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6 days ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – The Liberian government has reversed a recent decision by the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) reaffirming ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) role as operator of the Yekepa–Buchanan railway, following mounting pressure from rival mining company, Ivanhoe Liberia, formerly HPX. By Gerald C.

1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – Liberia has made notable progress in its post-war recovery, but the energy sector has long been a persistent challenge. The country’s primary source of electricity is the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant in White Plains, which has a maximum generating capacity of 88 megawatts. However, output has plummeted to just 35 megawatts due to the seasonal drop in the St. Paul River’s water level. By Gerald C.

1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Rodney Sieh

Monrovia – A FrontpageAfrica investigation has uncovered concerns regarding HPX’s efforts to pressure President Boakai for access to the Liberian railroad to transport Guinean iron ore to the Port of Buchanan. The investigation raises questions about HPX’s bad faith, apparent lack of capacity, alleged misrepresentation of its $5 billion Liberty Corridor promises, and the potentially improper leveraging of its ties to the American government. By Rodney D.

1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – Monrovia – After months of negotiations, the Government of Liberia has decided to retain ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the operator of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]  The decision, announced by the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC), followed extensive deliberations concerning multi-user access and operational responsibility for the 243-kilometer rail line.

2 weeks ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – In an act of defiance against the Supreme Court’s ruling, Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon has installed steel doors at the entrance of the main chamber officially recognized by the Court. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, This latest move comes after the Supreme Court nullified Koon’s claim to the speakership, declaring all actions undertaken by the Majority Bloc under his leadership—and that of Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah—unconstitutional.