3 d. ago Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ as Pres. Boakai Awards 100% Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NOCAL Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input

Monrovia – President Joseph N. Boakai’s recent decision to award 100 percent ownership of four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) without first seeking input from the Legislature or key stakeholders is drawing sharp criticism from industry experts and economists, who warn that the move could undermine transparency and investor confidence [...] The post Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ as Pres. Boakai Awards 100% Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NOCAL Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Min. Ngafuan Says Pres. Boakai Demands Results, Not Delays

Monrovia – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan has called for urgent and unified action across government institutions to fast-track Liberia’s development efforts, stressing that President Joseph Boakai is “impatient with delays” and determined to see immediate improvements in public service delivery and civil servant welfare. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking on Tuesday, [...] The post Liberia: Min. Ngafuan Says Pres. Boakai Demands Results, Not Delays appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago President Boakai Joins West African Leaders in Signing ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Declaration in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on May 28, 2025, joined fellow West African leaders in signing a landmark declaration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), reaffirming their collective commitment to the organization’s founding ideals and future aspirations. The Heads of State and Government convened in […] The post President Boakai Joins West African Leaders in Signing ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Declaration in Lagos appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Pres Boakai Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Strengthening West African Healthcare

MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai has reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery systems across West Africa, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration in tackling public health challenges. By Francis G. Boayue, francisg.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The message was delivered on his behalf by Ambassador-at-Large Charles Snetter during the opening of the 18th Biannual General Meeting of the [...] The post Liberia: Pres Boakai Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Strengthening West African Healthcare appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Government of Liberia Aims for $1.1 Billion Budget by 2026 Through Domestic Revenue Growth

MONROVIA, May 20 – The Government of Liberia (GoL) has announced ambitious plans to significantly increase its national budget to approximately US$1.1 billion by fiscal year 2026, primarily through enhanced domestic resource mobilization. This strategic shift aims to reduce reliance on international aid and foster self-sufficiency. Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), Jerolinmek […] The post Government of Liberia Aims for $1.1 Billion Budget by 2026 Through Domestic Revenue Growth appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Boakai’s Probe into Lonestar MTN Mobile Money Over Liberia’s Purported Share Sparks Concern

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to investigate and assume control of a purported 20% stake in Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money, allegedly held in trust for the Liberian people. The President made the surprising revelation during his monthly cabinet meeting [...] The post Liberia: Boakai’s Probe into Lonestar MTN Mobile Money Over Liberia’s Purported Share Sparks Concern appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Pres. Boakai Convenes Cabinet Meeting to Address Declining Aid and Boost Domestic Revenue

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday convened a high-level cabinet meeting aimed at developing strategies to increase domestic resource mobilization amid significant cuts in international aid. By J.H. Webster Clayeh – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com The meeting, held at the Tea House on the Executive Mansion grounds, brought together cabinet ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises to [...] The post Liberia: Pres. Boakai Convenes Cabinet Meeting to Address Declining Aid and Boost Domestic Revenue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Pres. Boakai Donates $50,000, Pledges Vehicles to Strengthen Liberia’s HIV/AIDS Response

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has boosted the fight against HIV/AIDS in Liberia with a donation of fifty thousand United States dollars and a pledge of two pickups to the National AIDS Commission (NAC). By: Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  The support was announced Friday, May 16, during the Commission’s first fundraising dinner held at the Ellen Johnson [...] The post Pres. Boakai Donates $50,000, Pledges Vehicles to Strengthen Liberia’s HIV/AIDS Response appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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