Joseph Boakai’s tenure as vice president of Liberia has been relatively quiet, particularly when considering the attention lavished on the president in whose administration he serves.
EDITORIAL: Vice President’s County of Origin Should Not Matter to Citizens
With Vice President Joseph Boakai’s selection of Nuquay as his running mate, there is a palpable sense of disappointment in Nimba. Citizens of Liberia’s second most populous county had counted on Boakai naming a running mate from the county, especially as he visited Nimba just a few days before he announced his choice.
OP-ED: Michelle Obama’s Visit Follows Historical Template of Superficial US Engagement in Liberia
On Monday, Michelle Obama, with daughters Malia and Sasha in tow, touches down in Liberia for a day. The US first lady will not set foot in the capital, her two public events will be at a school in Unification Town and at the Peace Corps training facility in Kakata. No sooner will the Obama’s have arrived and they will be on their way to Morocco.
Squatter Community Survives in Ruins of Catherine Mills Rehabilitation Center
Several squatters occupying the facility of the Catherine Mills Rehabilitation Center are making ends meet on the ruins of that former mental health hospital.
Book Review: Political Commentary and Reflections on Liberia
Liberian political commentators are in abundance in this day and age, but few are writing books that Liberians must read.
OP-ED: Safety & Security after UNMIL Undermined by President’s Constitution Referendum
At the 11th hour and in her 11th annual message to the Honorable Liberian Legislature, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf answered the million dollar question on the minds of most Liberians, Liberia’s partners as well as current and future investors.
Senator Grupee Does Not Want War Crimes Court in Liberia
Senator Thomas Grupee has told reporters that he is not in favor of establishing a war crimes court in Liberia, as part of the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations.
A Broader Look at the Rampancy of Corruption in Liberia
It is no secret that the Sirleaf government has not been tough on corruption. However, a financial management professional argues that the problem with corruption is not just within the government, but rather it is deep-rooted in the nature and structure of Liberian society.
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