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The Alliance of Sahel States must reread the history of dictatorships in Africa – and learn from it.

By Wonderr K. Freeman, Attorney, CFCS The Alliance of Sahel States must reread the history of dictatorships in Africa – and learn from it. By: Wonderr K. Freeman There is a particular kind of political blindness that afflicts men who seize power at gunpoint. It is the conviction that, somehow, they are different — that history’s long, blood-soaked catalogue of military rulers who overstayed their welcome,

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Politics & Elections, Society & Development,

LAW MUST BE ABOVE POLITICS: A CONSTITUTIONAL ADVICE TO LIBERIA’S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Guest Author: Tiawan Saye Gongloe The expulsion of Yekeh Kolubah for expressing a view on the Makona River boundary dispute is not merely an internal disciplinary action. It is a profound constitutional error—one that raises a fundamental question for our Republic: shall Liberia be governed by law, or by political emotion? At stake is not whether Hon. Kolubah was right or wrong. At stake is whether

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The Ministry of Yellow Machines is another unfortunate reminder that ex-President Sirleaf was right all along.  

So, having being President Sirleaf’s number two for twelve unbroken years, he was cocksure that ‘being President’ was an easy job. You get to boss ministers around, pocket corrupt wealth for you and your close family members, take credit for all the good things that happened in your administration and blame the opposition for all that goes wrong. To VP Boakai “being President” was a such an easy job.

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by D.Name.U.Know12 Min Reading
Politics & Elections, Regional & Global,

Africa’s Youthful Majority vs Aging Leaders: Bridging the Divide for Change Amid Entrenched Power

Africa is a continent of contrasts. It boasts the youngest population in the world, with over 60% of its people under the age of 25, yet it is governed by some of the oldest leaders globally, many of whom have clung to power for decades.

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The Rise of the One-Term Presidency in Africa – A New Chapter in Democratic Accountability

The emergence of the “one-term presidency” in Africa is reshaping the political landscape, signaling a new era of accountability, voter empowerment, and democratic maturity.

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Breaking the Two-Party Cycle and Building a New Era of Leadership

By Ansony Sieh Since the end of Liberia’s civil war and the return to democratic governance in 2006, the country has been caught in a political loop—one dominated almost exclusively by two major parties: the Unity Party (UP) and the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). These two entities have alternated power for nearly two decades, each entering office with promises of transformation, and each leaving behind

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MUSINGS of a Liberian Nonconformist

Commentaries on Liberian Law, Governance, & Political Economy

“ It would be absurd, if Manes can live without Diogenes, but Diogenes cannot get on without Manes. ” Diogenes of Sinope, Greek Philosopher