October 4, in Columbus, Ohio. In his keynote address, President Boakia himself…