In her State of the Nation address to the nation on Monday, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf painted a glowing review of the infrastructure development in the country. This image was one that differed drastically from the realities on the ground.
OP-ED: They Herded Us into the Aircraft Like Cattle
No matter how much we believe nationalities are social constructs that keep certain people in their place, we can’t escape migration regimes sanctioned by nation states.
OP-ED: Dual Citizenship as The Law of The Land: A Myth or a Reality?
Recently, the idea of granting dual citizenship to nationals of African nations has become a contentious issue. Even those from countries that already recognize some form of dual citizenship are flirting with the idea of repealing such laws.
OP-ED: US Embassy’s Actions Should Speak Louder Than Its Words
Speaking at her farewell press conference in Monrovia, outgoing US Ambassador Deborah Malac had a grim outlook on the security situation in Liberia. America needs to put its money where its mouth is by investing in a sustainable democratic system in Liberia where there are justice, accountability and equal opportunities to counter the growing threat of mob violence.
OP-ED: Fraud and Charities
With billions of dollars at stake each year in Africa, governments — both on the giving and receiving ends — need to scrutinize non-governmental organizations and charities.
OP-ED: Why Liberia May Not Get Another Female President Soon
Some Liberians have a negative outlook towards female leaders because of the perceived failure of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s administration. We should not let one woman’s rule influence our view of half of the population.
OP-ED: Western Syrian Refugee Debate is Dangerously Skewed
Europe’s remote control-inspired refugee policy has pushed our world closer to the brink. The world can begin pulling back by simply elevating the voices of refugees and former refugees in the dangerously skewed refugee debate dominated by charities, experts and political talking heads with absolutely no refugee experience.
OP-ED: Colloqua Dialogues’ Writing Workshop Aims to Tackle Low Literacy
As a nation, Liberians cannot write, and I believe this prevents us from reaching our fullest potential both in our own country and in foreign nations. That is why I got the concept of hosting a writing workshop to celebrate the launch of my blog, The Colloqua Dialogues.