Liberia: President Boakai Sets Up Commission To Probe Contradicting Economic Trend: Fallen Import Costs But Continued High Commodity Prices

Monrovia — President Joseph Boakai has announced the establishment of a High-Level Presidential Ad Hoc Committee to investigate and recommend practical solutions to the country’s rising cost of living. The Liberian leader’s decision, made during his official address marking the country’s 178th Independence Day celebration at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia, comes in direct response to a call from this year’s Independence Day Orator, Emmett L. Dunn. Read more.