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The speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives has denied involvement in a massive fire that broke out in the West African nation’s parliament. Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa was among those questioned by police after the Parliament building was gutted in a fire. No one was in the building when the …

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his salary, aiming to lead by example in responsible governance and show solidarity with the Liberian people. According to reports from the BBC, this decision underscores his commitment to addressing economic challenges and enhancing transparency in government expenditure. Previously earning …

By: AFP Joseph Boakai is poised to take the presidential oath in Liberia on Monday, marking his electoral triumph over former football star George Weah. Boakai, 79, secured a narrow victory in November’s runoff poll with 50.64 percent of the votes, inaugurating a six-year term during a parliamentary ceremony in …