by afrikanfrontier | Jul 10, 2024 | News, Politics
President Joseph Boakai’s decision to slash his annual salary by 40% marks a noteworthy gesture in Liberia’s ongoing struggle for economic stability and government accountability. This move, reducing his earnings from $13,400 to $8,000, echoes the actions...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 23, 2024 | News, Politics
Liberia inaugurated its new President, Joseph Boakai, on Monday following his narrow victory in the November election. At 79, Boakai becomes the country’s oldest president, assuming the role with a pledge to unite the nation and address its economic challenges....
by afrikanfrontier | Nov 25, 2023 | News, Politics
Joseph Boakai, the president-elect of Liberia, has promised to foster national unity and stimulate economic growth after securing victory in the closely contested presidential election. Boakai narrowly defeated incumbent George Weah, marking one of the closest...
by afrikanfrontier | Oct 12, 2023 | News, Politics
Liberia held a significant election as George Weah sought a second presidential term. Peace and prosperity topped voters’ concerns in a country marked by past civil wars. Days before polling stations opened at 8:00 GMT, lines formed at voting centres in...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 9, 2023 | News, Politics
On Sunday, Niger’s new military rulers partially closed the country’s airspace and warned of a potential aerial attack, as a deadline imposed by West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS passed without the junta reinstating ousted President Mohamed Bazoum....
