MONROVIA – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has announced a significant financial contribution to the National County Sports Meet, distributing $35,000 among Liberia’s 15 counties. By Jaheim T. [email protected]The gesture is part of a broader $85,000 support package aimed at bolstering the country’s most prestigious sporting event. “To be given this opportunity to further contribute to the festive and important atmosphere of the County Meet, I bring you greetings from the CEO and management of ArcelorMittal,” Wleh told representatives of the participating counties. “After the County Meet, you have debts to pay; you have players to attend to, and those players are knocking on your doors,” Yonton said. Many county steering committees are currently struggling to settle arrears with vendors and athletes due to delays in government allotments.

The LPRC boss, known for his visibility in youth and community sports, is seeking to transition his corporate administrative expertise into the direct governance of Liberian football. “I have always believed that football remains one of the strongest unifying forces in our country,” Tweh told stakeholders. Describing Raji as a “progressive and pragmatic” leader, Tweh signaled that his candidacy is built on a platform of partnership with the current leadership. “Being a member of the Executive Committee will make an incredible difference especially working with like-minded people. The LFA Executive Committee holds significant power over league management, grassroots development, and the financial governance of national teams.

These roadmaps provide country-specific blueprints to help High Forest, Low Deforestation (HFLD) Congo Basin countries to engage credibly and effectively in global carbon markets, mobilize results-based finance, and transform their forest assets into engines for climate-resilient growth. The roadmaps highlight the gaps and prioritize key actions that will allow countries to harness the potential from carbon markets and climate finance. “Carbon markets can be a game-changer for Congo Basin countries—but only if the right enabling conditions are in place,” said Cheick Fantamady Kanté, World Bank Division Director for Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Republic of Congo. These carbon market climate roadmaps represent a convergence of jobs, environment, and economic agendas. The post Congo Basin Countries Forge Strategic Path to Carbon Markets with Roadmaps to Monetize Forest Wealth appeared first on African Media Agency.

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Even if the laws were fully enforced, women would still enjoy barely two-thirds of the legal rights of men. Legal experts surveyed estimated that laws that encourage full economic participation by women are only half-enforced, indicating that governments have a long way to go. Even as they make progress in establishing new equal-opportunity laws, economies on average have in place fewer than half of the policies and services needed for enforcement. Only 4% of women across the world live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality. Egypt was the world’s top reformer over the past two years, increasing its legal equality score by nearly 10 points.

Minister Sando further clarified that the law aligns with the administration’s broader agenda of institutional strengthening, transparency, and accountability. In a parallel development, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) has taken decisive action by suspending seven employees of Phebe Hospital in Bong County. The disruption at Phebe Hospital has ignited fresh concerns regarding the stability of public healthcare in rural Liberia. Collectively, the defense of the new legislative reforms and the firm stance against the Phebe Hospital protesters place the Boakai administration at a significant governance crossroads. The government is currently attempting to project an image of institutional discipline and adherence to the rule of law.

Patients who were previously receiving treatment have been forced to leave due to limited or unavailable services, leading to heartbreaking scenes. Local health observers note that when a primary referral hospital stops functioning, the ripple effect puts the most vulnerable populations at immediate risk. Bong County Superintendent Loileyah Hawa Norris and Police Commander William Johnson have been on the scene, engaging in consultative meetings to resolve the impasse. Despite these mediation efforts, the aggrieved health workers have shown no sign of backing down. Phebe Hospital stands as a stark symbol of a system under immense strain.

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“Achieving Tier III Certification for our Ajman facility reflects Khazna’s deep commitment to engineering excellence and operational resilience as we scale to meet the AI era. “Khazna’s AI-optimized facility integrates liquid cooling and high-density configurations while maintaining Tier III level resilience. Uptime Institute Tier Certified Design Documents (TCDD): Confirms the facility’s design meets globally recognized standards for performance, redundancy, and resilience. Uptime Institute’s Tier Certification of Design Documents (TCDD) is the first step in the Institute’s globally recognized Tier Certification process, validating that a facility’s design plans meet the requirements of its Tier Standard for Topology. The Khazna UAE portfolio currently consists of 30 data centers, 22 of which have achieved the Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility Awards.

Women and children displaced from Saye Town are sleeping on bare porches and in the open air, their mattresses spread under the sky, after a January 31 demolition left hundreds homeless. “Mosquitoes Are Eating Us Up”Among the displaced is Ma Marthaline Worlah, who says she has lived in Saye Town for decades. When the demolition happened, I went off. Children Out of SchoolFor many mothers, the greatest fear is not just homelessness, but the future of their children. For the women and children of Saye Town, the legal dispute over land ownership is secondary to a more immediate concern:Finding a place to sleep.

Monrovia — The Deputy Director-General of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), Cllr. Moiffee Kanneh has responded to reports circulating on social media alleging that he accused his boss of corruption. According to the Deputy Director-General, at no time did he publicly accuse his boss of corruption or engage in any heated confrontation as reported online. He described the social media posts as malicious and designed to damage the reputation of both his office and NASSCORP as an institution. That is why the Deputy Director-General says false reports can create unnecessary fear and confusion.

Monrovia – As the Liberia Football Association (LFA) approaches a high-stakes leadership election, Youth and Sports Minister Cornelia Kruah has issued a clarion call for peace, maturity, and a strict adherence to the rule of law within the nation’s football sector. “Let us ensure that politics does not undermine the unity that football is known to promote,” Minister Kruah told delegates. Acknowledgment of the Raji AdministrationDuring her address, Minister Kruah extended commendations to LFA President Mustapha I. Raji and his executive committee. A New Direction for Sports PolicyBeyond the upcoming elections, the Minister used the platform to outline an ambitious policy roadmap centered on grassroots development and gender inclusion. “Football must continue to inspire hope, discipline, and unity especially for our young people,” Kruah concluded.

MONROVIA – Serbian powerhouse Red Star Belgrade has officially confirmed its participation in the 2026 U19 Elite Scouting Tournament scheduled to take place in Liberia from March 2–5 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex. Seeking to address that gap, entrepreneur Emma Jarnyneh is stepping into the football space this March with the launch of the U19 Elite Scouting Tournament. Organizers say the tournament is expected to attract scouts from several European clubs, including Chelsea FC, further boosting the event’s profile. With Red Star Belgrade’s confirmation and interest from additional European clubs, the tournament is shaping up to be one of the most high-profile youth scouting events hosted in Liberia in recent years. For Liberia’s U19 prospects, March could present more than just a tournament it may be the beginning of international careers.

MONROVIA – The President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Mustapha I. Raji, has called on the Liberian Government to guarantee financial backing for local clubs that qualify for international competitions. “We need a guarantee that when our club team qualifies for international competition, government should make available US$200,000 for their participation,” Raji stated. Yes, I believe it can happen,” he said, adding that many of the players representing local clubs also form the core of the national team setup. Raji further broadened his appeal, urging the national government to commit a minimum of US$1 million annually toward football development in Liberia. The call if heeded, could significantly boost Liberia’s competitiveness on the continental stage while strengthening grassroots and elite football structures nationwide.

MONROVIA – The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has officially transitioned to a new leadership era following the induction of Atty. Addressing a packed room of supporters and Ministry staff, Atty. As one of the youngest individuals to ever lead the Ministry, Kruah acknowledged the weight of public expectation. Bangalu’s DepartureOutgoing Minister Cllr. The Road AheadIn his final act as Minister, Bangalu handed over a roadmap of “unfinished business” for his successor.