Without question, the reputation of President Sirleaf on the international stage is flawless. At home, however, most Liberians have serious doubts about the President’s commitment to national reconciliation, tackling corruption and prioritizing policies aimed at healing the wounds of victims of the Liberian Civil War. At the 11th hour, I call on President Sirleaf to salvage her legacy and reputation at home and among Diaspora Liberians by jump-starting national reconciliation and prioritizing healing the wounds of war by issuance of an executive order, granting visa waiver that opens the door for all Liberians forced into exile by the brutal civil war to return home and begin reconciliation.
OP-ED: The Struggle for Social Justice and Economic Freedom Lives on after PATEL
Again, the Sirleaf government, through cunning machinations, has bought itself some time from falling under the quantum weight of the triumphant march of the masses of Liberians onto the stage of history. It now shamelessly celebrates its perceived victory over the people’s struggle for economic freedom, thus confirming its anti-democratic credentials.
Liberian Foreign Minister C. Cecil Dennis’ Last Hours of Freedom
Cecil Dennis had made waves a few years earlier during July 4th celebrations at the U.S. Embassy when, as his brother notes, “he made very sharp remarks†criticizing the U.S.’ lack of support for Liberian development, comparing it unfavorably to the efforts of the British and French to support their West African colonies.
Military Barracks Squatters: Government Should Take Us to Court
The pending eviction of squatters from the 72nd military barracks in Paynesville by the Ministry of National Defense has been extended to May 1 following the intervention of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Liberia Revenue Authority Investigates Logging Companies for US$25 million in Unpaid Taxes
The Liberia Revenue Authority says it is investigating a Global Witness’ report that logging companies in the country owe US$$25 million in unpaid taxes.
Advocate of One-Cent Tax on Calls, Urey Promises Lowered Taxes if Elected President
Benoni Urey, the political leader of the All Liberian Party, has promised to provide better lives and job opportunities for Liberians if elected as the country’s 23rd president in October.
LWSC Confirms Breakdown of Generators is Causing Water Outages
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation’s public relations officer has confirmed that the water outages in Monrovia are as a result of the constant breakdown of the public utility’s generators.
Ibrahim Index Shows Liberia Made Remarkable Improvements Over 10 Years
In 2006, Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim launched his Ibrahim Index of African Governance to measure and monitor performance across the continent. This year, the tenth iteration of the index was launched, providing a decade’s worth of data on African countries.