Liberia: 'Protecting the Liberian Dollar, Preserving Our Pride'

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is taking a bold action to protect the Liberian dollar with the launch of a nationwide "Clean Note Campaign: Our Money, Our Pride." The official… Read more »

Liberia: CBL to Launch 'Clean Note Campaign' to Protect National Currency

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), through its Communications and Banking Departments, has announced the official launch of a nationwide public awareness initiative dubbed the… Read more »

Liberia: Wataf Dialogue Pushes for Stronger Support to Revenue Administrations

African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) High-Level Policy Dialogue on "Financing Development Through Effective Tax Systems" opened Tuesday (Sept 16) in Freetown with emphatic… Read more »

Liberia: Japan, FAO, Nafaa Empower Fishmongers With New Facility

Liberia's fisheries sector received a major boost as the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Injects U.S.$550k to Stabilize UL Operations

The Government of Liberia has injected US$550,000 into the operations of the University of Liberia (UL), a move widely regarded as a crucial step in stabilizing the institution and… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Envoy Urges Mindset Shift, Youth Investment, and Support for Vulnerable Groups

ECOWAS Resident Representative to Liberia, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, says national development and youth empowerment cannot be achieved without a deliberate focus on mindset… Read more »

Liberia: LRRRC Honors 12 Dedicated Employees in Heartfelt Retirement Ceremony

In a moving ceremony marked by gratitude and reflection, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) honored twelve of its long-serving employees as they… Read more »

Liberia: AITB Seeks to Drive Growth, Opportunities in Tvet Sector

The Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB) is set to host a two-day stakeholder engagement and capacity building workshop on September 16-17 for Technical and… Read more »

Africa: UBA Launches Whitepaper On Unlocking Africa's Potential

Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and… Read more »

Africa: Africa Climate Summit - From Aid to Investment

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia--In a bold and unified move, African leaders have adopted a new roadmap -- the Addis Ababa Declaration to reposition the continent as a global leader in… Read more »

Liberia: Striking a Balance Between Borrowing, Revenue Growth, and Fiscal Stability in Liberia

Liberia's public debt has shown a steady increase in recent years, even following significant debt relief efforts that were implemented in 2010. According to the Consolidated… Read more »

Liberia: Is the National Investment Commission Asleep At the Wheel?

Economic indicators are looking good on paper. Inflation has fallen from 13.1% in February 2025 to 7.4% in July, according to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The Liberian dollar… Read more »

Liberia: New Petroleum Pricing Threatens Energy Security, Jobs

A government policy meant to lower fuel costs has triggered warnings of a potential breakdown in Liberia's petroleum supply chain, with operators cautioning that the September 2025… Read more »

Liberia: New WTO Fisheries Deal - Liberia Could Stand Up to Subsidized Foreign Fleets, but...

On the beaches of Cape Mount to Cape Palmas, Liberian canoe fishers share the same frustration: foreign trawlers storming close to shore, destroying nets, and carrying away fish… Read more »

Liberia: LPRA Hails Oil Agreements With TotalEnergies

Director-General Marilyn T. Logan of the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has hailed the landmark signing of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between Liberia and… Read more »

Liberia: Digging Ourselves Into a Petroleum Pit?

Petroleum is not just another commodity. Like rice, telecommunications, and cement, it sits at the heart of Liberia's economic security. The pumps keep our taxis moving, our… Read more »

Liberia: Stevedores Win Landmark Wage Increase, Improved Working Conditions

After weeks of tense negotiations and years of disputes, Liberia's stevedores have achieved a major victory. On August 1, the Shipping and Stevedoring Association of Liberia (SSAL)… Read more »

Liberia: LRA Cleans House While Recording Strong Revenue Growth

In a decisive move to safeguard national revenue and reinforce institutional integrity, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has terminated 46 employees involved in fraudulent… Read more »

Liberia: Resistant Market Suffocates Liberians

While the Liberian dollar appears to strengthen against the U.S. dollar, concerns are growing among ordinary Liberians who feel that this improvement in the exchange rate is not… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Petroleum Terminal Owners Call for Immediate Action

Liberia's petroleum industry has been plunged into crisis following the release of the September 2025 petroleum pricing circular, which private terminal owners say could bankrupt… Read more »

Liberia: World Bank Commends Liberia's APRM Commitment

The World Bank Liberia Country Manager, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's commitment to good governance and institutional reform, highlighting the launch of the Popularization… Read more »

Liberia: U.S.$17m Expected From New Petroleum Levy

The Government of Liberia is expected to raise an estimated US$17 million annually through new petroleum levies, following a presidential directive to the Liberia Petroleum… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Applauds Executive On New Petroleum Pricing Adjustments

The Liberian Senate has commended the Executive, through the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), for implementing recent adjustments to petroleum pricing, affirming the… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Dismisses Rumors of Liberian Dollar Shortage

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has reassured the public and market participants that there is no shortage of Liberian dollars (LRD) in the financial system, despite recent… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia, Rwanda Seal Pacts to Enhance Visa-Free Travel, Trade

Liberia and Rwanda have signed two landmark agreements that will allow visa-free travel between the two nations and establish a Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC),… Read more »