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National Recovery Gears Up

In her inaugural address upon taking the oath of office as the 23rd President of the Republic of Liberia on January 16, 2006, Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf told the Liberian people: “We pledge to live up to your expectations of creating a government that is attentive and responsive to your needs, concerns, and the development and progress of our country.”

Pres. Sirleaf Addresses African-General Summit

African Presidents at the Summit (l-r) H. E. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Festus G. Mongae, Olusegun Obasanjo, Thomas Yayi Boni and host John A. Kufuor

The second Partnership Conference of high-ranking African and German representatives has ended in the Ghanaian Capital, Accra, with a call by ... more >>

China Earmarks Projects for Liberia

Mr. Lin expressed interest in assisting the health sector and disclosed plans to construct malaria prevention and treatment centers in ... more >>

Government's Fiscal Policy: One Year After

After decades of mismanagement including lack of accountability and transparency in Liberia's fiscal policy formulation, there has been a vigorous ... more >>

The Most Important Thing About Ellen's First Year

The KENNEDY SCHOOL, a publication of Harvard University's School of Government, in its Spring 2006 edition, carries President Ellen ... more >>

Bribery, Corruption Are Serious Crimes

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says corrupt practices, including bribery ... more >>

Liberia's Oil Prospect Debate Intensifies

The Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Richard Tolbert

A two-day sensitization forum on the potential of hydrocarbon development in Liberia, which began yesterday in Monrovia, ends today with more than ... more >>

Editorials

Looking Back With Pride

Tuesday, 16th January 2007

TODAY, January 16, 2007 marks one year since several world leaders joined thousands of Liberians on the grounds of the Capitol Building, seat of the First branch of the Liberian Government, to witness the inauguration of the first democratically elected female President of Liberia since independence in 1847. more >>

Articles and Letters

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf First Anniversary Speech