The group of ex-rebel generals initially demanded that Representative Yekeh Kolubah surrender himself to them so they could turn him over to the government for questioning. Can you imagine?
PRESS RELEASE: Putting Africa’s Youth to Work
According to World Population Review, Africa is home to more than 1.3 billion people, nearly 41 percent of whom are under the age of 15. The median ages (where half the population is older and half younger) for African countries are consistently in the teens.
Deciphering Kroll’s Missing Currency Report – An Independent Review into Liberia’s Missing Banknotes
The 67-page Kroll report reveals a series of significant missteps at just about every point in the process, raises serious concerns about the Central Bank of Liberia’s internal record-keeping. So, let’s take a look at some of Kroll’s findings.
OP-ED: What is a Pro-Poor Agenda?
So, what exactly does this mean? What is a pro-poor agenda? If you’re living in abject poverty, illiterate, and don’t know where your next meal will come from, it might be hard to get behind a concept that stresses “macroeconomic stability.“
OP-ED: The Honorary Doctor Will See You Now
Many universities explicitly state that recipients of honorary doctorate degrees should not use the title doctor and just a handful allow it. For a former footballer and sitting president to use it seems both pretentious and tacky.
OP-ED: Business as Usual in Liberia – Lies, Incompetence, and US$100 Million in Missing Cash
As the jubilation of Liberia’s historic presidential transfer of power has worn off, Liberians have settled back down into their daily routines. It appears politicians have too. It’s back to business as usual in Liberia, complete with lies, incompetence, and one of the biggest financial scandals in Liberia’s history.
OP-ED: How the Legacy of Mandela is Boosting Tourism in South Africa’s Economy
As an African, I feel great pride and gratitude for Nelson Mandela accomplishments. As a business professional, I can appreciate the economic boost his story is giving to South Africa. As a Liberian, I can’t help but think, wait a minute… we have a compelling story of our own that we could be benefiting from, too.
Liberia’s Draft Budget – Promises and Priorities
We can learn a lot about an administration’s priorities by looking at its budget, even at this point in the process. What story do the numbers tell?