CONGRESS PASSES LANDMARK LAW TO CRIMINALLY PROSECUTE CORRUPT FOREIGN LEADERS

The Most Important Foreign Bribery Law in Half a Century Empowers the U.S. Government to Prosecute Foreign Officials Who Demand or Receive Bribes from Americans A statement from Transparency International U.S.December 14, 2023 Today the U.S. Congress approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (or FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, known as […]

U.S. Offers Support in Liberia’s Anti-Corruption Battle: Ball in Boakai-Koung Administration’s Court

In a recent press roundtable, Catherine Rodriguez, the Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Monrovia, expressed the United States’ willingness to assist the incoming Boakai-Koung administration in the fight against corruption. However, she emphasized that the ball is firmly in the new government’s court, urging them to take the lead in addressing this […]

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Placing Visa Restriction on Hon. Samuel D. Tweah Further Contradicts If America’s Words on Paper Should Be Taken Seriously

Being true to what you say on paper must be highlighted not only when the moment is pleasant but we must ask ourselves the hard question when things seem negative. The CDC-COP is asking, Is America truthful to what she says on paper? Placing Hon. Samuel D. Tweah on Visa restriction due to utopian allegations […]

Court of Appeal Orders Immediate Arrest of Dr. Samura Kamara, Demands Repayment of Over USD 727,000 Within 14 Days

In a stunning turn of events at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown on December 12, 2023, the Court of Appeal, presided over by Honourable Justice Ivan Sesay (JA), Honourable Justice Alhaji Mohamed Momoh-Jah Stevens (JA), and Honourable Justice Fisher (J), has ordered the immediate arrest of former presidential candidate Dr. Samura M.W. Kamara. […]

CDC-COP Questions the U.S Treasury Department Sanctions

CDC-COP Questions the U.S Treasury Department Sanctions; Describes the Process as an Indigenous Conspiracy; and Informs U.S President Joe Biden that these Paid to Play Political Sanctions Are a Prominent Reason for the Growing Influence of China and Russia around Africa Distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, fellow Liberians, and Patriots of Liberia’s only […]

Promoting Accountability and Fighting Corruption: Remarks by Charge d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez at Press Roundtable

In a press roundtable held at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, on December 12, 2023, Charge d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez addressed the media and congratulated the Liberian people on their successful presidential and legislative elections. She commended the nation for its commitment to democracy, emphasizing the significance of the peaceful and transparent electoral process. Rodriguez […]

Charge D’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez’s Remarks At Press Roundtable

CHARGE D’AFFAIRES CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ’S REMARKS AT PRESS ROUNDTABLE (DECEMBER 12, 2023)  By U.S. MISSION LIBERIA DECEMBER 12, 2023 Good morning! Thank you for joining me today for our first press roundtable since Liberia’s successful presidential and legislative elections.  It has been a historic period, so I want to begin by congratulating the Liberian people for demonstrating […]

Senate Protemp Albert Chie Denies US Visa Restriction, Labels Information as False and Misleading

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 […]

An Open Letter to President George Weah: Addressing Economic Sanctions and Ensuring Due Process

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 […]

CDC-COP Challenges U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions, Labels Them an Indigenous Conspiracy

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 […]