Author: KKlogictech

Major Business and Investment Mission from the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region to Liberia Announced

Dakhla, Morocco – 25 September 2025 – The Consul General of the Republic of Liberia in Dakhla and the President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region, in collaboration with the President of the African Chamber of Commerce, will jointly lead a major Business and Investment Mission to Liberia in October 2025.

As a prelude to this landmark Mission, the 4th Edition of the African Business Day Forum was convened today in Dakhla under the theme: “Cross-border Investments and Co-development: New Synergies between Africa, Europe, and the World from the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region.”

The Forum brought together regional leaders, policymakers, business executives, and international stakeholders to explore new pathways for joint development and shared prosperity.

The event was graced by His Excellency Ambassador Joseph F. Johnson, who attended as a Special Guest, with Liberia and Sierra Leone honored as Countries of the Day. Ambassador Johnson was warmly received by the President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region, with whom he held a courtesy meeting.

During the occasion, the President of the Region, the President of the African Chamber of Commerce, and the President of the Dakhla-Oued Chamber of Commerce each extended commendations to Consul General Johnnie F. Fallah, unanimously recognizing his unwavering commitment, proactive engagement, and diplomatic foresight that culminated to the forthcoming October Business and Investment Mission to Liberia.

In his remarks, Consul General Fallah expressed profound appreciation to the regional authorities and chambers of commerce for their recognition and partnership. He reaffirmed Liberia’s strong commitment to welcoming Moroccan and international investors, underscoring the nation’s unique investment potential in key sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure, energy, tourism, and digital innovation.

Liberia’s active participation enriched the Forum’s proceedings. During the morning session, Consul General Fallah delivered a comprehensive presentation on Liberia’s investment climate and opportunities. In the afternoon, he contributed as a distinguished panelist, highlighting the strategic importance of building new synergies between Liberia, Africa, Europe, and the wider world, with Dakhla-Oued Eddahab serving as a pivotal hub

Liberian Dollar Appreciates; No Shortage on the Market—CBL

(Monrovia, 9 September 2025) : The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) reassures the public and all market participants that there is no shortage of Liberian dollars (LRD) in the financial system.

Commercial Banks maintain sufficient Liberian dollar liquidity to meet customer demand, including government salaries, settlements, and private sector transactions.
Recent concerns about “Liberian dollar shortages” do not reflect the true liquidity situation. As of September 3, 2025, commercial banks held L$1.65 billion in vault cash balances, adequate to serve customer withdrawals and payments, while the CBL itself maintains strong reserves to support the system when necessary. Banks’ excess reserves have nearly doubled to L$2.02 billion compared to September 2024, underscoring strong liquidity.

The central Bank stresses that rumors of scarcity are isolated, arising from speculation, hoarding, and misinterpretation. These do not reflect Liberia’s actual Liberian dollar financial conditions, which remain stable and resilient.

Alongside this stability, the Liberian dollar has recorded a sharp appreciation against the United States dollar.

On September 8, 2025, the exchange rate was about L$180.00 to US$1.00 (buying), compared to L$201.08 to US$1.00 at end-August 2025—an appreciation of 10.5 percent in just one week.

A CBL market survey on September 9 confirmed the trend, recording L$182.94 to US$1.00 (buying) and L$184.94 to US$1.00 (selling).

This appreciation reflects both economic and structural factors.

Since April 2025, the Central Bank has maintained a tight monetary policy stance, holding the Monetary Policy Rate at 17.25 percent and sterilizing more than L$13 billion to stabilize the foreign exchange market, strengthening remittance inflows of US$425.9 million in the first half of 2025 and expanding economic activity outside Monrovia induced by improved road connectivity.

Inflation has also declined from 13.1 percent in February 2025 to 7.4 percent in July, with further declines projected for August and September.

At the same time, structural developments are easing inflationary pressures. Road connectivity is reducing transport costs, expanded domestic energy is lowering production expenses, and gains in agricultural productivity are improving food availability. Together with reduced fiscal deficit and the use of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) for cross-border trade, these reforms are reinforcing confidence in the Liberian dollar.

The Central Bank remains firmly committed to safeguarding monetary and financial stability. It will ensure the continued availability of Liberian dollars across the banking system, monitor the foreign exchange market to counter distortions, and provide timely public updates.

Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi emphasized: “There is no shortage of Liberian dollars in the financial system. The recent appreciation of the currency reflects sound policy measures, structural improvements, and improving economic fundamentals. The Central Bank remains vigilant in safeguarding exchange rate stability, ensuring liquidity, and building confidence in the economy.”

The Bank urges the public to remain calm and avoid panic transactions. Acting on unverified rumors or hoarding currency creates unnecessary market pressure and undermines stability.

The Central Bank reaffirms its commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability, maintaining adequate liquidity, and strengthening confidence in the Liberian dollar.

By: kklogictech

(Monrovia, September 2, 2025)-Liberia has taken a historic step toward modern infrastructure as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. broke ground today for the nation’s first two overpass bridges on Tubman Boulevard, a landmark project fully funded by the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony took place at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.

