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 […]
Gratitude Across Borders: A Thank You to Diaspora Liberians in the US for Senate Campaign Support and Peaceful Elections in Liberia
Many Diaspora Liberians in the US supported our campaign for the Senate and contributed to peaceful elections in Liberia. This morning, I would like to express my deep gratitude to all of them. The Liberian election is a beautiful narrative, and communities in Philly and Minneapolis are organizing town halls to offer us the opportunity […]
Triumphant Triumph: President-Elect Joseph Boakai’s Successful Consultative Visit to Washington, DC
The Team: we came here to work and we delivered! President-Elect Joseph Boakai’s consultative visit to Washington, DC ahead of his inauguration on January 22, 2024, was a resounding success! Kudos to the team and all our friends and partners who contributed to our success. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you and your families!
UEA Colfuturo Partner Award (Masters)
COLFUTURO is a Colombian non-profit foundation that was established in 1991 with the support of the National Government and some of the most important companies of the private sector in the country at that time. Its main objective is to provide financial support and increase the possibilities of Colombian citizens to access high-quality postgraduate study […]
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Amara Konneh departs Liberia for Washington DC
Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Amara Konneh departs Liberia for Washington DC on Monday, 5th October, as part of a government delegation at the upcoming annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF. The high powered delegation which includes the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Dr. Mills […]