29 h. ago Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy

Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiativesNew market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and […] The post Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Economics

33 h. ago Liberia: CBL Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System, Ends Era of Mobile Money Silos

Monrovia, — Liberia took a major leap toward a cash-lite, digitally inclusive economy on Tuesday with the official launch of the Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), a nationwide mobile money interoperability platform spearheaded by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Unveiling the system, President Joseph Boakai declared a new era for Liberia’s economy, describing it as [...] The post Liberia: CBL Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System, Ends Era of Mobile Money Silos appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

33 h. ago ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Samoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth

Monrovia – Liberia has made a great statement with a bold and decisive step towards modern digital financial economy on the launch of Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) otherwise known as Mobile Money Interoperability. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The launch of the IIPS, led by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, [...] The post ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Samoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

33 h. ago ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Saamoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth

Monrovia – Liberia has made a great statement with a bold and decisive step towards modern digital financial economy on the launch of Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) otherwise known as Mobile Money Interoperability. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The launch of the IIPS, led by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, [...] The post ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: CBL Governor Saamoi Says IIPS Launch is a Boost To Liberia’s Economic Growth appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

57 h. ago China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self

Ganta, Nimba County — China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s agricultural transformation, pledging deeper cooperation in farmer empowerment, mechanization, capacity building, and expanded access to international markets as Liberia seeks food self-sufficiency and economic growth. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking at the 2025 National Agriculture Fair on Friday, December 12, the Chinese Ambassador [...] The post China Pledges Deeper Agricultural Cooperation as Liberia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Culture

58 h. ago Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations resident coordinator in Liberia, reaffirmed the U.N.’s support for the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at an event in Monrovia marking International Human Rights Day, as a dispute between the Office and a bloc of [...] The post Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

3 d. ago Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate

Monrovia – Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, has raised serious concerns about Liberia’s $1.2 billion draft budget, urging the Senate to resist passing the budget at the aggregate level without detailed scrutiny.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  In a statement following the House of Representatives’ approval of the budget, Senator [...] The post Liberia: Konneh Sounds Alarm on $1.2B Draft Budget, Urges Senate to Halt ‘Aggregate-Level’ Passage, But MFDP Consultant Pushes Back appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, the body tasked with establishing a war and economic crimes court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, has dismissed a newly submitted civil society bill to establish a war and economics crimes court as “mischief” [...] The post Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

9 d. ago World Bank Pledges to Catalyze Liberia’s Economy by Championing MSMEs

The World Bank has unequivocally reaffirmed its deep commitment to Liberia’s economic transformation, emphasizing the central and critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which it lauded as “bright stars and beacons of hope.” Speaking at the Seventh National MSME Conference and Trade Fair, the World Bank Country Manager underscored that building the […] The post World Bank Pledges to Catalyze Liberia’s Economy by Championing MSMEs appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Economics

2 w. ago ANC Accuses Unity Party Government Of Prioritizing Party Buildings Over Citizens

By Amos Harris The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has launched a sharp criticism against the Unity Party (UP)-led government, alleging a disturbing shift in national priorities. The opposition party accuses the administration of investing disproportionately in expanding its political headquarters while neglecting the worsening economic and social conditions facing ordinary Liberians. The ANC highlights that […] The post ANC Accuses Unity Party Government Of Prioritizing Party Buildings Over Citizens appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberia: Entrepreneur Ibrahim Traoré Seeks Government Partnership to Boost Key Economic Sectors

Monrovia — The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zoom Network Incorporated, Ibrahim Traoré, says his company is prepared to partner with the Government of Liberia to support national development efforts and strengthen key growth sectors of the economy. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Zoom Network Incorporated is a multi-sectorial organization providing services and [...] The post Liberia: Entrepreneur Ibrahim Traoré Seeks Government Partnership to Boost Key Economic Sectors appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Sea King Commissioning Heralds ‘Blue Transformation’ for Liberia’s Fisheries

World Bank Hails New Vessel as Key Step in Boosting Investment and Capacity Monrovia, Liberia — The commissioning of the Sea King vessel today was celebrated as a significant milestone in Liberia’s economic development strategy, particularly in enhancing the nation’s fisheries sector. World Bank Liberia Country Manager, Georgia Wallen, highlighted the vessel as a signal […] The post Sea King Commissioning Heralds ‘Blue Transformation’ for Liberia’s Fisheries appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Events

3 w. ago Liberia: LBDI Renews Commitment Towards Liberia’s Economic Transformation, Celebrates Diamond Jubilee In Banking Sector

Monrovia – For over six decades, the Liberia Bank for Development (LBDI) has navigated the turbulent waters of political upheavals, economic crises, civil conflicts, and global challenges, including the Ebola  epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, yet continues to lead the charge of Liberia’s financial banking sector. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Founded in 1965, LBDI is this [...] The post Liberia: LBDI Renews Commitment Towards Liberia’s Economic Transformation, Celebrates Diamond Jubilee In Banking Sector appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

3 w. ago Liberia: Former Presidential Candidate Clarence Moniba Presses Boakai to Trim Gov’t, Boost Civil Servants’ Salaries to Minimum US$500

Monrovia – The Unity Party-led Government made history when it submitted a draft national budget exceeding US$1 billion for the first time in Liberia’s 178-year history. The 2025 draft budget stands at US$1.2 billion. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com While supporters describe the landmark budget as a sign of economic expansion, critics argue that the [...] The post Liberia: Former Presidential Candidate Clarence Moniba Presses Boakai to Trim Gov’t, Boost Civil Servants’ Salaries to Minimum US$500 appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago ECOWAS, Sierra Leone and Liberia Break Grounds For Construction of Joint Border Post

Bo Waterside-Jendema – As a means of enhancing effective transport and trade facilitation between Sierra Leone and Liberia and by large across the West African sub region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) together with the two nations, has moved to lay that matter to bed. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway By doing so, ECOWAS [...] The post ECOWAS, Sierra Leone and Liberia Break Grounds For Construction of Joint Border Post appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Defends NSA’s Budgetary Increment Amid Public Backlashes, Confident of New Compact

Monrovia – Public discourses have been restless in backlashing the Executive Branch of the Liberian government through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for flying high with the proposed budget of the National Security Agency for the fiscal year 2026. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The NSA’s budget, once captured at US$14.8M in the FY2025 budget, ballooned [...] The post Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Defends NSA’s Budgetary Increment Amid Public Backlashes, Confident of New Compact appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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