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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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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By: Wonderr Koryenen Freeman, Attorney, CFCS During Liberia’s festive week – and while celebrating our 178th independence – President Boakai just willy-nilly declared June 30th 2025 as a National Day of Prayer. He simply summoned his Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials to write up a presidential proclamation. He didn’t’ see the need to seek legislative approval. The proclamation itself, issued on the 28th of July 2025,
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And Mr. Boakai, the 50-year GOL veteran, knows all too well just what to do to pacify Liberians. Fast & Prayer economics – just sprinkle lil ‘holy water’ over your economic worries. Bingo!
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For those who are fed up with the poverty, the joblessness, hopelessness, and the overall all lack of socio-economic development…For those who recognize that the first step to making progress in Liberia is to break the vicious cycle of state plunder, lawlessness and impunity. This Project is dedicated to you. I. Backdrop Liberians like to speak of normal days. But if history is anything to go
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Yes, Liberians fasted and prayed for six years while George Weah smoked, drank, danced “Buga,” and looted the country dry. Today, Mr. Weah, his wife, and many of his CDC insiders are rich for the rest of their lives and even for the next generation. Since January 2024, Liberians started a new round of “fasts and prayers,” this time patiently waiting for divine intervention while Mr. Boakai and the Unity Party kleptocrats complete their turn looting the country. After they finish, they’ll probably pass the country back to George Weah and CDC for “round two.”
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