Liberia: Senate Rejects Boakai’s Request to De-Ratify TIA Contract, Citing Costly Arbitration and Investment Risks

Capitol Hill Monrovia — The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has rejected a request from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to de-ratify the controversial Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring Agreement between the Government of Liberia (GOL) and the U.S.-linked firm, Telecom International Alliance (TIA).

The agreement, signed through the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), grants TIA responsibility for telecommunications traffic monitoring and revenue assurance services in Liberia. The…