The Multi-Stakeholders Steering Group of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has released its 12th Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report. The document covers the period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020.
Controversial LEITI Head of Secretariat Finally Removed
President George Weah has finally removed the controversial Head of Secretariat of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Gabriel Nyenkan.
Liberia Launches Ninth EITI Report Amid Suspension from Global Standard
The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, LEITI, has announced the launch of its long-awaited 2015/2016 report after being suspended by EITI, the global standard for promoting open and accountable management of extractive resources in September last year.
President Weah Attends EITI Africa Conference Amid Liberia’s Standing Suspension
President George Weah has departed the country to attend a conference for the Africa Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
Embattled Head of LEITI Wants Liberia to Move Away From Traditional Exports
The embattled head of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is calling on the country to move away from focusing on its traditional exports and diversify into other sectors.
Global Witness Condemns Arrests of Frontpage Africa Staff and Closure of Offices
Global Witness, an international anti-corruption organization, has condemned the recent arrest of Frontpage Africa staff and the newspaper’s subsequent closure.