AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAfreximbank Leadership: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, effective May 1, with prior experience covering client relations across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and more. Port & Cargo Security: Liberia’s House moved to temporarily suspend GLS Menzies and EHS at Roberts International Airport over the US$19.2m cocaine seizure, pending an investigation into the air cargo chain of custody. Macroeconomic Outlook: The IMF projects Liberia’s 2026 growth at 5.5%, driven by iron ore production, manufacturing activity and construction, while inflation is expected to stay contained. Energy for Industry & Services: RREA says solar systems were installed in 121 health and education facilities across 13 counties, supporting reliable power for vaccines, medical equipment and digital learning. WASH & Human Development: NWASHC reports about 34% of Liberians still practice open defecation, pushing reforms toward an open-defecation-free target by 2030. Trade & Investment Link: Liberia and Maryland signed a landmark MoU covering trade, investment, agriculture, renewable energy, transport, cybersecurity and AI. Mining Pipeline: Meetings around the Dugbe Gold Project point to potential US$600m investment over three years through local procurement and jobs. Youth & Peacebuilding: PEACEGEN Liberia launched to expand youth and women’s meaningful participation in peace processes.
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