By Jaheim T. [email protected]Speaking at the 55th In-Year Convergence Council Meeting in Ngafuan said, “Meeting the convergence criteria is not a ceremonial exercise. Four member states are projected to meet all four primary convergence criteria by 2025, compared to two in 2024. Ngafuan admitted, “Although progress has been made in many countries, there are still challenges in meeting the convergence criteria in some countries, especially the inflation criteria. It is a reality check.”With July 2027 set as the new horizon for the single currency launch, Ngafuan urged decisive action. It must translate into tangible improvements in the lives of our citizens,” Tweh said at the ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting.

Harbel Margibi County– Central Bank of Liberia Governor, Henry F. Saamoi, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Governors of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), pledging to deepen regional monetary cooperation and accelerate the collective drive toward a unified West African monetary system. Its top authority, theCommittee of Governors, directs and oversees all decisions on monetary cooperation among these countries. While acknowledging the scale of the task ahead, Saamoi pointed to technological disruptions and the need for sustainable development. He urged member states to “convert challenges into opportunities for deeper regional transformation,” encouraging policymakers to harness digital technologies, strengthen cross-border payment systems, and ensure monetary cooperation delivers tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. “With sustained collaboration, the WAMZ can continue to be a beacon of regional integration, resilience, and progress,” he affirmed, urging member states to keep citizens at the heart of monetary cooperation.

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Monrovia – Aaron Dennis and Alvini Folley delivered commanding performances over the weekend, emerging as champions in their respective divisions at the second edition of the Seymour Grann Memorial Golf Tournament. By: Christopher C.Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected]The tournament, organized by the Liberia Golf Association (LGA), honors the late golf patron Seymour Grann. Dennis Dominates the ProsCompeting in the Professional category, Aaron Dennis displayed technical precision to outclass a competitive field that included the 2025 inaugural champion, Akoi Flomo. Folley Leads Amateur ChargeIn the Amateur division, Alvini Folley emerged as the standout performer, finishing ahead of Frank Obeng and Idrissa Karbo to clinch first place. A Legacy of InclusivityThe competition featured four categories—Professional, Senior Amateur, Amateur, and Ladies, attracting golfers from across the country.

The Ministry warned that it will strictly enforce Title 38, Chapter 6, Section 6.21 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Under Liberian law, only police vehicles, fire service vehicles, and other duly designated emergency or official vehicles may be equipped with sirens. Their use is restricted to lawful emergencies, including responding to fire alarms, emergency calls, immediate pursuit of suspected offenders, and other legitimate emergency operations. The Ministry clarified that vehicles expressly recognized under the Vehicle and Traffic Law, or those specifically authorized by the Ministry of Justice, may install and operate sirens. Reaffirming its commitment, the Ministry concluded: “The Ministry of Justice remains steadfast in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that emergency privileges are preserved strictly for lawful and legitimate use.”

Monrovia — A trending video circulating on social media has sparked national debate following the emergence of a group identifying itself as the National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL). Legal observers note that the provision was designed to prevent the proliferation of private militias and preserve national security under centralized state control. The National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL) is not an ‘armed faction’ or a ‘militia,’” the statement emphasized. “No ethnic group in our country has the right to establish its own security structure — especially one branded or presented as a form of ‘national security,’” Bah wrote. Bah emphasized that ethnicity must never be framed in ways that suggest separation from the national security structure.

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President Boakai praised the work of the African Union Committee of Ten, known as the C10, for ensuring that African perspectives remain central to discussions on UN reform. Describing the upcoming Secretary-General selection as more than an administrative decision, Boakai said it would shape the credibility and direction of the organization at a time of urgent global need. President Boakai urged African leaders to articulate clearly what qualities they seek in the next UN chief and to speak with unity during the selection process. President Boakai called for reform efforts that address deeper issues of relevance, effectiveness, and trust within the UN system. “The future of the United Nations will be shaped by those who choose to lead with clarity and courage,” he said.

Taking the reins during the council’s 13th ordinary meeting in Farmington, Ngafuan is now tasked with steering member states toward the long-anticipated launch of the “ECO”—a single West African currency currently slated for July 2027. The Council serves as the primary watchdog for economic policy across ECOWAS states, monitoring the strict macroeconomic conditions required for a stable monetary union. These challenges are compounded by unresolved institutional hurdles, such as burden-sharing arrangements and the eventual headquarters of the regional central bank. Furthermore, net international reserves climbed to over $282 million by the end of 2025, surpassing IMF program targets by nearly $16 million. According to Abdul Salam Abideyemi, Director General of the West Africa Monetary Institute, the composite convergence score for the West African Monetary Zone rose to 58.3% from the previous year’s 50%.

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Monrovia –The Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has declared that China will continue to serve as a catalyst for Africa’s development and revitalization, emphasizing that Liberia stands to benefit significantly from the growing partnership. Addressing senior government officials and dignitaries, Ambassador Chengwu said 2026 represents renewed hope for China-Africa relations, including Liberia. He noted that China will implement the consensus reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, while aligning China’s 15th Five-Year Plan with Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for development. Ambassador Chengwu revealed that Liberia’s exports to China increased by 23.9% in 2025, reaching US$131 million, according to China Customs statistics. China has stood with Liberia in moments of rebuilding and transformation, and for that, we are deeply grateful,” Vice President Koung said.

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