AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoIllicit Mining Crackdown: President Boakai’s new anti-illegal mining task force has won backing from the Liberia Chamber of Mines, which praised Executive Order No. 167 for targeting illicit operators and restoring order in the sector. Ebola Preparedness: Africa CDC, WHO and Uganda launched a Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team to coordinate faster, country-led responses to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, including support for Bundibugyo. Drug War Pressure: LDEA says it seized over 1,419kg of illicit drugs worth more than US$20.8m between July 2025 and June 2026, while lawmakers and officials continue to question Liberia’s airport cargo security after a major cocaine bust. Port Modernization: The National Port Authority unveiled automation at Monrovia’s Freeport, including digital access passes and separate entry/exit gates, aiming to meet international standards. Governance & Gender: The House passed the LACE Act amendment to strengthen oversight of CSR funds, while EFFL argues women’s candidate quotas won’t boost representation without electoral reform. Politics Watch: Opposition leaders gathered in Zwedru for CDC’s 22nd anniversary, with Alexander Cummings signaling openness to a united front, as Weah and others accuse the ruling Unity Party of undermining democracy.
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