AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAfrica–France Deal Push: President William Ruto used the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to argue for partnerships built on sovereign equality—no dependency, no charity, no extraction—while calling for reforms to the global financial system and investment in transport, energy transition, and youth skills. Regional Tax Agenda: In Abuja, WATAF and TJNA brought ECOWAS lawmakers together to push West Africa toward stronger domestic revenue, tax harmonisation, and tighter controls on illicit financial flows. AfCFTA for Services: UNDP says AfCFTA can transform Liberia’s economy, but only if Liberia upgrades regulatory and institutional readiness for trade in services. Health Funding Warning: A report highlights how donor exits—citing USAID—can quickly expose fragility in Africa’s health systems. Liberia Governance Watch: GAC issued an adverse compliance audit on LPRA, flagging major weaknesses in financial reporting and operations. Environment Under Pressure: Residents and former PUL leaders are raising alarms over alleged pollution of the Mafa River and Marvoe Creek tied to mining, demanding urgent action. Energy & Courts: Barclayville is set for electrification by Dec 2026, while Bong County’s judiciary plans two new magisterial courts to expand access to justice. Business Integrity: QNET denies allegations of kidnapping and a travel scam in Monrovia, urging the public to watch for fraudsters misusing its name.
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