From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
The resolution by the West African country’s House of Representatives to establish a war crimes court for the prosecution of individuals accused of serious human rights violations during Liberia’s civil wars has been passed by senate, and now awaits the president’s signature.
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Joseph Boakai emerged victorious in Liberia's presidential election, which ended with a narrow margin of votes and a peaceful concession.
Despite being once heralded for becoming the first African country to elect a woman president, Liberia’s political landscape is sorely lacking in its representation of women.
The move comes after protests this past month which saw thousands of Liberians demonstrating against the alarming rise in the rate of sexual assault.
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The film platform, from director Ava DuVernay, is hosting a weekly movie-viewing experience for the "global online community of cinephiles."
As Liberia gets its first case of COVID-19, some Liberians are bracing for a shock to its health system while others see a resilient nation better prepared to handle the crisis.
Thousands of Liberians have taken to the streets to protest against the country's spiraling economy under President George Weah.
The star-studded event will take place ahead of the award show and includes a host of artists from across the continent.
![Kevin Mwachiro, journalist, queer activist, podcaster [Kenya]](https://www.okayafrica.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=23526772&width=600&height=600&quality=80&coordinates=0%2C213%2C0%2C213)