AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAnti-Corruption Watch: Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) confirms it’s assessing a complaint over alleged LTA plans for telecommunications traffic monitoring with NUMTEL Liberia, with a possible full investigation next. Health Infrastructure: Bong County Health Team breaks ground for a modern county health office complex in Melekie, funded by the Ministry of Health at over US$700,000. Roads & Trade: President Boakai and Saudi Fund for Development inaugurate the 81-km Gbarnga–Salayea highway (US$20m concessional loan plus co-financing), expected to cut travel costs and boost market access for farmers and businesses. Women & Finance: AWLN Liberia and the Central Bank of Liberia launch a two-day conference on women’s financial inclusion, aiming to expand access to services and strengthen enterprise. Extractives Transparency: LEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group approves Liberia’s participation in the 2026 EITI Global Conference in Belgium, pushing the country’s extractive reforms onto the international stage. Rubber Policy: Liberia bans natural rubber exports of unprocessed product under Executive Order 166, aiming to drive local processing and manufacturing. Maritime Safety: A worker on Liberia-flagged MV Bruce dies after a metal beam incident at Mackay Harbour, with investigations underway. Water Crisis: Over 2,000 Nimba residents in Zuotuo Town remain without safe drinking water as hand pumps fail, urging urgent rehabilitation or replacement.
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