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Will Liberia Honor Its Constitution or Silence Rural Citizens’ Right to Choose Traditional Leaders?
A question directly to His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Honorable Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, and Honorable Francis S. Nyumalin: Article 56(b) of Liberia’s Constitution provides for the election of Paramount, Clan, and Town Chiefs by registered voters in their respective localities.
EJS at 88: An Ode to the Mother Who Gave a Wounded Nation Its Breath Again
Dear Madam President, Happy Birthday, Mother. As you celebrate eighty-eight years of a life so beautifully and courageously lived, I sit down to write to you with a heart full of gratitude. Gratitude that God gave Liberia, Africa, and the world a woman of your strength, wisdom, and grace. And gratitude that, in His kindness, He allowed my path to cross with yours. Discover more Breaking news alerts Podcast production services Buy Maps I have long looked to you as a mentor, and in truth, as a mother.
Liberia: General Davidson F. Forley's Warning Deserves Support-and Clear Legal Boundaries -
'I Will Dismiss You' - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news https://share.google/dpQ5oJ9IY2EyIwK1O At a time when many Liberians are deeply concerned about public safety, the protection of human life, and the responsibilities of state institutions, a strong statement by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia, General Forley, deserves serious national attention.
Liberians Supporting Liberians: Why FALSWAR International Charity Deserves Greater Support
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: Service, compassion, and national responsibility: “I believe serving at the highest level is an obligation; it means that through you, others would be blessed.” Application: This statement connects leadership with service to others. It provides a strong opening for arguing that supporting community-based organizations is one way to turn public-minded leadership into practical benefits for Liberians—source: Executive Mansion of Liberia — official biography.
General Davidson F. Forley’s Warning Deserves Support—And Clear Legal Boundaries
‘I Will Dismiss You’ – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news https://share.google/dpQ5oJ9IY2EyIwK1O By: Austin S. Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: fallahas@yahoo.com At a time when many Liberians are deeply concerned about public safety, the protection of human life, and the responsibilities of state institutions, a strong statement by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia, General Forley, deserves serious national attention.
The Liberian National Legislature Must Lead by Example to Drive National Transformation
Part III The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai; Speaker Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon of the House of Representatives; and the President Pro Tempore, Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, directly expressed their principles that the Legislature must demonstrate the standards of accountability it expects other government institutions to uphold.
Public Service or Public Privilege? Rethinking Compensation and Accountability in Liberia
Part II: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1B3YUszQTm/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19cMCL5p4w/ Discover more Liberia travel guide Women empowerment programs News subscription service https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19cMCL5p4w/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1D31VWEcDz/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19kcGhkH2K https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1b2BF6Ydk5/ The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung did not create this situation, nor did...
From Gossip to Governance: Building Collaborative and Accountable Institutions in Liberia
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18MZoh1Xxn/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HTP25QJ4q/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19tB2YTNSW/ Discover more Liberia travel guide Women empowerment programs News subscription service https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FFodGgxdn/ His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and members of the Executive; Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives; Madam President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and Senators; His Honor Chief...
Public Wealth, Public Trust: A Call for Humility and Responsible Leadership in Liberia
Part I Liberia belongs to every Liberian, not just a few politicians, the politically well-connected, or those who looted or continue to loot the resources of the Liberian people- who think they can do so with impunity.
Is the ECOWAS Court a Toothless Lion? Utility, Compliance, and the Problem of State Defiance?
State agents must respect and protect human rights Court: ECOWAS Community Court of Justice · Judgment No. ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/24 · 10 July 2024: “Member States owe their citizens an obligation under the Charter to ensure that at all times, the rights which are provided for in the Charter are respected and protected by all, especially by agents of the State.”Source: ECOWAS Court judgment published by AfricanLII, discussing freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
From Democratic Promise to “Demon-Crisis-Demon-Crasis”: Youth Vulnerability, Social Media, and the Moral Test of Democracy
Part II His ExecellcyJoseph Nyuma Boakai President of Liberia: “We must equip our youth with STEM education, digital literacy, and technical training so they become co-creators in the global digital economy, not just consumers.” Relevance: This directly supports your argument that digital literacy is essential to youth empowerment and responsible participation in the digital age. Source: Embassy of Liberia — President Boakai’s address to the 81st UN General Assembly.
