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 […]
In a poignant message to Monrovia Sanctioned Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee, prominent Liberian figure Ambulah Mamey has offered insights into the repercussions of US sanctions and a roadmap for a positive life beyond these constraints. Mamey acknowledged the emotional toll sanctions can take, emphasizing the importance of addressing the impact openly rather than internalizing it. […]
In the aftermath of Liberia’s closely contested presidential polls, President George Manneh Weah has emerged not only as a statesman but as a beacon of democratic values, drawing commendations from international colleagues. The most recent accolades were bestowed upon him at an ECOWAS meeting, where leaders showered him with prolonged applause for gracefully conceding defeat […]
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 […]
In a significant move to address human rights abuses and corruption, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Jefferson Koijee, the Mayor of Monrovia, Liberia, and a senior leader in the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political party. Koijee, known for his alleged involvement in stoking […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tensions flared within the hallowed halls of the House of Representatives as Plenary issued an arrest warrant for Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr. The unprecedented move came after the Minister failed to honor the House’s contempt invitation, raising concerns about the executive’s accountability to the legislative branch. Minister Tweah was slated […]