Monrovia, Liberia, April 9 -- Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally requested the Liberian Legislature to authorize the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes for the period 2026 to 2030, citing mounting liquidity pressures and the need to sustain economic stability-though the proposal notably omits the total amount to be printed.

In a communication to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Boakai said the request is consistent with the 2020 amended Act establishing the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), which mandates the Bank to issue and manage the country's currency.

According to the President, the proposal aims to ensure an adequate supply of Liberian dollar banknotes, including provisions for emergency printing, t...