Eight years ago, I graduated from United Methodist University in Liberia and was enthusiastically seeking a career in the private sector. The private sector was appealing to me and other new graduates because it offered lucrative compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities – all of which were particularly enticing against the backdrop of a country that was only beginning to recover from a 14-year civil war.
OP-ED: Hopeless Future – Misguided Generation – Unpatriotic Leaders
The future of Liberia is uncertain. Our nation is trekking on a journey to nowhere. Unfortunately, nothing genuine is being done to find concrete solution to this predictable and perilous end. We could encounter severe consequences and painfully pay for our silence if we continue to ignore prevailing realities.
OP-ED: The Rhetoric of Change in Liberia’s 2017 Elections
The advocates of change in Liberia have not fully clarified in any serious way what changes they seek, what future they promise; or for that matter, how that future will be attained and sustained.
OP-ED: Secrets of the Greatest African President Unveiled
Every human being possesses the instinct to desire greatness. The quest for greatness often motivates people to run for public office, invent a product, organize a business or non-profit.
OP-ED: Liberian Historiography and My Making as a Historian
Liberia, more than most places in the world, is defined and perceived by others through interpretations of its past. If the mainstream narrative on Liberia is to change, it will be a new generation of predominantly Liberian historians that will be responsible for the shift.Â
OP-ED: Professionally Trained Liberian Historians Wanted
When I began my master’s in history at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London in 2015, my intention was to focus on the nexus between African religions and warfare in Kenya (Mau Mau) and other similar insurgent groups during the 20th century.
OP-ED: I Do Not Support the Amendment of the Rape Law
An op-ed by Wainright Acquoi on the merits of the new amendment to the rape law.
OP-ED: Alarmist Focus on Taylor as Lingering Kingmaker is Misguided and Harmful
Allegations of a Charles Taylor voice in a Weah presidency are at this stage largely speculative. From a competency standpoint, a Weah presidency leaves much to be desired.Â