AGP Executive Report

Renewables Push: LEC signed a 200MW solar power deal with Titan Group plus 100MWh battery storage in Grand Cape Mount, aiming to cut reliance on costly thermal power and expand reliable electricity. Forest Protection & Trade Rules: Liberia’s Senate abruptly ended an EUDR hearing after the Ministry of Agriculture denounced the EU deforestation rules as “colonialism,” warning they could hurt smallholders and block exports if compliance isn’t met. Climate Resilience Project: EPA and UNDP will launch the 5-year SARTLA climate resilience project (2026–2030) to restore ecosystems, strengthen extension services, and support sustainable livelihoods in agriculture, fisheries, and ecotourism. Anti-Illegal Mining: The Governance Commission and the Mines and Energy Ministry agreed on a joint technical committee and public awareness push to curb illegal mining blamed for environmental damage and food insecurity. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A report says illegal “gold boys” are destroying the Wologizi Proposed Protected Area—clearing forests, polluting watercourses, and carving pits—despite its reserve status. Ebola Watch: Congo’s new Ebola outbreak is escalating, with health systems racing to identify cases and contain spread. Gender & Foreign Policy: Liberia is moving to adopt a Gender Responsive Foreign Policy after years of delay, with UN Women support and stakeholder review. Biofertilizer Standards: LISA is working with Green Cities to certify biofertilizer and biopesticide importers to improve quality and safety. Electricity Theft: LIBENERGY warned of rising transformer earthing cable theft in Harper, saying it threatens public safety and grid integrity.

Ebola Watch: Liberia’s House of Representatives has escalated oversight by summoning top health officials for a full preparedness sitrep after Ebola outbreaks were confirmed in the DRC and Uganda, even as Liberia’s Ministry of Health insists there are no confirmed cases. Public Health Clarity: At the JFK Medical Center, nursing leadership says recent Ebola training was strictly precautionary—pushing back on claims that it disclosed suspected cases. Climate Resilience Push: The Government of Liberia and UNDP will launch the 2026–2030 SARTLA climate resilience project, targeting ecosystem restoration, stronger agricultural extension, and livelihood support. Mining Pressure: The Governance Commission and Mines & Energy are teaming up to curb illegal mining’s damage, while communities in Bong County warn polluted rivers are already threatening drinking water. Energy & Governance: LERC wrapped a media workshop to boost public understanding of Liberia’s electricity regulatory framework.

Ebola Watch: Liberia is facing fresh regional pressure as the DRC reports a new Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo strain), with WHO warning of “scale and speed” and a response under strain—while Liberia’s House of Representatives has escalated oversight, summoning health officials for a preparedness SITREP despite assurances that no Ebola is confirmed in Liberia. Public Health Governance: A nurse arrest over an alleged Ebola voice message is reigniting debate on ethics and criminalizing health workers during emergencies—JFK’s nursing director says recent sessions were precautionary, not a disclosure of cases. Climate & Resilience: The Government of Liberia and UNDP will launch the 5-year SARTLA climate resilience project (2026–2030), targeting ecosystem restoration, agricultural extension, finance access, and sustainable value chains. Mining & Environment: The Governance Commission and Mines & Energy Ministry are teaming up to curb illegal mining, as communities report polluted water and “gold boys” destroying protected forests. Energy & Power Sector: LERC is pushing media literacy on electricity rules, while LEC brings new stakeholder/investment support for the Saint Paul 2 hydropower project.

Health Workforce Push: Liberia’s CSA boss Dr. Josiah Joekai Jr. will chair a June 1–2 Abidjan meeting on strengthening public service and health workforce development, building on past Monrovia (2025) and Kigali (2025) sessions that focused on integrating certified community health workers into civil service systems. Ebola Oversight in Liberia: Even as Liberia’s health authorities insist there’s no Ebola in the country, lawmakers are summoning senior officials for a May 26 sitrep on epidemic preparedness after Ebola flare-ups in the DRC and Uganda. Energy & Power Sector Transparency: The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission wrapped a media workshop to boost public understanding of the electricity regulatory framework and consumer rights. Mining Pressure on Water: In Bong County, residents of Yala Town warn illegal mining upstream is polluting their only drinking water source, raising fears of waterborne disease outbreaks. Business & Investment Links: More than 40 U.S. firms in Liberia formed the American Business Association in Liberia (ABAIL) after a U.S. Embassy dialogue, aiming to unlock new investment and cooperation.

