Liberia: CDC Secretary General Jefferson Koijee Calls on President Boakai to Publish his Medical Report after Heat Exhaustion Halts his Inaugural Speech
President Boakai was sworn into office at midday, on Monday January 22, 2024. Dressed in a traditional country cloth attire, President Boakai began to show signs of distress due to the high temperature. Liberians deserve better,” the CDC Secretary General said. “Circumstances surrounding fainting and death of people at what should be a joyous occasion as inauguration need to be investigated,” Koijee said. We need President Boakai and the new leadership; we need a criminal investigation.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 25, 2024 02:07 UTC
Liberia: Boakai’s First Five Appointments
The first five of President Joe Boakai’s cabinet appointments have been named and, from the look of things, they are indicative of his priorities as they unfold. While there appear to be other competing priorities to jumpstart his administration, it may not be altogether surprising for the security sector to be captured in three out of President Boakai’s first five appointments. Over the rest of the Weah administration, Liberians would find themselves living in increased fear. Former warlords, including one Augustina Nagbe (alias “General Power”), participated in tactical operations under the cover of the Liberia National Police, and opposition actors were intimidated and attacked, with evidence streamed on live social media. Boakai’s three security sector appointees include Gregory Coleman, Inspector General-designate, Liberia National Police; Sam Gaye, Director, Executive Protective Service; and Samuel Kofi Woods, National Security Advisor.
Source:Daily Observer
January 24, 2024 22:40 UTC
Ambassador Greenfield Reiterates U.S. Commitment to Liberia Following Meeting with President Boakai
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]Ambassador Greenfield led the U.S. delegation to the inauguration of President Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung. She highlighted the presence of the USAID Director, who discussed these priorities with the Liberian President during their meeting. Ambassador Greenfield assured that American businesses are eager to invest in Liberia but emphasized the crucial role of the government in restoring confidence. And I am very confident that President Boakai will provide that confidence to the private sector. President Boakai responded promptly, reiterating his government’s commitment to rebuilding trust and strengthening the Liberia-U.S. relationship.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 24, 2024 19:30 UTC
Liberia: Boakai Assures Liberians of Inclusive, Transparent Govt
In his inaugural address on Monday, January 22, President Boakai outlined his first hundred-day mission, urging realistic expectations from the citizens. Delivering his inaugural speech, President Boakai believed that he had come to rekindle (renew) the hopes of the Liberian people. Focusing on addressing corruption and impunity, President Boakai stressed the need to build a society where these vices have no place. President Boakai reassured the public of his commitment to restoring the rule of law, emphasizing respect for the three branches of government. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Liberia Governance By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.
Source:Daily Observer
January 24, 2024 19:11 UTC
So Sad, US-Based Liberian Who Came To Witness Boakai’s Inauguration Dies From Heat Exhaustion
Liberians and relatives of Dauson V. Kamara based in the United States who came to witness the inauguration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai lost life as a result of heat exhaustion on Capitol Hill on Monday, January 22, 2024. According to report Mr. Kamara arrived in the country from the US for the inauguration,but unfortunately fell off due to intense heat, which also affected the President during his inaugural speech. Several others who attended the ceremony were badly.affected during the intensed heat which overwhelmed that day. Visited 69 times, 69 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
January 24, 2024 13:17 UTC
Moroccan Research Vessel to Conduct Liberia’s Fish Stock Assessment -As vessel commissioning Set for Friday
The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has disclosed that the commissioning of the Moroccan newly constructed state of the art Scientific Research Vessel will take place this Friday January 26, 2024. Emma Metieh Glassco and the Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, rural development, water and forest H.E Mohammed SADIKI signed an agreement that would allow the Moroccan research vessel to conduct an independent stock assessment on Liberia’s territorial water to ascertain its commercial viability and attract further investments. Liberia is also expecting the Secretary General and Presidents of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) to this historic event. The stock assessment is aimed at gathering data which has long undermined the fisheries sector and shall be useful to develop management plan for governance and also to ascertain its commercial viability. The stock assessment when completed will trickle industrialization of the Liberian fisheries sector.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 24, 2024 10:16 UTC
Seasons of Honours
"UBA is honoured to be named the Bank of the Year in these eight countries and to receive the overall Award for Africa. We remain committed to delivering top-notch banking services that positively impact the lives of our customers across the continent. The award recognises the bank’s strength across Africa, including many of its most competitive markets,” Macknight stated. Only recently, UBA joined companies with N1trillion capitalization having seen its shares grew by over 260% since the beginning of 2023. United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading Pan-African financial institution, offering banking services to more than twenty-five (25) million customers, across 1,000 business offices and customer touch points in 20 African countries.
