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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck has finally made its debut, entering a fiercely competitive pickup truck market dominated by the likes of Ford, Rivian Automotive, and General Motors. Despite being two years behind schedule and arriving with a price tag over 50% higher than initially touted, the Cybertruck promises to carve a unique niche in the electric […]
Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a trailblazer who shattered glass ceilings as the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, has passed away at the age of 93. The court announced on Friday morning that O’Connor’s death was a result of complications related to advanced dementia, marking the end of an era for a […]
Henry Kissinger, the influential diplomat whose thick glasses and gravelly voice became synonymous with American foreign policy during the Cold War era, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 100, according to his consulting firm. The former Secretary of State played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. diplomatic strategies, navigating the complexities of the […]
I congratulate Joseph Boakai on his election to be the next president of Liberia. These free and fair elections and presidential runoff demonstrated Liberians’ commitment to making their voices heard through the ballot box, and I look forward to working together to continue deepening the ties between our nations and people in the years ahead. I […]