AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Bank Deal: Liberia signs US$125m financing with the World Bank for energy, digital connectivity and road upgrades, including RESPITE support for Mount Coffee and solar expansion. Energy & Power: President Boakai dedicates a 20MW solar plant at Mount Coffee, reigniting debate over chronic electricity instability and the push for more reliable supply. Petroleum Governance: A Senate-brokered agreement ends a standoff in Liberia’s oil sector—LPRA will issue reconnaissance licenses while NOCAL’s role starts after licensing. Education Push: The Ministry of Education plans to add 1,000 volunteer teachers to the payroll, and says accredited schools have risen to over 2,000 after geo-mapping. Real Estate Integrity: FIA and the Liberia Land Authority launch a nationwide campaign to strengthen AML/CFT compliance in the fast-growing property sector. Youth & Culture: Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence hosts a youth cultural showcase and Bassa anthem translation competition in Buchanan. Sports: Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars arrive in Monrovia for the return friendly against Liberia’s Lone Star at the SKD Stadium. Regional Security: Liberia urges ECOWAS to create a task force to tackle illicit drug trafficking across West Africa. Politics & Courts: LPP files for declaratory judgment challenging the 2% vote threshold rule that could suspend or deregister parties.
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