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Division in Liberia: Koijee and Howard-Taylor Unite in Criticism of Cultural Ambassador’s Dismissal

Emmanuel Orlind Cooper and Matthew JacobsAugust 18, 2024August 18, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind Cooper and Matthew JacobsAugust 18, 2024August 18, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia (August 18, 2024) – In a sharply worded statement, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Secretary General and former Mayor of Monrovia, Jefferson...

Human Rights Labor Politics

Former Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee Slams Boakai Administration Over ‘Illegal Dismissals’ and Human Rights Violations

Matthew JacobsAugust 16, 2024August 18, 2024

by Matthew JacobsAugust 16, 2024August 18, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia – In a strongly worded statement, former Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee has condemned what he calls the “illegal dismissal” of Monrovia City...

Politics Rule of Law

Boakai Walks In Error: CBL Governor Suspension Illegal?

Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, SrJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, SrJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202400

SINCE THE DEMNING audit report of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) was released by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) of Liberia, which accused the...

Politics Rule of Law

CDC Leader, George Weah Vows to Resist Unity Party’s ‘Weaponization’ of Judiciary

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 31, 2024July 31, 202400

Monrovia, Liberia – In a fiery speech on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, former Liberian President George Manneh Weah denounced the Unity Party (UP) administration for...

Diplomacy Politics

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...

Corruption Politics

Representative Kolubah: “We lied on Koijee and Samora Wolokollie”

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 23, 2024July 23, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJuly 23, 2024July 23, 202400

Monrovia—In a dramatic turn of events, Representative Yekeh Kolubah admitted to fabricating claims against opposition figures Jefferson Koijee and Samora Wolokollie, acknowledging that the Unity...

Legislative Politics

CDC Denies Allegations of Plot to Remove Speaker Fonati Koffa

Emmanuel Orlind CooperJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

by Emmanuel Orlind CooperJune 11, 2024June 11, 202401

The former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has categorically denied claims made by elements from the ruling Unity Party regarding an alleged plot to...

Corruption Governance Politics

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...

Crime Politics

Blood at the Door: Family of Journalist Orlind Cooper Threatened

Rebazar ForteFebruary 18, 2024February 18, 2024

by Rebazar ForteFebruary 18, 2024February 18, 20240318

LEE HILL, JOHNSONVILLE – The quiet neighborhood of Lee Hill in Johnsonville, Liberia, was shattered by a chilling incident that unfolded at the doorstep of...

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