Ebola Watch, Liberia: Liberia’s health officials and lawmakers are moving in parallel as Ebola fears rise across Africa. At the JFK Medical Center, nursing leadership says recent in-service training was purely precautionary—no confirmed Ebola case in Liberia. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has summoned senior health officials for a fresh situation report on the country’s epidemic preparedness after WHO alerts and confirmed outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda. Global Health: The DRC outbreak is drawing urgent attention for its “scale and speed,” with no vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain. Climate Politics: Liberia also made headlines at the UN—voting against a landmark ICJ-backed climate resolution on legal duties to cut emissions, drawing sharp criticism since Liberia was the only African country in the “no” group. Energy & Governance: LERC wrapped a media workshop to boost public understanding of Liberia’s electricity regulatory framework. Business & Development: U.S. envoy Joseph Zadrozny praised Jeety’s turnaround of Salala Rubber, while more than 40 American firms in Liberia formed ABAIL. Environment: EPA shut down Green Forest Mining Camps 1–3 for “massive environmental degradation” and permit violations.

UN Climate Showdown: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark International Court of Justice climate ruling 141–8, with Liberia among the countries voting against—setting up fresh pressure on high-emission states as the vote frames climate action as a legal duty, not just a policy choice. Ebola Watch: Liberia’s lawmakers and health leadership are moving to reassess preparedness after new Ebola alerts in the region, with a national briefing scheduled as officials review surveillance, labs, border screening, and emergency readiness. EPA Crackdown: Liberia’s EPA shut down Green Forest Mining Camps 1–3 in Montserrado, citing operation without permits and “massive environmental degradation,” while also arresting 15+ Chinese nationals over alleged illegal environmental violations. Local Security: Lagos’ Zone 2 police seized 425 bags of suspected “Canadian Loud” after months of surveillance tied to a drug kingpin. Governance & Justice: President Boakai submitted bills to create a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, pushing accountability to the legislative front. Digital Push: Liberia’s Executive Order No. 163 on digital transformation is being praised as a modernization blueprint for public services.

Climate Justice Push: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark International Court of Justice climate ruling, voting 141-8 to affirm countries have a legal duty to cut greenhouse gases—yet the US, Israel, Iran, Russia, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Liberia voted against, keeping the fight over “liability” and climate reparations very much alive. Ebola Watch in the Region: Liberia is on alert as Ebola resurges in the DRC and Uganda, with lawmakers demanding a fresh look at preparedness—surveillance, labs, border screening, and emergency readiness—after criticism that earlier response gaps slowed containment. EPA Crackdown on Mining: Liberia’s EPA shut down Green Forest Mining Camps 1–3 in Montserrado for “massive environmental degradation” and operating without permits, while police and EPA also arrested 15 Chinese nationals over alleged illegal environmental violations. Digital Governance: LIS praised Boakai’s Executive Order No. 163 for accelerating Liberia’s digital transformation. Local Development: UBA pledged more investment to power Liberia’s development agenda, and Bong County’s BBBFCO is expanding rice production to boost self-sufficiency.

