Author: Julius Konton

By: Julius Konton In a major boost to sports development and youth empowerment, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) have signed a landmark US$250,000 partnership agreement, signaling renewed institutional support for football and the national team, the Lone Star. The one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), renewable upon review, was formally signed on Tuesday, February 10, at LiMA’s headquarters in Congo Town, Monrovia. The funding forms part of LiMA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative and is aimed at strengthening football development structures and supporting the operational needs of Liberia’s national teams. Strategic Investment Beyond Sports Speaking…

By: Julius Konton The Bomi County Bar Association has formally welcomed Attorney Zleh L. Lansanah into its professional fold, marking a significant moment in the county’s legal landscape and reinforcing ongoing efforts to strengthen judicial professionalism at the sub-national level in Liberia. The official welcome ceremony was conducted by the Vice President of the Bomi County Bar Association, Counsellor Bowoulo Taylor-Kelley, acting with the approval and endorsement of the Bar’s President, Counsellor Robert Beer. The event formed part of activities marking the opening of the February Term of Court, a critical period in Liberia’s judicial calendar when legal practitioners, judges,…

By: Julius Konton Liberia and Cyprus have taken a significant step toward deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation following the formal presentation of Letters of Credence by Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Liberia, to Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday, symbolized a renewed commitment by both nations to expand bilateral engagement across diplomacy, trade, education, maritime affairs, and multilateral cooperation. During the event, Ambassador Yorlay conveyed warm greetings and goodwill from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., the Government, and the people…

By: Julius Konton Liberia has taken a major step toward closing its long-standing infrastructure deficit as the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signals strong interest in financing key sections of the country’s northern road network, a move expected to unlock agricultural production, boost cross-border trade, and accelerate economic growth. Speaking during a high-level engagement with development partners, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, disclosed that the Saudi Fund is primarily interested in the Konia–Voinjama corridor, a strategic segment of the broader. Gbarnga–Mendicorma highway.If concluded as government Minister Ngafuan expect, the commitment would mean that every leg of…

By : Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has taken a decisive step toward reshaping Liberia’s long-troubled infrastructure sector with the establishment of the Yellow Machines Board of Authority (YMBOA), a new high-level body designed to oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of 285 heavy-duty construction machines procured by the government from China. In an Executive Mansion announcement issued , the President named former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai as Executive Chairperson of the Coordinating Committee, signaling the administration’s intent to place the ambitious initiative under strong political and administrative control. The move comes just weeks ahead of the…

By: Julius Konton A former Liberian international footballer and CAF-licensed coach has publicly endorsed Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji, describing him as the most capable figure to sustain and deepen the country’s recent progress in football development. James Salinsa Debbah, a CAF-certified coach educator and one of Liberia’s most celebrated former national team players, made the remarks while on professional assignment in neighboring Sierra Leone, where he is currently engaged in technical training duties. Drawing comparisons between the two countries’ football environments, Debbah said Liberia has made significant strides in infrastructure, talent development, governance, and policy reform under…

By: Julius Konton Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has issued a renewed call for peace, tolerance, and national unity, warning that political hostility and social division threaten the fragile stability Liberia has worked for more than two decades to rebuild. Speaking at the Forkay Klon Jlaleh Family Fellowship Center, Weah urged Liberians across political, ethnic, and religious lines to prioritize peace above personal ambition and partisan rivalry. “Let us avoid anything that will destroy our country,” Weah told the gathering. “It does not matter who wants to be what. All we need is peace and prosperity”, he re-emphasized. Liberia,…

By: Julius Konton A wave of mass demolitions carried out by the Government of Liberia has ignited intense national debate, exposing sharp divisions between state-led development ambitions and the daily survival struggles of ordinary citizens. From informal settlements to long-established communities, hundreds of families have been left homeless, fueling anger, despair, and political backlash both at home and within the Liberian diaspora. In street interviews conducted across affected communities, displaced residents described the demolitions as “inhumane,” “evil,” and “poorly thought out,” accusing the government of prioritizing authority over people. “The government is doing nothing, and we are dying. All we…

By: Julius Konton The groundbreaking ceremony for the Willie Knuckles Sports Pitch has been widely welcomed by football stakeholders as a landmark development for grassroots sports and community football in Liberia. Speaking to members of the media at the event, Ivan Brown, President of the Alpha Oldtimer Sports Association and an Executive Committee Member of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), described the occasion as both historic and deeply inspiring. Brown expressed immense excitement and satisfaction, noting that the ceremony marked the transition of the project from vision to reality. According to him, the launch of construction represents a critical step…

By: Julius Konton In a region where youth unemployment, social vulnerability, and limited access to structured sports development continue to challenge governments and communities, the Professional Sports Academy (PSA) is quietly redefining the role of grassroots sports as a pathway not only to athletic excellence but also to social transformation. Founded on the philosophy that sports should build character as much as it builds talent, the Academy’s President, Ambassador Alioune Kebé, says PSA’s mission goes far beyond football, basketball, and handball. “The Professional Sports Academy is not just about playing games,” Kebé said. “It is about preparing young talents to…