AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHuman Trafficking Trial: Liberia’s biggest human trafficking case—57 victims allegedly lured with promises of jobs abroad and then confined, abused and extorted—moves to trial as 10 of 11 defendants face court after grand jury indictment, following months of bribery and interference allegations. National Security Strategy: President Joseph Boakai launches Liberia’s National Security Strategy 2026–2036 after 18 years, shifting focus from a military-heavy model to jobs, rights, climate resilience and public trust, with officials saying coordination gaps have left an eight-year shortfall. Oil Sector Governance: The Senate moves to avert an oil sector crisis after a jurisdictional dispute between LPRA and NOCAL over petroleum agreements, summoning key officials to clarify licensing and regulatory compliance. Telecom Transparency: A growing controversy surrounds Numtel JV Numbase LLC, with critics alleging possible regulatory maneuvering and calls for transparency over how the arrangement was approved. Health Access: The Ministry of Health commissions 25 ambulances to strengthen emergency referral across rural counties, aiming to cut delays that can turn serious cases fatal. Education Affordability: Salvation Army Polytechnic University cuts tuition by 50% across colleges, lowering per-credit costs to help more Liberians access higher education. International Visa Hub: Liberia remains on the list of U.S. visa-processing hubs in Africa, but readers are warned the opportunity depends on how capacity and services are handled.
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