Monrovia, Jan. 25 -- Assuming the mantle of authority of Africa's oldest republic, three years ago today, President George Manneh Weah sent a clear message of his government's intent to break away from the past and put his stamp of authority on the recurring issues of corruption, bad governance, economic downturn and a rapidly shrinking decline in the rule of law.

By Rodney D. Sieh, rodney.sieh@frontpageafricaonline.com

Said President Weah: "As we open our doors to all foreign direct investments, we will not permit Liberian-owned businesses to be marginalized. We cannot remain spectators in our own economy. My government will prioritize the interests of Liberian-owned businesses and offer programs to help them become more competitive and ...