Liberia: Twayen Stands His Ground As Senate Backs AML Deal

[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives to ratify the Third Amendment to the ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Mineral Development Agreement (MDA), but the vote exposed deep divisions over trust, compliance, and the future of concession governance. While 22 senators voted to approve the deal, three lawmakers — Nya D. Twayen of Nimba County, Clayton Duncan of Sinoe County, and Francis Dopoe of River Gee County — abstained, signaling unresolved concerns despite broad legislative support.

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