Speaking during the opening session of the seventh(7th) Cabinet Meeting of 2026, President Boakai stressed the critical role of agriculture in transforming Liberia's economy, creating jobs, and reducing the country's dependence on imported food. The meeting was held at the Tea-House of the Executive Mansion under the theme: Leveraing Agriculture for Growth and Improved Livelihood.” The President noted that without the needed support to farmers and agriculture in general in order to increase production and contribute meaningfully to national development, Liberia will continue to face challeng…

Speaking Mondayat the opening of the First International Policy Roundtable on Local Governance and Rural Development in Harbel, Margibi County, President Boakai stressed that sustainable development cannot be driven solely from national capitals. “Lasting progress must be anchored in strong local institutions, empowered communities, and responsive governance systems that bring decision-making closer to the people,” the President told policymakers, development partners, traditional leaders, and experts from Africa and Asia gathered at the Farmington Hotel. Held under the theme, “Advancing Loc…

In a communicationdated June 8, 2026, President Boakai informed Ambassador Kouyateh that recent events arising from public statements attributed to him concerning the Honorable House of Representatives, coupled with subsequent communications received from that body expressing avote of no confidencein his continued service, have created circumstances requiring presidential attention and action. The President emphasized that the success of Liberia’s national development agenda depends on constructive engagement, mutual respect, and effective collaboration among the three coordinate branches of …

The Concept Notes,presented to the President on June 3, 2026, by CDT National Coordinator Mr. Alieu Fuad Nyei and members of the team, set out Liberia’s strategic priorities to confront the binding constraint of electricity for critical industries. The documents identify development challenges, propose practical interventions, and outline anticipated results from potential MCC investments. The first Concept Note proposes interventions in power generation, transmission, and sector governance to expand access to reliable, affordable electricity and to promote reforms that improve sector effici…

The Presidenthas also reconstituted the Boards of the Special Economic Zones Authority and appointed Agriculture Minister, Dr. Alexander Nuetah, to chair the LACRA Board The appointments are as follows: I. Ministry of Local Government 1. Nathaniel S. Toe, Jr. – Superintendent, Maryland County 2. Joseph Twoe – County Finance Officer, Sinoe County 1. Mr. Edwin K. Jallah – Deputy Director General for Human Resource Management and Policy III. Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) 1. Pharmacist Victoria Smith-Mulbah – Chairperson, Board of Directors IV. Board of…

The signing ceremony took place at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Complex shortly after President Boakai officially switched on the newly completed 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, a landmark achievement in Liberia’s efforts to expand access to clean and reliable energy. The agreements cover three key initiatives: the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP 2), the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE) Additional Financing, and the Southeastern Corridor Road Asset Management Project (SECRAMP) Second Additional Financing. Minister of Finance…

The restoration of the turbine marks a major milestone for Liberia’s energy sector, as the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant has now returned to its full installed generating capacity of 88 megawatts and is operating at full capacity. Speaking during activities surrounding the commissioning of the 20-megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Plant at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Complex on Friday, June 5, 2026, President Boakai described the rehabilitation as a significant achievement that strengthens the country’s electricity generation capacity and supports ongoing efforts to provide reliable and affordable p…

The dedication ceremony comes less than two years after President Boakai broke ground for the project on October 11, 2024, demonstrating steady progress in the Government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure.The project includes the newly constructed 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility and supports plans for the expansion of the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant by 42 megawatts. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, President Boakai described the solar facility as a major addition to Liberia’s energy infrastructure and a significant step toward increasing access to relia…

Cllr. Bangalu informed the President that approximately 140,000 Burkinabè nationals are currently residing in Grand Gedeh and River Gee Counties, with the majority engaged in mining and agricultural activities. He described the influx as an alarming national concern that is placing increasing pressure on local resources and posing significant security and humanitarian challenges. “Without a coordinated response, this situation could overwhelm communities already facing limited infrastructure and services,” Cllr. Bangalu said. President Boakai received the report and directed that it be eleva…

The Strategy will be driven through conceptualized traditional security approaches by placing human security, respect for human rights, and citizen-centered governance at the core of our efforts. Launching the ten-year strategy, covering 2026–2036, that introduces a decisive shift in the national security approach from sector-based responses to an integrated, anticipatory, and whole-of-society security architecture, President Boakai described the framework as a foundational prerequisite that serves as a catalyst for effective governance and national development, particularly in addressing glo…

President Boakai,on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, led senior members of his Cabinet to the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia to console the Catholic community during this difficult time of loss and grief. Reverend Father Alphonsus Mombo, who served as the Rector of St. Charles Lwanga Pre-Major Seminary in the Pipeline Community, Monrovia, passed away on March 11, 2026, while Reverend Father Roland G. Biah, the Parish Priest of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Gardnersville, Monrovia, died just a couple of days later on March 13. Both clerics were ordained as priests by His Grace Archbishop Michael K…

The meeting, held in the Tea-House of the Executive Mansion, focused on the review and implementation of ongoing national priorities, with emphasis on decentralization, devolution, and effective implementation of Cabinet decisions across sectors. During the sitting, President Boakai expressed concern over the status of Liberians residing in South Africa amid reports of rising insecurity and xenophobic attacks against Africans. He mandated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to urgently conduct a consular assessment to determine the situation of Liberian nationals and report findings to the Cabin…

The order, issued May 22, 2026, restores exemptions that lapsed on March 17, 2026, under Executive Order No. 146. It covers essential imports, including diesel fuel, water treatment chemicals, pumps, laboratory equipment, heavy-duty vehicles, and generators used by LWSC for official operations across Liberia. “Access to safe drinking water and effective sewerage is not a luxury. It is a public health necessity and a pillar of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development,” President Boakai stated. “We cannot afford disruption in water supply or unchecked sewerage overflow in our communities.” …