The two bridges-one near the Ministerial Complex and the other at SKD Boulevard-will be completed within 24 months. Once finished, they are expected to dramatically reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety, cut travel time, and boost business activities along one of Monrovia’s busiest corridors.

“This project will change how people travel, trade, and live,” President Boakai declared, hailing the overpasses as proof of his government’s commitment to delivering on its development promises under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).

The project will also create hundreds of jobs for Liberians during construction, ranging from skilled workers to small business opportunities.

President Boakai expressed profound gratitude to the People’s Republic of China for its continued partnership, describing the initiative as a “visible sign of friendship and progress.”

Despite expected short-term inconveniences from diversions and road works, the President called on citizens to remain patient, assuring them that “the result will definitely be worth it.”

When completed, the overpass bridges will stand as a first-of-its-kind milestone in Liberia’s road network, symbolizing a new era of safer, faster, and more connected transportation.

For Immediate Release
August 23, 2025

Liberia’s War on Tramadol & Shisha: A Ban Alone Will Not Save Our Youth

Monrovia, Liberia – Global Human Rights Advocate and Social Justice Activist, Proph. Dr. Marie Scott Wilson, PhD, has issued a heartfelt call to the Government of Liberia regarding its recent ban on Tramadol and Shisha.

Dr. Wilson welcomed the government’s recognition of the grave dangers these substances pose but warned that a ban by itself is not a solution. Without a proper plan for prevention, treatment, and reintegration, the policy risks leaving thousands of young Liberians vulnerable.

“Tramadol and shisha are not just party drugs or social habits. They are destroying lives, breaking families, and eroding the very fabric of our nation,” Dr. Wilson said.
“But if government only bans them—without helping those already addicted, without educating the public, and without providing alternatives for struggling business owners—the problem will not disappear. It will simply go underground, harder to control, and far more dangerous.”

The Hidden Risks of a Ban Without Solutions
• Addicted citizens may be criminalized instead of treated, worsening stigma.
• Underground markets will quickly rise to meet demand, making regulation impossible.
• Small business owners who survive on shisha lounges risk being pushed into poverty overnight without support.

Building Real Solutions, Not Just Restrictions

Dr. Wilson is urging the Boakai administration and the Ministry of Health to take a more balanced, human-centered approach—one that combines law enforcement with compassion, healing, and opportunity.

Her recommendations include:

1. Treatment & Rehabilitation Centers – Safe spaces where people can seek help without fear of punishment.
2. Mass Public Education – Outreach through schools, churches, mosques, and communities to teach the dangers of drug abuse.
3. Alternative Livelihoods – Support for small business owners transitioning from shisha sales, through training, microloans, and new opportunities.
4. Phased Restrictions – Using taxation, licensing, and gradual regulation rather than a sudden blanket ban.
5. Law with Compassion – Target traffickers and profiteers, but treat users as patients in need of care—not criminals to be discarded.

A Human Rights Approach to Saving Lives

“This fight must never be about punishment alone—it must be about saving lives,” Dr. Wilson emphasized. “Liberia needs strong laws, yes, but we also need stronger policies that put people first. The government must not only ban harmful substances—it must help our youth recover, reintegrate, and reclaim their future.”

She urged the Ministry of Health to turn the moratorium into a national reintegration program, ensuring that Liberia tackles the crisis with a strategy that restores dignity, protects families, and truly saves the nation’s young people.

✍️ Proph. Dr. Marie Scott Wilson, PhD
🌍 Global Human Rights Advocate | ⚖️ Social Justice Activist | 🎓 PhD – Christian Counseling (Psychosocial Specialization) | 💼 Licensed Financial Professional (LFP) | Voice for the Voiceless

Hit Them Where It Hurts!” — Koffa Backs Shisha Ban, Demands Crackdown on Importers and Kingpins

Former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has thrown his weight behind Liberia’s proposed shisha ban—but with a warning: don’t repeat history’s mistakes. Drawing parallels to America’s failed Prohibition era, Koffa urged the government to avoid targeting everyday users and instead focus enforcement on the real profiteers—the importers and kingpins fueling the trade.

“Let’s hit them where it hurts,” Koffa declared, calling for smart governance and strategic enforcement that dismantles the supply chain rather than criminalizing the public.

Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a major nationwide awareness and enforcement campaign to tackle public noise pollution across Liberia.

Speaking today at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing, EPA Director General Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo said the initiative will target excessive loudspeaker usage by churches, mosques, nightclubs, funeral homes, street DJs, and other public entertainment spots.

According to Dr. Yarkpawolo, the decision is in line with the agency’s mandate to protect public health and ensure a safe and clean environment for all Liberians. He emphasized that noise pollution has become a growing environmental and social problem, disrupting communities, causing health hazards, and infringing on citizens’ rights to peaceful living.

“The EPA is not against religious or cultural practices, but the uncontrolled use of loudspeakers in communities has reached an alarming stage. We must regulate and protect the well-being of every Liberian,” Dr. Yarkpawolo stated.

