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Boakai Government Attacks Freedom of Expression: Human Rights Activists and Netizens Decry

Emmanuel Orlind CooperAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperAugust 14, 2024August 14, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia: The government of Joseph Nyuma Boakai has with immediate effect dismissed nine (9) employees of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) in what appears...

Human Rights

Freedom of Speech Under Attack in Liberia: CSA Calls for Dismissal of Nine MCC Employees Over Social Media Comments

Matthew JacobsAugust 14, 2024August 18, 2024

by Matthew JacobsAugust 14, 2024August 18, 202400

Liberia’s Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director General Josiah Joekai has issued a strong call for the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) to terminate the employment of...

Human Rights

Embattled Former EPA Boss Tarpeh Puts Spoon Network on Notice

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

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

EMBATTLED FORMER EPA BOSS Professor Wilson Tarpeh has seriously frowned on reports of allegation of corruption in a letter sent to the CEO of the...

Human Interest Human Rights

President Joseph Boakai Accused of Witch-Hunting Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah by Blocking ECOWAS Appointment

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 9, 2024July 9, 202400

President Joseph Boakai is being accused of political witch-hunting for his decision to prevent Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah from being appointed to a crucial role...

Governance Human Rights Liberia War Crimes Rule of Law

President Boakai Appoints Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi to WCC: Another False Start?

Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, SrJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

by Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, SrJune 21, 2024June 21, 202400

OF THE MANY PROBLEMS of Boakai’s administration is the issue of false starts. The inauguration, appointments to tenured positions, the Asset Recovery Team, etc. are...

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...

Human Rights Rule of Law Violence

Combating Mob Violence in Liberia: A Comprehensive Approach for Sustainable Change

Emmanuel Orlind CooperDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperDecember 13, 2023December 13, 20230198

Like many other nations, Liberia struggles with the complicated problem of mob violence. The general well-being of communities, human rights, and social cohesiveness are all...

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 Diplomacy Human Rights Humanity Rule of Law

U.S Honors Liberia’s Marc Kollie and 10 International Anti-Corruption Champions

Figo MansarayDecember 7, 2023December 7, 2023

by Figo MansarayDecember 7, 2023December 7, 20230293

The U.S. Department of State has honored and acknowledged organizations and people for their global advocacy of accountability, honesty, openness, and good governance, including Marc...

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