AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLiberia Justice: Liberia’s biggest human trafficking trial ended with convictions for all defendants, after a jury found eight guilty of trafficking 57 victims, a landmark under international scrutiny. Anti-Drug Court Fight: In the US$19M cocaine case, Monrovia City Court rejected photocopied police documents, forcing prosecutors to return with certified originals as the defense scored an early procedural win. Governance & Economy: The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission cut LIBENERGY’s tariff by 12% and slashed new single-phase connection fees from US$110 to US$40, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Tax Reform: The MFDP and Liberia Revenue Authority launched the Tax Expenditure Management Act of 2025 to track and monitor tax incentives and exemptions. Energy Access: Liberia’s solar push is accelerating with record panel imports, though experts warn about equipment quality and access gaps. Sports Administration: Youth and Sports overhauled county meet financing with a decentralized digital fundraising model. Security: The Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) began operations to clamp down on illegal mining nationwide. International Flashpoint: US-Iran tensions surged after US strikes hit 80+ Iranian targets following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with ceasefire talks thrown into doubt.
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