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 […]
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 (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 […]
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 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 […]
On a momentous day at the EJS Ministerial Complex, the winners of the October 10, 2023, General Elections for Senators and Representatives were officially certified in a ceremony that echoed the democratic triumph of the people. The event marked the culmination of a fiercely contested election, featuring candidates vying for legislative positions as well as […]
Liberia, a nation that endured a brutal civil war and has faced numerous challenges on its journey to recovery, is now looking towards a future of promise and progress. At the forefront of this hopeful trajectory is Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, a remarkable leader from Grand Bassa County who is poised to play a pivotal role […]
In a bizarre turn of events, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, a disbarred lawyer convicted of embezzlement, is now vying for a prominent political position in Liberia. Koffa’s legal troubles and his questionable defense strategy raise serious concerns about the integrity of the political process in Liberia. This article delves into the details of Koffa’s case, the […]
As Liberia prepares for the inauguration of the 55th Legislature, one of the key positions up for grabs is that of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The race is heating up, and four prominent figures have thrown their hats into the ring, each vying to secure this influential position. Among the contenders are […]