Author: Staff Writer

MONROVIA – In a shocking turn of events, the Government of Liberia has abruptly restored the road user permit for Western Cluster Limited (WCL), a controversial mining company previously condemned for its egregious violations and detrimental impact on local communities. This decision comes barely a month after President Joseph Nyuma Boakai himself threatened to shut down the company due to its blatant disregard for both the law and the welfare of Liberians. The abrupt restoration of WCL’s permit has sparked a wave of outrage and disbelief among civil society groups, local communities, and political observers who view this move as…

Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, who ascended to power on a platform promising to eradicate the nation’s drug crisis, is facing mounting criticism as his administration’s efforts appear to unravel just five months into his tenure. The recent suspension of Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Director General Abraham Kromah, along with his deputies Hassan Fadiga and Gbawou Kowou, following a violent altercation, has cast a shadow over Boakai’s commitment to his campaign promises. On Monday, May 3, the LDEA headquarters in Sinkor became the scene of a disturbing confrontation. The clash among the agency’s top officials sparked public…

Monrovia – Charles Sirleaf, son of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and a significant figure in Liberia’s financial sector, has died at the age of 68. Mr. Sirleaf passed away in his sleep in Ghana, as confirmed by a family source on Monday. His unexpected death has left many in shock and sorrow. Mr. Sirleaf had a distinguished career in Liberia’s financial sector, serving as Deputy Governor and Acting Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) from 2004 to 2020. Known for his efforts to stabilize the economy and implement crucial financial reforms, he worked under three presidents…

June 3, 2024 In a stunning display of diplomatic mismanagement and international embarrassment, Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has found himself sidelined during his much-touted visit to South Korea. Despite the Executive Mansion’s grand announcement of Boakai leading a delegation to the Korea-Africa Business Summit, the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent press statement reveals a glaring omission: Boakai is not among the African leaders receiving personal attention from the South Korean government. President Boakai’s trip was heralded as a crucial opportunity for Liberia to showcase its investment potential and secure vital economic partnerships. The Executive Mansion’s release boasted…

MONROVIA, June 2 – The Honorable Sumo Mulbah, Lawmaker of District #3, has issued a fervent plea to the Government of Liberia, urging immediate investment in upgrading the quality and infrastructure of major Liberian embassies worldwide. Mulbah’s call comes after his recent visit to Ghana exposed the dismal state of Liberia’s diplomatic missions, which he argues undermines the nation’s global reputation. In a press statement released today, Mulbah emphasized the critical role embassies play as the frontline of Liberia’s international relations. He highlighted the dilapidated condition of the embassy in Ghana, constructed in the 1940s and lacking significant upgrades since…

MONROVIA, June 3 – The Saharaa has been reliably informed by top-placed sources within the Unity Party-led government that the expected arrival of 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment is part of a signature fee agreed upon by South African businessman Robert Gumede of the Guma Group for the exploration of Wologizi Mountain. Wologizi Mountain, located in the Lofa and Gbarpolu Counties of Liberia, is a significant geological formation known for its untapped mineral wealth. Discovered by geologists in 1905, the mountain is renowned for its potential deposits of valuable minerals, including iron ore, making it a strategic asset for Liberia’s…

MONROVIA, June 3 – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Liberia’s largest opposition party, has found itself in the eye of a political storm as Acting Chairperson Janga Kowo faces intense criticism for his silence on the glaring failures and excesses of President Joe Boakai’s regime. Since his controversial election, President Boakai has consistently demonstrated his incapacity to govern effectively, starting with his embarrassing fall during his own inauguration. His tenure has been marked by a series of missteps, including the appointment of incompetent bureaucrats, frivolous expenditure of public funds on foreign trips with bloated delegations, and a crackdown on…

Monrovia, Liberia – June 2, 2024 – Mamaka Bility, the current Minister of State Without Portfolio, is now the most powerful figure in President Boakai’s administration. Widely referred to as the “darling girl” of the President, Bility’s sudden ascent to power has sparked outrage and concern among government staff and political analysts alike. Mamaka Bility, who has no prior experience in any significant governmental role, has somehow been entrusted with running the country’s most critical affairs. Insiders describe her influence as absolute, with her word becoming final in the administrative decisions of the state. This shift in power dynamics has…

By David Dueh Chieh Sr. (Private Secretary to the President) There were no ominous signs regarding the President’s June 1971 trip to London for his annual medical treatment. However, circumstances necessitated a change in the mode of travel – instead of the usual ocean trip, it was by a Swiss Air flight. On the President’s entourage for the first time was Liberia’s Ambassador-at-Large, Mr. Emmett Harmon. Again, there was no premonition of any kind that the President’s trip to London for a routine annual medical check-up would be a “trip of no return.” The flight to London went smoothly. We…

JOHANNESBURG, June 2 – President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africa’s political parties to unite for the country’s benefit as final election results confirm the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since coming to power 30 years ago. The results, announced on Sunday, mark the ANC’s worst electoral performance since the end of apartheid, with support dropping to 40.2% from 57.5% in the 2019 parliamentary vote. The ANC, Africa’s oldest liberation movement once led by Nelson Mandela, now holds 159 seats in the 400-seat National Assembly, down from 230. The outcome forces the…