In a recent exchange on social media, Liberia’s Finance Minister, Samuel Tweh, responded strongly to accusations made by former Finance Minister and now Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh. The heated exchange centered around the alleged improper financial dealings involving HPX, an American company, and the subsequent response from Tweh. Tweh began by addressing Konneh directly, […]
In a shocking revelation, former Finance Minister and Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh, has exposed what appears to be a clandestine financial transaction between the Government of Liberia (GOL) and High Power Exploration Incorporated (HPX). The disclosure, made during a press conference, has raised serious concerns about the legality of the dealings and the conduct […]
In a turn of events that has left many stunned, Senator Emmanuel Nuquay, once confident in his ability to obtain a U.S. visa whenever he pleased, now finds himself among the high-profile Liberian officials sanctioned by the United States Department of State. The irony is glaring, as just a few months ago, he confidently displayed […]
In the realm of Liberian politics, alliances can be as fickle as the wind, and recent events have cast a shadow over the once-cherished relationship between Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie and Nimba County District #7 Representative-elect Musa Hassan Bility. What was once a seemingly unbothered camaraderie now appears to be sinking into the depths of […]
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 […]
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 […]