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• The current political crisis, rooted in allegations of corruption, offers a unique opportunity for Liberia to take stock of its good governance and anti-corruption progress and renew its efforts. Premium Times Nigeria
• In the Kriging interpolation, the predicted high malaria prevalence areas are concentrated in West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Cote d'Ivoire, as well as Central Africa, such as Cameroon and the Central African Republic. BioMed Central
• With a growing population, rapid urbanization, and increasing demand for electricity, Liberia's energy sector presents both an opportunity for growth and a significant challenge for governance, investment, and sustainability. allAfrica.com
• Sierra Leone, Liberia and Benin will begin their first roll out of the UK-Indian developed RTS, S vaccine, marking a significant milestone in ending malaria. GOV.UK
• With vast unutilized land, renewable energy potential, and favourable climatic conditions, Liberia is well-positioned to attract a share of the USD 10 billion investment in clean energy flowing into Africa. Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for
• The World Bank Group's new Country Climate and Development Report for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut Liberia's economy and push more Liberians into poverty. ENS
• The new diplomatic relationship aligns with Liberia's foreign policy goals, aiming to enhance engagement with Caribbean nations and seek opportunities in tourism, trade, and investment. FrontPageAfrica
• Liberia is at moderate risk of external debt distress and high risk of overall debt distress. FrontPageAfrica
• The energy sector in Liberia presents both significant challenges and immense opportunities. allAfrica.com
• With a growing demand for electricity, driven by improved access and economic growth, development of generation plants through low-cost renewable sources is ever more critical for Liberia's goal of achieving middle-income status by 2030. Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for
• Solar Energy: Liberia has strong solar potential, particularly in rural areas, where solar mini-grids and off-grid solutions can provide affordable and clean energy to underserved populations. allAfrica.com
• Despite vast renewable energy potential, including hydroelectric, solar, and biomass resources, Liberia's energy system remains largely reliant on limited and outdated infrastructure, which impedes economic development and social welfare. allAfrica.com
• Liberia is assessed to be at moderate risk of external debt and high risk of overall debt distress. IMF eLibrary
• The resulting rising share of non-concessional financing will narrow the margin of economic growth over interest rates on Liberia's debt, but it will remain decisively positive, exerting a downward trend on debt ratios. IMF eLibrary
• The Debt Sustainability Analysis assesses Liberia at moderate risk of external debt distress and at high debt distress risk for total public debt with limited space to absorb shocks. IMF eLibrary
• As a non-permanent member, Liberia could highlight the security implications of climate change, particularly for developing nations, and push for international cooperation on adaptation and mitigation strategies. FrontPageAfrica
• Other countries that are also vulnerable and at risk of debt distress should be considered, including Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Tonga, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan. Medium
• The importance of Liberia's forests to its economic development cannot be overstated, nor can the global significance of its forests be overlooked due to their unique biodiversity and potential for climate change mitigation. World Bank
• Cloudflare, an internet firm, confirmed ongoing major disruptions in Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, and Niger through one of its monitoring accounts. Africanews
• The limited global ship traffic using the Cape of Good Hope route has contributed to the decline in the activity of African ports along the route in countries such as Madagascar and South Africa, as well as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal, and other West African coastal states. Algerian Encyclopedia of Political and Strategic Studies
• Fearing heightened refugee flows and the loss of foreign investment in Africa, ECOWAS took the unprecedented step of sending peacekeeping forces into Liberia. Foreign Policy
• Gold production from Ivory Coast, Niger, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, all emerging markets, is expected to grow by 6.2% to 4.67 moz in 2024, after an estimated 0.9% growth in 2023. Yahoo Finance
• Registered in Liberia, the 22,200 dwt containership is scheduled to be delivered at the end of this month and then will begin outfitting and testing the autonomous system. The Maritime Executive

Last updated: 13 June 2025