On Monday, President George Weah broke grounds for the construction of the first military hospital in the country in a colorful ceremony at the Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks.
OP-ED: What’s in the Continental Free Trade Agreement for Liberia
Weah announced plans to focus his administration’s international policies on “Economic Diplomacy,†and has taken his boldest step by joining other African countries in signing a landmark agreement that seeks to promote intra-African trade.
Liberian Files Suit in U.S. Court Against Perpetrators of Atrocities During Civil War
A Liberian in the U.S. has filed a lawsuit against those who he alleges are the main perpetrators and sponsors of atrocities committed against civilians, including violence, torture, and rape, during the country’s bloody civil war.
As UNMIL Ends Peacekeeping Mandate, Weah Commends UN
After several extensions to its mission, the United Nations Mission in Liberia has finally closed its peace keeping operations.
Medical Students Protest; Weah Orders Stipends Paid
On Wednesday, students from the University of Liberia’s School of Pharmacy and the A. M. Dogliotti College of Medicine stormed the grounds of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the office of President George Weah, in protest of stipends they said had been delayed by six months.
New Ganta Mayor Names City Hall Construction as Priority
The mayor designate for Ganta, Amos Suah, has disclosed that his top priority for the city when he is confirmed as mayor will be to construct a city hall.
Activist Group Frowns on Gov’t for Reducing Key Ministries’ Budget
A group known as the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia has voiced its disapproval with Pres. George Weah’s decision to reduce the budget of the several ministries and agencies in his recast budget submitted to the legislature.
Weah Appoints First Female Deputy Chief of Staff
President George Weah has appointed Col. Geraldine George as the deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia.