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Government of Liberia Establishes Task Force to Recover Illegally Acquired Assets

Emmanuel Orlind CooperMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperMarch 6, 2024March 6, 20240197

In a bid to combat corruption and retrieve assets wrongfully acquired by current and former government officials, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Order...

Governance Politics

Joseph Nyuma Boakai Government Accused of Violating Liberian Laws with Tenure Positions, Including NASSCORP

Rebazar ForteMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

by Rebazar ForteMarch 4, 2024March 4, 20240316

Even against the Supreme Court’s injunction, it seems that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is committed to dismissing all government employees holding tenured posts. The Supreme...

Agriculture Climate Change Governance

Liberia Launches First Research Scientific Vessel to Boost Fisheries Sector

W. Roland JamesJanuary 28, 2024January 28, 2024

by W. Roland JamesJanuary 28, 2024January 28, 20240260

The Government of Liberia through its National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has launched the first state-of-the-art “Research Scientific Vessel” in the Fisheries Industry intended...

Governance Legislative Politics

Joseph Nyuma Boakai Prepares for First State of the Nation Address

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJanuary 27, 2024January 27, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJanuary 27, 2024January 27, 20240253

Darby, Pennsylvania – The 26th President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, will make his first State of the Nation speech. This follows...

Governance Human Rights LGBTQ

Navigating LGBTQ Rights: A Delicate Path for the Boakai Administration in Liberia

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 20240254

Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia’s stance on LGBTQ rights has come under scrutiny as the Joseph Nyumah Boakai administration assumes power in Liberia. There are mixed expectations...

Climate Change Environment Governance Human Rights

Historic Climate Action Agreements Mark the End of COP 28

Emmanuel Orlind CooperDecember 14, 2023December 14, 2023

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperDecember 14, 2023December 14, 20230292

Another major turning point in global climate action was reached recently with the conclusion of the 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to...

Corruption Diplomacy Governance Politics

US Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Three Liberian Officials, their Wives, and Minor Kids under Section 7031

Emmanuel Orlind Cooper and Figo MansarayDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023

by Emmanuel Orlind Cooper and Figo MansarayDecember 11, 2023December 11, 20230208

The U.S. Department of Treasury has placed visa ban on Senators Albert Chie and Emmanuel Nuquay and Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel Tweah...

Diplomacy Governance Human Rights National Security

US Treasury Department Sanctions Liberian Mayor Jefferson Koijee for Human Rights Violations

Figo MansarayDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023

by Figo MansarayDecember 8, 2023December 8, 20230496

The United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned the Monrovia City Mayor and Secretary General of the Coalition for Democratic Change...

Corruption Governance

Tackling Corruption: A New Era for Liberia under President-elect Joseph Nyumah Boakai

Emmanuel Orlind CooperDecember 7, 2023December 7, 2023

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperDecember 7, 2023December 7, 20230316

Liberia, a historically and culturally rich country, is on the verge of a new age. Following Joseph Boakai’s election as president, the nation is prepared...

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