In Liberia, the phrase “cutting the cloth to fit the tailor” captures the alchemy of political survival: bending rules, institutions, and even truth to suit the ambitions of the powerful. …
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The President’s response to the Supreme Court’s ruling is troubling. It is an outright rejection of or a disregard for the decision of the highest Court of the land, and …
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PoliticsRule of Law
CDC-USA Condemns President Boakai’s Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling
by Michael Francis Tarr 238 viewsThe Congress for Democratic Change – USA (CDC-USA) Interim Leadership has condemned President Joseph N. Boakai for his blatant disregard and open defiance of the Supreme Court of Liberia’s recent …
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PoliticsRule of Law
MASS PROTEST LOOMS: OPPOSITION FORCES UNITE TO RESTORE BOAKAI’S SENSES “Enough is Enough,” They Say, As Liberia Spirals Under an Authoritarian Regime
by Michael Francis Tarr 264 viewsMonrovia, Liberia – April 25, 2025 – A coalition of major opposition political parties and civil society groups has issued a stern warning to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, demanding that …
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Op-EdPoliticsUncategorized
Rebuttal to President Joseph Nyumah Boakai
by Michael Francis Tarr 172 viewsBy Cllr. Tiawan Saye GongloeAssistant Professor of law, and an Advocate for Constitutional Order & Human Rights April 25, 2025 The Supreme Court of Liberia, in its Opinion and Judgment …
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Investigative ReportsPoliticsRule of Law
Boakai Administration Tiptoes Around Supreme Court Ruling
by Michael Francis Tarr 178 viewsPresident Joseph Boakai’s April 24, 2025 address on the Supreme Court’s ruling concerning the legislative impasse strikes a tone of constitutional reverence, but beneath the surface lies a troubling pattern …
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PoliticsRule of Law
Opposition Parties Unite Against President Boakai’s Implied Non-Compliance
by Michael Francis Tarr 247 viewsFour major opposition parties in Liberia—Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Alternative National Congress (ANC), All Liberian Party (ALP), Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) —have scheduled an emergency meeting to address …
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Op-EdPoliticsRule of Law
Respect the Supreme Court, Uphold the Rule of Law
by Michael Francis Tarr 165 views“We join voice with thousands of Marylanders calling on the Maryland County Legislative Caucus to respect the opinion of the Supreme Court and return to carrying out their duties under …
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EconomyGlobalPolitics
MCC Grant Cancellation Hits Liberia: A New Setback for the ARREST Agenda
by Michael Francis Tarr 197 viewsA devastating blow has been dealt to Liberia as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, cancels the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grants. This decision comes as …
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Weah Warns: Disregarding Supreme Court Risks National Crisis
by Michael Francis Tarr 275 viewsFormer President George Manneh Weah has issued a statement calling for respect for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legitimacy of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s leadership in the House of …
