AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMining Governance: Liberia’s new anti-illegal mining task force gets a boost from the Liberia Chamber of Mines after Executive Order No. 167 set up the “Protect Our Resources Taskforce,” aimed at cracking down on illicit operators and restoring order in the sector. Port & Logistics Security: The National Port Authority rolls out Freeport of Monrovia modernization—automated entry/exit gates, digital access passes, and upgraded security—while lawmakers move to suspend GLS Menzies and EHS over the US$19.2M cocaine bust at Roberts International Airport, spotlighting gaps in air cargo checks. Infrastructure & Roads: Liberia secures US$30M financing for the Salayea–Konia highway, with Lofa communities reacting with fresh hope for better transport and trade links. Community Development Law: The House of Representatives passes the LACE Act amendments to strengthen oversight of CSR funds from state-owned enterprises, including a centralized remittance system and expanded field/technical services structure. Energy & Industry Partnerships: China signals deeper cooperation with Liberia across agriculture, renewable energy, industrialization, digital innovation, mining, and infrastructure, while Boakai also praises BWI’s role in technical and vocational training. Health Security: Africa CDC and WHO launch a unified incident management support team to strengthen Ebola response coordination across at-risk countries.
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