Liberia in this age of globalization and modernity is wedged in a web of dilemma due to an array of factors. With all of what this country has in terms of natural wealth, it remains a symbol of poverty and illiteracy in Africa, even though it was once seen as the pride of Africa.
EDITORIAL: Trust in the Government is Important to National Security
On the evening of August 7, Liberians began to hear rumors of “strange men†with guns in Bomi, in a scene reminiscent of the start of the various iterations of Liberia’s civil war.
OP-ED: Strategic Investment in Agriculture Could Boost Economic Recovery
Due to the decreased demand for major export commodities, the global prices for iron ore and rubber, two of Liberia’s main export commodities, continue to fluctuate with negative effects on the country’s socio-economic development.
OP-ED: AU Must Adopt an Aggressive Pro-poor Agenda if Africa Must Rise
Nelson Mandela once said, “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, but the protection of a fundamental human right; the right to dignity and a decent life.”
OP-ED: Learning from the Sankofa Bird to Solve Our WAEC Failure Dilemma
As Liberia struggles to revamp its education architecture, local civil service organizations such as LIPACE and the WAEC in Review project should be supported to go further. Together, we can succeed and improve literacy outcomes build on the foundation of empiricism, not assumptions.
OP-ED: Where Was Liberia at the Paralympic Opening Ceremony?
On Wednesday night, proud Liberians watched in anticipation as countries around the world paraded into the Maracana Stadium at the opening ceremony of the XV Paralympic Games in Rio. To the disappointment of many, the Lone Star banner did not enter into the arena.
OP-ED: The Nation Mourns When a Conscious Voice Fades – A Tribute to Mamadee Diakite
The rising sun was gleaming from the bottom of the Atlantic with a humid breeze of disbelief spreading across Monrovia and its environs. The nation woke up once more to an atmosphere of shock and surprise. Almost everyone was in a state of mourning as a result of loss we are yet to get over. Getting over such a loss may not be anytime soon.
OP-ED: Liberia’s Future Banks on a New Breed of Youth Leaders
Growing up in a world so intrigued by prospects, you might have come across the phrase “young people are the future leaders.â€