AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia & Data Skills: CJID’s Accra summit urged West African journalism to rebuild around data reporting, open-source investigation, and regional cooperation to better withstand AI-driven disinformation. Security & CSR: Alvina Security Services was named 2025–2026 Best Security Company and says it will launch a humanitarian feeding initiative for 500 visually impaired people. Drugs & Ports: In the Paul King cocaine case, the DEA’s chief investigator testified that King coordinated a shipment of six boxes seized at Roberts International Airport, valued at over US$19m. Currency & Cash Supply: Liberia’s House approved the Central Bank to print up to L$79b to replace mutilated notes and improve cash availability; the CBL also defended the plan as currency replacement, not monetary expansion. Health Regulation: LMHRA seized counterfeit medicines worth about L$400,000 in Bong County. Public Health Crisis: Protests and a health workers’ go-slow continue to paralyze Phebe Hospital in Suakoko, with residents demanding leadership changes. Extractives Transparency: LEITI MSG endorsed a roadmap for producing the 17th and 18th EITI reports, focusing on anti-corruption, energy transition, and beneficial ownership. Blue Economy & Fisheries Media: NaFAA launched an Open Media House and a fisheries call center, backed by a five-year communication strategy to boost transparency and investment. Packaging for Local Industry: LSEZA signed a contract for a Liberia Packaging Solutions Center to help SMEs meet local and international packaging standards. Energy Access: Liberia reported 86% renewable generation progress and continued expansion of household electricity connections under Mission-300.
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