President Joseph N. Boakai, on Friday, October 31, 2025, addressed an Economic Roundtable organized under the auspices of the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF), France’s largest employer federation, as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen bilateral economic ties between Liberia and France. The high-level engagement, held in Paris, aligns with President…
Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus has written the Liberian Senate calling for the cancellation of the resident Permit Digitization Agreement between the Government of Liberia and Contec Global Liberia Limited. In his communication to plenary on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Senator Cyrus said following months of investigation by the Committee on Defense, Intelligence, Security, and…
Lofa County Senator, Joseph Jallah and Grand Bassa County Senator, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence have submitted two bills to establish the War Crimes Court and Special Economic and Corruption Crime Court in Liberia. The Bills, which were read in session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, are sponsored by Senator Jallah and Co-sponsor by Pro-Tempore Lawrence. The Senators…
President Joseph N. Boakai has submitted to the Senate for ratification the Concession and Access Agreement (“CAA”) executed between the Government and Ivanhoe Liberia Limited. The deal, which was signed on July 5, 2025, is expected to create more jobs for Liberians. In his communication to the senators, President Boakai said CAA represents a landmark…
Several lawmakers of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) Liberia Caucus, with support from the government of Ireland, have benefitted from a review of mineral development agreements to strengthen transparency in natural resources governance. Speaking at the opening session in Monrovia over the weekend, the committee chair on concession, investment,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has submitted for enactment a bill entitled “An Act to Ban Harmful Cultural Practices in Liberia”. The President said the proposed legislation arises from national obligation to protect the dignity, rights, and health of all Liberians, particularly women and children, who remain vulnerable to practices that have long undermined their wellbeing….
Grand Gedeh County Senator, Zoe E. Pennue says perception from individuals that citizens of the county are reserved voters for a particular political party, is false. Addressing legislative reporter on Thursday, October 23, 2025, Senator Pennue said some political parties the people gave their votes during elections are thinking that those people are reserved voters…
Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Audit, has raised concern about Liberia’s growing debt and weak financial accountability, alarming that it is hurting the economy and eroding public trust in government. Speaking Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Senator Konneh revealed that Liberia’s total debt has reached US$2.7 billion, about 57…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has mandated its Committee on Judiciary and Internal Affairs to investigate concerns relative to the indictment of the local leadership of Gbarpolu County, including Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah. She wants the indictees relieved of their post to face justice. The Senate’s action comes in the wake of a communication…
The Office of the Comptroller and Accountant General (CAG) informs all employees of the Government of Liberia that processing of payment of salaries for October is ongoing, but payment will last up to the 1st week in November. According to a Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) release, this temporary delay is due to…
