A Historic Step Towards Unity: Liberian Presidents-elect and Outgoing President Meet for Joint Transitional Team Meeting

In a momentous event at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai and outgoing President George Manneh Weah, along with their respective teams, convened the first Joint Presidential Transitional Team (JPTT) meeting. The gathering marked a significant stride towards a peaceful and harmonious transition of power from the Weah administration to the […]

Liberia Faces Setback as World Bank Suspends Access to Unwithdrawn Loans

Liberia, a nation still recovering from the scars of civil war, is grappling with a new financial challenge as the World Bank takes a drastic step by suspending its access to “unwithdrawn loans.” This move comes in response to the George Weah administration’s failure to service previously disbursed loans, signaling a significant development in the […]

Allegations of Corruption Surrounding George Weah’s Administration as Power Transition Nears

As Liberia anticipates the transition of power to Ambassador Joseph Boakai in the upcoming January inauguration ceremony, the nation finds itself grappling with disturbing allegations of government officials looting offices and properties under the outgoing administration of President George Weah. Numerous reports have surfaced, pointing to a series of incidents involving corruption and misappropriation of […]

The Digital Battlefield: Social Media and Citizens Journalism in the Liberian General Elections 2023

The Liberian General Elections of 2023 witnessed a significant shift in the political landscape, not only in terms of the candidates but also in the way information was disseminated. The impact of social media and citizens journalism played a pivotal role, ultimately leading to the election of Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai as the President of […]

Statement by His Excellency Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Snr., President-Elect of Liberia

My Fellow Citizens, Dear Liberians; On November 17th, 2023, I received a call from President George Manneh Weah to congratulate me. I want to thank him for being gracious in his concession, after what will go down as one of the most closely contested elections in Liberia’s political history. He and his Coalition for Democratic […]

President-elect Joseph Nyumah Boakai Expresses Gratitude and Outlines Vision for a United Liberia

In a gracious post-election interview, President-elect Joseph Nyumah Boakai extended his heartfelt thanks to the CDC party and President George Manneh Weah for their sportsmanship in conceding the election. Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai commended the spirit of democracy exhibited by his political counterparts, emphasizing the importance of unity for the prosperity of Liberia. “I extend […]

President George Weah Mandates Cabinet To Prepare For Turnover, Saying Liberians’ Interest Paramount

The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, convened a special Cabinet Meeting to discuss issues of national importance, including, most especially, his administration’s transfer of power to the incoming administration. President George Manneh Weah used the meeting of ministers, deputy ministers, assistant ministers, directors and commissioners […]

Statement from Charge D’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez on Liberia’s National Elections Commission

The National Elections Commission announced final results of the November 14 presidential runoff on November 20, 2023.  We congratulate President-elect Joseph Boakai on his election. Additionally, we commend President George Weah for gracefully accepting the election results. We urge all Liberians to join President Weah and accept the results peacefully.  The runoff and the October […]

Statement by President George Weah at His Last Cabinet Meeting

OPENING REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR. GEORGE MANNEH WEAH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA/99 AT THE FIRST POST-ELECTION MEETING OF THE CABINET THE EXECUTIVE MANSION CAPITOL HILL MONROVIA, LIBERIA NOVEMBER 22, 2023 Madam Jewel Howard Taylor Vice President of the Republic of Liberia; The Dean and Members of the Cabinet, Deputy and Assistant Ministers, […]

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu Extends Congratulations to Liberia’s President-Elect Joseph Boakai

In a gracious acknowledgment of Liberia’s successful presidential poll, President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the President-elect, Joseph Boakai. The Nigerian leader commended the government and people of Liberia for their commitment to the democratic process, emphasizing the significance of a smooth and transparent election. President Tinubu’s congratulatory message, conveyed through his […]