Published: July 10, 2026
MONROVIA – The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), one of Liberia’s largest and most influential media organizations, is set to make history on Friday, July 10, 2026, when it formally inaugurates its 7th Corps of Elected Officers at the Sinkor Palace in Monrovia.
The ceremony, to be held under the theme, “Shaping the Future of Liberian Journalism Through Inclusion, Welfare and Reform,” is expected to bring together senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, civil society organizations, media executives, journalists from across Liberia and members of the public.
The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the Association’s history and underscores its renewed commitment to strengthening press freedom, advancing journalists’ welfare, promoting professionalism and driving reforms that will enhance the practice of journalism in Liberia.
The incoming leadership to be inducted includes J. H. Webster Clayeh, President; Kruah Thompson, Vice President; Blamo N. Toe, Secretary-General; Princess M. Kamara, Assistant Secretary-General; Cynthia Quinisier, Financial Secretary; together with other elected officials who will serve the Association during the new administration.
The event will feature an array of distinguished national and international personalities, including Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly, Managing Director of the National Port Authority, who will deliver the keynote address; H.E. Amb. Yin Chengwu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Liberia, as Guest Speaker; and Amb. Latim Dathong II, Founder and Board Chairman of Starz University, who will serve as Installation Officer.
Also expected are Hon. Jerolinmek M. Piah, Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, as Guest of Honor; Mr. Julius K. Kanubah, President of the Press Union of Liberia, who will deliver the goodwill message; Hon. Johnny K. Kpehe, Sr., Senator of Bong County, as Chief Launcher; Mr. Alphonso Toweh, President of the Publishers Association of Liberia, as Special Guest of Honor; and Mr. Lawrence Yealue, Chairman of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia, also as Special Guest of Honor.
The ceremony is expected to attract hundreds of journalists, media executives and communication professionals from across Liberia, reflecting the growing influence of the Reporters Association of Liberia as a leading voice for reporters and media practitioners nationwide.
As Liberia continues to strengthen its democratic institutions, the Association believes the media remains indispensable in promoting transparency, accountability, good governance and informed public discourse. The incoming leadership is expected to build on the Association’s achievements while pursuing reforms aimed at improving members’ welfare, expanding professional development opportunities and fostering greater inclusion within the media sector.
The Reporters Association of Liberia extends an invitation to government institutions, diplomatic missions, development partners, media organizations, civil society actors and the general public to join this historic occasion and reaffirm their collective commitment to a free, independent and responsible press.
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