The political landscape in Liberia has been stirred as Senate Protemp Albert Chie responds to the recent US visa restrictions imposed on him and two other government officials. On Monday, the US government announced sanctions against Senator Albert Chie, Senator Emmanuel Nuquay of Margibi County, and Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, citing alleged corruption as the […]
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT WEAH Dear Mr. President, I present my profound compliments and wish to inform Your Excellency that Liberia’s current democratic gains which culminated into Your Excellency’s recent decision to graciously concede defeat in a free, fair and competitive contest, are being grossly undermined by the current waves of economic sanctions being imposed […]
In a press conference held by the Congress for Democratic Change – Council Of Patriots (CDC-COP), the organization questioned the recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department, describing them as a political tool aimed at suppressing political opposition. The CDC-COP, a prominent civil rights political movement in Liberia, raised concerns about the nature of […]
In the wake of the recent GloMag sanctions imposed on Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee, the youth wing of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) organized a spirited gathering of partisans from various age groups. The streets of Monrovia witnessed a jubilant celebration as supporters rallied in support of CDC Secretary General Jefferson Tamba Koijee. Their […]
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal, comprised of Hon. Justices Ivan Sesay, Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens, and Adrian Fisher, has issued an order directing Dr. Samura Kamara to immediately report to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for criminal investigations. The decision comes in the wake of the Commission of Inquiry’s findings and recommendations against […]
In recent years, the United States has intensified its efforts to combat corruption and malfeasance on a global scale. One notable case that has gained attention is the imposition of sanctions on government officials in Liberia through the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (GloMag). This act empowers the U.S. government to target individuals engaged […]
The U.S. Department of Treasury has taken decisive action against corruption, issuing sanctions against Samuel Tweah, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, and Senators Albert Chie and Emmanuel Nuquay. These measures, enacted under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, underscore the United States’ commitment to combatting […]
In a poignant message to Monrovia Sanctioned Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee, prominent Liberian figure Ambulah Mamey has offered insights into the repercussions of US sanctions and a roadmap for a positive life beyond these constraints. Mamey acknowledged the emotional toll sanctions can take, emphasizing the importance of addressing the impact openly rather than internalizing it. […]
In the aftermath of Liberia’s closely contested presidential polls, President George Manneh Weah has emerged not only as a statesman but as a beacon of democratic values, drawing commendations from international colleagues. The most recent accolades were bestowed upon him at an ECOWAS meeting, where leaders showered him with prolonged applause for gracefully conceding defeat […]
In a ceremony held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, the National Elections Commission (NEC) finally certified Bill Twehway and Nathaniel F. McGill as winners of the senatorial seats for River Cess and Margibi Counties, respectively. This certification marks a significant step toward their induction into […]