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Checkers CTV, Monrovia (2026)

16/04/2026

Liberia - Capitol Hill and the Fist of Political Compartmentation.

Political Compartmentation!
The Little That We’ve Gathered

Political compartmentation refers to the systematic separation of political, administrative, or decision-making processes into distinct, often isolated, units. This can occur in several contexts, ranging from the intentional sealing off of information within government agencies to the psychological separation of opposing political beliefs by individuals.

Key Aspects of Political Compartmentation:
1. Administrative/Policy Separation: Within governments, this occurs when departments operate in "silos," limiting information sharing to manage complex portfolios, such as security and development. For example, the European Union has faced challenges in combining its security policies with development and humanitarian aid due to the compartmentalization of these areas.
2. Psychological/Loyalty Compartmentation:Supporters of a political figure may use this mechanism to bridge the gap between their loyalty and uncomfortable facts, such as allegations against a leader, allowing them to reject the information while maintaining support.
3. Insulation of Ideas: In the study of political violence, researchers sometimes isolate different topics (e.g., separating gendered violence from terrorism), which can create an "epistemological compartmentalisation" that fails to reflect the interconnected reality.
4. Strategic/Diplomatic Separation: Policy makers may isolate specific contentious issues (e.g., nuclear negotiations) from other aspects of a relationship with a country, though this becomes impossible when crises make engagement toxic, as seen in EU-Iran relations in 2022.

Related Concepts:
1. Political Fragmentation: The division of the political landscape into numerous, often ineffective parties.
2. Political Polarization: The divergence of political attitudes towards ideological extremes.
3. Political Factions: Groups within a larger organization, such as a party, that share specific interests.

Source: Courtesy of Google, Graduate Institute, CheckersCTV.
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We Ask: Do you think the Liberian authorities at Capitol Hill are in a state of technical political compartmentation with itself at this time? What remedy would you advise?

15/04/2026

Ethiopia - Economic and insecurity updates as of mid April 2026.

As of mid-April 2026, Ethiopia is experiencing severe economic pressure with high inflation and a weak currency, alongside regional tensions and security concerns in Tigray. Key developments include a potential 4.3% drop in household income due to Middle East crises, ongoing infrastructure development, and strategic diplomatic visits, including from Liberia.

Security and Regional Tensions
1. Tigray Conflict Re-emergence: Continued instability in Tigray has led to population displacement, with reports of clashes between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and government forces.
2. Eritrea Border Tensions: Reports indicate a massive mobilization of troops along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, increasing fears of renewed conflict.
3. Safety Advice: A travel advisory is in effect for Ethiopia due to civil unrest, violence, and insecurity, although this often excludes the capital, Addis Ababa.

Economy and Finance
1. High Cost of Living: Rising food and transport prices are disproportionately affecting households, with the World Bank reporting that the Ethiopian Birr is the weakest in Sub-Saharan Africa, exacerbated by potential declines in remittances from the Gulf.
2. Banking: Wegagen Bank has signed a $10M agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support trade.
3. Growth Projections: Despite challenges, some projections suggest continued economic growth, with the IMF estimating expansion in agriculture and service sectors.

Political and Social Updates
1. Elections and Leadership: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is conducting campaigns ahead of national elections scheduled for June 2026, amid rising public frustration regarding the cost of living.
2. Human Trafficking Arrest: Authorities reported the arrest of a leader of a suspected major human trafficking network.
3. Diplomacy: Liberia's President Joseph Nyuma Boakai visited Addis Ababa to strengthen ties in agriculture and security with Prime Minister Abiy.
4. Infrastructure: The government continues to move forward with the $5B GERD mega-dam project despite ongoing diplomatic concerns over Nile water rights.
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Source: Excerpts BBC, World Bank, YouTube and Social platform collection.
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We Ask What would you advise the Ethiopian authorities regarding potential economic insecurity amid rapid infrastructure development within the capital, Addis and elsewhere?

15/04/2026

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14/04/2026

Liberia and Ethiopia, what to emulated and replicate?

It’s often said that Liberia is rich with natural mineral resources (gold, diamonds, iron ore, timber, rubber, etc.) as natural as with the abundance of water relatively in all counties. The rainfall patterns are overly acceptable. However, its people are very poor, and are thirsty for not only safe drinking water but yearns for electricity and other infrastructure development and other amenities.

As these two countries meet, know that Ethiopia's largest dam, for example, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, was constructed at a total cost estimated to be around $4.8 to $5 billion USD.

Key Financial Details:
1. Total Cost: Frequently cited around $4.8–$5 billion USD.
2. Funding Mechanism: The project was largely self-funded by Ethiopia to avoid international debt, utilizing public bonds, donations from the diaspora, and contributions from government employees.
3. Ethiopian Birr Value: The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced a total investment of 233 billion Birr.
4. Projected Benefits: The dam is designed to generate 5,150–6,000 MW of electricity, aiming to double Ethiopia's power generation capacity.

The dam was officially inaugurated in September 2025 after roughly 14 years of construction. How the funding was raised domestically(crowdfunding, bonds, etc.)
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We Ask: 1. What can Liberia learn from the construction of the dam in Ethiopia that can be replicated? 2. Liberia with the abundance of water, do you think the country can avoid or cut down on loan from the IMF and raise fund locally the good governance of natural resources and fund the construction of dams in relatively all counties?

13/04/2026

Liberia and Ethiopia ties - Two of Africa’s oldest countries to meet from April 14–15, 2026.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has departed Liberia to meet with His Excellency Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, following an invitation.

The visit is aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between both countries and provides an opportunity for high-level discussions on bilateral, regional, and international matters of mutual interest.
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We Add: Ethiopia and Liberia - Key Similarities of Africa Greatness!

