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Liberia: The Brownie Samukai Saga - What's Next for Lofa?
Whether he survives the multiple legal wrangling that has characterized his bid to ascend at the Liberian Senate and even threatened his political future and personal character, Lofa County convicted senator-elect J. Brownie Samukai will have a lengthy task to overcome his ordeal and turn a new page. The controversial election of Samukai at the senate has created yet another rooted atmosphere of division, tribalism, and a growing number of political intricacies in Lofa County. How did we get here?
The Brownie Samukai Saga: What’s next for Lofa?
Whether he survives the multiple legal wrangling that has characterized his bid to ascend at the Liberian Senate and even threatened his political future and personal character, Lofa County convicted senator-elect J. Brownie Samukai will have a lengthy task to overcome his ordeal and turn a new page. The controversial election of Samukai at the senate has created yet another rooted atmosphere of division, tribalism, and a growing number of political intricacies in Lofa County. How did we get here?
Liberia: What Went Wrong and Right in Lofa 2020 Senatorial Race?
Whenever elections are held, results are announced, and a winner is declared, one may hear the phrase, ‘the voters have spoken.’ But the big question that follows as well is what’s next for the winner and losers? In the Lofa 2020 senatorial election only one (Mr. Tamba D.
Liberia: Missing Billions, Losing Patience - Liberia Probe Targets Former Officials
analysis By Stephen D. Kollie Under pressure over the economy and corruption, President Weah has launched a controversial anti-graft investigation. On 26 August, five former central bank officials pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering and economic sabotage in a scandal related to the illegal printing of over $2.6 billion Liberian dollars ($16.3 million). The accused include the former executive governor of the central bank, Milton Weeks, and his former deputy, Charles Sirleaf.
Missing billions, losing patience: Liberia probe targets former officials
Under pressure over the economy and corruption, President Weah has launched a controversial anti-graft investigation. Is President Weah’s focus on the former government just a distraction? Credit: Together Liberia/Andrew Hida. On 26 August, five former central bank officials pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering and economic sabotage in a scandal related to the illegal printing of over $2.6 billion Liberian dollars ($16.3 million).
Africa: 'Not the Change We Voted For' - Liberia Awaits More Protests As Anger Rises
analysis By Stephen D. Kollie Following the 7 June protests, the organisers gave President Weah a one-month ultimatum to act. That deadline is fast-approaching. It has now been almost three weeks since Liberia witnessed its biggest anti-government protests since the end of civil war in 2003. In a mass action on 7 June, thousands of people took the streets to express their frustration at poverty, rising inflation, and corruption under President George Weah.
African Arguments
Following the 7 June protests, the organisers gave President Weah a one-month ultimatum to act. That deadline is fast-approaching. An aerial view of Monrovia, Liberia, which saw thousands of people take to the streets to protest earlier this month. Credit: UN Photo/Christopher Herwig. It has now been almost three weeks since Liberia witnessed its biggest anti-government protests since the end of civil war in 2003.
Liberia: Korruptionsvorwürfe gegen Präsident George Weah
Mary Kromah steht nun schon seit Stunden auf dem Rallye-Markt in Monrovia und bietet frisch zubereitete Hühnerfüße feil. „Was darf es sein?“, fragt die 36-Jährige mit wachsender Verzweiflung in der Stimme die vorbeieilenden Passanten. Ohne Erfolg. Alles sieht danach aus, als falle das Abendessen für die eigene Familie aus. Mal wieder. Wie Kromah leidet die Mehrheit der rund 4,5 Millionen Einwohner in dem kleinen westafrikanischen Land wirtschaftliche Not.
Liberia: President Weah 100 Days in - Promises Made, Promises Kept?
analysis By Stephen D. KollieGeorge Weah was elected to office vowing to usher in widespread change. How's he faring so far? For most of the past three decades, George Weah has been best known as a free-scoring footballing icon. But for the last 100 days, his actions as Liberia's new president have been the ones grabbing the headlines. Weah came to power on 22 January after defeating the then vice-president Joseph Boakai in the election run-off with 61.5%.
African Arguments
For most of the past three decades, George Weah has been best known as a free-scoring footballing icon. But for the last 100 days, his actions as Liberia’s new president have been the ones grabbing the headlines. Weah came to power on 22 January after defeating the then vice-president Joseph Boakai in the election run-off with 61.5%. Running on a platform of comprehensive change, the 51-year-old senator won the support of many young Liberians and brought the Unity party’s 12-year rule to a close.
Africa: Could a Former Winner of the Ballon d'Or Become Liberia's Next President?
Photo: FrontPage Africa George Weah at a rally of the Congress for Democratic Change. analysis By Stephen D. KollieGeorge Weah was the presidential runner-up in 2005. Ahead of the October vote, he is drawing huge crowds again and hopes to do one better. On Saturday, 19 August, ardent supporters of Liberia's presidential candidate George Weah brought the capital to a standstill.
Liberia: Could a Former Winner of the Ballon d'Or Become Liberia's Next President?
By Stephen D. KollieGeorge Weah was the presidential runner-up in 2005. Ahead of the October vote, he is drawing huge crowds again and hopes to do one better. On Saturday, 19 August, ardent supporters of Liberia's presidential candidate George Weah brought the capital to a standstill. Over the course of 14 hours, the opposition senator, accompanied by Ivorian musician Meiway, paraded through the streets Monvoria as thousands thronged to hear him speak.
Could a former winner of the Ballon d'Or become Liberia's next president? - African Arguments
On Saturday, 19 August, ardent supporters of Liberia’s presidential candidate George Weah brought the capital to a standstill. Over the course of 14 hours, the opposition senator, accompanied by Ivorian musician Meiway, paraded through the streets Monvoria as thousands thronged to hear him speak. Even under the falling rain, devotees continued to dance and chant slogans into the night.
Urey Promises ‘More Money’ in Your Pocket, If Elected Liberian President
Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County - Amid earsplitting applauds from thousands of supporters and well-wishers, the standard-bearer of the All Liberian Party (ALP) reminded citizens of Grand Bassa County about his plans to make a better Liberia if elected President of Liberia come this October. In an apparent attempt to light up the port city of Buchanan, business man-turned politician Benoni W.
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