6 d. ago Liberia: Close Ties Between Boakai Officials and AGL Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Corruption Probe of Company’s ‘Controversial’ former Owners

Monrovia – The close relationship between President Joseph Boakai’s political advisor, MacDella Cooper, and House Speaker Richard Koon—particularly their alleged ties to African Global Logistics (AGL), the controversial successor of Bolloré Africa Logistics—has raised serious concerns about transparency and integrity at the highest levels of Liberia’s leadership. Observers warn that the growing engagement with AGL, [...] The post Liberia: Close Ties Between Boakai Officials and AGL Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Corruption Probe of Company’s ‘Controversial’ former Owners appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

6 d. ago Liberia: Türkiye Dispatches Emergency Accident Team to Roberts International Airport Ahead of High

Monrovia – The Government of Türkiye has dispatched an emergency accident response team to the Roberts International Airport (RIA) ahead of a high-level technical mission scheduled for next week.  The emergency deployment follows a recent incident at the airport and comes as part of Türkiye’s commitment to help modernize Liberia’s aviation infrastructure. The Turkish Ministry of Transport [...] The post Liberia: Türkiye Dispatches Emergency Accident Team to Roberts International Airport Ahead of High-Level Delegation Visit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Society

1 week ago Liberia: Flights Resume at Roberts International Airport After Aircraft Incident

Monrovia – Flight operations at Roberts International Airport (RIA) have resumed following a temporary suspension caused by a private jet incident, the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed on Friday, May 30. By Willie N. Tokpah According to the LAA, both inbound and outbound flights are now operating normally after the safe removal of a disabled [...] The post Liberia: Flights Resume at Roberts International Airport After Aircraft Incident appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Transport

1 week ago Liberia: A Close call as President’s Plane Crash lands while landing at Roberts International AirPort; Asky, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Kenya Airways all cancel Flights as Plane Remains on Runway

Monrovia – For years, travelers have raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of the runway at Roberts International Airport (RIA). On Thursday afternoon, those fears were realized at the highest level when President Joseph Boakai and his delegation narrowly escaped disaster. The 36-year-old Gulfstream IV (G4) private jet carrying the President crash-landed upon arrival from [...] The post Liberia: A Close call as President’s Plane Crash lands while landing at Roberts International AirPort; Asky, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Kenya Airways all cancel Flights as Plane Remains on Runway appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

1 week ago Liberia: RIA Says Flights Resume, Although Crash Landed Plane Still in Proximity of Runway

Monrovia – Authorities at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) have announced the resumption of flight operations following a temporary suspension caused by a runway incident involving a private jet carrying President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.The jet—reportedly 36 years old—suffered a tire burst upon landing on Thursday evening, rendering it immobile on the runway. The incident [...] The post Liberia: RIA Says Flights Resume, Although Crash Landed Plane Still in Proximity of Runway appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

1 week ago Liberia: President Boakai’s Plane Suffers Scare During Landing at RIA

Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has learned that the plane carrying President Joseph Boakai and his entourage experienced a near-crash incident while landing at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Thursday. According to sources, one of the aircraft’s tires reportedly burst upon landing, triggering panic among passengers. The private jet that transported the Liberian President and [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai’s Plane Suffers Scare During Landing at RIA appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Liberia Airport Authority Probes Alleged Theft of Passengers’ Belongings at RIA

Monrovia – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has launched an investigation into allegations made by Sabey Varpilah, a recent traveler through Roberts International Airport (RIA), who claims several personal items were stolen from his luggage following an encounter with customs officers. Mr. Varpilah’s detailed account, posted on social media, has sparked widespread public attention and concern. [...] The post Liberia Airport Authority Probes Alleged Theft of Passengers’ Belongings at RIA appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Liberia: Central Bank Unveils $63M Strategic Plan, Appeals for Support to Close $41M Gap

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched a five-year strategic plan (2025–2029), which Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi described as a roadmap for economic transformation. By Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The plan, unveiled on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Bank’s headquarters on Ashmun Street, aims to build a resilient and inclusive financial system [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Unveils $63M Strategic Plan, Appeals for Support to Close $41M Gap appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics