Liberia and the Millennium Challenge Corporation are deep in talks over a second compact, and the focus is sharp: new electricity transmission infrastructure, cleaner power sector governance, and mining reforms designed to bring in more private investment.
The two sides are working toward a joint design deadline of mid-2027, giving both governments a clear timeline to shape the agreement before it moves toward approval.
What makes this compact worth watching is the pairing of energy and mining in a single package. Transmission upgrades alone could shift how power moves across the country, while governance reforms in both sectors signal that Liberia is positioning itself as a more predictable place to do business. The details of how those reforms take shape will be the real story to follow.
Originally published by AllAfrica.