When Liberian politician Jeremiah Koung was campaigning for a seat in parliament in 2011 elections, he promised better health care for his constituents through a private hospital run by a foundation named after his mother and daughter.
Global Witness Condemns Weah for Illegal LEITI Appointment
The anti-corruption group, Global Witness, has issued a statement condemning Pres. George Weah’s decision to appoint Gabriel Nyenkan as head of secretariat of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
Margibians Express Mixed Reactions Over Appointment of Nuquay
Margibians are reacting to President George Weah’s appointment of former House Speaker James Emmanuel Nuquay as head of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority.
Former Speaker Nuquay Appointed as Director General of Civil Aviation Authority
Former Speaker James Emmanuel Nuquay has resurfaced in government as the director general of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority.
Weah Makes More Appointments as Senate Continues Confirmation Hearings
President George Weah has made more new appointments, affecting several government ministries and agencies.
No Margibi Lawmaker Named Chair of House Committees
With over 23 of the 34 chairpersons of committees at the House of Representatives named so far, no lawmaker from Margibi has been appointed to chair a committee.
President Sirleaf’s Office Responds to Unity Party Expulsion
The office of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has reacted to the Unity Party’s expulsion of the president, calling the act illegal.
Bhofal Chambers Elected Speaker as 54th Legislature Takes Seat
Maryland’s Representative Bhofal Chambers has been elected speaker of the House of Representatives.