Navigating Liberia’s looming fiscal crisis: Senator Konneh’s recommendations and the path forward
THE RECENT revelation of a staggering $10.7 million deficit in the 2024 National Budget is nothing short of a fiscal catastrophe. This alarming deficit, exposed just a week after the budget was submitted, underscores the urgent need for meticulous analysis and decisive action. THE DEFICIT, largely stemming from Executive Order #128’s suspension of surcharges on petroleum […]
Sen. Amara Konneh’s 90-Day Update: Progress, Initiatives, and Commitments
Today marks 90 days (three months) since I entered the Liberian Senate. As we begin a new quarter, I would like to update you on our accomplishments in the last month: OpenGovernment
Senator Amara M. Konneh and Colleagues Introduce Presidential Transition Act of 2024
In a collaborative effort aimed at bolstering Liberia’s democratic processes, Senator Amara Konneh and a colleagues have jointly submitted a draft bill titled the “Presidential Transition Act of 2024” to the Liberia Senate. This proposed legislation seeks to establish a legal framework for the smooth and organized transfer of political power from one democratically elected […]
Taking a Stand for Justice: Senator Konneh’s Solemn Moment in the Liberian Senate
A solemn moment for me today at the Liberian Senate as we get closer to getting justice for the victims of Liberia’s protracted civil war victims and a step away from discouraging the culture of impunity in Liberia. I voted ‘YES’ for the Resolution to establish Extraordinary War and Economic Crimes Courts in Liberia. For […]
Reflections on Ramadan and a Historic Vote: Senator’s Emotional Journey Towards Establishing War & Economic Crimes Courts in Liberia
It’s the last night of the 2024 Ramadan. I thank the Almighty for good health and for guiding me through the 30-day religious odyssey. I pray that HE accepts my fast, forgives my mistakes and sins and those of other faithful Muslims, and blesses my country. Today is an emotional day for me, and hopefully, […]
Gratitude and Collaboration: Senator Amara M. Konneh Acknowledges Staff Support in Capitol Intervention Design
With my Monrovia and County staff in front of the Capitol earlier this week. These are the guys who labored hard to get me into the Capitol where they work now. There are so many others not in this photo who labored also to get us here. All our chairladies are businesswomen. We are designing […]
Exploring Development Challenges: Guest Lecture at Cuttington University on Income Inequality and Official Development Assistance
It was a pleasure to serve as a guest lecturer at Cuttington University Graduate School of Global Affairs and Policy yesterday. Together with students, we discussed Income inequality across countries and their correlates. We also discussed Official Development Assistance – bilateral and multilateral, Liberia’s long-term history of volatility and dismal growth, and their implications for […]
Emergency Relief Efforts in Weasua Town: Gbarpolu Legislative Caucus Responds to Storm Damage
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, at around 4:15 P.M., a heavy storm passed through Weadua Town, Gbarma District, Gbarpolu County, and destroyed more than a hundred homes and the market hall. Thankfully, there were no fatalities. Today, the Gbarpolu Legislative Caucus delivered emergency relief – 200 bundles of zinc, 100 boxes of nails, a power […]
Opinion: Democracy in West Africa, the ‘road less travelled’?
In 2024, around 50% of our planet’s population will go to the polls. As a Liberian, I will be closely following upcoming elections in Africa, and particularly those in Ghana, which for the past 30 years has built up its democratic institutions through free and fair democratic contests, and peaceful and orderly transfers of power. […]
Senator Amara M. Konneh’s Reflections: Two Months in the Liberian Senate
My reflections: Month TwoToday is exactly two months since I took my oath as a Liberian Senator from Gbarpolu County. The Senate has been busy, mostly with confirmations. We closed yesterday for a few weeks of a constitutional recess after two months in session. The recess presents an opportunity to visit our constituents and reflect […]