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Liberia could be sitting on billions in untapped mineral wealth. A China-funded geological survey has uncovered major deposits including lithium, cobalt, and uranium, resources that could attract up to $3 billion in investment and reshape the country’s mining sector. According to a report by Business Insider Africa, the discoveries mark the most comprehensive mineral mapping of Liberia in more than 50 years. Read the full story.

Former President George Manneh Weah has addressed questions surrounding the suspension of China-funded overpass bridge projects during his administration, attributing the delay to geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. He said, China wanted Liberia involved in political tensions with the United States and he said no, Liberia would not take sides. That’s why the projects were put on hold and only resumed after his administration ended.