Preserve the Mano River Union’s Natural Resources for Unity, Development, and Future Generations
Part II His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of Liberia: On responsible resource management and future generations: “Our natural resources must deliver durable value for the Liberian people,” Source: Liberia’s Executive Mansion, statement on agreements with TotalEnergies. Read the official statement.
Democracy or “Demon-Crasis”: Reclaiming Moral Responsibility in Constitutional Society
Part 1: “Demon-Crasis” is a rhetorical play on the word democracy, suggesting a system in which democratic institutions are corrupted by greed, abuse of power, or moral irresponsibility.
Politics and the Common Good: Why Honest People Should Get Involved
Photo Credit: International Focus Magazine Politics is how people make decisions about their shared lives, choose leaders, and decide how public money and power should be used. The word comes from the ancient Greek polis, meaning city-state. Its central question is simple: how can we organize our community so that people can live well together? By Dr. Emmanuel K.
Subregional Integration as the Foundation for African Unity: The Case of the Mano River Union
Part 1 The Mano River Union: The regional foundation in practice: The founding vision of the MRU: The Mano River Union was established on 3 October 1973 through a declaration signed by Liberian President William R. Tolbert Jr. and Sierra Leonean President Siaka P. Stevens. Guinea joined in 1980, and Côte d’Ivoire acceded in 2008. Its original objectives included economic growth, cultural advancement, and cooperation within a customs union framework.
Liberia Must Strengthen Secure, Humane Correctional Institutions to Protect Communities and Restore Public Confidence
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.: Source: Liberia Ministry of Justice, August 9, 2025: The Ministry of Justice reported President Boakai’s appointment of the chairman and members of Liberia’s Board of Parole, describing the action as a step toward addressing prison overcrowding and advancing justice-sector reform and humane treatment.
Pooling Strength for Development, Advancing Common Progress —Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Global Development Initiative
In September 2021, President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, injecting strong impetus into the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and global development endeavors. On 25 September 2026, the High-Level Dialogue on the Fifth Anniversary of the Global Development Initiative was held at UN Headquarters in New York.
The Crossroads of Youth Leadership: A Call for Intellectual Engagement in Liberia
Prof. Wilson K Tarpeh: Facebook Page Reels: ” The most expensive liquor is a tear; it is 1% water and 99% feelings. Think before you hurt someone.” African Proverb — Unity and Collective Progress: “Alone a youth runs fast, with an elder slow, but together they go far.” — Luo proverb, as recorded by African proverb collectors. A related saying, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” is widely attributed to Africa, although its precise origins are disputed.
From Inherited Template to Living Charter: Reimagining Liberia’s Constitution for the 21st-century
We commend the 1986 Constitution Commission, led by Dr. Amos C. Sawyer, and the Constitution Advisory Commission, led by Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, for a job well done under military pressure. “A Constitution is more than a document of laws; it is the soul of a nation, the foundation of its democracy, and the covenant between the people and their government.
Liberia Cannot Afford to Repeat the Past: Leadership, Moral Rectitude, and the Future of Liberian Democracy: The Urgent Demand for Principled Political Leadership
Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh: “The past is a lighthouse, not a port. It exists to warm and guide you, not to trap you. Learn from it; growth requires going forward, not anchoring in what is over.” In law, “not guilty” does not mean “innocent.” “Elect people of moral rectitude, not Ma-cussers.”- Austin S Fallah.
Preserve Jury Trials in Liberia: Reform the System, Do Not Abolish the People’s Voice
Constitution of Liberia — Article 20(a): “Justice shall be done without sale, denial or delay.” A message to the Liberian people:“The jury system may need repair, but its imperfections should inspire reform rather than indifference to the people’s constitutional role. Preserve the principle; improve the practice.”-Austin S Fallah.
The Separation of Powers and Development Funds: Why Liberian Legislators Should Oversee, Not Implement, Public Projects
Former US President Ronald Reagan’s Wisdom: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1KhCkVzbzR/ President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: “When communities are empowered to participate in planning, budgeting, implementation, and oversight, development becomes more responsive, transparent, and sustainable.” — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, remarks on local governance and rural development. Relevance: This statement connects public-project implementation and oversight with transparency and sustainable development.
“Who Deserves the Name “Reformer”? Individuals, Groups, and the Moral Meaning of Democratic Change.”
Liberian traditional wisdom offers an important contribution to the question of who deserves the name “reformer.” The saying, “One tree does not make a forest,” reminds us that national transformation can not depend on one individual alone. The proverb, “The big man is they alone represent the center of leadership. And “Empty pots make a lot of noise” warns against mistaking political rhetoric for meaningful achievement.
Liberia Between Continuity and Change: Reassessing Former President Sirleaf’s Call for Sovereignty
Former President Sirleaf: Liberia has been doing the same thing over and over, same structures, same type of policies, same type of attitudes, and mindset. It is time for change; Africa is changing, the world is changing, and Liberia can not be left behind. It will not happen until we agree to change our country. We have to stop following the United States of America. Let’s join the new area of sovereignty and respectability that Africa is pushing.” Source: Facebook, Voice of Liberia.
Can Liberia Develop Without Washington? Reconciling former President Charles Taylor’s Warning and former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s Call for Change
The late Guinean President Ahmed Sékou Touré: “We prefer poverty in freedom to wealth in slavery.” “A starving child does not ask from which country comes his bread.” Former President of Guinea Ahmed Sékou Touré.
From Resource Wealth to Broad-Based Prosperity: Liberia, Enterprise, and Political Maturity
Courtesy of Mr. Jerome Gayman: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BuZd5aAw9/ President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: “Growth must come with development, and growth must be equitable.
Understanding Prices, Money, Demand, and Supply: Why Economic Reasoning Matters for Liberia
Economic concept: Central banks worldwide use monetary-policy instruments to influence financial conditions and inflation expectations.
Beyond the Ballot: A Vision for Continuous Development in Liberia
Dr. Augustine Manneh Sumo: “You, the youths of Liberia, are the catalysts and social engineers of Liberia. Stop being bottled and be a brand of your own.” By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: fallahas@yahoo.com President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: “Public service is a trust, not an entitlement.” President Boakai used this formulation when commissioning government officials in August 2025, emphasizing integrity, accountability and measurable results.
From Condemnation to Contribution: A Comparative Korero on Youth Unity, Achievement, and National Development in Liberia and the Counties
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18HSumSW1Y/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DMWyZBLWS/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19UDhpys3U/ Austin S. Fallah: Ask not, “What can Liberia give me?” But “What can I contribute to Liberia?” Paraphrased from former US President John F. Kennedy, who spoke the famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country,” during his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961.
Decency, Knowledge, and Responsibility in Liberian Political Engagement
A person is judged not by the mistakes they make but by who they become after recognizing those mistakes and the changes they make. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18Qqx4YrQu/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DriGKb2LD/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17diYVfcqV/ President of Liberia Joseph Nyuma Boakai : “Election is not an event.
Beyond Slogans: Strategic Political Allegiance and the Search for Public Good
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: “Partisanship must give way to nationalism and inclusive governance.” “There is no contest between so-called ‘Green Liberia’ and ‘Blue Liberia’… There is only one LIBERIA!” — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Inaugural Address, January 22, 2024. By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: fallahas@yahoo.com “I cannot do it alone.” Former President George Weah, inaugural agenda/speech, 2018.
