Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
LiberiapoliticianFemaleb. 19388.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female President of Liberia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, served from 2006 to 2018 and is recognized for her efforts in post-civil war reconstruction, including ambitious infrastructure promises such as the Ganta-Yekepa road project, which ultimately remained uncompleted during her administration.
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Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf conferred on Rev. Dr. Karngar the rank of Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Africa.
UMU Honors Rev. Dr. Karngar for Lifetime Service to Church, Nation | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-19
He was appointed Relieving Judge by former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Retired Judge Gilayeneh Laid to Rest | ObituariesLiberia· 2026-06-01
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf addressed African auditors in Monrovia this week, emphasizing the importance of governance in Liberia's postwar recovery.
Africa Does Not Have a Resource Crisis, It Has an Accountability Crisis | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-05-27Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged lawmakers to amend a controversial constitutional provision that restricts citizenship to people of 'Negro descent.'
Sirleaf Rekindles Debate on ‘Racist Clause’ | NewsLiberia· 2026-03-06
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was invited to speak on the topic: 'Leadership and Governance.'
Ex-President Sirleaf, Foreign Envoys to Meet Lawmakers | NewsLiberia· 2026-03-05Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf expressed concern over the need for laws protecting citizens from online gender-based attacks.
House Reviews Amendment to Kamara Abdullah Kamara Law to Protect Women | NewsLiberia· 2026-03-04
Ngafuan drew inspiration from former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, noting that he has been lucky to cross paths with great women including her.
MFDP Launches Professional Women Association | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-20
Browne later provided critical security intelligence during the administration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Security Veteran Warns of Extremist Spillover | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-19
During the Unity Party–led administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, some of these routes were reopened under a United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) Quick Impact Project.
Gov’t to Pave Over 13 Kilometers of Streets in Ganta | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-19
They traced the origin of their claim to 2006, when former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf reportedly acknowledged the government’s obligation to settle liabilities left by defunct timber companies.
Ex-Timber Workers Protest Over US$7.1M Salary Arrears | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-17
Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was present at the event.
No more foreign funds for cocoa: No mineral will be exported without processing - President Mahama
Ghana· 2026-02-16
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was present at the Accra Reset Summit.
Mahama: We’ll end foreign funding for cocoa purchases; process all minerals by 2030Ghana· 2026-02-14During the administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, then Minister of National Defense Brownie J. Samukai warned citizens against constructing permanent or luxury buildings on military land.
Boakai Announces Major AFL Reforms | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-12
During the administrations of former Presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and George Weah, enforcement actions were reportedly paused or reversed.
Boakai Pushes for Recovery of Army Land | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-06
The first two female ministers were appointed by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Liberia Introduces Its Youngest Youth and Sports Minister | SportsLiberia· 2026-02-05
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's administration paved about 745 km of roads before the Boakai administration took office.
The Rising Issue of Misinformation in President Boakai’s State of the Nation Address and the Challenge of Insufficient Data | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-02-04
Prominent champion of the movement, Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is recognized for her leadership.
Dialogue Ignites Discussion on Advancing Women in Politics | NewsLiberia· 2026-01-28
The first two female ministers were appointed by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Liberia Gets 3rd Female Youth and Sports Minister Under 20 Years | SportsLiberia· 2026-01-27The first MCC compact was implemented under the Unity Party administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
MCC Clarifies Liberia’s Second Compact Process | NewsLiberia· 2026-01-22
Community leaders argue that unresolved injustices explain why land conflicts around RIA continue to resurface, generation after generation, including compensation promised during the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf administration.
Courts “Silent” as Geeray Town Ancestral Land Slips Away | NewsLiberia· 2026-01-21
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected as president in 2005 and is noted for her peaceful transitions of power.
The Liberia We Want | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-12-25
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is recognized for her contributions to Liberia’s post-war reconstruction, including the Ministerial Complex named after her.
A Christmas Message to the People of Liberia | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-12-23
Boakai served as Vice President of Liberia for 12 years under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
“I Came to Rescue a Country, Not Seek Power” | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-22
Senator Konneh, a former Minister of Finance and Development Planning under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, accused the current administration of failing to break with the financial missteps of past governments.
Nothing has Changed? | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-17
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf awarded Joanna the national honor of Grand Band of the Order of the Star of Africa.
Joanna Coleman George Turns 104 Today | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-09
Former President Sirleaf praised Gbowee for returning home to invest in young women.
Leymah Gbowee Opens New Empowerment Hub in Bong | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-08
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is Africa’s first democratically elected female president and was a key figure in the Unity Party's history.
The Unity Party Headquarters Story - From Displacement to Destiny | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-12-07
The launch was held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia.
World Bank, Gov’t Launch New 5-Year Country Partnership Framework | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-05
Cllr. Wesseh served under the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf administration in key legal and advisory roles.
UMU Board Appoints Cllr. Wesseh as Interim President | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-01
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's government revived criminal libel charges against journalists on several occasions.
Speaker’s Threat Against Journalists Sparks Outrage | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-26
