Protests have been happening samultaneously in several parts of the country against Defense Minister Prince C. Johnson by wives of Liberian soldiers. They accused the retired army general of denying their husbands benefits and incentives when he served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
The protest against the confirmation of General Prince C. Johnson as Minister of Defense has spread to Gbarnga, Bong County. The new leader is expected to tackle corruption, improve the living conditions of Liberians by reducing poverty, and improve infrastructural development - and he's begun by vowing ...
Vice President Jeremiah Koung has reportedly misled President Joseph Boakai into making a rather controversial appointment, that is likely to bring international embarrassment to… , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.
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