The Civic Danger of Manufactured Ignorance: Why Young People Must Reject Political Stupidity and Digital Falsehood
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BpKpKkMJg/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BSC1eEqCk/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1F1yUkDS9e/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GzVXXWHEr/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JFLH7wnQU/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BQHqHvzMd/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DyYRWh5eb/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1M1Fhdskyu/ President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: “Education is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right.”— Address to the Liberian nation, discussing...
Professor Joseph S. Johnson at Age 102: Comparing the Enduring Influence of a Teacher, Scholar, and Nation-Builder
Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah: In September 2026, addressing Presidential Scholars, she asked: “Your country has invested in your education. What will Liberia receive from that investment?” By: Austin S. Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil:fallahas@yahoo.com “Any education that is not placed at the service of the masses is useless.” — Dr. Henry Boima Fahnbulleh Jr. “Access to education for all is key to nation building, growth, peace and stability.” — Dr. E.
Educating Liberia: The Foundation for National Leadership, Economic Independence, and Social Renewal
“Educating Liberia is not merely an investment in schools; it is an investment in the knowledge, skills, leadership, productivity, civic responsibility, and economic independence necessary to build a self-reliant nation.” President Nyuma Boakai: “We must begin to rethink and retool how we address the challenges of our educational system in ways that best serve our developmental needs.” By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: fallahas@yahoo.com President Boakai made this...
The Cost of Economic Misinformation: A Narrative on Civic Literacy and National Development in Liberia
Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan — Finance and Development Planning Minister, in a May 20, 2026 interview on the Liberia Broadcasting System’s Super Morning Show, Minister Ngafuan stated: “Liberia’s current debt stock stands at US$2.8 billion; the external debt is US$ 1.4 billion; domestic debt stands at US$1.2 billion.” Local Voices Liberia.
A Debt of Gratitude: Liberia’s Youth and the Restoration of Sanity by the Liberia National Police
“Liberia’s debt of gratitude to its national security apparatus must be repaid not with political promises, but with every institution that protects the nation’s dignity, opportunities that give everyone within the borders of the nation a life purpose, and a police service that everyone must trust and respect. And Liberia’s youth, in turn, owe their country a commitment to peace, discipline, citizenship, and the rejection of violence.
Liberia’s Democratic Future Requires Competent, Principled, and Diplomatically Prepared Leadership
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai — competent and principled public service “I believe serving at the highest level is an obligation; it means that through you, others would be blessed.” — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Ministry of National Defense. This quotation fits the argument that Liberia’s democratic future requires leadership understood as public service rather than personal privilege. It connects competence with responsibility, integrity, and the obligation to improve the lives of citizens.
Competence, Not Gender Sympathy, Must Guide Liberia’s Political Appointments and Elections
“Liberia must judge political leaders by competence, integrity, and results—not by gender-based sympathy.” “Gender should never be a substitute for competence; Liberia deserves leaders chosen for their ability to serve, not merely for who they are.” By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil:fallahas@yahoo.com Discover more Take Journalism Courses Political Science Books Stream History Documentaries “True equality in Liberia means creating equal opportunities while allowing...
From Criticism to Constructive Competition: The Case for a Liberian National Political Dialogue
“From Criticism to Constructive Competition: Liberia must graduate from a politics in which every disagreement becomes a battle to a democracy in which every disagreement becomes an opportunity to test ideas. Let the opposition criticize. Let the government answer. Let citizens judge. Let political parties compete fiercely—but let Liberia win.” “Criticism is the beginning of democratic accountability; constructive competition is its maturation.
Our Priority: A Case for Unity, Development, and People-Centered Governance in Liberia
“Liberia does not need politics that merely defeat opponents; it needs leadership that defeats poverty, division, corruption, exclusion, and underdevelopment.
The Art of Political Departure: Leaving a Legacy of Integrity and Growth
“Leaders should be the frontispiece of wisdom and the phrontistery of national leadership—a living school where younger generations learn to think critically, lead responsibly, and serve society with integrity.” By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil:fallahas@yahoo.com “A great leader does not merely occupy the frontispiece of history; he becomes a phrontistery for the young, cultivating the thinking skills, moral courage, and civic responsibility upon which a nation’s...
