What a Liberian Open-World Game Says About the Future of African Digital Content
The exchange rate fell 7.92% over the past year to L$183.93 per US dollar in March 2026, according to CBL data. For importers, the stronger currency means cheaper goods in local terms. For exporters and dollar-earners, it means thinner margins — a split that runs through every business that touches both currencies.
Mining surged past US$1 billion and gold and iron-ore exports boomed in 2025, while agriculture grew barely 1% and most Liberians work in sectors expanding far more slowly. The split defines who benefits from the country's growth.
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Analysis · Jun 6, 2026
Tax revenue ran between US$58 million and US$80 million in most months but spiked to US$304 million in March 2026, while spending swings wildly, capital investment is squeezed and debt has climbed past US$2.8 billion. The combination leaves Liberia growing but with little fiscal room to spare.
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Quarterly MPC decision on the policy rate, reserve requirements, and inflation outlook. Previous meeting (Apr 27) held the MPR at 16.25%.
In 5 daysMFDP publishes H1 revenue and expenditure actuals against the $1.25B approved budget. Tracks fiscal consolidation targets.
In 21 daysGold exports reached US$175.13 million in March 2026, up 111.87% year-on-year, and now account for 66.52% of total monthly exports, according to CBL data. Combined with iron ore, two commodities make up 92.59% of export earnings — a level of concentration that turns a single global price move into a national-accounts event.
Analysis · Jun 4, 2026
Monthly bulletin with CPI, exchange rate, money supply, banking sector, and trade data for June 2026.
Staff visit for the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility. 3rd review completed Apr 2026, disbursing SDR 19.3M. Expect updated GDP and inflation projections.
In 67 daysFirst review of the SDR 193.8M Resilience and Sustainability Facility approved Apr 2026. Focuses on climate and governance reforms.
In 97 daysDates marked (est.) are projected from prior cadence.
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