George Weah is best known to the world as the only African to have won the Ballon d’or. With more than two decades gone, the international wire has not grappled with the reality that the legendary soccer star is now president of the world’s poorest country. One could argue that President Weah himself has not come to terms with the reality that unlike the soccer pitch, leading Liberia requires vision and unmatched leadership to get the right wheels turning.
Death of Several Citizens at Illegal Gold Mine Prompts National Mourning
Yesterday, February 18 was designated as a national mourning day after at least 40 alleged illegal gold miners were trapped following an unexpected mudslide that occurred recently in Gbanipea, Nimba.
OP-ED: Establishment of a Specialized Criminal Tribunal or a Reverse to Anarchy
After two successive presidential elections in 2011 and 2017, Liberia has enjoyed 15 years of uninterrupted peace, which makes one wonder whether the perpetrators of the worst forms of human rights violations are now immune from prosecution.
Montserrado’s 13th District Vote Goes Smoothly, as UN, AU and ECOWAS Caution Over Violence
The by-election for representative of Montserrado’s thirteenth district appears to have been conducted smoothly, amid heavy security.
Gov’t Requests Help From AU, UN in ‘Missing Billions’ Saga
The Liberian government says it has submitted a request to the United Nations, the African Union, and ECOWAS for expert assistance in the ongoing investigation involving the Central Bank of Liberia.
Full Transcript: Pres. Weah Makes His First Address at the U.N. General Assembly
President George Weah gave his first address at the 73rd U.N. General Assembly in New York on September 26, 2018.
Maxwell Kemayah Appointed to Replace Brown as Representative to the U.N.
President George Weah has appointed Maxwell Saah Kemayah, the deputy foreign affairs minister, as Liberia’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations with accreditation to Cuba.
Full Transcript: Pres. George Weah’s Inaugural Address
The full transcript of President George M. Weah’s inaugural address.