AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDrug Case in Focus: Liberia’s former vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor was sent to prison to await trial after a court denied her request for humanitarian release for medical treatment, as she faces charges tied to an alleged transnational cocaine trafficking network following the July seizure of about 4.2 metric tons valued at $317m. Energy & Power Access: UK green-tech firm MOPO says it will invest up to $75m (£55m) by 2030 to expand solar battery charging and move toward a “future” energy grid, with Liberia included among countries already using its battery rentals. Forestry & Cocoa Risk: Liberia’s cocoa trade faces disruption as the EU Deforestation Regulation tightens rules on forest-clearing after Dec. 31, 2020, raising pressure on producers in Grand Gedeh. Community Forestry Governance: Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority signed Community Forest Management Agreements, handing more forest management responsibility to local communities. Malaria at Work: A West Africa survey including Liberia finds 62% of workers get no workplace malaria prevention support, calling for stronger private-sector action. Maritime Security: With attacks around the Strait of Hormuz continuing, Liberia-flagged vessels were among the most affected in recent incident reporting. Agriculture Push: The Agriculture Minister met Cape Mount farmers over demands for storage, cassava processing, mechanization, seeds/tools, and farm-to-market road rehabilitation.
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