AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLiberia–China Trade Boom: Liberia’s exports to China topped US$200 million in the first quarter of 2026, a more than 30-fold jump from the same period last year, driven by renewed iron ore shipments and natural rubber exports after mining resumed at Bong and Bomi. Energy Access: Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected 20MW solar plant in Monrovia, cutting generation costs from about 28 cents per unit to 3 cents, with World Bank/IFC backing. EU Deforestation Clash: A bitter dispute inside Liberia’s government has erupted over the EU Deforestation Regulation, with the agriculture regulator warning the country could be shut out of key markets if policymakers reject the rules without alternatives. Ebola Preparedness Signals: The wider region remains on alert as Ebola spreads in Africa; the UAE reportedly suspended visas for Guinea, DRC and Liberia over fears, while training efforts for lab capacity continue across West Africa. Local Services Pressure: Monrovia residents say they lost landline service for a month and are still waiting on Frontier Communications, raising concerns for elderly people who rely on phones for emergencies.
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