Liberia: House Scrutinizes Boakai’s U.S.$1.53b Budget

CAPITOL HILL, November 11, 2026: The House of Representatives has begun legislative consideration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s proposed US$1.539 billion National Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, with lawmakers raising concerns over salary adjustments and the restoration of benefits for public servants affected by the government’s previous harmonization exercise.

The draft budget, submitted to the Legislature on November 6, 2026, covers the period January 1 to December 31, 2027, and outlines the…