Boakai

Uniting Against a Growing Crisis: President Boakai's Call to Action on Drug Abuse In a compelling address that resonates with the challenges faced by many nations today, President Joseph Boakai is urgently navigating the dangerous waters of drug abuse in Liberia—a crisis that has become a nationwide concern. As he unveiled new logistical support for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), including 15 new vehicles that symbolize a tactical response to the escalating drug trade, he emphasized that this issue is not solely a…

Crackdown on Drug Abuse: Liberia's Leadership Responds to Rising Public Outcry In a significant move this week, President Joseph N. Boakai of Liberia dismissed three top officials of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), a decision underscoring the administration's increasing awareness of the rampant drug issue plaguing the nation. This action comes amidst mounting public pressure and a recent scandal involving an LDEA senior official caught attempting to intervene on behalf of his daughter, who faced drug-related…

The government of Liberia has unveiled plans to revoke multiple diplomatic appointments at its overseas missions. Minister of Information Jerolinmek Piah revealed that President Joseph Boakai made this decision to "synchronize the roles with the governance demands and diplomatic strategy of the nation." This move is seen as a strategic alignment with the prevailing needs of the country, steering clear of prior engagements that no longer resonate with Liberia's evolving foreign policy. Piah emphasized that the process of…