LIBERIAN President Joseph Boakai has suspended over 450 government officials, including key ministers, for failing to declare their assets as required by law. The decision, reported by the BBC, underscores Boakai’s commitment to tackling corruption and enhancing transparency in public office.…
LIBERIA expects to attract up to $3bn in foreign investment following the discovery of new mineral deposits, President Joseph Boakai announced in his state of the nation address earlier this week. According to Boakai, the country has identified significant reserves…
LIBERIA is finally taking steps to address the brutal legacy of its civil wars, with war crimes trials expected to begin during the administration of President Joseph Boakai. After years of delay, the long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court is…
LIBERIA’S parliament building caught fire on Wednesday, amid escalating protests in the capital, Monrovia. President Joseph Boakai condemned the ‘wanton destruction’ as the cause of the fire remained unclear, with authorities not ruling out arson. The incident follows days of…
HPX has congratulated President Joseph Boakai on issuing Executive Order No. 136, which establishes Liberia’s National Railway Authority. The order, signed on October 10, demonstrates Liberia’s commitment to developing nationally owned rail infrastructure accessible to multiple users under a…
Liberia’s former chief justice and renowned politician, Gloria Maya Musu-Scott, has been acquitted by the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling that overturns her life sentence for the murder of her niece. The 70-year-old, along with three female relatives, had…
THE Liberian government is considering adopting Starlink satellite internet service to enhance connectivity across the country. This initiative was discussed in a recent virtual conversation between President Joseph Boakai and Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX. During their virtual meeting,…
IN response to severe flooding, Liberian senators have proposed relocating the capital city from Monrovia. This bold suggestion aims to address the persistent issues of overcrowding and poor infrastructure that plague the current capital. The proposal has elicited a range…
LIBERIAN President Joseph Boakai has declared a significant reduction in his salary by 40 percent, a move intended to set a precedent for responsible governance and express solidarity with the citizens of Liberia. His office stated that this decision is…
IN a significant step towards addressing historical injustices, Liberian President Joseph Boakai signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a war crimes court, aiming to deliver long-overdue justice to victims of serious abuses perpetrated during the country’s two civil…
