AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPower & Renewables: Liberia signed an MOU with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50MW solar plant plus battery storage, aiming to cut outages and stabilize the grid. Electricity Access: In Buchanan, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission held a public hearing on LEC’s bid to extend distribution services to the city and surrounding communities after nearly four decades. Mining & Jobs: ArcelorMittal Liberia continues workforce localization—transitioning 83 process operator trainees to short-term employee contracts and moving 56 locally trained artisans into full-time roles. Mining Governance: A lawmaker renewed calls for stronger oversight of AML’s Mineral Development Agreement, questioning whether key social infrastructure commitments were fully implemented. Fisheries Transparency: Fifteen countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration to boost fisheries transparency and fight illegal fishing, with Liberia among the signatories. Maritime Security: The EU handed Liberia Coast Guard RHIBs and technical equipment to strengthen coastal patrol capacity. Urban Water: LWSC and the World Bank reviewed progress on the Urban Water Supply Project ahead of its 2026 closure. Agriculture & Crime: A prison superintendent linked rising crime to declining farm activity, urging renewed investment in agriculture. Drug Probe: Liberia’s cocaine investigation named 10 persons of interest tied to the RIA seizure chain.
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