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 […]
In a recent press roundtable, Catherine Rodriguez, the Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Monrovia, expressed the United States’ willingness to assist the incoming Boakai-Koung administration in the fight against corruption. However, she emphasized that the ball is firmly in the new government’s court, urging them to take the lead in addressing this […]
Being true to what you say on paper must be highlighted not only when the moment is pleasant but we must ask ourselves the hard question when things seem negative. The CDC-COP is asking, Is America truthful to what she says on paper? Placing Hon. Samuel D. Tweah on Visa restriction due to utopian allegations […]
CDC-COP Questions the U.S Treasury Department Sanctions; Describes the Process as an Indigenous Conspiracy; and Informs U.S President Joe Biden that these Paid to Play Political Sanctions Are a Prominent Reason for the Growing Influence of China and Russia around Africa Distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press, fellow Liberians, and Patriots of Liberia’s only […]
In a press roundtable held at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, on December 12, 2023, Charge d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez addressed the media and congratulated the Liberian people on their successful presidential and legislative elections. She commended the nation for its commitment to democracy, emphasizing the significance of the peaceful and transparent electoral process. Rodriguez […]
CHARGE D’AFFAIRES CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ’S REMARKS AT PRESS ROUNDTABLE (DECEMBER 12, 2023) By U.S. MISSION LIBERIA DECEMBER 12, 2023 Good morning! Thank you for joining me today for our first press roundtable since Liberia’s successful presidential and legislative elections. It has been a historic period, so I want to begin by congratulating the Liberian people for demonstrating […]
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 […]
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT WEAH Dear Mr. President, I present my profound compliments and wish to inform Your Excellency that Liberia’s current democratic gains which culminated into Your Excellency’s recent decision to graciously concede defeat in a free, fair and competitive contest, are being grossly undermined by the current waves of economic sanctions being imposed […]
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 diplomatic encounter, a light-level delegation from the U.S. Embassy near Monrovia engaged with H.E. President-elect Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Tuesday. The delegation, led by Charge d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez, convened at President-elect Joseph N. Boakai’s Paynesville Office to discuss a paramount issue — the commitment to combat corruption in Liberia. The focal point […]