Liberia: President Boakai Must Not Sign the AML Deal

Liberia: President Boakai Must Not Sign the AML Deal

Two years into his presidency, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. stands at a defining crossroads -- a moment that will shape his legacy and Liberia's future for generations. On his desk lies the so-called "Third Amendment" to the ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Mineral Development Agreement -- a deal so lopsided, so nakedly exploitative, that to sign it would be to mortgage Liberia's sovereignty for the next three-quarters of a century.

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President Joseph Boakai has taken a significant step toward revitalizing Liberia’s economy by signing the Third Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with ArcelorMittal Liberia. Monrovia, November 10, 2025: This landmark deal represents one of the largest private sector investments in the country’s history. It signals a new era of partnership focused on national development, infrastructure expansion, and shared prosperity. As a testament to its co…