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The Power of Incumbency and the Deficit of Incumbency
In politics, the power of incumbency is often mistaken for permanence. It confers control over institutions, access to state resources, command of…
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The Waiting Is Over’: Musa Bility Signals Political Turning Point for Liberia in 2026”
Monrovia – The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Musa Hassan Bility, has formally declared an end to what…
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“Politics na constant,” they say in Liberia
There was a time — not so long ago — when the fire of political conviction burned brightly in me. I was…
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Liberia’s Adolescents and SRHR: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Liberia is confronting a slow-moving crisis, one that rarely dominates headlines but continues to shape the country’s future.
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When Facts Lose Power: Elections, Misinformation, and Democracy in Liberia
On election days across Africa, the queues are long, the sun is unforgiving, and hope hangs heavily in the air. From dusty…
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The Liberia National Police And The Price Of Reform
In a society emerging from years of fragility, reforming any national institution is never simple, especially when that institution enforces the law. The…
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Liberia: New Year But Old System
The words Happy New Year are being yelled all over locally and globally. But the same old system is operational in Liberia…
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Weaponizing Poverty and Numbers Will Not Deliver Justice: The US$155 Million Claim by Comrade Martin K.N. Kollie Is False; Less Than 1% of the MOJ budget Went to Prosecution
In every democracy, numbers can either illuminate truth or be weaponized to mislead. Unfortunately, the recent Facebook post by Comrade Martin Kollie…
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The Perils of Betrayal: A Reflection on Political Leadership and Trust: Be Wise, Be an Innovator, Be a Critical Thinker
Trust is a valuable universal currency that can be both invaluable and perilous. Use it wisely, and give it cautiously.” – Austin…