Компания Landmark Africa выразила интерес к реставрации заброшенного комплекса Hotel Africa в Либерии

-GSA Reports Missing Villas, Land Disputes MONROVIA, September 7, 2026: Landmark Africa, a company believed to be Nigerian, has expressed interest in redeveloping Liberia’s long-abandoned Hotel Africa complex in Virginia, as the government assesses the deteriorated property and seeks to resolve outstanding land disputes. General Services Agency (GSA) Director General Galakpai W. Kortimai disclosed that the company has prepared a blueprint outlining proposals for the redevelopment of the historic hotel and conference complex. Speaking recently at the Ministry of Information’s weekly press briefing in Monrovia, Kortimai said he had discussed Landmark Africa’s interest with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai as the government considers options for the future of the property. The development follows a GSA assessment of Hotel Africa to determine its current condition and establish the extent of government-owned assets remaining at the site. According to Kortimai, the assessment found that much of the building had been stripped, while more than 20 presidential villas had reportedly been lost to sea erosion. He said only 18 villas are currently accounted for. Hotel Africa, constructed in Virginia in 1979 on nearly 200 acres of land, was once one of Liberia’s premier hospitality and conference facilities and played a prominent role during the Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit hosted by Liberia. The facility subsequently suffered extensive damage during Liberia’s civil wars and has remained largely abandoned for decades. Kortimai said the GSA assessment also raised questions about the size of the remaining property. A recent survey identified approximately 103 acres, compared with the nearly 200 acres historically associated with the Hotel Africa complex. He attributed part of the reduction to encroachment and other developments on the property, saying the government needs to resolve ownership and boundary issues surrounding the entire site. According to the GSA Director General, the agency has recommended a comprehensive survey and resolution of outstanding land matters before major decisions are taken concerning the property’s redevelopment. Kortimai also disclosed that restoring the facility to a condition comparable to what existed around the period of the OAU conference could cost nearly US$2 million. However, he questioned whether such an investment would be justified without a clearly defined program and long-term purpose for the facility. The GSA boss also referred to an earlier arrangement involving a portion of the Hotel Africa property where a golf center was constructed and modifications made along the beachside. According to Kortimai, the Liberia Land Authority has raised questions about the legality of the manner in which the transaction was executed. He said the matter remains before the Land Authority as the government attempts to resolve the outstanding legal and property issues. Kortimai explained that the individual involved had received documentation for the property from the Land Authority under a previous administration, complicating efforts to address the matter. He said lawyers subsequently reviewed the documentation and informed the GSA that the manner in which the deed or agreement was prepared was not legally proper. Despite the dispute, Kortimai said the GSA proceeded with a survey of the Hotel Africa property and would determine its next course of action once the outstanding legal issues are resolved. Against that backdrop, he said Landmark Africa has presented its interest in redeveloping the complex and prepared a blueprint outlining what could be done with the property. The government has not announced whether it has accepted the proposal or entered into any formal agreement with the company. For now, Kortimai said authorities are assessing the property, addressing land and legal issues, and considering options for restoring or redeveloping the historic Hotel Africa complex.