The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released its annual evaluation that measures good governance across the continent. The latest iteration of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance shows Liberia having a slightly better than average ranking of the 54 African countries measured. Liberia ranked 23rd in Overall Governance – a significant improvement from the first report published in 2007 when Liberia ranked 40th.
Former President Sirleaf Appointed to Serve on IMF External Advisory Group
Former President Ellen Johnson has been appointed on the membership of International Monetary Fund’s External Advisory Group on Surveillance.
Six Killed Instantly in Tragic Motor Accident
At least six people are confirmed dead while others are in critical medical condition as a result of an accident last Friday night in Gborfellah, a small community on the suburb of Kakata along the Suakoko Highway.
President Sirleaf Denies Report She Told Investigators She’s Too Old to Remember
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has denied media reports that she declared herself incapable to speak on the issue of the alleged missing banknotes because of old age.
Speaker Chambers Faces Criticisms for Comments Exempting Legislature From Probe
The Concerned Citizens United to Bring Our Money Back, also, referred to as COCUBOMB, has criticized House Speaker Bhofal Chambers for his recent comments excluding the legislature from questioning by international investigators examining the case of the missing billions of Liberian banknotes.
Mulbah Morlu Wants Liberty Party Investigated in Missing L$16 Billion Saga
Mulbah Morlu, the chairman of the governing Coalition for Democratic Change, has called on the Presidential Investigation Team set up by President George Weah to probe the alleged disappearance of billions in newly printed banknotes to investigate the opposition Liberty Party.
House Speaker Says Former President is Person of Interest in Missing Billions Saga
The speaker of the 54th National Legislature, Bhofal Chambers, says former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a person of interest in the case of the missing banknotes.
President Weah’s Address on Missing Billions Provides No New Details
President George Weah addressed citizens for the first time on the issue of the allegedly missing billions of dollars in Liberian banknotes – eight days after it was first reported by a local daily newspaper. His speech, which lasted for two minutes and five seconds, offered no new details in the investigation.