EFLA: Inaugural speech of new president
I will firstly like for us to observe a few moments of Silence, in memory of our fallen founding members Mr. Emmanuel Lincoln , former Vice President and Mr. Germaine Verdier, former Secretary General of EFLA. I will like to give God the glory for giving me the opportunity to see this day and giving […]
Swedish Foreign Minister’s message to OIC
Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are holding a foreign ministers meeting this afternoon to discuss, among other things, the recent demonstrations in Sweden and Denmark. I do not wish to speculate about the outcome of this meeting. In recent days, I have initiated talks with many foreign ministers of the OIC’s […]
Liberia: President Weah’s Independence Day speech
Today, on this auspicious occasion of the 176th anniversary of our beloved Republic of Liberia, we gather here at the historic Centennial Memorial Pavilion to celebrate another significant milestone in our nation’s history. With hearts full of gratitude and reflection, we thank the Almighty God for guiding us through 176 years of independence as a […]
Ruto: Africa must invest in its workforce
Africa must strategically invest in its workforce if it is to grow. Kenya President William Ruto said the continent is presented with gifted human capital that can drive its transformation. He noted that Africa must fix itself in a lane that will see the exploitation of the skilled, educated and productive manpower. This move, he […]
Liberian economy grew 4.8% last year, says World Bank
Liberia’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2022 despite global headwinds from the war in Ukraine, high global inflation and depressed demand in advanced economies, according to a World Bank update released on Tuesday. The expansion was driven by gold production and a relatively good agricultural harvest, notes the bank’s 4th annual Liberia Economic Update, “Getting Rice […]
$16 million for youth-led Liberian businesses
In an exciting move to unleash the business potential of young Liberians, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has given the green light for the creation of a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) in the West African country. Approximately $16 million has been allocated to finance this strategic initiative, which targets […]
Adesina outlines vision for African growth
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Sunday outlined the bank’s significant achievements and commitments to Africa. He underscored the bank’s determination to mobilize resources for driving economic transformation, climate resilience, and addressing the continent’s debt challenge, among other priorities. Addressing the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU) in […]
FIFA,UNHCR agree to give refugees more opportunities
Football’s global governing body FIFA and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work closely with those forcibly displaced from their homes and help to strengthen communities through enhanced access to football, education and other opportunities. The signing ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, was conducted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino […]
How Liberia’s debt surged to US$2.03 billion
By S. Karweaye Liberia’s public debt has been on the rise. The country’s public debt stock – what the government owes in total – was about US$2.03 billion at the end of December 2022. Of the US$2.03 billion, domestic debt constituted about US$896.68 million (44.15%) while the external component of the total debt stock constituted […]
Swedish Migration Agency to set up ‘return centers’
The Swedish Government has tasked the Swedish Migration Agency with setting up return centers to house rejected asylum seekers. In these centers, the agency will actively work to motivate the people there to return voluntarily, and will provide advice, guidance and practical support. “Increasing the number of returns is a very important priority for the […]
