Jefferson Krua arrested and charged with “terrorist threat†for taking a video recording of President George Weah’s motorcade in Monrovia.
Diplomatic Missions and Liberian Gov’t Confirm Donor Account Letter
Two diplomatic mission sources in Liberia have confirmed the authenticity of communication written to President George Weah on the abuse and usage of donor accounts at the Central Bank which were not agreed upon. It comes as the government also acknowledged on Thursday that the letter is real.
Weah Issues Memorandum Against Unauthorized Comments by Public Officials on National Policy Issues
President George Weah has issued an executive memorandum prohibiting officials in the executive from making public comments on national policy issues without seeking the authorization of the appropriate authorities.
Liberia’s Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ordered to Report to LACC
Barely 48 hours into his resignation as deputy minister of foreign affairs, President George Weah has directed Elias Shoniyin to report to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission to comply with the laws of the state.
Prez. Weah Accepts Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister’s Resignation
President George Weah has accepted the resignation letter of Elias Shoniyin, the former deputy minister of foreign affairs.
U.S. Embassy Issues Rare Rebuke of Gov’t Officials, Prompting Suspension of Eugene Fahngon
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has issued a harsh statement, rebuking public officials for making comments that it says impedes progress in Liberia.
Grand Bassa District Superintendent Wants Citizens to Prioritize Agriculture
A statutory district superintendent in Grand Bassa’s first district, Solomon Grimes, is calling on citizens to prioritize agriculture to improve the Liberia economy and increase food security, using his own farm as an example.
Justice Ministry Requests Legal Status of June 7 Protest Organizers
The justice ministry has requested that organizers of the pending June 7 protest provide documentation establishing their legal status, in order to grant their request for permit and security for protesters.