Latest news in Liberia? September 13th, 2026

Key developments and headlines in Liberia around September 13, 2026:

• Executive Order on Clean Energy Tariffs: President Joseph Boakai signed Executive Order No. 168, enacting a one-year suspension of import tariffs on eligible off-grid solar and renewable energy products. The measure aims to reduce equipment costs, incentivize private investment, and accelerate electrification in rural and underserved communities. SolarQuarter+ 1
• Political Developments and Opposition Activity: Former President George Weah’s return to Monrovia continues to shape the domestic political landscape. Weah has openly mobilized opposition support and criticized the Boakai administration, while authorities maintain close security monitoring to prevent unrest around public political gatherings. GeoBit AI+ 1
• Judicial Overhaul and Legal Proceedings: President Boakai carried out structural adjustments in the justice and legal sector following scrutiny over high-profile narcotics cases and institutional performance. Meanwhile, legal proceedings involving prominent figures from the previous administrationincluding former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and former Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundooremain active in Monrovia courts. GeoBit AI+ 1
• Border and Security Situations: Security agencies have maintained heightened vigilance along parts of the northern border with Guinea (notably in Lofa County) following diplomatic talks to de-escalate localized border posturing. Concurrently, local police are investigating a significant armed robbery in Maryland County that left security personnel injured. GeoBit AI+ 1
• Economic Indicators: Fiscal reports highlight an increase in domestic revenue collection for the preceding fiscal cycle, driven by expanded customs enforcement and tax compliance measures under the Ministry of Finance and the Liberia Revenue Authority. The News Newspaper Liberia