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Watanga FC’s head coach, Cooper Sannah, has returned to the Liberian national team as an assistant coach, supporting Thomas Kojo. Coach Sannoh previously served as an assistant to Coach Keita in 2023 before both were ousted by the Liberian FA for reasons related to 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 – Result. Liberia is set to compete against Sierra Leone on Sunday in the AFCON Championship qualifiers, a tournament for domestic players from African nations. Kojo has chosen Cooper as his deputy, aiming to retain many of the players that worked under coach Mario – He will leverage their recent national team experience…

Africa-only Ballon d’Or winner George Weah was honored for being invited at the Parc des Princes in France by PSG President and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaïfi with a personalised jersey during their Tuesday UEFA Champions League game against PSV. The Former Paris Saint-Germain striker George Weah (138 matches, 55 goals in all competitions between 1992 and 1995) was the capital club’s special guest for the UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 clash against PSV Eindhoven (1-1), at the Parc des Princes. The Liberian, who won the French Ligue 1 in 1994 as well as the Coupe de France in 1993 and 1995…

In recent decades, few bilateral relationships have been as transformative and beneficial as that between the People’s Republic of China and Liberia. As we reflect on this enduring partnership, it is essential to acknowledge and laud the significant contributions that China has made to Liberia’s infrastructure development. Over the past twenty years, China has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Liberia’s progress through various key projects that have profoundly impacted the nation’s socio-economic landscape.One of the most notable examples of China’s involvement in Liberia is the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Hospital. Located in Tappita, Nimba County, this hospital is a testament…

On October 21, H.E. Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with the delegation led by Mr. Lou Wenjian, Vice President of China-Africa Development Fund (CADF).The two sides exchanged views on the implementation of the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state and the outcomes of the FOCAC Summit.SOURCE: China Embassy Liberia

Minister Ngafuan Chairs 28th Statutory Meeting of The Africa GROUP 1 Constituency Panel Meeting.At IMF/ World Bank MeetingsWashington DC: On the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank/ International Monetary Fund, Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called for an increase in the employment of Africans at the World Bank.Hon.Ngafuan made the call when he chaired the 28th Statutory Meeting of the Africa Group 1 Constituency Panel Meeting of the World Bank Group, held on Tuesday, October 22, in Washington DC.The Panel meeting was called in preparation for the meeting of the…

Washington, DC – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has invited the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and other Development partners to Liberia for more transformative projects that will align with the country’s National Development Plan, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).He made the request on the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank/ International Monetary Fund during a meeting held with the President of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor.According to him, as Minister of Finance and Development Planning, he will play a frontier…

House of Representative Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa said the reasons provided by some of his trusted colleagues seeking his removal are “untrue and political.”On Thursday, October 17, a resolution was signed by over 47 members of the House of Representatives seeking the removal of the Liberian House Speaker.Representative Samuel G.Z. Kogar, head of the so-called “Majority Block” seeking the speaker’s removal said their decision is “part of our ongoing efforts to reclaim the values of fairness, respect, and honor within the House of Representatives.”According to Rep. Kogar, Speaker Koffa’s removal stems from his failure to discharge his official duties…

Friday, October 18, 2024The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) wishes to alert the general public, especially members of the business community, to a series of fraudulent activities involving individuals impersonating senior officials of the Ministry.Criminal elements have been calling business owners, particularly within the Lebanese community, falsely claiming that the Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, Madam Scholastica Nyenkan-Nimley, is requesting a meeting with them. These imposters are using this deception to extort money from unsuspecting individuals.The Ministry strongly condemns these acts of extortion and wishes to inform the public that no such requests for meetings have been made…

Speaker Koffa battles to hold on as colleagues seek his removalLiberian House of Representative Speaker J. Fonati Koffa is fighting to hold onto his speakership following a resolution signed by over 43 members of the House of Representatives over the weekend.Representative Samuel G.Z. Kogar, head of the so-called “Majority Block” seeking the speaker’s removal said the decision is “part of our ongoing efforts to reclaim the values of fairness, respect, and honor within the House of Representatives.”According to Rep. Kogar, Speaker Koffa’s removal stems from his failure to discharge his official duties in a fair, proper, and impartial.Rep. Kogar said…

The 16th China Medical team to Liberia on Saturday, October 19, held a medical teaching session, known as the traditional Chinese medicine culture salon.The teaching session and demonstration are aimed at strengthening medical cooperation, knowledge sharing, and providing deeper insight into the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine.Head of China’s medical aid team to Liberia, Dr. Guo Jian said traditional Chinese medicine is one of the most treasured in Chinese culture.Dr. Guo explained that traditional Chinese medicine is a precious treasure left by their ancestors. Providing insights into some traditional medicine, he disclosed that the Chinese medicine fragrance pouch is used…