Monrovia, May 22 -- The issue of unemployment in Liberia has long been a major source of concern, especially as the country faces increasing economic challenges. As the country grapples with high unemployment rates, particularly among its youth, a new controversy has emerged, placing the Labor Ministry under the spotlight.

By Obediah Johnson, obediah.jonhnson@frontpageafricaonline.com

This issue revolves around the alleged issuance of work permits to thousands of foreign nationals for jobs that many Liberians are qualified to fill. The controversy has generated heated debates in the Senate, with strong accusations that the Ministry of Labor, led by Minister Cooper Kruah, is not prioritizing Liberians in the labor market.

The accusat...