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Contradictions in the Rule of Law President Boakai’s inaugural address in January 2024 pledged to uphold the rule of law and protect citizens’ constitutional rights. However, his administration’s record in this regard paints a starkly different picture. The lack of decisive action to investigate and address these allegations undermines the credibility of his commitment to justice and human rights.

Ambassador Lewis Garseedah Brown, II has been nominated, confirmed by the Liberian Senate, and appointed and commissioned by the President as Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He once served in the same post from June 2016 to August 2018. Brown successfully negotiated with the Security Council, a one-year extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), to help support Liberia’s transitional elections in 2017, and after 57 years, got Liberia elected to chair a Committee of the General Assembly. On Brown’s watch, Liberia chaired the committee on Conferences, and was elected Vice President of…

I. Introduction After enduring President Joseph Boakai’s delusional and self-congratulatory State of the Nation Address, it is imperative that we dismantle this blatant attempt to mask the harsh realities faced by the Liberian people. While the President and his detached advisors bask in an echo chamber of scripted praise, their fabricated narrative of success collapses under the weight of undeniable public suffering.

Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, has praised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his Administration for the proposed Liberia Diaspora Conference on National Development, which is slated for some time this year in Washington D.C. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Monday, January 27, Eminent Wettee acknowledged that the Liberian leader has joined his past compatriots in recognizing the immense contributions of the Liberian diaspora community to their home country. Delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Boakai mentioned how his administration believes in the potential…

Monrovia – The Liberia Muslim Women Network (LMWNet) has commenced preparations for its 10th Anniversary Hijab Day celebration, scheduled to take place on February 1, 2025, at the Fish Market United Foundation School campus on Tubman Boulevard.

Monrovia – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, successfully concluded three impactful town hall meetings to enhance public participation in local governance. Funded by the Embassy of Ireland in Liberia, the events brought together diverse stakeholders to foster transparency, inclusivity, and effective local decision-making. The town hall meetings engaged 120 participants, including county administrators, council members, traditional leaders, chiefs, civil society representatives, media personnel, women and youth leaders, persons with disabilities, and security officials. This initiative forms part of the broader project, Strengthening Political Governance and Accountability in Liberia, implemented by Naymote with…

Kakata-Liberia’s transformative initiative aimed at uplifting Liberia’s at-risk youth has been officially launched in Kakata City, Margibi County. The Partnership for the Advancement of Youth (PAY) Project, a three-month pilot program, seeks to address pressing challenges faced by young people in Liberia, such as drug addiction, unemployment, and community disengagement.The launch ceremony launched on Friday, January 24, brought together a diverse group of international partners, local government officials, youth leaders, community members, students, and individuals affected by drug addiction.The event marked a pivotal moment in efforts to provide educational and psychological support, as well as character development, to the country’s vulnerable…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, has emphasized that the success of the Joseph Boakai-led administration depends not only on the expertise of those chosen to serve but also on their collaboration and shared commitment to national progress.

Monrovia, Liberia-The Supreme Court of Liberia, has ordered the recusal of Judge Blamo Dixon from the corruption case against former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and others, raising serious questions about the government’s motives and the integrity of its judicial processes.

Monrovia, Liberia- A three-man high-level Egyptian Aquaculture Delegation is expected Friday, January 24, 2025, to begin touring aquaculture facilities in Grannd Cape Mount, Bomi, Montserrado, Lofa, and other Counties to start assessing Liberia’s aquaculture needs. The three-man Egyptian Aquaculture delegation is headed by Dr. Ahmed Saneyeldin Mohammed Sadek a member of theLakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency of Egypt. Others on the delegation include EngineerHany Mohammed Mabrouk Ibrahim, General Manager for Fish Resources of the Authority for Fish Resources Development, and Dr. Dawlat Ali Hassanin Mohamadin, Veterinarian of the Lake and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency of…