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Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]Over the weekend, former President Weah and his wife, Mrs. Clar Marie Weah, returned home after a month abroad. Although the arrival was peaceful, the significant presence of the army raised concerns, with many questioning the motive behind their deployment. Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Jerolinmek Mathew Piah defended the AFL deployment, citing a threat from ex-President Weah’s supporters. Deploying the AFL, we think it is a calculated attempt to harm Mr. Weah. Mr. Weah’s life is under threat under Mr. Boakai,” SG Koijee said.

“In light of the ongoing economic exploitation of unlawful visa refusals for Liberians by the United States Embassy in Monrovia, I, Rev. Krua and his organizations, UHRI and the Free Liberia Movement, are seeking “equal opportunities” and a U.S. visa waiver for all Liberians. He said this year, 41 countries with a total population of over one billion are eligible to enter the United States without visa. But over 70% of Liberian visa applicants are denied visa and their visa fees are not refunded. Ten Presidents of Liberia were citizens of the United States of America.”

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected], Webster Clayeh, [email protected]Over the weekend, former President Weah and his wife, Mrs. Clar Marie Weah, returned home after a month abroad. Although the arrival was peaceful, the significant presence of the army raised concerns, with many questioning the motive behind their deployment. The House, through a majority vote, summoned top security officials, including Geraldine George, Minister of Defense; Cllr. Samuel Koffi Woods, President Boakai’s National Security Advisor, to explain the reason behind the army’s deployment. Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Jerolinmek Mathew Piah defended the AFL deployment, citing a threat from ex-President Weah’s supporters.

Monrovia — The representative of Grand Grand Gedeh’s third district, Jacob Debee, has raised concern over the deteriorating condition of the National Correction Palace in Zwedru. By Jaheim T. Tumu- [email protected]The facility is reportedly in a deplorable state, highlighting significant issues with infrastructure, power supply, vehicles and maintenance. The condition of such a vital institution reflects systemic problems that need urgent attention to ensure the humane treatment of inmates and the proper functioning of the justice system. In his communication to House Speaker, Fonati Koffa, Rep Debee said such conditions pose a serious security risk to the lives and well-being of the people and residents of Grand Gedeh County. Rep. Debee noted that the vehicles used by the PSU officers at the Palace are all grounded, which impedes the officers’ effective operations.

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Liberia currently faces an existential health threat due to the prevalence of substandard and expired drugs and other medicinal products across the country, the Managing Director of Liberia Medicine and Health Product Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), Luke L. Bawo, has alarmed. He highlighted a concerning reality where approximately 45% of medicines and health products in Liberia are either expired or substandard, posing a significant health threat to the population. "Liberia faces an existential health threat. "Approximately 45% of medicine or health products circulating in Liberia here are either expiring commodities or substandard," he noted. "It is our mandate to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of health commodities in circulation in Liberia," he said.

By Obediah Johnson, [email protected]The Gbarpolu County senator observed that past and current governments have been struggling to ensure the prosecution of individuals named in these audit reports and findings released by both the GAC and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). He made these comments at a brief ceremony marking the launch of public hearings on audit reports released by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) held at Capitol Building in Monrovia on Monday, July 15. “The Auditor General has done an excellent job to produce these reports. He disclosed that upon receiving the reports from the Auditor General, the PAC will conduct public hearings and publish its findings within a 90 day period. It is assisted by a Secretariat which was established during the 53rd National Legislature in April 2013.

Despite meeting these criteria and acting in these roles efficiently for months or even years, many internal staff members have been reportedly overlooked. “An analysis was conducted at Minister Zuo’s request to determine which staff members were capable of filling the vacant positions,” said an anonymous source. This decision contradicts the directive given by then Finance Minister Kamara during a general staff meeting on June 28, 2024. “It’s demoralizing and hampers overall productivity.”Recent reports suggest that with Finance Minister Kamara’s resignation, Deputy Minister Zuo appears more determined than ever to proceed with his hiring plans. When contacted, Deputy Minister Zuo declined to comment on the matter.

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This declaration came two decades after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement ended hostilities and 15 years following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process. Implications of National Government Outsourcing Funding ObligationsReliance on external financial assistance for prosecuting war crimes poses significant risks. This dependency might prioritize donor interests over local needs, skewing the justice process and sidelining critical domestic concerns. Effective prosecution of war crimes is necessary to deter future violations and demonstrate that impunity will not be tolerated. In conclusion, the credibility and neutrality of whoever heads the Liberian justice process are cardinal in seeking justice.

The latest post by Judge Zubah has raised concerns in the public space about Judges’ adherence to the rule of Law. Monrovia— FrontPageAfrica has observed that Traffic Court Judge, Karsor Zubah’s recent Facebook post, advertising a business, runs contrary to Liberia’s Judicial Canon Six. Another lawyer, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said Judge Zubah’s action was in “total disregard of the law. The lawyer stated that Judge Zubah’s action, if it goes unchecked, will be a bad precedent in the Liberian judicial system. The latest post by Judge Zubah has raised concerns in the public space about Judges’ adherence to the rule of Law.

Wilmot Paye, along with other West African ministers, concluded the Ministerial Meeting on Integrated Water Resources in Abuja, Nigeria. Francis Boayue, [email protected]On June 28, 2024, Minister Paye attended the 5th Ordinary Sessions of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee (MMC) of ECOWAS’ Integrated Water Resources Management. The Ministerial Monitoring Committee (MMC) originated from the West African Ministerial Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management, first held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in March 1998. Since its inception, the Ministerial Monitoring Committee has convened five times, with the Abuja meeting being the fifth session. Through these mechanisms, ECOWAS member states have adopted national integrated water resources management measures, including efforts through subregional bodies like the Mano River Union (MRU).