Category: Liberia

ECOWAS Launches Major Cross-Border Bridge Project Between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

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On October 3, 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took a crucial step in regional infrastructure development by officially launching the construction of a bridge over the Cavally River. This ambitious project, which will connect Côte d’Ivoire to Liberia, is part of ECOWAS’s Vision 2050 aimed at strengthening economic integration and connectivity in West Africa. Spanning 288 meters, this two-lane prestressed reinforced concrete bridge is much more than just infrastructure. According to Mr. Chris Appiah, Acting Director of Transport at the ECOWAS Commission, it represents “a gateway…

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African Development Bank Explores Groundbreaking Coastal Highway Project to Boost Liberia’s Economic Growth

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In a recent meeting between a delegation from the African Development Bank Group and senior government officials in Monrovia, discussions revolved around the Government of Liberia’s ambitious proposal for financing a major highway that will span the country’s picturesque coastline. The proposed 444-kilometre coastal highway, set to connect Bassa County to Grand Kru County, holds the promise of delivering substantial economic benefits for Liberia while fostering regional integration with neighboring nations. Following a formal financing request from the Liberian government, the African Development Bank’s delegation, led by Country Manager Mr.…

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Liberia establishes National Railway Authority

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LIBERIAN president, Dr George Manneh Weah, has issued an executive order establishing a National Railway Authority (NRA) which will be responsible for managing the country’s state-owned rail network. This includes the Yekepa Railway which runs from Yekepa in Nimba county through parts of Bong county to the Port of Buchanan in Grand Bassa county. Weah said the government is committed to the development and enhancement of Liberian infrastructure which has been underutilised in the past, in order to increase exports of minerals and other goods to improve the Liberian economy.…

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