The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is conducting a two-week training for over 40 state security officers in Investing and Preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ISGBV24-1). Speaking at the opening of the program earlier this week on behalf of the Commandant at KAIPTC Major General Richard Addo Gyane, Col. Frank Kusi-Darko said the…
Nearly two months after the resignation of former Finance Minister Bioma M. Kamara, President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as the new Minister of Finance and Development Planning. Minister Ngafuan was amongst many appointees named by the President on Thursday, August 29, 2024, affecting the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, National…
Following five weeks of intensive teaching, training and different activities aimed at guiding young senior high school students to develop more interest in Sciences, 73 students on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 completed the 2024 Camp xSEL. Camp xSEL is an annual summer program under the USAID-funded Bringing Research to Impact for Development, Global Engagement, and…
It was all tears of joy on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 afternoon when the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia overturned the life sentence imposed by Criminal Court ‘A’ Judge Roosevelt Willie on former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her relatives in connection with the death of Charloe Musu. Delivering the verdict, Chief…
The leadership of the Publishers Association of Liberia (PAL) is urging all its members not to publish or disseminate all press releases and statements from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning until all media bills submitted before it are settled. Publishers and media owners are also advised not to do business with any Government…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has confirmed ownership of the US$20 million which is temporarily being stored in the Bank of Ghana (BoG) vault. The CBL stated that the money is destined for Liberia. The bank further clarified that this transaction is part of its regular operations to ensure sufficient currency circulation within Liberia,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has attributed the situation of street urchins in Liberia to the waste of national resources and public corruption. Launching the Street Child Project’ titled “Support A Child, Save The Future,” Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai said that the misuse of public resources…
Internal Affairs Minister Francis Sakela Nyumalin convened with USAID Mission Director Jim Wright and key stakeholders to discuss ongoing development initiatives in Liberia. According to a release dated Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the meeting underscored the fruitful collaboration between the Ministry and USAID and highlighted areas of concern that need urgent attention. Minister Nyumalin opened…
Liberia’s Health Minister, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, has been elected as one of the Vice Chairs of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa. The election took place during the 74th Session of the Committee, currently underway in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, according to a release. The session, which runs from August 26…
The Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation is expected to host a peace forum in Liberia. The event is part of the 21st celebration of the signing of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Accord that brought lasting peace to Liberia. Speaking Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the University of Liberia, the Director of the Kofi Annan…
