AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCocaine Probe Deepens: Liberia’s Justice-led task force says the US$19.2m, 237.6kg cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport is linked to a wider cargo-handling network, naming 10 persons of interest and noting a key suspect, GLS Menzies GM Paul J. King, has surrendered to help investigators map the chain of responsibility. Mining Governance: The Senate moves to amend the New Minerals and Mining Law of 2000 to tighten mineral rights, licensing, MDAs, royalties and concession obligations. Power for Buchanan: The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission holds a public hearing on LEC’s bid to extend electricity services to Buchanan after more than 36 years. Urban Water Push: LWSC and the World Bank review progress on the Liberia Urban Water Supply Project ahead of its 2026 closure. Coastal Security Boost: The EU hands over two RHIBs and technical gear to the Liberia Coast Guard to strengthen maritime security. Regional Finance Leadership: Liberia takes chairmanship of two IMF-backed committees (AFRITAC West 2 and ATI) for July 2026–June 2027. Drug Abuse Spotlight: A commentary links Liberia’s youth drug crisis to past civil-war trauma and calls for urgent action. Ebola Watch (DR Congo): Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo surpass 1,000 as response teams intensify surveillance.
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