President George Weah has requested nominations from stakeholder institutions to constitute the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives.
November 20 Set as Date for Sinoe and Montserrado By-elections
The National Elections Commission has set November 20 as the date for the holding of by-elections in Sinoe and Montserrado’s 13th district.
Slow Political Will Undermines Efforts to Fight Illicit Financial Flows
The government has said it is making progress in combating illicit financial flows, but senior anti-corruption officials say a lack of political will hampers their work
Minister Tweah Unveils US$2.5 Billion Dev’t Package from China
Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has unveiled what he termed as the Beijing Envelope, following Liberia’s participation in the Forum for China–Africa Cooperation, which ended recently in the People’s Republic of China.
Liberian Sworn in as First Black Fire Chief in Fairfax, Virginia
A Liberian has been sworn in as the first black fire chief in the U.S. county of Fairfax, Virginia.
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative Suspends Liberia
The Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative has announced Liberia’s suspension from its membership.
Lawyer Says Photographing Dep. Minister at Bar Didn’t Violate His Privacy
Lamii Kpargoi, a media lawyer, says that it is not an offense to photograph a public official once it is done in a public space.
War Crimes Court Gets Major Boost as U.S. Congressman Introduces Resolution
The United States Congress has received a resolution calling for the full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, including the establishment of an extraordinary criminal tribunal for Liberia.