In 2011, the Government of Liberia created the National Identification Registry, an autonomous agency that would be responsible for developing and administering a National Biometric Identification System for all citizens and residents of the Republic of Liberia. This is no small undertaking, but six years later, NBIS is almost a reality.
I.E. Looks to the Future with Sekou Keita as President
It was a sunny Saturday on July 24, 2016, in the American suburb of Landover Hills, Maryland where a handful of Liberians have gathered to celebrate Liberia’s Independence Day with the now-famous ceremonial clash between fans of Liberia’s historic football rivals – Mighty Barrolle and Invincible Eleven.
OP-ED: Is Facebook’s Free Basics Internet Bad for Africa
“The Internet is essential to growing the knowledge we have and sharing it with each other. And for many of us, it’s a huge part of our everyday lives. But most of the world does not have access to the Internet.â€
OP-ED: The Culture of Corruption in Liberia – Government as a Career Move and Easy Way Out
In Liberia, if you get caught in a corruption scandal, there’s at least one easy way out: deny, accuse, resign. With limited accountability and slap-on-the-wrist penalties, you’ll save face and soon be ready for your next career move, maybe even a political appointment.
Op-Ed: Liberia Must Invest in Science and Technology
The recent DDoS attacks on Liberia may be the wakeup call Liberia needs in order to finally take action and invest in science in technology.
OP-ED: What Could Africa Learn from Liberia After 169 Years of Independence?
Liberia is in a bad spot but are there any lessons that Africa’s oldest republic can teach other African countries?
OP-ED: The Politics of Tribalism in the Absence of Intellectual Discourse
He stood about five and a half feet tall with an oversized backpack, a menacing look, deep red eyes, and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. He was directing fleeing civilians at a makeshift NPFL checkpoint decorated with human skulls in the suburb of Voinjama, Lofa County where opposing rebel forces, ULIMO-K, were pushing against Charles Taylor’s NPFL rebels.
OP-ED: Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in LiberiaÂ
It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but at what point does such perceived flattery becomes a blatant infringement of one’s intellectual property rights? At what point does a media outlet take action to protect its intellectual rights in an intellectually starved nation?