Liberia
AfDB becomes first external shareholder in West Africa's Bank for Investment and Development
The African Development Bank Group has become the first IDI to join the shareholder base of ECOWAS' EBID, committing a $30mn equity investment and a $70mn credit line.
US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
US State Department pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries from January 21 over public benefits concerns, with indefinite suspension pending reassessment of screening procedures.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
Liberia’s mining resurgence: from conflict to opportunity
Liberia’s vast mineral wealth has been both a blessing and a curse. Rich in iron ore, gold and diamonds, the country was once a major exporter, but decades of civil war shattered the industry.