Ask Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Pretty stressful job you've got there. What do you do for fun?

Jane Yorke

As one of the few democratically-elected heads of state in Africa, how do you use your influence to convince authoritarian leaders in Africa (Mubarak, Qaddafi, Mugabe, al-Bashir, etc.) to implement reform?

After all these years of hardship, what do you think the future holds for Liberia?

What do you see as the most pressing challenge to Liberia's future development?

Hello Madam Sirleaf!!
I have been watching the story about Liberia with World Focus TV, I am intriqued by the influence you have had on Liberian women, my question is, wouldn't it be nice if we have all female presidents in Africa? Your example is an inspiration to us all, I am a man, brought up in a society which devalue women, and when I see what you do for your fellow Liberians, It makes me think otherwise about the role of women in the society. Please do as much as you can to preserve the peace for your people and hope other beautiful African women follow in your footstep to help our continent!!
Patrick Loturi

Her excellency
How would you compare Lyberia and Haiti

I'm honored to even be given the chance to submit a question and even more to get somewhat of a response. But my question to you Lady Ellen Johnson Sirleaf "the Iron Lady" is what is your vision for the relationship between Liberia and the U.S.? What about Liberia and the whole African Union?

Twelve months from now, many Liberians currently living in the United States of America risk being deported because the residency permit given them by the US government during Liberia's civil war will expire. What is your government's reaction? What is your government doing to help prevent the deportation of those Liberians who have already established themselves here in the US?

How much is your monthly salary as president of Liberia?

President Sirleaf, has Liberia turned the corner on becoming a stable self sustaining nation? And what programs have you installed or planned, to get the standard of living up for your average citizen in Liberia? I feel you are doing a great job. Thank you,

Don L. Whitfield Sr.

1)What lessons do you think African leaders can learn from the Obama Presidency?
2)Do you think Africa has a reason to be hopeful with President Obama in the White House?

Dear Madam,
You do not have the easiest job on the continent. What efforts is Liberia making to get the AU to take a more prominent stand against war-lords on the continent, especially with Liberia's recent past in context?

Your excellency
Thanks for this avenue to ask question on the fate of our beloved continent, Africa. What are the challenges you face as a lady ruling a country engaged in a decade of war and among other African heads of states bearing in mind that you are the first and only female ruler in such capacity?

DO you think an Africa without aid is envisageable in the next 20 years

Do you think Africa will be peaceful and war-free if it has more females in the top leadership positiions like yours?

How you see the future of the African Countries in this fast-moving and troubled world?

Madame President:
I understand that Liberia has implemented a policy of teaching first graders one of the tribal languages for primary education and then beginning English instruction at a later date. I understand that there a plethora of mother tongues among the tribes and that no one tribe represents a large majority. If this is true, why would learning yet another language that is used only locally represent a uniting force for Liberia? And does it not add just one more stumbling block for learners whose mother tongue is not the chosen one (the majority of students as I understand it?

MADAM PRESIDENT, YOUR COUNTRY LIBERIA HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF THE LIBERIAN PEOPLE, AND ARE YOU BEING A GOOD STEWART OF THE COUNTRY'S NATRUAL WEALTH?

How's the weather there?

What are your thoughts on foreign aid in Africa? With the criticisms recently launched against institutional, governmental, and NGO aid programs, do you thing Africa is better off without aid? If not, where have you seen aid work long-term?

As a leader of one of the most promising growing Democratic nations on the continent, how do you view the effects of coloniolism on all of Africa today. Do you think the world is responsible for taking responsibility for the ills of the past and present that they continue to perpetuate. How can individual nations cut the puppet strings of "non invasive" colonialism and build from within instead of allowing them to be so dependant on what these imperialist dangle overhead as incentives.

President Sirleaf,

As Africa's first feale head of state, how have you been recieved by your male counterparts? Good luck to you and your nation.

What advice do you have for African Leaders?

Her Excellency.

Dear Madame, my questions are pertaining to the issues of maternal and infant care in some African societies. How much is your Government involvement in issues such as hospital versus home birth? What kinds of aid are mothers receiving during the post-natal period? Is breastfeeding versus formula advocated in Liberia? What about parenting and nutrition classes? Are these issues on the frontburner of your administration? And if they are, what are the ways have you tackled and solved these issues, and, any words of advice for other African societies with problems in this area?

Thank you, best wishes to your administration.

What African Leaders can learn from You?