Ebola Preparedness Push: Liberia is tightening up after fresh Ebola alerts in Uganda and the DRC, with lawmakers summoning health officials for a detailed briefing on surveillance, labs, border screening, and emergency readiness. Survivor Reality Check: New reporting highlights how Ebola survivors—like a Monrovia widow struggling to feed her children—still face long-term hardship long after outbreaks end. Public Health Warning: Physicians in Nigeria urge people to avoid bush meat to reduce spillover risk as the DRC outbreak grows. Environmental Crackdown: Liberia’s EPA shut down Green Forest Mining Camps 1–3 in Montserrado for “massive environmental degradation” and operating without permits, while arrests target alleged illegal mining by foreign nationals. Climate Law Momentum: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ climate ruling 141–8, with Liberia among the eight voting against, setting up more climate responsibility pressure worldwide. Digital Governance: Liberia’s Legislature Information Service praised Boakai’s Executive Order No. 163 for accelerating national digital transformation.

Liberia’s EPA clamps down on illegal mining: The Environmental Protection Agency shut down Green Forest Mining Camps 1, 2 and 3 in Montserrado, citing “massive environmental degradation and pollution” and operations without the required permit. Digital transformation push: LIS Director McCarthy Weh praised President Boakai’s Executive Order No. 163, creating the National Digitalization and Modernization Initiative and an Office of Technology, Digitalization and Innovation. Wildlife trade tracking gets smarter: New research says tiny animal DNA samples can help pinpoint hotspots of illegal wildlife routes—using pangolins as a test case. Ebola pressure rises regionally: Liberia is on alert as outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda renew preparedness concerns, with WHO warning containment is hard. Climate law goes global: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ climate ruling, but Liberia voted against—joining a small group opposing the resolution.

Rice Push in Bong: Bread Basket Best’s Farming Company (BBBFCO) is expanding rice production in Bong County, adding 30 new acres in Quoikaporta to its 18 acres in Zowienta, aiming to help Liberia reach 70% rice self-sufficiency in five years; with IFAD and Ministry of Agriculture support, it produced 206 bags (25kg each) from 48 acres in 2025, and says output could triple if it gets mechanized equipment like power tillers and a combine harvester. Climate Accountability at the UN: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark International Court of Justice climate ruling, voting 141-8 to endorse countries’ legal duty to cut greenhouse emissions; the US and Liberia were among the eight opponents, while UN chief António Guterres called it a “powerful affirmation” of climate justice. Justice and Governance: In Monrovia, President Boakai’s administration moved to strengthen accountability by submitting bills for a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court to lawmakers. Health Watch: Liberia is also on alert as regional Ebola concerns resurface, with lawmakers demanding a preparedness briefing.

Justice Push: Liberia’s Senate has set the ball rolling for a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court after President Boakai submitted the bills, with lawmakers moving them to the Judiciary Committee for scrutiny. Energy & Investment: U.S., World Bank and MCC delegations toured ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Yekepa operations, focusing on how power shortages are blocking industrial growth and what public-private energy support could unlock. Health & Rights: A U.S.-Liberia health compact is drawing sharp SRHR and data-sovereignty concerns as Liberia seeks health self-reliance under a new five-year funding framework. Climate Diplomacy: At the UN, countries backed the ICJ climate ruling 141–8, but Liberia was among the eight that voted against—while UN chief Guterres called it a “powerful affirmation” of climate justice. Governance Signal: Boakai says transparency and strong oversight are key to investor confidence as Liberia hosts AFROSAI-E accountability talks. Ebola Watch: Liberia is on alert as regional outbreaks renew pressure on preparedness. Banking for Growth: UBA says it will expand investments in ports, energy, digital finance, and SME support to power Liberia’s development agenda.

Climate Accountability Push: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark International Court of Justice climate opinion, voting 141–8 (with Liberia among the eight “no” votes) to affirm that countries have a legal duty to cut greenhouse gases and that polluters may face loss-and-damage routes. Liberia’s Climate Work: Locally, Liberia is pitching adaptation and resilience support at Rwanda’s NAP Expo 2026, seeking climate finance and partnerships. Ebola Disrupts Diplomacy: The Ebola outbreak in Congo is also reshaping global calendars, with India-Africa summit plans postponed. Health Emergency Aid: Direct Relief says it’s sending $2.5m in emergency medical supplies to the DRC as the outbreak spreads. Accountability at Home: Liberia is hosting AFROSAI-E on audit independence and governance, while President Boakai has submitted bills for a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court. Youth & Jobs: The CBL is spotlighting youth economic inclusion through a student economic hub, pushing young people into policy and solutions.

