Former President Weah’s Legacy: Emirates Hospital in Bopolu Poised to Revolutionize Healthcare in Western Liberia
With a modern surgery theater, imaging equipment, a children’s center, pre and post-natal care centers, and a spacious Intensive Care Unit, the 100-bedroom Emirates Hospital in Bopolu, built by former President Weah, has all it takes in terms of infrastructure and modern medical equipment to meet the healthcare needs of our citizens not just in […]
President Boakai Signs Executive Order Establishing War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia: A Step Towards Justice and Accountability
I commend President Boakai for signing Executive Order #131 establishing the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia to bring justice to the victims of the atrocities in Liberia’s protracted civil wars. The $500k in the National Budget the Legislature just voted for can best be used to set up this office as […]
Fajr Prayers Reflections: Reviewing Liberia’s Legislative Special Session and Governance Challenges Ahead
Fajr prayers reflectionsWe are officially back on recess after President Joseph Boakai recalled the 55th Legislature from its first break to a Special Session from April 1 to 30, 2024 in accordance with Article 32(b) of the 1986 Constitution to address “time-bound” critical national matters, specifically “securing a financing agreement for the Rural Economic Transformation […]
Understanding Liberia’s Senate: Role, Makeup, and the Call for True Independence
Know your Senate 1. Know your Senators role: decide matters of national interest; represent the interests of people in their counties; propose debates & vote on bills & amendments; examine issues in committees; possess exclusive constitutional power to scrutinize & closely examine the executive branch; and along with the House, must approve any treaties, loans […]
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 […]