Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu and Senator Francis Dopoh II of Rivergee Initiate Inquiry into Government Financing Impact on Development
The Liberian Senate has mandated a Joint Statutory Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, Judiciary, Human Rights, Claim and Petition as well as Public Account and Audits to conduct an inquiry regarding the Status of various Financing Agreements passed by the 54th Legislature. The Inquiry is to ascertain the impact on the development of […]
Saluting a Patriot: The Courageous Leadership of General Prince Charles Johnson III
An officer and a gentleman. He put his country first at a crucial moment when he refused to bow to pressure to get the army involved in the just-ended elections. Not many Liberians are aware of how close we came to that. Is he a victim of bad advice to the Commander-in-Chief or political machinations […]
Building Bridges: Strengthening Healthcare in Liberia with Operation Smile
Dr. Gaurav Deshpande, Associate VP of Operation Smile Global and my classmate at MIT Sloan School of Management, had this to say about Ops Smile’s recent work in Liberia. The Liberian people are grateful. I look forward to facilitating a sustained partnership between Operation Smile and Libetia’s health sector under the leadership of our new […]
My remarks at the confirmation hearing of the appointees to the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the Capitol Building
Local governments are essential actors in economic development. They play a key role in the implementation of national economic development programs, and they also pursue local economic development policies to strengthen economic growth and reduce poverty. The Local Government Act, passed by the 54th Legislature and signed by former President Weah, though a good law, […]
Keynote Speaker Announcement: Addressing Innovation at Yale University Africa Innovation Symposium
I am excited to announce that I will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Yale University Africa Innovation Symposium, March 1-2, 2024 in New Haven Connecticut, USA.
Senator Amara congratulated nominees and thanked them for their leadership to keep the army democratically responsible
The Liberian army is a peacetime army. The biggest threat to Liberia today is not invasion by neighbors or dissident groups. The biggest threat is poverty. I am interested in seeing the extent to wish our army can participate in the development of our country, specifically expanding road networks across Liberia. Addressing Liberia’s infrastructure needs, […]
Investigating Integrity: Senator’s Evaluation of Foreign Minister Nominee Sara Beysolow Nyanti
As a ranking member of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, I did my own due diligence on Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, President Joseph Boakai’s nominee for Foreign Minister. Her degrees from Western Governors University – an accredited online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace – are […]
Senator’s Courtesy Visit to Auditor General of Liberia: Strengthening Oversight of Public Accounts
I paid a courtesy visit to the Auditor General of the Republic of Liberia, Mr. Garswa Jackson, earlier today. The General Auditing Commission is one of the institutions the Public Accounts and Audits Committee oversees in the Senate.
Senator Amara M. Konneh Announces Resignation from JPTT, Outlines Legislative Priorities, and Pledges Commitment to Gbarpolu County and Liberia
Address by Senator Amara M. Konneh: Upholding Constitutional Principles and Commitment to Gbarpolu County and LiberiaDate: January 15, 2024For Immediate Release Monrovia, Liberia – As I stand on the threshold of a new chapter in my public service career, I, Amara M. Konneh, Senator for Gbarpolu County, wish to address you, the people of Gbarpolu […]
Morning Wake-up Call: Addressing the Challenges – Drugs, Corruption, and Foreign Relations in Liberia. A Call for Change, A #RescueMission with JNB & JKK
Issues: Drugs, Corruption and Foreign Relations It’s morning in Liberia again and roosters are crowing! Corruption is rampant in the public sector, including the flawed US$25 million “Mop-up” exercise which, once again, was undertaken by the Ministry of Finance, not the Central Bank. Mr. Weah has taken absolutely no action to stop corruption in his […]