Sen. Oscar Cooper of Margibi has announced his resignation as an advisor to the Council of Patriots.
OP-ED: Master Dribbler George Weah is Still Dribbling With Liberia’s Corruption’s Fight
No one doubt that President George Weah is a master dribbler. He has the medals to show for this claim. And in the political realm, master dribbler Weah has also exhibited quite some dribbling skills on the likes of Brumskine, Tubman, and Sirleaf.
Police Charge Man in Bar Fight Connected to Rep. Acarous Gray
The Liberian National Police has charged a 32-year-old man for assaulting another man at a bar in Sinkor, in a case where Rep. Acarous Gray was accused of ordering the assault.
OP-ED: President Weah is taking the bait being laid by his critics
Autocrat, dictator, repressive, corrupt, and the list go on. These are a few of the words being used by opponents and others to describe President Weah’s tenure. And, I must say that the president is not doing much to change those descriptions of his short stint as president so far.
IMF Provides Suggestions for Tackling Liberia’s Limp Economy
As the George Weah administration continues to face challenges in stabilizing the economy, the International Monetary Fund has concluded its consultation with the government and provided suggestions on a way forward.
Diplomatic Missions Respond to Social Media Ban
On June 7, Liberians woke up to experience a ban on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp.
Pres. Weah Calls for Dialogue, Reiterates Commitment to Protecting Rights
A few days after President George Weah’s government blocked access to social media platforms during the Save the State protest, the president has assured Liberians that his government would protect the constitutional rights of citizens, regardless of their political views, tribal backgrounds, and social status.
Full Transcript: President Weah Responds to Council of Patriots’ Demands
On June 11, President George Weah addressed the nation – two days after the Council of Patriots had read their petition and said they were giving the government a month to meet their demands. The president called for dialogue with civil society groups and political parties. His speech is below.