AGP Executive Report

Women in Trade: President Joseph Boakai met ECOWAS parliamentarian Mabinty Funna and a delegation advocating greater women’s participation in trade and economic development across West Africa. Airport Modernization: The Liberia Airport Authority has proposed a five-year, US$59 million plan to upgrade safety, security, passenger services and cargo operations, with Roberts International Airport at its centre. Health and Aid: Concern Worldwide’s Liberia director says cuts to aid have contributed to a nationwide shortage of key nutrition treatments, leaving health facilities with few options for severely malnourished children. Regional Football: Monrovia hosted the CAF Champions League first leg between Sierra Leone’s Star Sport Academy and Morocco’s RS Berkane; Berkane won 2-0 at the SKD Stadium. Regional Leadership: Liberian jurist Charlyne Brumskine was elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, a milestone for Liberia and women in regional institutions. Economy: The IMF approved a US$50.16 million disbursement to Liberia, while officials have highlighted mining’s contribution to national revenue.

Airport Modernization: The Liberia Airport Authority has proposed a US$59 million, five-year plan to upgrade aviation safety, security and passenger services, with Roberts International Airport at its centre. Food and Health: Concern Worldwide says Liberia has gone without nationwide supplies of key malnutrition treatments since September 2025, as funding cuts have squeezed aid agencies. Economic Outlook: The IMF approved a US$50.16 million disbursement to Liberia, while the government is offering 15 offshore oil blocks to attract international companies. Regional Justice: Liberian judge Charlyne Brumskine was elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, becoming the first Liberian woman to lead the regional court. Energy and Investment: President Boakai received a briefing on talks for a Millennium Challenge Corporation compact focused on electricity and mining reforms.

Diplomacy: Liberia’s UN ambassador called for civilian protection, humane treatment of prisoners and renewed diplomacy in Ukraine, urging impartial reviews of alleged violations and access for humanitarian monitors. Human Trafficking: Labour Minister Cooper Kruah says the ministry needs more funding and support to investigate cases, prosecute offenders and protect vulnerable people. Child Nutrition: Aid workers in Liberia warn that treatment supplies for severely malnourished children have been unavailable nationwide for more than a year, leaving clinics with few options as funding cuts shrink relief operations. Regional Justice: Liberian judge Charlyne Brumskine has been elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, a first for a Liberian woman. War Crimes Case: The U.S. trial of former Liberian army commander Moses Wright, accused of involvement in the 1990 Lutheran Church massacre, has been postponed until February, frustrating survivors seeking justice. Mining Investment: Africa Finance Corporation is exploring iron-ore and uranium investments, with Liberia among West African countries whose combined output could grow into a major global force.

Diplomacy: Liberia urged respect for international law, civilian protection and renewed diplomacy over Ukraine at the UN, calling for humane treatment of prisoners of war and access for the Red Cross. War Crimes Justice: The U.S. trial of former Liberian army commander Moses Wright, accused in the 1990 Lutheran Church massacre, has been postponed from November to February. Survivors called the delay a setback. Regional Leadership: Liberian judge Charlyne Brumskine was elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, becoming the first Liberian woman to lead the regional court. National Affairs: Lawmakers began reviewing President Boakai’s proposed national digital ID overhaul, while Naymote warned of cost, election and data-protection concerns. Economy: The IMF approved a $50.16 million disbursement to Liberia. The government also opened 15 offshore oil blocks to international companies, while officials said mining contributed $432 million to domestic revenue. Trafficking: The Labour Ministry is seeking more funding to investigate trafficking cases, support prosecutions and protect vulnerable people.

Regional Justice: Liberian Justice Charlyne Brumskine has been elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, becoming the first Liberian woman to lead the regional court. Economy: The IMF approved a US$50.16 million disbursement to Liberia after completing reviews of its financing programs, while the government opened 15 offshore oil blocks to investors. National ID: Lawmakers have 14 days to scrutinize a proposed US$52 million digital identification deal, amid calls for strong data protections, transparency and public oversight. Education: The House has summoned the education minister and Monrovia Consolidated School System leaders to explain a prolonged school shutdown and efforts to resume classes. Health: Former NPHIL chief Tolbert Nyenswah urged Liberia to fund healthcare, research and public health workers more reliably, rather than rely heavily on external aid.

Power and Mining: President Joseph Boakai received an update on Liberia’s proposed Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, now focused on designing investments in electricity transmission and mining-sector reforms to attract private capital. Public Services: The Civil Service Agency is expanding regional offices to bring personnel services closer to workers outside Monrovia, while the National Archives has begun training county coordinators to improve records management. Regional Justice: Liberian judge Charlyne Brumskine has been elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, a major regional leadership appointment. Women’s Land Rights: A national forum in Buchanan is putting rural women’s access to land, justice, credit and markets at the center of discussions on livelihoods and food security. Judicial Debate: Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay faces calls to resign as his proposal to abolish jury trials fuels a wider debate over judicial integrity and constitutional reform. Oil Prospects: Liberia has opened a 15-block offshore bidding round as energy companies step up exploration across West Africa.

Regional Justice: Liberian Justice Charlyne Brumskine has been elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, pledging to uphold judicial independence and deliver timely justice. U.S. Relations: President Joseph Boakai met new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Gilmore, discussing investment, trade, public health and security cooperation. Food Production: Agriculture Minister J. Alexander Nuetah unveiled a US$370 million investment portfolio in Rome, led by rice, to boost local production and cut import dependence. Rural Women: A national forum in Buchanan is putting women’s land rights and livelihoods in focus, as advocates say legal recognition still has not ensured secure access to land. Jury Debate: Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay’s call to abolish jury trials has drawn opposition from Senators Snowe and Konneh, who say reform—not ending the constitutional right—is the answer. Oil and Gas: Liberia has opened negotiations on 29 offshore blocks, seeking international investors despite having no current oil production.

Regional Justice: Liberian Justice Charlyne Brumskine has been elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, pledging to defend judicial independence and deliver timely justice. Her appointment makes her the first Liberian woman to lead the regional court. Accountability: Former Weah cabinet ministers were convicted in the Saudi rice diversion case, while a revolt by lawmakers has deepened the House leadership crisis. Separately, Liberia’s rape justice system is failing survivors, with delays and weak enforcement leaving cases unresolved. Sweden says it will continue backing Liberia’s war crimes court effort through international partners. Public Health: The Health Ministry has launched monthly exercise and wellness days as officials warn that hypertension, diabetes and obesity are rising. Development: The African Development Bank has pledged continued support for Liberia’s roads, energy and agriculture, with President Sidi Ould Tah identifying the country as a strong performer.

Regional Justice: Liberian Justice Charlyne Brumskine has been elected president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, pledging to protect judicial independence and deliver timely justice. Legislative Crisis: Speaker Richard Koon drew 62 lawmakers back to the House, but the attendance does not resolve a dispute over benefits and district funding that has fueled calls for changes in chamber leadership. Rule of Law: The Liberia Council of Churches urged courts and politicians to keep politics out of the Saudi rice case, in which former ministers Dee-Maxwell Kemayah and Varney Sirleaf were convicted. Public Finances: NICOL is seeking US$2 million in budget support to expand insurance for state assets, projecting up to US$10 million in annual premiums if thousands of government vehicles and facilities are covered. Agriculture: Liberia is pitching a US$300 million investment portfolio to boost farming, processing and mechanization, and revive its Liberica coffee industry.

Legislative Tensions: Speaker Richard Koon has acknowledged lawmakers’ grievances as a boycott and revolt over unpaid benefits and House administration deepen, with members seeking his removal and Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah’s. Judicial Showdown: Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay’s call to reconsider jury trials has drawn sharp opposition from Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, who says the constitutional right cannot be abolished by ordinary legislation. Gbeisay also says he and his family have received death threats linked to a disputed Nimba land ruling. Corruption Case: Former Weah administration officials have been convicted in the US$425,000 Saudi rice diversion case; former official Rosetta Gbassay rejects the verdict and maintains her innocence. Human Trafficking Probe: Police are investigating a suspected trafficking and scam operation in Paynesville after rescuing a Ghanaian woman allegedly lured to Liberia with promises of travel to Canada. Seven people have been detained for questioning. Education Support: More than 3,000 students in Maryland County received school supplies and other items through the Presidential Special Initiative.

Judicial Dispute: Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay says he and his family have faced death threats linked to a land ruling in Nimba and has called for ending jury trials. Senator Abraham Darius Dillon argues the constitutional right cannot be removed without a referendum, while critics say reform—not abolition—is needed. Legislative Tensions: Speaker Richard Koon says lawmakers’ grievances are legitimate and largely administrative, as a revolt over benefits and House management threatens to deepen. Party Politics: Unity Party county leaders are demanding more grassroots funding, inclusion and internal reforms ahead of the 2029 elections. Trafficking Probe: Police say they rescued a Ghanaian woman in Paynesville and detained seven people for questioning in a suspected trafficking and scam case. Business and Regulation: Liberia’s central bank is seeking Nigerian expertise to strengthen insurance oversight, while Australia’s Bounty Oil and Gas has begun technical checks on offshore Block LB-32. Diplomacy: Liberia reaffirmed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara at the United Nations.

Cybercrime Probe: Liberian police detained 70 foreign nationals, including Chinese citizens, in raids targeting alleged cybercrime and counterfeiting; officers seized computers, phones and suspected counterfeit cash. House Leadership Crisis: At least 47 lawmakers reportedly signed a bid to remove Speaker Richard Koon and Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, deepening a standoff at the Legislature. Saudi Rice Case: A jury found eight of 13 former Weah administration officials guilty over the alleged diversion of donated rice, including former ministers Dee-Maxwell Kemayah and Varney Sirleaf. Children on the Streets: A government program to reunite 73,000 street-connected children with families is falling behind, with limited funding and little public transparency, a report found. Education Support: FAWE Liberia says 1,447 young people applied for education assistance, with 650 expected to receive university or vocational training support. Human Trafficking: A U.S. report credits Liberia with more investigations and prosecutions but flags weak victim services, limited law-enforcement capacity and alleged official complicity. Mining and Accountability: CENTAL says weak political will, corruption and conflicts of interest—not lack of expertise—drive poor concession deals and governance failures.

Legislative Crisis: Forty-one lawmakers are pressing to remove Speaker Richard Koon and Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, accusing House leaders of financial mismanagement and withholding benefits. The claims remain unverified, and the standoff could disrupt review of the 2027 budget. Cybercrime Probe: Police detained 70 foreign nationals, including Chinese citizens, and seized phones, computers and suspected counterfeit currency in raids targeting alleged cybercrime and counterfeiting. Saudi Rice Case: A jury convicted former officials, including ex-ministers Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah and Varney Sirleaf, over the diversion of donated rice; appeals may follow. Education Support: FAWE Liberia received 1,447 applications for university and vocational training assistance, with 650 young people expected to receive support. Street Children: A government program to reunite children with families is falling behind its targets, with limited funding and transparency as advocates warn the need is growing.

Youth Education: FAWE Liberia plans bursaries for 650 marginalized young people, including women, refugees and people with disabilities. The program drew 1,447 applicants for university and technical training support. Public Spending: Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan challenged Commerce officials to show how their budget delivers economic results; the ministry reported US$4.12 million in revenue through September, 69.8% of its annual target. Ghana’s ambassador also urged Liberia to digitize procurement to improve transparency and curb misuse of public funds. Trade and Infrastructure: Liberia Revenue Authority chief James Dorbor Jallah called Freeport of Monrovia modernization and dredging vital to trade, revenue and economic growth. Politics: Former lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah declared an independent bid for the 2029 presidency and denied seeking reconciliation with President Joseph Boakai. Regional Diplomacy: Liberia and India condemned attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers, calling for an immediate halt to assaults in the Gulf and Black Sea. Sports: Liberian fighter Dwight Joseph advanced to the PFL Africa bantamweight final, where he is set to face Nigeria’s Raphael Uchegbu in December.

Scrabble Championship: Monrovia will host the African Scrabble Championship on Oct. 22–25. PANASA President Adekoyejo Adegbesan says Nigeria is favored to defend its title, with Uganda and Kenya its main challengers, and praised Liberia’s preparations. Regional Justice: Liberian jurist Charlyne Brumskine was sworn in as one of five new ECOWAS Community Court judges for a four-year term. Cocaine Case: Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and 18 others were indicted in an alleged US$317 million drug and money-laundering case. Arrest warrants were issued, and six defendants are reportedly held at Monrovia Central Prison. House Rift: A reported boycott by 41 lawmakers clouded the House reopening as members called for accountability and leadership changes, intensifying pressure on Speaker Richard Koon.

House Rift: About 41 lawmakers boycotted the House reopening and met separately, escalating pressure on Speaker Richard Koon and Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah over alleged financial and administrative irregularities. Drug Investigation: Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and 18 others have been indicted in the alleged US$317 million cocaine and money-laundering case; several defendants, including a former national security official, are in Monrovia Central Prison. Saudi Rice Trial: A Monrovia jury returned mixed verdicts, finding former ministers Dee-Maxwell Kemayah and Varney Sirleaf, among others, guilty on principal charges, while acquitting some defendants. International Opportunities: Liberians are eligible to apply for new International Criminal Court positions in legal, communications, administration, security and translation roles. Regional Cooperation: Liberia joined ECOWAS boundary officials in Banjul to discuss border management, delimitation and cooperation among neighboring states.