In the wake of billions of Liberian dollars in banknotes reportedly going missing, several groups of Liberians staged a peaceful protest outside the U.S. Embassy on Monday, September 24 and intensified their campaign to mount pressure on the government.
Sen. Kaipay Calls for Independent Probe Into Liberia’s Missing Billions
Amid the alleged disappearance of billions of dollars in newly printed Liberian banknotes, Grand Bassa’s Sen. Jonathan Kaipay is calling on the Coalition for Democratic Change-led government to bring in international investigators to conduct an independent audit instead of the Liberian government itself.
Under Heavy Rain, Protestors Call for Independent Investigation Into Missing Billions
On a rainy Monday morning, hundreds of Liberians trekked to the U.S. Embassy on Benson Street to protest the allegedly missing billions of dollars in Liberian banknotes.
Gov’t Assures Citizens of Protection During Protest
Amid a planned demonstration on Monday, September 24 outside the U.S. Embassy on Benson Street, the Liberian government has assured all citizens and residents to go about their normal activities on the day of the protest.
Minister Eugene Nagbe Says Wologisi Mountain Not Part of Natural Resource Swap
Following mounting public criticism about the government’s proposed natural resource swap with the China Roads and Bridge Corporation, Eugene Nagbe, Liberia’s information minister, has clarified that Wologisi Mountain in northern Lofa will not be a part of the deal.
Ganta Mayor Accused of Distributing Public Land for Private Use
Ganta citizens are demanding that Mayor Amos Suah return city land they say he has given to prominent individuals for their private use.
President Weah’s Address on Missing Billions Provides No New Details
President George Weah addressed citizens for the first time on the issue of the allegedly missing billions of dollars in Liberian banknotes – eight days after it was first reported by a local daily newspaper. His speech, which lasted for two minutes and five seconds, offered no new details in the investigation.
Full Transcript: President Weah Addresses Nation on Missing Billions
President George Weah addressed citizens for the first time on the issue of the allegedly missing billions of dollars in Liberian banknotes. The speech lasted just slightly over two minutes.