In a significant development for Liberia’s judiciary, President George Weah has nominated the current Justice Minister, Cllr. Frank Musa Dean, for the esteemed position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. This nomination marks a crucial step in reshaping the nation’s legal landscape and upholding the principles of justice. However, the nomination is contingent upon […]
In a significant milestone for Liberia’s democratic process, the National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially certified Joseph Boakai as the President-elect and Jeremiah Koung as the Vice President-elect following the November 2023 presidential runoff elections. The certification ceremony, held on an early Wednesday, marked the official recognition of the electoral victory of Boakai and Koung. […]
In the aftermath of a diplomatic visit to the United States, President-Elect Joseph N. Boakai has returned to Liberia with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. During his visit to the U.S., President-Elect Joseph N. Boakai engaged in crucial discussions, meetings, and collaborations that underscored his commitment to serving Liberia as its next President. […]
In a pivotal diplomatic encounter, President Joseph Boakai engaged in high-level discussions with the Managing Director of the World Bank, Anna Bjerde, during his visit to Washington, DC. The meeting not only underscored the challenges facing Liberia but also marked a commitment from the World Bank to support the Boakai-Koung Administration in addressing immediate economic […]
In a significant diplomatic encounter, President-Elect Joseph Boakai recently met with US Senator Chris Coons of Delaware, who serves as the chair of the Ethics Committee and holds the position of the senior Democrat on two influential subcommittees: The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and Law, and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and […]
In a proactive move to strengthen diplomatic ties and lay the groundwork for his upcoming presidency, President-Elect Joseph Boakai engaged in a strategic breakfast roundtable with senior US policymakers in Washington, DC. The exclusive event, organized by the United States Institute of Peace, brought together influential figures from the White House, Congress Foreign and Appropriations […]
In a testament to the proactive approach of Liberia’s President-Elect Joseph Boakai, crucial diplomatic groundwork is already underway even before he officially assumes office. President-elect Joseph Boakai met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, DC. This early engagement with a key international partner […]
In a significant diplomatic meeting on Wednesday in Washington, DC, President-Elect Joseph Boakai of Liberia engaged in discussions with Samantha Power, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The meeting marked a pivotal moment in the longstanding partnership between Liberia and USAID, dating back to the agency’s inception in 1961. A […]
Liberian President George Weah has recently distanced himself from the country’s controversial vote on December 12 at the United Nations, where Liberia stood alongside Israel and eight other nations against a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Liberia was the only African country to vote against the resolution, leading to concerns and questions […]
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) recently had the honor of hosting the President-elect of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, for a Business Roundtable on December 19th. The event provided a platform for the incoming leader to engage with business leaders, discuss economic priorities, and articulate his vision for creating a more business-friendly investment […]