In a bold statement posted on his official Facebook page, Ben Believe Togbah Jr., leader of the CDC-COP, vehemently opposed the United States government’s sanctioning of Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee. Togbah expressed his strong belief that the fate of Liberia’s leadership should be determined by its citizens rather than external powers. Togbah emphasized, “America […]
Jefferson Tamba Koijee, the mayor of Monrovia, Liberia, and a senior leader in the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political party, finds himself in the crosshairs of international scrutiny. Designated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for alleged serious human rights abuses and corruption, Jefferson T. Koijee’s controversial tenure has been marked by […]
By U.S. MISSION LIBERIA DECEMBER 8, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) designated Jefferson Koijee (Koijee), who is the mayor of Monrovia, Liberia and is a senior leader in the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political party. Koijee has a reputation for stoking violence and has a powerful […]
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Sierra Leone has unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma against the judge-led Commission of Inquiry (COI). The court, consisting of Honourable Justices Ivan Sesay (JA)-presiding, Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens (JA), and Adrian Fisher (J), not only upheld the findings of […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Sierra Leone Police have extended an invitation to the former President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, for questioning in connection with the failed attempted coup on November 26, 2023. The unfolding developments have sent shockwaves through the nation, as citizens grapple with the idea that a former head of […]
Corruption has long been a challenge in the political landscapes of many countries, and Africa is no exception. While not all African leaders have faced allegations of corruption, some ex-presidents have found themselves under scrutiny, investigated, and in some cases, convicted and sent to jail. The stories of these leaders serve as cautionary tales, emphasizing […]
A court in Mauritania has delivered a significant verdict, sentencing former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to five years in prison for corruption. The 66-year-old ex-president, who served from 2009 to 2019, was found guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to unlawfully enrich himself. The court, situated in the capital city of Nouakchott […]
In a landmark legal decision, Hon. Justice Ivan Sesay-presiding, Hon. Justice Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens, and Hon. Justice Adrian Fisher have ordered former President Ernest Bai Koroma to pay USD 135,000.00 to the government of Sierra Leone within seven days. The ruling comes as a result of allegations that the former president caused financial loss to […]
In a recent and alarming development, the Coalition for Democratic Change – Council Of Patriots (CDC-COP) has issued a stern warning to the government led by Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai. The CDC-COP alleges that the government’s plan to conduct audits is nothing but a veiled attempt to “witch-hunt” peaceful Liberians associated with their political group. […]
Sierra Leonean President Julius Bio made a significant announcement on Saturday, revealing that investigations into the deadly clashes that occurred on November 26th have unequivocally identified the events as an “attempted coup.” In a national address, President Bio stated, “Investigations conducted so far by our security and intelligence community strongly indicate that the November 26 […]