Africa, the cradle of humankind, is a diverse, and deeply spiritual, continent. Numerous religions are practiced across Africa with the main ones being Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. While religion has its place, there seems to be a higher influx of church prayer services in Liberia than there are schools or solid policies as a solution to poverty and Africa’s other vexing problems.
OP-ED: Reflections on Research Challenges as Liberian Studies Association Turns 50
On this auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary of LSA, I would like to reflect with you on some contemporary challenges facing the Liberia research community.
OP-ED: A Fresh Start for a New Liberia
With his hands free of the blood of innocent people, our popularly elected, athletic, and energetic President George Weah is the best president to heal Liberia’s wounds and give Liberia a fresh start, beginning with national reconciliation, justice, participatory democracy, and equal opportunities.
OP-ED: A Reflection on April 6 and Our Role in Maintaining a Just Society
Every country has a time in its history that marks a significant turning point that ushers in liberation or mass chaos. For Liberia, April 6 is one such day.
OP-ED: Your Safety on the Road is Your Responsibility
Liberia has the second worst rate of road traffic deaths in sub-Saharan Africa and the number of people being killed every year is increasing. Most crashes are easily avoidable and we as Liberians have a moral obligation to look after our own safety, and that of others.
OP-ED: What Should Pro-Poor Governance Mean for Liberia?
In the current Liberian context, a pro-poor form of governance demands stabilizing recurrent expenditure and increasing investment in public capital (goods) and other social services that enhance the productive capacity of the poor.
OP-ED: Why President Weah Should Read My PhD Thesis on the Promise and Peril of (Dual) Citizenship
Contemporary sensitivities around citizenship are deeply embedded in Liberia’s long history of political, economic and social exclusion, which have yet to be resolved 170 years on.
OP-ED: U.S. Must Include Liberians on TPS in Any Immigration Legislation
The issues of reparations for slavery and damages to Liberians for America’s destructive roles in the founding of Liberia and the devastating civil war must be prioritized.