Accountability Under Pressure: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged African auditors to resist political interference as Liberia hosts AFROSAI-E talks on audit independence and governance reforms. Climate Law Moves Forward: The UN General Assembly backed a world court climate opinion, voting 141-8; Liberia was among the eight countries opposing, while the UN says the vote reinforces states’ duty to protect people from the climate crisis. Liberia’s Justice Push: President Boakai submitted bills to create a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, as campaigners welcome stronger accountability. Youth and Jobs Focus: CBL boss Henry Saamoi backed youth economic inclusion through the Liberia National Student Economic Hub, while Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma urged Africa to adopt India’s development approach to tackle unemployment. Education and Data: Liberia launched a digital school feeding monitoring system with WFP to track meals and supplies in real time. Local Governance Watch: A push is brewing to summon LWSC leadership over disputed national water access reporting.

World Court Climate Push: Australia backed a landmark UN resolution endorsing last year’s ICJ ruling that countries can be held legally responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, despite opposition votes that included Liberia. Ebola Alarm in DRC: Health workers in eastern DRC are scrambling to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Ituri, with aid groups warning the response is not under control amid war-stressed communities and strained healthcare systems. Liberia’s Diplomacy & Investment: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Zadrozny praised Jeety Rubber and SRC in Weala as a private-investment model that pairs production with community services, while President Boakai met UBA’s CEO to push African-owned development beyond banking. Local Governance Watch: Rep. Bility is moving to summon the LWSC boss over disputed water access claims, as lawmakers press for scrutiny of WASH reporting. Education Upgrade: Liberia’s school feeding programme is rolling out a digital monitoring system to track meals and accountability in hundreds of schools. Environment Crackdown: EPA launched a crackdown on illegal mining in Gbarpolu, including mercury use.

Ebola Alarm in DRC: Health teams in eastern DR Congo are scrambling to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Ituri, with aid groups warning it’s spreading through war-weary communities and fragile health systems. U.S.-Liberia Investment Spotlight: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Zadrozny praised Jeety Rubber and SRC in Weala, calling it a private-investment model that also funds education, healthcare, and community services. Education Tech Upgrade: Liberia is rolling out the School Connect digital monitoring system for school feeding, expanding from a pilot to 320+ schools to track meals, supplies, and attendance. Water Access Scrutiny: Rep. Musa Hassan Bility is pushing lawmakers to summon LWSC over claims that 76% of Liberians have safe drinking water. Public Health & Governance: Lawmakers and agencies also keep moving on TB domestic financing, while Monrovia advances new waste-management rules and Liberia’s EPA steps up enforcement on noise pollution.

Youth Jobs Push: Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan launched Liberia’s National Cadet Program in Gbarnga, offering six months of workplace training for 1,000+ graduates and aiming to bridge the gap between school and real jobs. Diaspora Finance Plan: Senator Abraham Darius Dillon submitted the Diaspora Development Fund Act of 2026, proposing a US$1 contribution on every remittance transaction to fund national projects. Education Spotlight: Liberia secured hosting rights for the 2027 AFTRA Conference and Roundtable in Monrovia, a boost for teacher licensing and professional standards. Sanitation Moves: Monrovia City Corporation rolled out new municipal regulations and a PPP solid waste framework, starting July 1 in selected districts. Environment Crackdowns: EPA enforcement in Gbarpolu seized equipment, shut down dredges, and flagged illegal mining and mercury use. Public Health & Safety: EPA launched a nationwide noise-pollution crackdown with fines and speaker confiscations. Sports & Culture: Moroccan coach Mohammed A. Erradi was unveiled as Lone Star head coach, while a student-led Chemistry Symposium drew 750+ learners.