“Ethiopia and Liberia are primarily known as the only two African nations to have never been formally colonized during the European "Scramble for Africa". Both served as major 20th-century symbols of African independence and Pan-Africanism, although they achieved this through different means: Ethiopia via military resistance (Battle of Adwa) and Liberia through its founding as a republic for repatriated slaves.

Key Similarities:
1. Non-Colonization: Both countries maintained sovereignty during the era of European colonization.
2. Pan-African Symbols: Between 1860 and 1960, they were regarded as beacons of African freedom, often holding elevated status among other nations on the continent.
3. Diplomatic/Historic Ties: Leaders of both nations, notably Emperor Haile Selassie and President William V.S. Tubman, worked closely to form the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
4. National Symbols: Both countries feature similar flag designs (stripes and a star), and both maintained independence while facing pressures that forced, in some cases, territorial concessions to colonial powers.

Differences in Historical Context:
1. Independence Type: Ethiopia (as the Abyssinian Empire) was an ancient, indigenous state, while Liberia was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society, settling former slaves from the United States.
2. Sovereignty Definition: While Ethiopia held off foreign powers, some historians argue Liberia functioned similarly to a settler colony for nearly 17 years before establishing full, independent sovereignty. “
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We Ask: Considering the current global economic and security concerns, what do you recommend for the agenda for discussions by both countries?
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13/04/2026

Hungary - PM Viktor Orban ousted after 16 years in power.
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We Ask: Where did Viktor Orban go wrong?
1. He overstated in Power
2. Hungary’s weak economy has hampered his re-election bid.
3. He had backing of Trump, some European conservatives
4. Prime Minister Viktor Orban was a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion.
5. All of the above
6. What else? Please specify.

12/04/2026

Welcome to this week’s - Just for fun!

12/04/2026

Africa is speaking out for and by itself - not through the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, EGAT or other governing bodies but rather through individual African governments.

For example, recently, the Ghanaian President spoke out on reparations for the slave trade. He (not AU or ECOWAS) led a delegation to the UN and the UN voted in favor.

Today, we came across a post by DW Africa which we would like to highlight an excerpt that states: “Kenya’s President, William Ruto says the African Union (AU), as it is currently structured, is not fit to help the continent unlock its full potential”.

It seems like one would think the AU and ECOWAS are out of touch and only protecting their jobs rather than performing to the expectations of their members. What do you think?
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We Ask: 1. Do you agree with President William Ruto? 2. Are the AU and ECOWAS and others still fulfilling their original founding mandates? If yes, why are African leaders “taking the bull by the horn” by themselves and not waiting on them to lead? If not, why not?

12/04/2026

How are within media landscape?

11/04/2026

In the cause of the people, the struggle continues

11/04/2026

Why is Chagos Island Strategic to the US, UK and Mauritius!

The Little That We’ve Gathered

The Chagos Islands, particularly Diego Garcia, are crucial for the US and UK as a joint "unsinkable aircraft carrier" for power projection in the Indian Ocean, Middle East, and Indo-Pacific. Mauritius seeks sovereignty to complete its post-colonial decolonization, reclaim national territory, and boost its maritime regional influence.

Why Chagos is Strategic:
US/UK Military Base (Diego Garcia):
1. Power Projection: Located in the central Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia enables quick response to crises in the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia.
2. Air/Naval Support: The base accommodates B-52 bombers, intelligence/surveillance aircraft, and acts as a vital deep-water port for aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines.
3. Strategic Location: It offers a secure, remote location for surveillance, military intelligence, and fueling operations without flying over hostile airspace.
4. Countering Competitors: Crucial for countering influence from China and Russia in the Indo-Pacific region.

Mauritius' Interests:
1. Sovereignty Restoration: Mauritius views the Chagos Archipelago as an integral part of its territory that was unlawfully detached by the UK in 1965 before its independence.
2. Sovereignty Rights: Reclaiming the islands is a key decolonization effort, aiming for the return of evicted Chagossians and control over surrounding maritime resources.

Geopolitical Factors:
1. Maritime Security: The islands overlook critical sea lanes that handle significant international trade, energy shipments between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
2. Long-term Security: The 2025 deal (presently in flux) aimed to secure the base's operation for another 99 years while transitioning sovereignty to Mauritius.

Recent political shifts in the US (2026) have thrown the 2025 UK-Mauritius handover deal into question, as Washington remains deeply concerned about losing a key asset in the escalating competition against China.
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We Ask: 1. Is Mauritius still undergoing colonization or shouldn’t they have a final say as an African sovereign state? 2. Do you think the 2025 deal (presently in flux) aimed to secure the base's operation for another 99 years while transitioning sovereignty to Mauritius is a fair deal? 3. What’s the position of the AU in all of this?

11/04/2026

CheckersCTV Response to last week’s Weekend Teaser - Just for fun!

The famous Liberian political slogan, "In the cause of the people, the struggle continues" was made popular by Mr. Gabriel Baccus Matthews.

1. Public Figure: Gabriel Baccus Matthews (1948–2007) was a prominent Liberian political activist and the leader of the Progressive Alliance of Liberia (PAL).
2. Context: He founded PAL in the late 1970s as a major opposition movement against the long-serving True Whig Party, challenging their dominance and advocating for a multi-party system.
3. Usage: The slogan was used to mobilize popular support, particularly during the 1979 Rice Riots, and is associated with the struggle for democratic change in Liberia.
4. Significance: Matthews is widely considered the "father of multiparty democracy" in Liberia, and his catchphrase became synonymous with the progressive political opposition movement in the 1970s and 80s.
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