As 2024 comes to a close, Liberia finds itself at a crossroads. The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, elected with promises of rescue and renewal, has struggled to meet the expectations of its citizens. From escalating food insecurity to rising unemployment, the challenges facing the nation underscore the urgent need for effective governance and inclusive leadership.
Prince Yormie Johnson’s life story, now sealed by his death at the age of 72, is a striking reflection of Liberia’s tumultuous past. His journey marked by violence, power, and redemption evoked deep divisions among Liberians. To some, Johnson was a hero and protector; to others, he was a ruthless warlord whose actions embodied the horrors of Liberia's civil wars.
After recently watching videos of Messrs S. David Coleman & Joe Wylie at the TRC, I feel compelled to again debunk, for the third time, Private Secretary Chieh’s “The Spectacular Rise & Catastrophic Fall of Three Liberian Presidents: Death of President William V. S. Tubman (actually a “Memoir of LIES”) published in 2015 - 53 years after his death - and wondered, why did it him so long?
The Republic of Liberia is 177 years old now. The country historically has had 26 presidents. I think it should be 27 Presidents because the present 26 excludes Hon. James Smith who served as Vice President to E. J. Roye whose death the history of Liberia is controversial about.
I have had the distinguished privilege of interacting with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai then Vice President of the Republic of Liberia more than three separate times at his office on Capitol Hill on a person to person level.
It is said that when the battle is intense and the army is running out of resources or becoming extinct, the good General saves the rest by retreating to either restrategize, submit to a truce, or quit the battle.
The Government of the Republic of Liberia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a Stem Scholarship for Liberian students wishing to undertake master degrees studies in the United States of America and Canada.
The Liberian opposition could attempt to counter Russian expansion through legislative action, public advocacy, alliances with Western countries, and media campaigns. However, their success...
I have the honor to present my compliments to you most respectfully and to join patriotic Liberians in wishing you success as you navigate this ship of state through dangerous shoals and under portentous dark clouds.
