AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMineral Governance Push: The DRC is using its UN Security Council presidency to push an international text aimed at stopping armed groups from exploiting natural resources, spotlighting the 3TG minerals that feed electronics and battery supply chains. Diplomatic & Trade Links: Australia appointed career diplomat Keara Shaw as High Commissioner to Ghana with non-resident accreditation to Liberia and other West African states, citing cooperation on trade, resources and climate-resilient agriculture. Port & Logistics Signals for Liberia: A report on Africa’s merchant fleets notes Liberia’s global shipping-flag strength, while Morocco’s ranking is tied to port and transshipment scale—useful context for Liberia’s own trade competitiveness. Energy & Power Sector: Liberia’s House ratified a US$57m loan to expand solar generation at Mount Coffee and add battery storage to stabilize the grid. Road Connectivity: President Boakai broke ground on a 1.9km Japan Freeway extension linking the Freeport of Monrovia to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge to speed movement of goods and people. Mining Crackdown: Liberia launched the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) to curb illegal mining and improve enforcement. Youth Enterprise: UNDP and partners launched LiYEPA, a six-month pilot to help Liberian youth turn ideas into businesses.
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