Alfred Cheeks, the Central Bank employee accused of leaking documents revealing the cost of Pres. George Weah’s first trip to France, has finally been dismissed from the institution for breaching a confidentiality agreement.
Global Witness Condemns Arrests of Frontpage Africa Staff and Closure of Offices
Global Witness, an international anti-corruption organization, has condemned the recent arrest of Frontpage Africa staff and the newspaper’s subsequent closure.
Amid Growing Concern for Upholding Press Freedom, Weah Meets with Media Officials
President George Weah has met with some media executives and officials of the Press Union of Liberia, amid growing concerns over press freedom in the country.
National ID Registry to Issue Biometric Cards to Government Employees
The National Identification Registry is urging all employees and civil servants of government ministries and agencies to register and obtain their biometric ID cards to validate names on the government’s payroll.
New LEITI Secretariat Head Pushes Back Against Critics of His Appointment
The new head of secretariat for the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Gabriel Nyenkan, has pushed back against criticisms of his appointment by President George Weah.
Rep. Koung Donates L$ 3 Million to Ganta Businesswomen
Several businesswomen in Ganta benefited from a L$3 million (US$22,900) donation from Nimba’s first electoral district representative, Jeremiah Koung.
Justice Minister Recuses Himself from Global Witness Investigation to Ensure Independence
Justice Minister Musa Dean has recused himself from an investigation commissioned by President George Weah into recent allegations by the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness.
Prince Johnson Calls for a United Caucus of Nimba Lawmakers
Nimba’s Sen. Prince Yormie Johnson is calling for a united Nimba County Legislative Caucus in order to ensure that the county can benefit from peace and development.