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CDC Congratulates Trump, Suspends Lawmakers Amid Allegations Against Unity Party; Deputy Speaker Fallah Responds

Emmanuel Orlind CooperNovember 6, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperNovember 6, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia – November 6, 2024 – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) extended its congratulations to U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump today, commending the American...

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Boakai Dismisses Ambassadors-at-Large and Envoys in Major Diplomatic Shakeup

Matthew JacobsOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024

by Matthew JacobsOctober 24, 2024October 24, 202400

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered the immediate termination of all Ambassadors-at-Large, Special Envoys, and Trade and Investment Representatives, signaling a significant restructuring of Liberia’s...

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President Boakai Faces Criticism for Lack of Progress on Anti-Corruption, Reconciliation, and National Unity

Emmanuel Orlind CooperSeptember 25, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperSeptember 25, 202400

New York, September 25, 2024 – While addressing the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia presented a...

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Liberian President Joseph Boakai Addresses UN General Assembly, Calls for Global Unity and Sustainable Development

Matthew JacobsSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

by Matthew JacobsSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 202400

New York, September 25, 2024 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., delivered his first address as President of the Republic of Liberia at the 79th...

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The Washington Dilemma: A Historical Challenge for Liberian Presidents with Devastating Consequences

Michael Francis TarrSeptember 21, 2024September 21, 2024

by Michael Francis TarrSeptember 21, 2024September 21, 202400

Attempting to stay clear of Washington due to its controversial approach to Liberian relations is an old playbook. No president of the West African nation...

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George Weah Highlights Liberia’s Path to the UN Security Council, Calls for Domestic Reform

Emmanuel Orlind CooperSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia — September 19, 2024 — In a comprehensive statement, the Office of Former President George Manneh Weah acknowledged the receipt of a letter...

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Liberia Engages Former President Weah to Support United Nations Security Council Bid

Matthew JacobsSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

by Matthew JacobsSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia: What has been described as a major reconciliatory approach by the government of Liberia towards healing the wounds of the just-ended polarized 2023...

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Failures in Governance, Corruption, and Neglect: Gongloe’s Scathing Critique of Boakai’s Administration

Emmanuel Orlind CooperSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia – Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe has issued a stern critique of President Joseph Boakai’s administration, highlighting significant governance failures and ongoing corruption issues that,...

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CDC Responds to Independence Day Speech, Emphasizes Strong US-Liberia Ties

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 27, 2024July 27, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia – In response to the 177th Independence Day Oration by Dr. Robtel NeeJai Pailey, Liberia’s main opposition party, the Coalition of Democratic Change...

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U.S. Delegation Attending Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Celebrations Walked Out of the Ceremony

Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, SrJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024

by Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, SrJuly 26, 2024July 26, 202400

TODAY MARKS A STUNNING experience for Liberia as a U.S. delegation attending the 177th Independence Day celebrations headed by Chargé d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez walked out...

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