Liberia’s historic moment of inaugurating President-elect Joseph Boakai and Vice President-elect Jeremiah Kpan Koung was marked by the presence of U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who arrived in the country on Sunday to lead the U.S. delegation. Ambassador Greenfield, known for her deep connection with Liberia spanning decades, expressed the United States’ unwavering support for Liberia […]
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 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 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 […]
In a significant step towards fostering international cooperation and economic development, Liberia’s President-Elect, Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai, engaged in a high-profile meeting today with key figures from the United States government. The meeting included discussions with Jay Shambaugh, the U.S. Undersecretary for International Affairs, and Alice Albright, the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge […]
In a significant diplomatic move, President-elect Joseph N. Boakai of Liberia recently engaged in a crucial meeting with the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, at the State Department in Washington DC. The meeting underscores the importance of fostering strong ties between Liberia and the United States, particularly in the realm […]
President-elect Joseph Boakai of Liberia is set to engage in a series of high-profile meetings with officials of the United States government this week, laying the groundwork for strengthened diplomatic ties between the two nations. Boakai’s well-structured itinerary reflects a commitment to addressing various critical issues and building on the existing relationship between the U.S. […]
The Most Important Foreign Bribery Law in Half a Century Empowers the U.S. Government to Prosecute Foreign Officials Who Demand or Receive Bribes from Americans A statement from Transparency International U.S.December 14, 2023 Today the U.S. Congress approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (or FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, known as […]
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 […]