AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Power Sector: The House of Representatives ratified a US$57M loan to expand Mount Coffee solar generation from 20MW to 30MW and add a 12MW/12MWh battery storage system to stabilize the grid. Mining & Enforcement: Liberia launched the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) to crack down on illegal mining, while the Ministry of Mines and Energy called for urgent amendments to mining laws to improve governance and curb smuggling. Rubber Value Addition: Government defended Executive Order No.166 banning export of unprocessed rubber, saying it protects farmers and jobs; the Liberia Chamber of Commerce also urged more local processing and value addition. Trade & Investment: Liberia and Nigeria set a July 15 forum in Lagos to unlock business opportunities across agriculture, energy, infrastructure and mining. Logistics & Education: Maersk Liberia donated five 20ft containers to Margibi University to support digital labs and innovation spaces. Governance & Security: Authorities promised imminent arrests after a US$19M airport cocaine seizure, as senators pressed for faster action. Women, Peace & Security: Liberia validated its Third National Action Plan (2026–2031) to strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and governance.
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