“This is not Sudan, where one man ruled for 30 years and now the military is in control. This is not Venezuela, where citizens are denied their rights, where the legislature is unable to play its role, and humanitarian aid is blocked from reaching people in desperate need,†he told the Liberian people.
President Weah Disagrees with Predecessor on Son’s Prosecution
A week after former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf accused the government of illegally indicting her son Charles Sirleaf, President George Weah has sharply reacted, dismissing the claim.
Grand Bassa Citizens Debate Proposed Changes to Elections Commission
“I don’t like the way the president can appoint elections commissioners in this country, because even me if I am a president and appointed you, you will cheat because I recommended you,†said Oretha Artis, a resident of Bokay Town in Granda Bassa’a first district. “If the president appoints you, he or she will have control over you.â€
Former President Sirleaf Says Son Was ‘Illegally Charged’ for Printing New Banknotes
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her son, Charles Sirleaf, who was indicted for illegally printing new banknotes of the local currency, was wrongfully charged by the government.
Margibi Citizens Debate Voter Eligibility Age
As the discussion heats up around amendments to electoral laws, a cross-section of Margibi citizens say they want the minimum age requirement for voting in national elections to be changed, with many older voters calling for an increase in the age.
Former Pres. Sirleaf Appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador
On Monday, May 20, the World Health Organization announced it had appointed former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as its new health workforce ambassador.
BWI Principal Harris Tarnue Fired for Nepotism and Gross Disrespect
The principal of the Booker Washington Institute, Harris Tarnue, has been relieved of his post following a meeting of the institution’s board of governors.
Full Transcript: Interview With Nimba Senatorial Aspirant, Taa Wongbe
The Bush Chicken interviewed Taa Wongbe about his aspirations to replace Sen. Thomas Grupee as Nimba’s next senator in the 2020 senatorial elections. Below is a lightly edited transcript.