He noted that the EPA will begin with a massive awareness campaign to educate institutions and individuals on acceptable noise levels before moving into enforcement. Measures will include restrictions on late-night loud music, guidelines for places of worship, and penalties for violators.

The EPA boss further disclosed that the campaign will be conducted in collaboration with local authorities, law enforcement, and community leaders to ensure widespread compliance.

Noise pollution, often overlooked in public discourse, has been linked to stress, sleep disturbance, and other health complications. With this move, Liberia joins a growing number of countries taking stronger action against environmental noise.

By: kklogictech 🇱🇷
Reporter | Liberian Investigator

MONROVIA — A University of Liberia instructor accused of storming a private banking room at Ecobank’s 11th Street, Sinkor branch, pointing a shotgun at an accountant, and attempting to tape her mouth shut during a robbery has been formally charged with armed robbery and attempted murder.

Police identified the suspect as Fobay Emery Johnson, who was arrested Aug. 6 after staff overpowered him during the mid-morning attack on victim Angeline L. Sillah, an Ecobank accountant. Investigators say Johnson entered Sillah’s office wearing a nose mask and a black Marvin Gaye hat, produced a single-barrel shotgun from a backpack, and demanded USD$13,999 in cash.

According to police, Johnson choked Sillah several times while trying to bind her with Scotch tape. She triggered the alarm, alerting colleagues who rushed in and subdued him before turning him over to the Liberia National Police.

At a press briefing Monday, police spokesperson Cecelia Clarke said Johnson faces three charges: armed robbery, criminal attempt to commit murder, and possession and sale of physical objects for lethal use under Liberia’s revised penal code. He was represented during questioning by his lawyer, Cllr. Jura A. Lynch.

CCTV footage reviewed by investigators allegedly shows Johnson closing Sillah’s office door before aiming the loaded shotgun at her. Police say they recovered the firearm, three rounds of ammunition, pepper spray, the tape, a nose mask, and the hat from Johnson’s possession.

In a statement to police, Johnson claimed he purchased the shotgun and ammunition for $60 in Ganta, Nimba County, in June for personal protection.

Johnson was forwarded to the Monrovia City Court for prosecution following the police charge.

Full release below!!

“August 6, 2025

Executive Mansion, Monrovia: – Following receipt of the Progress Report of the
Multisectoral Steering Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse, President Joseph
Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Special Presidential Statement announcing an
aggressive, multi-prong National Anti-Drug Action Plan in response to the alarming surge
of drug abuse and trafficking across the country.

He described the proliferation of drugs as “an attack on our future” and reaffirmed his
unwavering commitment to safeguard Liberia’s youth, communities, and future
generations from the scourge of substance abuse. “We cannot allow the spread of illicit
drugs to turn our children into victims, our communities into ghettos, and our
neighborhoods into shelters for criminal elements,” the President declared.

The Liberian Leader commended the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) for its
relentless efforts and extended special recognition to the Multisectoral Steering
Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse for its coordinated work, highlighting the
recent progress report submitted to his Office.

He further lauded civil society groups and community organizations for raising their voices to increase awareness, draw attention to, and for taking a stand on this crucial national matter. He urged Liberians to forge a concerted effort in strategizing concrete actionable steps in complementing Government efforts.

The newly announced National Anti-Drug Action Plan, to be implemented immediately
and in accordance with law, includes:

• Seizure of Properties linked to drug activities, including prosecution of
  landlords and accomplices.
• Performance Mandate for LDEA regional commanders with a six-month results deadline.
• National Whistleblower Program with cash rewards and protection for informants.
• Fast-Tracking of Drug Cases through the courts with mandatory sentencing.
• Expansion of Rehabilitation Centers and reintegration programs for
  recovering users.
• Investment in Border Surveillance, scanners, canine units, and security
  equipment.

•Introduction of Anti-Drug Curriculum in schools and random testing in high risk-areas.

• Reinforcement of the National Drug Emergency, enabling raids and lockdowns where necessary.
• Freezing of Assets belonging to suspected traffickers in collaboration with
  financial institutions.
• Significant Budget Increases toward drug enforcement, education, and legal reforms.

President Boakai emphasized that the fight against drugs will be “non-selective and
relentless,” stressing that “no status, no title, no uniform, and no connection will protect
anyone involved in drugs.”

Despite fiscal constraints, the President has directed Liberia’s financial authorities to
prioritize funding for:

• Introduction of Anti-Drug Curriculum in schools and random testing in high-
• LDEA operational capacity and equipment,
• Rehabilitation infrastructure and staffing,
• Border and port security technologies,
• Nationwide public education and prevention campaigns,
• Legal and judicial sector reinforcements.

“Liberia will fund its own fight first,” President Boakai affirmed, while also calling on donors and international partners to support the renewed national drive.

In his closing appeal, the President urged all Liberians — from parents and educators to
leaders and citizens — to join the fight: “Together, we will not just fight, we will win.
Liberia will not lose another generation to drugs — not on my watch.”

Signed:
Atty. Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana

Presidential Press Secretary

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