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78-Hour Legislative Ultimatum: House Intervenes as Monrovia Port Gridlock Strangles Liberian Supply Chains

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Ghana Champions Inclusion of Caribbean Nations in AfCFTA Architecture

ACCRA, Ghana — In a move aimed at translating historical transcontinental ties into formal commercial structures, Ghana has formally proposed extending the trade and investment framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to include the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

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Morocco Halts African Tomato Shipments as Domestic Inflation Mounts

RABAT, Morocco — The Moroccan government has temporarily suspended export permits for fresh tomatoes bound for sub-Saharan African markets, prioritizing domestic supply stabilization as retail prices approach record highs of 12 to 15 dirhams ($1.20–$1.50) per kilogram in local markets.

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OECD Warns Africa’s Shallow Corporate Debt Markets Constrain Private Sector Expansion

PARIS, France — Africa’s corporate debt markets remain structurally undersized and ill-equipped to supply the long-term capital required for continental economic growth, according to the OECD’s Africa Capital Markets Report 2026 released on Friday. Outstanding market-based corporate debt across all 54 African economies reached just $211 billion at the end of 2025—representing a mere 0.3 percent of global corporate debt despite the continent accounting for nearly 2.7 percent of global GDP.

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Rwanda Posts 10.6% Fiscal Growth to Lead Sub-Saharan Recovery Amid Rising External Debt and Sector Disparities

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 10.6 percent during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, accelerating sharply from the 6.3 percent growth recorded in the preceding period, according to annual macroeconomic data released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

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Shift in Power: How Washington's Midterm Results Could Reshape the U.S. Economy and African Trade Policy

WASHINGTON — A dramatic shift in Congressional control following the U.S. midterm elections has dealt an unexpected blow to the establishment in Washington, ushering in a period of divided government that will redefine American economic priorities and alter the landscape of U.S.–Africa relations.

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The Freeport Bottleneck: How Maritime Inefficiencies and Exorbitant Tariffs Are Crippling Liberia’s Female Entrepreneurs

The persistent protests outside the Capitol Building by Liberian businesswomen importing goods from China highlight a deepening structural breakdown at the Freeport of Monrovia, where administrative delays, clearing bottlenecks, and mounting port charges threaten the livelihoods of small and medium-scale traders.

David S. Johnson1d ago

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Monrovia City Corporation Signs $1M Waste and Recycling Pact with U.S. Refuse Removal

Seeking to tackle chronic municipal sanitation issues while driving job creation, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a $1 million waste management initiative with American firm U.S. Refuse Removal, Inc.

David S. Johnson1d ago

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Japan Commends Minister Nyanti as Liberia Secures 250 Million Yen Food Aid Deal and Institutional Reforms

Demonstrating renewed confidence in Liberia’s fiscal governance, the Government of Japan has commended Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti for driving institutional reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the administration of the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund Secretariat.

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Liberia Pushes China for Industrial Investment and Energy Support at Shanghai Summit

HANGHAI, China — Seeking to convert diplomatic goodwill into direct economic deliverables, Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr. pressed senior leadership in Beijing this week to accelerate investments in energy, agro-processing, and industrial manufacturing across Liberia.

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Boakai Endorses Decadel Blueprint to Modernize Liberia's Fisheries and Marine Sector

PAYNESVILLE, Liberia — For generations, Liberia’s coastal waters have served as a critical lifeline for food security and artisanal livelihoods, yet the nation's vast marine wealth has historically remained under-managed and under-capitalized. A decisive shift arrived this week at the Executive’s Rehab offices, where President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially threw his weight behind a comprehensive 10-year overhaul of the country's marine economy.

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Maryland Trade Mission Delegation Visits Monrovia to Translate Bilateral Agreements into Economic Action

When a high-level trade delegation from the State of Maryland walked into the Executive Mansion in Monrovia this week, it marked a tangible step in bridging the geographic and economic divide between Liberia and its vibrant diaspora communities in the United States.

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Liberia Clamps Down on Carbon Market Operations in Push to Secure Community Rights and Sovereign Control

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Liberia Clamps Down on Carbon Market Operations in Push to Secure Community Rights and Sovereign Control

MONROVIA, Liberia — When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai signed Executive Order No. 170 on a quiet afternoon in Monrovia, it marked a decisive attempt to reshape how one of West Africa’s most forest-dense nations manages its environmental wealth.

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Rwanda, Kenya sign fuel deal through Northern Corridor

The government-to-government agreement opens Kenya’s port and pipeline infrastructure to Rwanda’s bulk petroleum imports — and could shift the region’s fuel transit map. Rwanda and Kenya on Monday signed three agreements that will allow Rwanda to import bulk refined petroleum products through Kenya’s Northern Corridor, in a government-to-government deal that both countries say will deepen […]

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