In the wake of the recent GloMag sanctions imposed on Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee, the youth wing of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) organized a spirited gathering of partisans from various age groups. The streets of Monrovia witnessed a jubilant celebration as supporters rallied in support of CDC Secretary General Jefferson Tamba Koijee. Their […]
In recent years, the United States has intensified its efforts to combat corruption and malfeasance on a global scale. One notable case that has gained attention is the imposition of sanctions on government officials in Liberia through the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (GloMag). This act empowers the U.S. government to target individuals engaged […]
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 surprising revelation during his Sunday sermon at Christ Chapel of Faith in Paynesville, Nimba County Senator and preacher Prince Y. Johnson declared that Alexander Cummings, the Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), is allegedly cursed and leading a miserable life due to false accusations made against him. Senator Prince Y. Johnson […]
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 […]