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Liberia:
Govt Indicts Several for Economic Crimes
FrontPageAfrica, 1 August 2013
The corruption saga involving Ellen Corkrum a U.S. citizen and a pilot who served in the American military has come full circle with the government of Liberia unsealing her… Read more »
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Liberia:
Pres. Sirleaf's Buddy in Corruption Web - Forwarded to Justice Ministry for Prosecution
New Republic, 21 July 2014
The New Republic Newspaper has gathered that the Liberia Anti-corruption Commission (LACC) has linked President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's best friend, Mr. David Kortie, to corruption… Read more »
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Liberia:
Corruption Is At All Levels of Our Nat'l Life - LACC Commissioner Talks Tough
Heritage, 22 July 2013
A Commissioner at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Cllr. J. Augustine Toe, has said many Liberian leaders have consciously displayed a callous disregard for the… Read more »
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Liberia:
'We Will Fight' -Pres. Sirleaf Speaks of Fighting Corruption
New Republic, 29 July 2013
Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appears not to be happy over the level of corruption that is said to be permeating in her Government. As a result of that, she has decided… Read more »
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Liberia:
President Sirleaf/World Bank - Can We Fight Corruption, While Big Business Greases the Wheels of Business?
FrontPageAfrica, 16 August 2013
Corruption, as a vice President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls Liberia's number one enemy, is back in the news. It was rampant before her presidency, but now, Liberia has become one… Read more »
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Liberia:
UN to Review Corruption in Liberia
New Dawn, 15 August 2013
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is preparing to launch a corruption review in Liberia. Mr. Samuel De-Jaegere said the UN will shortly begin the process of… Read more »
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Liberia:
'Extortion of Money' By Police Officers Widespread - Rights Group
Heritage, 15 August 2013
The Foundation for International Dignity (FIND), an acclaimed human rights and pro-democracy organization operating in the country, has alarmed that the 'extortion of money' by… Read more »
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Liberia:
Justice Impeded - Minister Tah
New Democrat, 14 August 2013
Justice Minister Christiana Tah has said that the country's justice system is being seriously undermined by the lack of adequate capacity in various sectors of law enforcement. Read more »
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Liberia:
Doubt Rises Over Corruption Report
Analyst, 25 July 2013
Last week, a few Liberian media institutions lifted the July 14, 2013 lead article of USA TODAY titled, "The Most Corrupt Countries in the World". Read more »
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Liberia:
Gov't Rejects Transparency Int'l Report
Inquirer, 2 August 2013
The Government of Liberia (GOL) has rejected recent corruption Barometer of the Transparency International reports which suggested that corruption in Liberia is really a societal… Read more »
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Liberia:
Can Robert Sirleaf's Resignation Stop Corruption?
NEWS, 2 August 2013
Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee has suggested that the son of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Robert Sirleaf, should resign as Chairman of the National Oil Company of Liberia… Read more »
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Liberia:
'Wait and See' - Liberians Scrutinizing Government Fight Against Corruption
FrontPageAfrica, 1 August 2013
Monrovia - The government of Liberia on July 31 indicted Ellen Cockrum, Former Managing Director of the Liberia Airport Authority, Musa Bility LAA Board Chairman, and John B.S.… Read more »