AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Enforcement & Ports: Liberia’s Margibi court has ordered Roberts International Airport (RIA) to produce documents and CCTV tied to a $19.2m cocaine seizure, with RIA management set to appear June 22. Public Accountability: A civil society coalition is also pushing the LDEA to publicly name everyone linked to the case, arguing secrecy undermines trust. Energy Skills & Efficiency: The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) signed an MoU to build the country’s first energy auditing curriculum, aiming to boost energy efficiency and regulatory compliance. Electricity Expansion: Liberia switched on its first grid-connected utility-scale solar plant, the 20MW Mount Coffee Solar Park, with plans to scale up via World Bank-backed upgrades. Agriculture & Food Security: President Boakai renewed support for farmers and domestic food production, while government also handed over 3,600mt of Chinese donated rice to stabilize the rice market. Urban Services: Monrovia and Paynesville launched a PPP framework to tackle the garbage crisis and improve waste collection and disposal. Mining & Power Investment: Liberia will host LIMEC 2026, a major international mining and energy conference targeting a new wave of investment. Regional Migration Pressure: LRRRC estimates about 140,500 Burkinabe migrants are in southeastern Liberia, stressing strain on health, education, and land resources.
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