Why Liberians have turned against ‘King George’
When one of Africa’s greatest footballers, George Weah won the Presidential election a year and a half ago, Liberians were ecstatic, believing they had found …
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West African Round-Up: The pitted road to justice
In his monthly round-up of trends in West Africa, Desmond Davies focuses on the still unresolved issues of crimes against humanity in Liberia and The …
The return of the King: Paris rolls out red carpet for George Weah
George Weah, Liberia’s newly elected President chose France for his first official trip outside Africa. There was a warm welcome for the former PSG soccer …
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf scores another first: Wins Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership 2017.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who until last month, was the first and only elected female Head of State in Africa, has once again scored another first …
George Weah: Liberia’s new President’s first address to the nation – in full
Our economy is broken, our government is broke ( full transcript below) What a privilege and honor to have Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf …
George Weah to rid of the “Black People only” citizenship from Liberian law; slashes his presidential pay as he inherits “empty coffers”.
In his first State of the Republic address since becoming president just over a week ago, the former football star and new Liberia’s new president …