Truth as the Pillar of Democracy: Enacting a Law Against Deception in Liberia
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai: “We must continue to irreversibly latch ourselves onto the budding democratic culture sprouting from the rubble of a most tragic and costly 14-year civil war.” — Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Inaugural Address, January 22, 2024.
The Inextricable Link Between Democracy and the Rule of Law: A Call for Practical Engagement in Liberia and Beyond
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai: From his inaugural address on January 22, 2024: “We must restore respect for the rule of law, and respect for officers of the law across our three branches of government.” By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: fallahas@yahoo.com Democracy Requires Practical Engagement: “To carry it through successfully there is need to combine practical common sense of the most hard-headed kind with a spirit of lofty idealism.” — Theodore Roosevelt, “A...
The Admissibility of Secret Recordings as Evidence in Court: An Analysis Through Various Jurisdictions
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GtHkh3SbV/ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1J8JQHibou/ The Rule of Law: “Secret recordings do not become justice merely because they reveal a truth; their admissibility depends upon whether the law permits that truth to enter the courtroom.
Rhetoric, Reality, and Renewal: The Call for Responsible Political Discourse in Liberia
RHETORIC — When Politics Weaponizes Identity: “Rhetoric becomes dangerous when a politician teaches citizens to see a fellow Liberian first as a tribe, and only afterward as a human being.
The Urgent Need for Legal Reforms to Combat Land Sales by Illegal Land Sale Traffickers and Illegal Land Sale Criminal Cartels in Liberia
When the Land Is Divided, the People Can Be Divided: “A criminal land cartel does not merely sell land it does not lawfully own; it sells suspicion, conflict, poverty, and division. Every fraudulent transaction creates another family dispute, another community grievance, and another wound in the national conscience.” By: Austin S Fallah – A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: fallahas@yahoo.com “The deepest danger of land cartelism is that it can make citizens strangers on their own soil.
Liberia: The Ethical Dilemma of Assisting Political Opponents in Times of Need
A few days ago, I sat with some friends and discussed current events in our motherland, Liberia, which inspired this article. Rather than narrowing the article to Liberia, I decided to give it a more holistic perspective. "Is it wisdom--or political amnesia--to represent in court the very person who once joined forces to impeach you and ban you from public office? Machiavelli's political philosophy reminds us that interests, alliances, and changing circumstances drive power.
The Ethical Dilemma of Assisting Political Opponents in Times of Need
A few days ago, I sat with some friends and discussed current events in our motherland, Liberia, which inspired this article. Rather than narrowing the article to Liberia, I decided to give it a more holistic perspective. “Is it wisdom—or political amnesia—to represent in court the very person who once joined forces to impeach you and ban you from public office? Machiavelli’s political philosophy reminds us that interests, alliances, and changing circumstances drive power.
The Inalienable Right to Justice: Embracing a Universal Ethos in Liberia’s Legal System
Austin S Fallah: “Justice is not a slogan to be shouted in the streets or a weapon to be used against political opponents. In a nation governed by law, justice requires patience, evidence, due process, and respect for the courts. Liberia must learn to let the law speak louder than empty political rhetoric.” Austin S Fallah: “The inalienable right to justice belongs to every Liberian, friend or foe, government official or ordinary citizen.
The Inalienable Right to Justice: Embracing a Universal Ethos in Liberia's Legal System
Liberia, Aug. 24 -- Austin S Fallah: "Justice is not a slogan to be shouted in the streets or a weapon to be used against political opponents. In a nation governed by law, justice requires patience, evidence, due process, and respect for the courts. Liberia must learn to let the law speak louder than empty political rhetoric." Austin S Fallah: "The inalienable right to justice belongs to every Liberian, friend or foe, government official or ordinary citizen.
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