Liberia Faces U.S.$50m Arbitration Threat Amid Rail Rights Controversy

The Government of Liberia (GOL) is at a crossroads, navigating a US$50 million arbitration notice filed by the Solway Investment Group (SIG) while contending with ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) demands for exclusive control of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway. The stakes in this tripartite negotiation extend far beyond the arbitration claim, posing significant questions about the nation’s economic sovereignty and governance of critical infrastructure.

The dispute began when Solway Mining Incorporated…