Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Liberia recently hosted a delegation from the United States for Global Criminal Justice, led by Ambassador-At-Large Her Excellency Beth Van Schaack, at his office on Capitol Hill. The meeting, which took place against the backdrop of efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia, marked a […]
In a resounding display of unity and determination, the Honorable House of Representatives in Liberia has taken a historic step towards justice and accountability by passing a resolution advocating for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. This landmark decision, supported by over forty members, underscores Liberia’s commitment to confronting the painful legacies […]
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has taken a bold step in the fight against corruption by issuing Executive Order No. 126, which establishes the Office of Assets Recovery in Liberia. This executive order demonstrates President Boakai’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting transparency and accountability within the government. The establishment of the Office […]
In a fiery response to the accusations leveled by former Finance Minister and Gbarpolu County Senator-elect Amara Konneh, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah took to social media to dismantle what he deemed as misconceptions and misinformation. The exchange centers around the controversial HPX deal, with Tweah vehemently defending his actions during his tenure as Finance Minister. […]
In a recent exchange of words, the former Finance Minister and now Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh, responded vehemently to Finance Minister Samuel Tweah regarding the controversial HPX deal. Konneh accused Tweah of misleading the public and engaging in questionable fiscal and economic governance practices during his tenure. The HPX Mess: Konneh began by addressing […]
In a significant move aimed at securing the proper use of Liberia’s resources during the transition period, President George Weah has instructed all government entities to seek approval from his office for expenditures. The directive covers payments of bonuses and service allowances to directors, deputies, and officials of similar standings in state-owned enterprises, commissions, and […]
In a dramatic turn of events, local construction companies contracted by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) have locked down the agency’s offices, demanding payment for their work on the Presidential County Tour Projects, commonly referred to as the “Weah Project.” The move comes as a manifestation of growing frustrations among the contractors who […]
In a historic move, the United States Congress has recently approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. This groundbreaking legislation marks a significant milestone in the global fight against corruption by criminalizing the act of foreign officials demanding or accepting bribes from […]
In a recent statement, US Presidential candidate Rollan Roberts condemned the imposition of sanctions by the United States against several Liberian officials, including Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. The sanctions, which involve a lifetime ban on travel to the US and the use of the US financial banking system, have sparked controversy and criticism from Roberts, […]
Former Finance Minister and now Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh, has responded to Samuel Tweah’s recent clarification on the controversial HPX payment, expressing deep concern over what appears to be an admission of illegality. In a statement, Konneh highlighted Tweah’s confirmation that their action was, indeed, illegal, and that the government would refund HPX if […]