Source:Daily Observer
January 24, 2024 07:16 UTC
President Joseph Boakai Unveils ARREST Agenda in Inaugural Address, Calls for Unity and Transformation in Liberia
“We can now begin to build Liberia into the solid bridge across the continents it was originally envisioned to be,” President Boakai declared. Reflecting on Liberia’s history, President Boakai expressed gratitude to his predecessors, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President George Weah, recognizing their contributions to the nation. Acknowledging Liberia’s divided society, President Boakai called for unity in nation-building, emphasizing the need to overcome historical narratives, ethnicity, and exclusion. “There is no contest between ‘Green Liberia’ and ‘Blue Liberia’, ‘Southeastern Liberia’ and ‘North Central Liberia’. He emphasized the fight against corruption, announcing the establishment of an office to explore the feasibility of a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) to address war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 23, 2024 20:40 UTC
Executive Manson Releases First Batch Of Appointments In Government
Joel Cholo Brooks is a Liberian journalist who previously worked for several international news outlets including the BBC African Service. He is the CEO of the Global News Network which publishes two local weeklies, The Star and The GNN-Liberia Newspapers. He is a member of the Press Union Of Liberia (PUL) since 1986, and several other international organizations of journalists, and is currently contributing to the South Africa Broadcasting Corporation as Liberia Correspondent.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 23, 2024 15:09 UTC
How To Prevent New Cold War In Africa
advancements, climate, and environmental concerns, and socio-cultural dynamics,” Dr Musah, a former Director, West African Division, United Nations, affirmed. Governance and development deficits (State capture, economic mismanagement, currency instability, retreat from the periphery, marginalization, and selective provision of basic services; identity politics, youth crisis, and corruption. Manipulation of constitutional and electoral norms and the weaponization of the judiciary to enable unconstitutional maintenance of power. Emerging strategic choices by leaders of the region towards traditional and emerging powers without a clear exit strategy from the dependency syndrome. But more than ever before, elections have become triggers and drivers of divisive and deep-rooted political crises in Africa, exacerbated by the undemocratic influence of money and overbearing interference of the judiciary.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 23, 2024 11:28 UTC
Liberia: Full Text - President Weah's Farewell Message
Full Text: President Weah's Farewell MessageMessage H.E. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your president and commander-in-chief for the past six years. The total cash balance in the Government's Consolidated accounts is UNITED STATES FORTY MILLION, FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS. In 2018, my government inherited a Consolidated cash position of about SEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS. I am immensely proud that during my tenure, Liberia remained at peace with itself, and at peace with its neighbors.
Source:Daily Observer
January 23, 2024 03:26 UTC
Liberia: Controversy Surrounds Sanctioned Senator Nathaniel McGill’s Preferment as Chair of Senate Committee on Education
The group expressed concern that McGill’s selection might jeopardize this support, hindering progress and impacting the ability to provide quality education for all Liberian children. The group argued that the moral implications of appointing a sanctioned individual to lead the Senate Committee on Education cannot be understated. They emphasized the need for leaders in the education sector to possess high moral standing, expertise, and commitment to the betterment of students and educational institutions. As representatives of the education community, Liberia Educators communicated their concerns to the Senate Pro Temp Nyongblee Karnga Lawrence. Furthermore, Liberia Educators urged the government and relevant stakeholders to establish a transparent and inclusive selection process for key positions within the education sector.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 22, 2024 22:11 UTC
Advocating for Change: The 2022 Dual Citizenship Act Reformation for Liberians in the Diaspora
Led by Eminent Emmanuel S. Wettee and his dedicated team, the All Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD) has tirelessly championed reforms in the 2022 Dual Citizenship Act. Eminent Emmanuel S. Wettee and other patriots are resolute in their call for a revision, aiming to eliminate the disenfranchisement of Liberian-born citizens living abroad, as highlighted by Capitol Times Liberia (source: Capitol Times Liberia). The current Dual Citizenship Act fosters exclusionary political representation, hindering democratically-minded Liberians abroad from participating in electoral processes, a viewpoint echoed by the Liberian Observer (source: Liberian Observer). Given the significant economic contributions of diaspora Liberians through remittances, denying them a voice in national governance is considered a gross injustice. ALCOD’s commendable battle, guided by Eminent Emmanuel S. Wettee and his team for revising the 2022 Dual Citizenship Act, is crucial for fostering a fair democratic process.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 22, 2024 21:53 UTC
Liberia - Boakai Sworn in As Liberia's 26th President
President of Liberia, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, giving his inauguration speech after taking the oath of office on January 22, 2024. During his campaign, Boakai emphasized his commitment to addressing key challenges faced by the country, including corruption, poverty, and infrastructural development. President Boakai, who was sworn in at noon today, had been delivering his speech for over 30 minutes when the incident occurred. Dressed in traditional country cloth attire over a bullet-proof vest, President Boakai began to show signs of uneasiness reportedly due to the high temperature. Despite the unexpected interruptions, sources have confirmed that President Boakai is in good condition.
Source:Daily Observer
January 22, 2024 21:00 UTC
Full Text: President Weah's Farewell Message
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your president and commander-in-chief for the past six years. There is a bigger net international reserve position than was handed to me in 2018. This is a 136 percent increase in net international reserve position. The total cash balance in the Government’s Consolidated accounts is UNITED STATES FORTY MILLION, FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS. In 2018, my government inherited a Consolidated cash position of about SEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS.
Source:Daily Observer
January 22, 2024 11:15 UTC