AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAirport Drug Case Accountability: Liberia’s Senate grilled senior police over the $19M Roberts International Airport cocaine bust, with the LNP Inspector General promising arrests “in the coming days” after public outcry over slow progress. Aviation & Logistics Shock: Delta Air Lines added Liberia to its cargo embargo list, suspending freight to/from/through the country amid narcotics-trafficking concerns—raising risks for importers, exporters, and air-cargo reliability. Rail Governance Push: Lawmakers are nearing a vote on the National Rail Authority Act as questions linger after an ArcelorMittal Liberia locomotive collision, with no full public accident report yet. Financial Crime Readiness: Liberia’s Financial Intelligence Agency launched a five-year 2026–2031 strategic plan to strengthen AML/CFT systems and inter-agency coordination. Youth & SME Jobs Drive: UNDP and partners launched LiYEPA to back youth enterprises and SMEs, while the World Bank urged stronger MSME support for jobs and growth. Electric Mobility & Industry Skills: Women in Monrovia are breaking barriers by driving electric kekehs, and the Youth and Sports Ministry signed deals to expand digital hubs and employment. Environment & Infrastructure: NDMA reported 1,000+ flood-affected people, while Liberia temporarily reopened the Cestos River Bridge to keep goods and services moving.
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