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IMF PROJECTS 5.5% GROWTH FOR LIBERIA IN 2026: BOAKAI'S ECONOMIC GAINS FACE THE PEOPLE'S REALITY Smartnews

IMF PROJECTS 5.5% GROWTH FOR LIBERIA IN 2026: BOAKAI'S ECONOMIC GAINS FACE THE PEOPLE'S REALITY

Economic expansion, falling inflation and improved fiscal indicators offer encouragement, but mining dependence, limited reserves, governance concerns and the distribution of national wealth remain major tests for the Boakai administration. MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Liberia's economy is projected to grow by 5.5 percent in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), presenting the administration of

12 hours ago · 1 min read
'IF I EVER APOLOGIZE TO BOAKAI, THEN I KILLED MY MOTHER' — KOLUBAH DECLARES UPON RETURN TO LIBERIA

'IF I EVER APOLOGIZE TO BOAKAI, THEN I KILLED MY MOTHER' — KOLUBAH DECLARES UPON RETURN TO LIBERIA

Smartnews · 12 hours ago
AREPT HAILS SAUDI RICE VERDICTS AS EIGHT DEFENDANTS, INCLUDING TWO FORMER MINISTERS, ARE FOUND GUILTY

AREPT HAILS SAUDI RICE VERDICTS AS EIGHT DEFENDANTS, INCLUDING TWO FORMER MINISTERS, ARE FOUND GUILTY

Smartnews · 11 hours ago
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TWO CORRUPTION CASES, TWO OUTCOMES: LIBERIA'S SELECTIVE JUSTICE QUESTION RETURNS Smartnews

TWO CORRUPTION CASES, TWO OUTCOMES: LIBERIA'S SELECTIVE JUSTICE QUESTION RETURNS

Massaquoi and six former BSE officials walk free after prosecution delays, while Kemayah, Varney Sirleaf and other former officials face guilty verdicts in the Saudi rice scandal By Smart News Reporter MONROVIA, Liberia — Two major corruption cases under President Joseph Nyuma Boakais administration have produced sharply different outcomes, raising fresh questions about the consistency

19 hours ago · 1 min read
COMMENTARY: "OCTOBER 10, 2017: WAS GEORGE WEAH'S PRESIDENCY A GAIN OR A MISTAKE FOR LIBERIA?" Smartnews

COMMENTARY: "OCTOBER 10, 2017: WAS GEORGE WEAH'S PRESIDENCY A GAIN OR A MISTAKE FOR LIBERIA?"

There are pivotal moments in a nations history when the act of voting transcends its basic function. It transforms into a beacon of hope, a tool for overcoming despair, a testament to faith, and at times, a reflection of a peoples aspirations. For Liberia, October 10, 2017, marked such a moment. On that day, countless

19 hours ago · 1 min read
Liberia: Koon's Own Allies Join Revolt as Over 41 Lawmakers Boycott House Reopening, Threaten Leadership Showdown Frontpageafrica

Liberia: Koon's Own Allies Join Revolt as Over 41 Lawmakers Boycott House Reopening, Threaten Leadership Showdown

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway Monrovia — House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is facing mounting pressure from within his own ranks, as over 41 lawmakers boycotted the reopening of the

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:11:00 · 1 min read
Liberia: Koon's Own Allies Join Revolt as 41 Lawmakers Boycott House Reopening, Threaten Leadership Showdown Frontpageafrica

Liberia: Koon's Own Allies Join Revolt as 41 Lawmakers Boycott House Reopening, Threaten Leadership Showdown

Monrovia — House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon is facing mounting pressure from within his own ranks, as about 41 lawmakers boycotted the reopening of the House of Representatives

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:05:00 · 1 min read
Ellen Seeks Reversal of Political System That Favors Foreign Models Allafrica

Ellen Seeks Reversal of Political System That Favors Foreign Models

[New Republic] Monrovia-Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has initiated a political debate about Liberia's political system being largely foreign tailored, insisting it is high time the country reversed such trend in the interest of national sovereignty.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:36:39 · 1 min read
Agriculture Seeks U.S.$69m to Boost Food Security Allafrica

Agriculture Seeks U.S.$69m to Boost Food Security

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has requested US$69 million in the proposed 2027 National Budget to strengthen agricultural extension services, address critical manpower shortages and increase domestic food production as Liberia pursues greater food self-sufficiency by 2030.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:57 · 1 min read