Senate Protemp Albert Chie Denies US Visa Restriction, Labels Information as False and Misleading

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 […]

An Open Letter to President George Weah: Addressing Economic Sanctions and Ensuring Due Process

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 […]

Supporters Rally for Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee Amidst Sanctions

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 […]

Unraveling the United States’ Sanctions on Liberian Officials: A Closer Look at GloMag

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 […]

NEC Certifies Controversial CDC Candidates Amidst Calls for Investigation

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 […]

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Liberian Mayor Jefferson Koijee: A Closer Look at the Implications

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 […]

U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT DESIGNATES MAYOR OF MONROVIA JEFFERSON KOIJEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AND CORRUPTION

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 […]

US Sanctioned Officials Winning Liberian Senate Seats: President George Weah Faces Scrutiny

In a development that has raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally, Liberia is facing accusations of allowing individuals sanctioned by the United States government to participate in and win Senate seats. The controversy centers around President George Weah’s government allegedly granting the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) symbol to officials previously sanctioned by the […]