CPI 2023 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Impunity for corrupt officials, restricted civic space, limited access to justice
Jan. 30, 2024 This year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows mixed results in Africa, with significant improvements in a few countries. However, most African countries experienced stagnation, maintaining the region’s…
Liberia Suspends Three Officials Accused by U.S. of Corruption
August 17, 2022 Liberia President George Weah on Tuesday suspended three government officials who were sanctioned by the United States for what it said was their ongoing involvement in public…
Nigerians mock Buhari as President jets off to Liberia for Independence anniversary
Nigerians have taken to social media to scoff at President Muhammadu Buhari as he jetted off to Liberia as he joins other leaders to mark Liberia’s Special Independence anniversary, commemorating…
Liberia Kicks off Bicentennial Celebrating Arrival of Black Americans
Feb. 15, 2022 President George Weah on Monday called on Liberians to embrace unity and reconciliation as he launched year-long celebrations of the bicentennial of the arrival of the first…
ECOWAS COUNTRIES TO SHUT ALL BORDERS AGAINST MALI, RECALL AMBASSADORS, REJECT JUNTA’S TRANSITION SCHEDULE
Jan. 10, 2022 With its latest stand against unconstitutional seizure of power, leaders of member states in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have shown strong resolve and…
Adesina’s re-election signifies Africa’s confidence in his leadership – George Weah
President George Weah of Liberia has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina on his re-election as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for a second five-year term. Speaking virtually during Adesina’s…
Buhari, Weah in closed door meeting, to discuss regional, continental issues
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors the visiting Liberian President, Mr George Weah, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Liberian leader arrived the fore court of the…
George Weah’s son, Tim, lights up American soccer, qualifies US with lone goal
Tim Weah, son of Liberia President and former FIFA Player of the Year George Weah, has continued his unassailable ascent in United States soccer with his exploits in the ongoing…
Weah, Drogba, Eto’o, Toure, others for Lagos testimonial match in honour of Ambode
Gov. Ambode African football legends both in Nigeria and abroad will on Saturday, May 18, storm the Agege Stadium in Lagos to feature in the testimonial match organised to honour…
Emotion as Weah decorates Wenger with Liberia’s highest honour
Liberian President and former football star George Weah awarded ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with the country’s highest honour in a ceremony high on emotion on Friday. The award, it was…